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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-02-02 Bd Comm minutes . ......- .,.,~:---~-- w. ................-...- ...,.,..~--""-r <" ,,:,' "":'::';B/ti..: ,.' 't,-\' : '~":,.. 'f',:>'j ,': ~ '::. '~' .'~, '''', '-1"1" ,,< .. E;, . .' ,...'. , ." ,'..., !':; .'.: ~I"; :': \ ";~~ ,:',':,,:> ~:~r~' : I ; ,~ \ ,:,' " <~ . ,: .' ,;' 'l' ~,';(: .'1 ( ',,:,,;, .,' ~'.'~'; , ~) ~ MINUTES RIVERFRONT AND NATURAL AREAS COMMISSION DECEMBER 16, 1992' 5:30 P.M. SENIOR CENTER CLASSROOM P~f;jP;'I:~~ ,;,:'::. . ~~t.:l~~O;j;f:;~;,,:';, '~~ . 'i SUbjet;' ., '''' ~..I 'I ll.l) ~:JprDval : '''-...J MEMBERS PRESENT: Berbera Hinkel, Richard Hoppin, Jan Hubel, Debora Liddell, Karen Mumford, Donald Otto, AI Rebal, Nency Seiberling, Dean Sullivan, Larry Wilson MEMBERS ABSENT: Steven Ford l.. STAFF PRESENT: Denney, Moen, Hudson OTHERS PRESENT: None CALL TO ORDER: Acting.Cheirperson Wilson celled the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Introductions were mede. Denney stated thet this was the last meeting for Moen es staflperson and thanked her for her help, Wilson commented that a letter of thanks should be sent to Neff. The Commission agreed. Denney pessed out information from Marlenne Milkmen in regard to CDBG Block Grant Funds. . (Liddell errived et 5:35 p.m.l PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: \ Wilson stated he wented to add to the agende the report of presentation to Perks Commis, sion. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 18. 1992. MEETING: Seiberling moved to approve the minutes of the November 18, 1992, meeting. Otto seconded. The motion carried on a 10-0 vote. ELECTION OF COMMISSION OFFICERS: Wilson stated there were two positions open: Chair end Vice-Chair. Sullivan nominated Wilson. Seiberling seconded. Rebal motioned to cease nominetions, Hoppln seconded. The motion carried 10.0. Discussion none. Vote was made 10.0. Wilson was voted In es Chairperson. Rebal nominated Sulliven for vice-chair. Liddell seconded. No other nominations were mede. Otto motioned to cease nomInations. Wilson seconded. Discussion none. Vote was 10.0. Sullivan was elected vlce-chalrperson. DISCUSSION OF REOUEST FOR STAFF ASSISTANCE FROM JCCOG REGARDING TRIAL ISSUES: Denney updated Commission on trail elements for which assistance was requested by the Riverfront Commission in 1989. The Commission agreed to have some of the trail elements looked at again by stefl. Wilson suggested that a scheduled bike ride in spring would benefit. OJ/I -.......,.---.......~-- " ...... \ ".-. -- ~"--r- -- If- _ F ..-....-~1~-....... ,..., ... ~~--~ ....... -- ," ',' ,J ",. ',', . .',. , " '. :', .':." ". I ", , ... "- '''~-,., 'I'" , ;::::,:,' ';,;':,':1 ....",:" ;~>'u, '~:',,'~I::"'>';: "'\''''''':'',>~:", _, .. , ". ,tal, "~,,._.., , "\ ,,, '" . "J".'J., """'I~Sf,\.:,t':~., . \ ..,,", "VIII III Natural Areas Commission December 16, 1992 Pege 2 Denney suggested the Commission might went to consider the question of how best to cross Park Roed to tha University of Iowa river pathwey. After discussion of different suggestions for the pathwey, Seiberling mede a motion to not consider shifting a path towards the rlve'r. Otto seconded. Motion carried on a 10-0 vote. Denney suggested that the Commission consider other ideas where assistance from JCCOG would be helpful. Moen commented that the present list could act as e cetalyst and as progress is being made thet may get some enthusiasm Into other projects thet need to be undertaken. She suggested the Commission can keep mOdifying the list. Wilson egreed. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE PROCESS FOR UPDATE OF THE STANLEY PLA~: Denney advised the Commission that the Stanley Plan should be updated and thet the plan was prepared over 15 years ago. He, says the plan Is good but never implemented. Denney explained that a complete overhaul of the plan was not necessary but it would be eppropriate to break out the mejor aspects of the plan and look at them individually. He suggested the cetegories thet should be looked at seperately are treils, facilities end policies. Denney stated that the trails aspect should be looked at first, and it would be eppropriate for the Commission to take the leed In the update but other groups should be included like Coralville, Johnson County, Project Green, the University and JCCOG.' He stated Planning and Zoning should also be involved and the idees presented to the Council for approval. After a question by a Commission member, Denney explained why the plan was started and how it lost its momentum. Seiberling commented that people didn't see its initiative. Moen stated that the plan wes so overwhelming that it lost its momentum. She commented that maybe Denney'S synopsis will make it more understandable. Sullivan stated that the waterways committee discussed the plan end decided that they should focus on Phese II which is the meat of the plan. Denney agreed Phase II was the heart of the plan and that the weterways committee would be more concerned with the policy plen. He stated the issues related to policy would be difficult and would likely be controversial. Wilson commented that the commission should split up pieces of the plen to the different committees. Denney stated thet a student would be helping Over Christmas vecation. RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL UPDATES: 1. Ned Ashton Geteway. Wilson reviewed the meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission. He stated the Parks Commission would come up with $ 1 0,000. He said they could possibly Put up a memorial stetement. He said Trueblood and staff could work out what to do with $ 1 0,000 or under for consideration. Liddell commented that they have had technical Consensus but not spirituel Consensus. Wilson stated Linden Tire and Muffler Shop was concerned about Mumm's customers. Sullivan stated there looked like there wes parking in area. Moen commented thet there was parking proposed, but looks like going to require exchange public private property. She said the City hes some former Benton Street right,of,wey in that eree and the City would like to swap some land to make parking more efficient. She said the property owners were concerned ebout Security of evening use. 2. lowe Avenue to Burlington Street. Denney stated the trail segment was on schedule for spring. Wilson asked ebout curb cuts. Denney stated he could telk with Rick Fosse. OJ/I ~..-- ~ - v-'--- ~, - ....-----'f~-....r.,........ - ..~--.......,- -..... ..~-...--- """'11""__---....... .'~ ;;" i .I"'."'*'~,., ..~';...: 'Itj":'" ..; .,':',:' ',;'.: "(,'''\ ~~1 ,:' ":/" _ . ):.... :"',': ~" :. 1-:' \ '. ' '" " ,',' \ ' Y J ," .'.' 'J \, " I ..., .'- "J (. r. ," ,,' ". '.,:;', ,':,~\~ ,:,:'; ''; \~~, ':,:. '.~+.,( ,'.,.( . '/:', ",;,' ,:,,< ,:','" .', ' ~~:.. ,'::\., Riverfront & Natural Arees Commission December 16, 1992 Page 3 3. Iowa Avenue to Art Building. Denney stated the Dupont Awerds Program Grent was moving forward. He seid the City Council passed a resolution supporting the giant. Denney commented the grent asked for letters of support from public agencies which should include City Council and letter from Riverfront Commission. Wilson stated he would work on letter. Moen suggested a letter from Riverfront Commission should be sent to City Council then king them for support of grant.. Wilson suggested letter from both Riverfront and FIRST. Moen agreed. 4. Kennedy'S Weterfront Addition, Part Three. Denney advised this wes deferred until Januery. He said Planning and Zoning were waiting to heer from the Corps of Engineers. 5. River Corridor Concept Plan. Wilson reported thet the Parks Commission wes in support of the concept plan. Denney stated that the next step would be to take the plan to City Council to seek their support. Moen stated thet the plan should be presented arm in arm with Parks Boerd to the City Council. She suggested that maybe the commission should ask for time et an informal Council meeting for a more relaxed approech. She stated thet the Council is working on budget end spring would be a good time to get their undivided attention. Wilson suggested working more on plan insteed of letting it sit tlllapring. Denney suggested talking with Coralville to see how they did a similer plen. Wilson agreed stating this would help prepare to present out plan in spring. UPDATE ON DEVELOPMENT ITEMS: , Moen familierlzed the Commission with two ennexetlon proposals. She said the Planning end Zoning Commission will continue deliberation at Informal meetings on January 4 and January 11, and will consider both proposals at their January 21 formal meeting. \ (Seiberling left at 7:03) COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Waterweys Committee. Sulliven reported the waterways committee will start meeting on e reguler besis. Sulliven stated the committee discussed e hends on effort to get involved in a cleen.up of Relston Creek. Rebal suggested a creek welk. Denney asked the committee to let staff know when clean.up would start so thet a truck or something could be evailable to get rid of debris. Sulliven commented thet the committee will be going over Phese II and discuss. Otto noted thet the discussion mey be postponed due to the discussion from present meeting, 2. Woodlends. Otto reportod thet time has been short end progress would be shown at January meeting. ~II \ ,':',:/;. 'I~' :' :.~""."" <:~.;.." : :,~,.;'-:,'", '.,', ,':.., ....,:: <' " ..\.. . 1 . .l ". ~ , .' \' ."'.' . , f" \ -. :: ';'" :\;.''':' .".,i.'.;~ ".<..))~~ 'r. .~: .._\~"" ,,'::.": ,.\...:)~'W /.:', :~.: '.~' Rlv~rfront & Natural Areas Commission December 16, 1992 Page 4 3. Wetlends. Hubel reported the wetlands hed a meeting at Trobridge Hall. She said not much accomplished. She said Hoppin agreed to be cheirperson and the next meeting was January 1 1, 1993. Moen commented the commlttee'should allow time to go over information on the ennexetion proposals. Hoppin stated he had topographic maps of the area to help locate potential wetlend areas. 4. Trails & Access Liddell reported thet the committee spent a lot of time on the plan and strategies. COMMISSIONERS' REPORT: There were none. F.I.R.S.T, REPORT: Wilson stated that FIRST was working on grant application. COMMISSION,WIDE ACTIVITIES: Wilson commented there, were three positions open on the Iowa River Month Committee. Mumford volunteered to head the library display. Commission suggested that the two remaining positions, proclamation and Awards Ceremony and Special Recognition, should be together. Hoppin suggested he would help with those positions. OTHER BUSINESS: Denney asked commission if interested in receiving REAP in home mail. Commission agreed. Wilson thanked everyone for vote and steted he believes in teamwork and participation. Heppy Holidays. The meeting wes adJourned et 7:30 p.m. Minutes submitted by Liz Hudson. 10112.10 .:ul \ ,.,...~ y-- - - .. '''''-_ --. '---1.- _ __ .........,-____....__........._ ~ ... ___ _ -, " ..,... ~ _.. ....--.-- ---r' _~--- .- . .~ :;~,,>:,::/.,:, :.:: ;ZI,:; ;:i;:f;,":":';:a :~,: '"., ',' :',: ">: ':"':, '<;' -', I '. In., 1"1,:'71" ,,11 < '. r'."" " . '~I:~'I:'~\'<~':" ,~,~~,.'I."'.;~~.;" :t _, 'i' ,':""J ,.-,',', .... ',',' "1,_' '.: ~~) ~) I\: It *. * * It * 'I\: tt. 'I\: t. * It * *. '/I" * * * 'I\: * 'I\: * 'II * * *" * *. 'I\: * * * Ill" It t. * * * * *" lil * MINUTES SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 1992 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mary Geasland, Bud Gode, Fred Krause, Tom Muller, June Pieper, Harold Stager, Ruflne Anciaux, Mark Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT: Jean 'Hood ST AFF PRESENT: Bette Meisel, Krls Williams, Work Study Student GUESTS PRESENT: Nic McCleary, Council of Elders *. * It * 111 *t * ... * * * * '1\:".* liII * * *" *t *. * *.. lil tt t. * ill It It... * tit t... * * *1\: Geasland officially called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM. She Introduced and welcomed the guest. MINUTES Geasland said that Hood had pointed out to her before the meeting that on page 4, third paragraph, the word rules should be changed to policies. Hood also corrected a phrase in the last sentence of the last paragraph on page 4. The last sentence should read: The commltlee recommended having people from the community Join the committee and help develop and define 8 vision so the commltlee would have 8 direction to follow In suggestln/} 10 to 20 year /}oals for the Center. Gode then asked why the motion on page 6 relating to the volunteer dinner dance did not have a vote recorded. To correct the minutes, all members voted In tavor. The minutes were approved as correcte~. Muller/Krause. PUBLIC DISCUSSION Muller asked what could be discussed when the chairman asked for public discussion. Geasland explained that the bylaws required the ~/~ ~...... _T ~_ __ y-.___....__ '" - .. ..-....-~-. ~- .... r """"~"~~,-- .... ~.... -...,.------~- ....,... ___ - ....- . .'~ ,~,..-:.... i I' ," : "z:J" ,.:: "Ct:: ':'(7...'::". .' " - ",' .' .' ~\,":;:,(:,:" .,',i~r:;:'.:,;:;=r,".~"\Tf,.. :\,';. '." ," :,:::,... ,:';.,: ," ::< \ see MINUTES PAGE 2 commission to open the floor to discuss items not on the sec agenda. Otherwise, there was no public discussion. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT Gode repDrted that the committee's members were himself, Hood, and Thompson. They met and nominated tlie following for SCC executive board: ChairmannMary Geasland; Vice ChairmannTom Muller; SecretarynBud Gode. Geasland informed those present that the election would be in December. Muller asked what the process was. Geasland replied that the nominating committee discusses all the options and nominates individuals for the executive board. The nominees have the right to decline. This process also does not bar another ,person (other than the nominating committee) from nominating any Individual. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DINNER AND DANCE Pieper reported that the event went smoothly and very successfully. 170 persons attended, The sorority volunteers also did a good job, Geasland mentioned that this was the first time a dance was held after the dinner. Muller asked If something else would be done next time. Pieper said that dinner music or entertainment afterwards might be recommended next year, Geasland thanked Pieper and the other committee members for their hard work. PRESENTATIONS (COE, CITY, COUNTY MEETINGS) Stager reported that he attended the county meeting In November and that he will go again In December. At the November meeting, he - ~ _~. "~.."" 1l1\.---~-'l/JMlI '_NIl .:J./ ~ y-- _ r .-----.~-........ '.-Y _ "'-~...-,.-- ....~'......-... -........_ ;, "'1:'" . trf : 'L~ "'. "tf' .':: '..., '::'::. ':'., "." ,-/ ':"'.:~/ " ::'" . ~m'~:.::;-'; 171"':':-'f ,'1 :y,:f. ': . ." \'::..' ',l I :':. '''':'; \',:',,>., '., ,'\, " ,",~, ." ~ ~ J,' _,_/' ",,' iJ ..' "'. " ~ \ , . .' .-' SCC MINUTES PAGE 3 informed the county that the SCC was involved In Standards Training, working on adding more parking and a theater fund raiser. He said the county asked why the Center needed to raJse funds and he told them he dldn~ know as we had plenty of money. Pieper attended the COE meeting in October, and no one attended November's meeting because of a scheduling oversight. Geasland asked for volunteers to attend the Cny Council meeting on November 24 and December 8 and the COE meeting on December 2. Anciaux volunteered to attend the City Council on November 24, and it was decided that no one would attend the December 8 meeting. Thompson volunteered to attend the December COE meeting. Gode volunteered to attend the COE, City, and County meetings in January, THEATRE FUND RAISER Meisel Informed the SCC members that Hood decided to write letters to all of her friends instead of asking them directly. This has been very successful as she has sold 15 tickets. Meisel then collected the money for the tickets sold so far. She then passed a sign-up sheet around and asked members to volunteer for vanous jobs that needed to be done during and after the event. She said the COE would take care of the set up. Then there was then a discussion on when the sce voted in favor of holding and working during this event, BUDGET DISCUSSION Meisel said that she hoped the sec would find this easier than last year. She then explained several Items. She said the Finance ProjectlDn column meant that the finance department looks at the budget from Fls.cal Year 1992 and adds an inflation figure for two r:t/~ ...... l~,';" .'.' 1/', "i....". .' -', :..,.,. ',,-.,.:, '''',.': :', .' .::, ",." ':..) ':,~' "i" ,;21 ',',[C','" "rl ",'''' ".:"..... " . ',.,', !,', '~,\:t,<,:\~~c:':Jzr ::':;",-.";' .'<, ,','~::,:::>::-':'..,; " SCC MINUTES PAGE 4 ' years afterward, Meisel is then allowed to adjust this figure positively or negatively. If she deems that more or less is needed for a particular item, she presents this to the SCC. The finance department never submits a figures for capital improvements, travel, and education. Muller asked for discussion concerning the support staff additions. Meisel said that this has been requested for two years now. If no staff is added, programs will have to be cut. Anciaux asked why can't the Senior Center staff draw from the seniors at the Center. Meisel replied that the Center volunteers do a wonderful Job, but a part of volunteering is that one can say "no more' and decline more work at any time. Susan in particular works with 300 to 400 volunteers and needs an assistant' who can be at the Center everYday. \ Gode referred the SCC to Meisel's letter in their packets, and pointed out Susan's backlog. He said that when push comes to shove, the volunteers turn to the staff for direction. As It stands, the staff is no1 meeting the needs of everyone because of the work overload. Thompson asked what the usual response was when additional staff was requested. Meisel said the city asks why can't volunteers do the extra work. Krause asked if any comparative data existed from other Senior Centers. Meisel said no because each center Is so different. In fact, many have no paid staff or just serve congregate meals. Muller suggested the sce go to the city meetings and physically support the proposal for additional staff. :LId-. " \ t.' """" ..,~-..;"".:;tH.:,~:,.:..:""'1 ""." "~':'",'.'..":>:,>,::, :)>':',; :i.. ...' ,'! ". ":' "1(:"""'" ','. .: .:''',,' ',,,\ ~ . I" "t I , .", r , I , . . . " '\ , , -,,' .. \' '..' \ .' ., ., ", ".,,\\'''''' '~~:"';"r~' '_I.. "';~.' '. I , ',','" " . I ,.' . SCC MINUTES PAGE 5 Stager moved that the SCC concur with the recommendation for additional staff and Meisel's letter as presented ,to the SCC should be' forwarded to the city manager. Thompson seconded. Krause then said that the see needs to gather a political force with petitions and a rally of people. Meisel said people will sign a multitude of petitions but probably would not go to meetings. All voted In favor; Geasland said the process now includes an Informal work session where budgets will be presented to the elty Manager. , Gode suggested that at the bottom of Meisel's letter a written statement be included that the see had unanimously approved the recommendation and have the chairman sign and date II. OPEN DISCUSSION Stager mentioned that he would not attend the next meellng and that he did not intend to reapply. He thanked everyone on the sec. Krause also announced that he would not attend the next meeling. Geasland explained that Hood and Pieper's terms were up and neither would return. She said the city appointed Harold S. Engen and Patrick Peters to replace them, Meeting adjourned at 5:10 PM. Stager/Gode. Minutes prepared by Krls WIlliams, college work study student. ~/~ \ ..,..-. -- - ~ w.... -....~- -.. ,.......".-..-.---.,.-.~,.- _ ~~ T------y-"~ ~i', '.:,'" '" ~..i.':"'" tfj''':::'' "ffl""," ", """ .,: ,'. "', "" ~~,~: ;.>:;(' ~'.,.,',:f .:',',~ ;.r .', ,i> ;,':. '",-:. : :.:'" ';",: ..'::~~: ,~:' ~.,,:~:: ;,\ .' "~~'..'.'I :I\.L'-""_".JI~'" ,.\,......~t '.,'.' ;'. .,', ,,", ,\ "'. ,. " . ~. , \ ,~, '. . '. - . , .' f' "0' -.... G~~"'> ....:.:.., 1 l\~ :.!. ';.; Lll ~\~l.:--~;:~":~' :'~'.J'~"':)'J2~ 1 "U~ \Jo" ..,. ". " -.I ----.. ......... MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 21,1993 - 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER: Gibson, BovbJerg, Dierks, Scott, Cooper, Cook, Starr None Franklin, Moen, Denney, Mlklo, Rockwell, Bormann Chairperson Scott called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: 1. Recommend approval by a 6,1 vote, of proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments Incorporating revised growth policies, as amended, for the City of Iowa City. 2. Recommend approval by a 7,0 vote, of ANN92-0002. the annexation of an approximately 240 acre tract located east of Scott Park, south of Lower West Branch Road, and north of American Legion Road. 3. Recommend apprpval by a 7-0 vote, of REZ92-0013, the rezoning of an approximately 240 acre tract located east of Scott Park, south of Lower West Branch Road, and north of American Legion Road from County RS, Suburban Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, with the clear understanding that all of the costs associated with providing Infrastructure for development of the subject tract will be paid by the developer, and subject to 1) the developer dedicating 6.9 acres of open space (a centrally-located four acre neighborhood park with the remaining 2.9 acres developed as greenway trails linkIng the tract to Scott Park), the location of which shall be negotiated with the City of Iowa City, 2) the developer dedicating a minimum 13 acre school site, the location of which shall be negotiated with the Iowa City Community School District, and 3) City Development Board, an agency of the State of Iowa, approval of annexation 92-0002. 4. Recommend approval by a 7-0 vote, of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance adopting Section 36-10.5, Neighborhood Conservation Zone (RNC-12). 5. Recommend approval by a 7-0 vote, of REZ92-0018, the rezoning or properties In the general vicinity of Johnson Slreet on the west, Clapp Street on the east, Market Street on the North, and Jefferson Slreet on the south, from RM-12, Low Density Multi-Family Residential, to RNC'12, Neighborhood Conservation Zone, a newly proposed zoning district. 6. Recommend approval by a 7-0 vote, of SUB92-0026. the final plat of Park West Subdivision, Parts 2, 3, and 4, a 17.1 acre, 39-lot residential subdivision located at the south end of Teg Drive and the west end of Aber Avenue. 7, Recommend approval by a 7-0 vote, of SUB92-0027, the preliminary and final plat of Country Hills Subdivision, a 3-lot, 40.07 acre subdivision located In Johnson County Fringe Area 7 approximately one mile southwest of Iowa City on Highway 1 West, subject to a .'1./ 3 ...., ,.. - v-- - .. ..---.-~~- ...... ~". - .~-.......,~ -- ....--r---.....---........ -- :.:.: <, .~,.,~.:: '.-""'t. :', ""I:\""~': '.:.....,./~', :':":-~",. . ",r'" ,.,. ,,' I' . , "'~. .tfi" I ' ., , ' .. ' , "', <-:..':,?.' :'~ ,,',,1., >,:,; ':: '... I. : '.~.. ,', ',< ,......1,.., ':_ ~:~ '.::'\ :::. /', '\~\ .'.~,\u.....,,'., '..-.r.~",' '(IJ'~"... ',' " '.','. { , ,t I ' ! .'., ... ". I _ \ ' ~ 'I' '. ' . . \. , Planning & Zoning Commission January 21,1993 Page 2 fire rating being established by the applicant's engineer, and submittal of a letter from the HJI1s Fire Proteellon District to the City of Iowa City, and approval of the legal papers by the City Attorney's Office. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ITEMS: 1. Public hearing on proposed' Comprehensive Plan amendments incorporallng revised growth policies for the City of Iowa City. Public hearing opened at 7:40 p.m. Richard Rhodes. 2014 Rochester Avenue, said to assert that residential uses would be permitted in Fringe Area 6 was misleading to current homeowners, the public, and developers as there were severe limitations to development In that area due to Inadequate stormwater drainage and 'fully' hydric solis In nearly all of that area. He thought that serious reservations concerning environmental Impacts had not been taken into account In the growth policies document. Steve Hendrix. 738 Dearbom Street. had determined there was enough developable land within the existing corporate limits for 8,873 residents more than now live within Iowa City. He questioned how staff determined there was land adequate for only 560 residents more. He said the growth policies document addressed 'maintaining the quality of life' as a priority, but did not define 'quality of life.' He said the document should Include an analysis of the cost of building public Infrastructure outside the City IIml!s In addition to analyzing the cost of upgrading what Is Inside the current limits. He said the document should, but does not, consider alternate uses of the land proposed for annexation. He said the document should also be updated regarding the environmental stability of Fringe Area 6. He stated that long,term capital expenditures, beyond sewer costs, In the annexation area should be analyzed. Cook noted that some of Hendrix's questions had been addressed In the fiscal Impact analysis report. Jim Throamorton. 1026 Friendlv Street. an associate professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Iowa and a member of the Urban Development Committee of Environmental Advocates, said his students found through an extensive project that the overall character of the iowa City/Cedar Rapids area had changed drastically In the last ten years. Their report listed the following conclusions: less agricultural use, a shift from a manufacturing-based economy to service-based, Increased population, diversification of population, less affordable housing, 'bland' architecture, overuse of private transporta, tlon, lack of adequate parking, transformation of the Iowa River, and loss of the region's unique 'sense of space.' Throgmorton said he was not against development, but thought approval of the proposed growth policies document would continue to change the community In an undesirable way. He said the polley language obfuscated choice, sounded as If annexation was Inevitable. He said the long-term net societal benefits of the proposed polley needed to be evaluated. He said the document should be made more clear and there should be more public discussion and Input before It was Included In the Comprehensive Plan. He said the City ,213 ...~_~~.. L ____oil ,~_~~JJ nr"l'!l!ff.~"" .... '. ~~ y-- - .. ~'f.....,-.....r , W' - - --r- --.,.~ - ~ T-----""""" - ,'. , ' ~ ,:., ":~.' \ \:~ :"' ,'~ '-:\' . 'I~''''''~:J ,', :'.' ,', -, ,/'.: ~": . I~,. :~ > ,',' "'/1'" ,,;2:1. ,,,,b:..,.,,, , :.','.., ,'. '" '. ~?~ .t~.~:\'I~}:,: .t-.,:> (~~l '.'. ._)~, '~':, .'~~':'. ,',:: ,:.:': ,.1, l~',l:'"." ',:', ,',:':,- '.,,','..:': Planning & Zoning Commission January 21, 1993 Page 3 could Increase denslly sllghlly within the current corporate limits so that annexation was not necessary. He said the Clly should hire a full-time environmental planner. Cooper said Throgmorton's students finding that there had been a decrease in agricultural uses of land should not be attributed to the Clly. He said federal government programs were largely to blame. Carol Thompson. 1116 Muscatlne Avenue, said some, but not all, environmentally sensitive areas have been Identified In the document, but there was no analysis of those areas. She said that analysis was needed before the Commission voted. She said the alluvial aquifer bbiow the proposed annexation areas is a vulnerable drinking water source and Its protecllon should be addressed in the document. Thompson said the Clly may be obliged to assume lIabllily for hazardous materials and abandoned wells In some areas proposed for annexation. Thompson stated there should be an environmental audit before annexation, and the need for that audit should be addressed In the growth policies document. Publtc hearing closed at 8:13 p.m. 2. Consideration of proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments Incorporating revised growth policies for the Clly of Iowa City. ' Cook moved to approve the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments Incorporat. Ing revised growth policies for the City of Iowa City. BovbJerg seconded. Gibson proposed an amendment concerning the timing of annexations. He moved that page four of the Annexation Polley section, page three of the Fringe Area 5 section, and page four of the Fringe Area 6 section should be amended to read "Petitions for voluntary annexation should be viewed positively when existing city ordinances governing zoning and development are adequate to tleal with unusual conditions wl1lcll may exist within areas propllsed for annexation and. . . City's best Interest." Cook seconded the proposed amendment. Bovbjerg asked If Gibson's Intent was that the Commission would view annexations positively If the City had those ordinances In place. Gibson said It was. He said the Clly did not have policies which dealt with sensitive areas, such as the wetlands found south of the Clly. He thought at the present time, the County could better serve those areas than the City. Bovbjerg said Fringe Area 6 was not the only environmentally sensitive area. Gibson's amendment carried on a 7.0 vote. BovbJerg asked stall If this amendment "threw a wrench" Into previous work by the Commission on the growth policies document. Franklin understood that there was concern about the City not having adequate laws, but thought It might be dllllcult to define Gibson's 'unusual condlllons." She said It was an ambiguous term. Franklin hoped this amendment did not allow the Commission or the City 10 avoid addressing environmental Issues for areas within the corporate limits. ,2,/3 ........-- -- - --.. . __ ~T~---""-"'-- ~: ....':'~: " "..:j~: ',: ;:'~' i:,'.itj'>:';:,.""":'<,:"", ::,':,,:>::,:,<', J'" 'I,.J.., r f,.., If.. ' ,:, .'..,','.' /,>.' .';~\':.::_.._, ~,~i'.'::"':~:~',::l ,,' ~,l...,; /'<".,: ",."':'::":>~'.~,:'~" Planning & Zoning Commission JanuaJ)' 21, 1993 Page 4 Gibson said the Intent was not to avoid the Issue. Bovbjerg said the amendment could drive the Commission to address environmental issues; to propose some ordinances to protect environmentally sensitive areas, Franklin sald It may not be wise to avoid annexation In logical service areas just because there are Inadequate laws to deal with unusual conditions. She said there had been some discussion about which Jurisdiction, the City or the County, could best protect these lands. Gibson said the County currentiy had very low density zoning as well as septic tank regulations. He thought the City had no adequate ordinances regarding wetland areas at the present time. Gibson also noled the realities of the development situation were that people In the community preferred to be spread out, and repeatedly asked the Commission to consider less density rather than more. Cook agreed that although most developers were seeking to maximize densities, most people In the community wanted less dense housing conditions. Cook also noted the ongoing debate on affordable housing versus environmental standards. He hadn't been overly pleased with the growth policies document, but currently thought It was the best available compromise. Bovbjerg said there was a great deal of disagreement among developers and environ men, tallsls. She understood the concern about urban sprawl versus Infill development. However, she thought the sanitary sewer service areas were a good way to go. She enthusiastically thanked the various concerned residents who had expressed their views to the Commission on this document over the past several months. She said the Information presented had been very educational and complete. Dierks said she was unsure how to vote. She asked If other Commissioners were in favor of deferring this Issue. \ Scott said the Comprehensive Plan was Intended to provide general guidelines; specificity was appropriate elsewhere. He said there was public opposition to high densities; the choice for years had been for lower densities: He said adoption of the growth policies document did not mean automatic approval for annexation of certain properties. He said the Commission must struggle with the question of what type of community the public wants to create. He said the consistent answer from the publiC was they wanted lower density. He said Council had adopted a policy that If wetiands were part of a subdivision, they were to be dedicated to the City, then administered, controlled and maintained by the City. Dierks said she would like to defer the Commission's vote on this Issue, due to the amount of Information presented by the public at this meeting. Scott said most of this Information had been presented before. He said the Commission was presented with the Growth Policies document on November 30, 1992, and there had been good public discussion at several meetings since then. The moUon carried bv a 6-1 vote with Dierks voUna no. ANNEXATIONIZONING ITEMS: 1. ANN92-002. REZ92-0013. Public discussion of an application submitted by Windsor Ridge Development Company to annex an approximately 240 acre tract located east of Scott Park, south of Lower West Branch Road and north of American Legion Road, and to rezone the parcel from County RS, Suburban Residential, to RS.5, Low Density Single' Family Residential. (45-day limitation period: Waived to January 21, 1993,) ;/./3 /1H1L L ..~ --......... _._ M' .t!. ~.b'lIj 1lI_~_.._~tllI~.~JJL~4Q \ ~ ,':: ~:;~:I'" ',;,: '\~... .;',: ;\:X', ',:, ,;~wol:' ,,"'.:,:' ':::.':', :"':,.... I:,'" <:,\ " .1 " L I . In' ,.... 1 ,.\ \..- ., "" " .,', .: :~..:,\" ..;:-~, /:;~. ,-,'<,:~' "'~ \- I \r,:..:\,., :' ,": . , ::, ." ,'(" '",' '.! : . '. :, :~I Planning & Zoning Commission January 21, 1993 Page 5 Rockwell said no Involuntary annexation was proposed. She reported annexation 01 this land lor residential use was approprtate; this parcells within the City's sanitary sewer service area and would generate revenue In property taxes. She noted that a road maintenance agreement with the County would be needed. Rockwell said the applicant had agreed to dedicate 6.9 acres lor neighborhood open space. She said In accordance with the proposed Neighborhood Open Space Plan, a four acre, centrally-located neighborhood park with greenway tralls connecting the tract to Scott Park was recom' mended. She said RS,5 zoning would foster compact and cost,effective development. Public discussion opened at 8:50 p.m. Richard MacNeil. 819 Falrwav Lane, said as co-president 01 the Far Horizons Homeown- ers Association, he opposed the annexation. He was concerned about preserving the rural quality 01 IIle. He sald there would not be a great deal 01 benefilto the City In adding a .4-mlle wide area to its corporate limits with the only link to the existing corporate limits being a 400-lootlength of the east edge of Scott Park, He thought there was potential for creating an Island, or at least a peninsula. He said there were other areas which could be more readily served by the City. Brtan Bachmann. 1131 Franktin, said he was concerned about Increased runoff into the creek In Scott Park. He asked about the location of the neighborhood park In the proposed annexation area. Cook said that would be addressed at the time the land Is subdivided, but not as part of the annexation. Jim Throomorton, 1026 Frtendlv Street. sald he was opposed to both annexations proposed this evening. He said there was plenty of developable land within the existing corporate timlts. He asked the Commissioners to refer to his eartier comments In relation to his opposition to these annexations. Derek Mauer, 2130 Muscatlne Avenue, asked II staff's report 01 this annexation studied the Impact of additional City residents on City services such as the library, transit, and the recreational center. Rockweti said the fiscal Impact study analyzed these Impacts, and was available In the Planning Department office. Mauer said there was an over,rellance on personal vehicles. He thought moving residences away from the center of the City would Increase this over-reliance. Garv Watts. 498B Lower West Branch Road, representing Windsor Ridge Development Company said there had been a great deal of development on the west side of Iowa City and In Coralville. He said the Windsor Ridge proposal was an allemptto more evenly distribute development. He said his company was wilting to dedicate 6.9 acres of open space and 13 acres for a school site. He said his plans were to butid large comfortable lots which complement the existing homes In the area. Public discussion closed at 9:1'4 p.m. BovbJerg moved to approve ANN92,0002, the annexation 01 an approximately 240 acre tract located east 01 Scott Park, south of Lower West Branch Road, and north of American Legion Road. Starr seconded. ~'3 y-. - .- -", ~_,r"'\\" .~:.~,~,,', ,_"(,'"",/,,., ":,:,":-.: ':":":"1"',.,:'" " " . " " rd'" 'm'" "'IE}" ",,"",' :,~~";'.-,..t: ,:'<:,:} :::':.,.:' ,J, ~..';~ "::<~".<:..' ~ '>"',~":.:/.'I."',,.,:l" .'a, J.rl';' "'i"'..',;t~,.,~:: \""1' ',.J. '.:,. ','. I: "'.'. ' ':: ,::~' \. '._ .., "..", \ I,' Planning & Zoning Commission January 21, 1993 Page 6 Gibson said this area could also be developed for residential use within the County; If annexed, the City could control the development. Dierks agreed. Cook said he preferred to see residential development occur In the City as opposed to In the County. Scott said there had been a great deal of discussion and public input regarding this annexation. He said the Issue had been on the agenda several times. He said some people have argued that there Is enough suitable land within the corporate limits. He did not want Council to take approval of this annexation to mean that the Commission was not In favor of developing other land within the corporate limits. Motion carried on a 7.0 vote. ' Cook moved to approve REZ92.0013. the rezoning of an approximately 240 acre tract located east of Scott Boulevard, south of Lower West Branch J:load, and north of American Legion Road from county RS, Suburban Residential, to RS.5, Low Density Single-FamilY Residential, with the clear understanding that all of the costs associated with providing paid by the developer, and subject to 1) the developer dedicating 6.9 acres of open space (a centrally.located four acre neighborhood park with the remaining 2.9 acres developed as greenway trails linking the tract to Scott Park), the location of which shall be negotiated with the City of Iowa City 2) the developer dedicating a minimum 13 acre school site, the location of which shall be negotiated with the Iowa City Community School District, and 3) City Development Board, an agency of the State of Iowa, approval of annexation 92.0002. Cooper seconded. Motion carried on a 7.0 vote. \ Recessed at 9:28 p.m.; reconvened at 9:40 p.m. 2. ANN92-0003. REZ92-0015. Public diSCUSSion of an application submitted' by Sycamore Farms Company to annex an approximately 420 acre tract located south of Highway 6 and the southern corporate limits, and to rezone the parcel form County RS, Suburban Residential, and R3A, Multl'Famlly Residential, to RS'8, Medium Density Single-Family Residential, RM'12, Low Density Multi-Family Residential, RFBH, Factory Built Housing Residential, CC,2, Community Commercial and CN,1 , Neighborhood Commercial (45-day limitation period: waived to January 21, 1993). Mlklo sald.a written waiver of the limitation period until February 4, 1993, Is on file. He said staff would present Its report at the February 4 meeting. Public discussion opened at 9:42 p.m. Carol Thomoson. 1116 Muscatine Avenue, thanked Gibson and the other members of the Commission for the newly approved amendment to the growth policies document. She thanked Bovbjerg for her comments regarding public Input on the document. Thompson said she was opposed to this annexation because the geology of this area Is not suitable for development, especially because this area sits on lop of an aquifer. She said wetiands do not exist In Isolation; there Is a need to protect surrounding areas as well. She said no zoning or other city regulations currentiy exist to deal with development of the wetiands and adjacent areas. ~/3 ....., \ ~ - ..,,-.- .. ...~. .....~- .."...--r--,...... - - --r- --.,.- -. ......,..- ...-- co' :...,:' ':'~':";:':;~"''''''':€I: ,".> ",; ",,',f',,", .", . ., ',' _, .,'" .. . ^. J' , " '~l ,. ~ " ' I' -'I ',' . " ". '. ,: I' , ,": '\,:,~:,:>~)..,<~:' ,:f~/~;~::'.;r~:~<:' ";~{.'i'>\.: '."::"."":.',' ";>,':.,': I,,"':" ':':~".~~) Planning & Zoning Commission January 21, 1993 Page 7 Richard Rhodes. 2014 Rochester Avenue. opposed this annexation for all the reasons he explained earlier. He said development of this area was entirely Inappropriate. Dierks said Rhodes said there are 'fully' hydric solis In this area and asked If those soils are an Indication of wetlands. Rhodes said they are. Dierks said there had been farming of some of this area. Rhodes said It was possible to farm wetlands during dry years. Cook asked If Rhodes thought current IDNR and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers restrictions are Inadequate. Rhodes said those restrictions are Inadequate for the proposed annexation because they do not treat the wetlands as part of a large system. Cooper asked how far south Rhodes thought the wetlands extended. Rhodes said he was unsure. Cooper said he used to farm In the area, which was called 'Sandtown' and found there to be a great deal of sand in the soli, Including sand bars. Steve Hendrix. 738 Dearborn. said existing regulations are Inadequate to protect wetlands. He said the IDNR has some concems regarding this annexation. BovbJerg asked about those concems. Moen said prior to the 1989 Comprehensive Plan update, there was language In the Plan which said the City would not disrupt existing wetlands. At the time of the update, the IDNR was asked to review that language and its response was the language of the Comprehensive Plan was appropriate. Moen said the IDNR had been contacted regarding this annexation and they felt the existing language may be 'debatable.' She said staff had been In contact with the IDNR for a more specific answer. Scott Wallace, 23 Eastvlew Place NE. said he Is an engineer with Shlve,Hattery. He strongly opposed this annexation. He was not speaking as a representative of Shive- Hattery. He said the City would soon' be required to remove ammonia from wastewater and the Snyder Creek Bottoms may be an Ideal place to purge that water. He said using the wetland area to clean the water would be a good opportunity to fuily utilize the land and meet the IDNR regulations in a cost-effective l~ay. Wallace said not to use tills area for ammonia purification would cost the City $200,000 per year, because that Is the cost of cleaning the water through the sewage treatment plant. He said he got that IIgure from the fiscal Impact study prepared by staff. Cook said he thought Chuck Schmadeke had Informed the Commission that phosphate removal, not ammonia removal, was cost effective in wetland areas. Rockwell concurred with Cook's recollection. Richard Hollis. 3351 Lower West Branch Road, opposed this annexation because the area was a natural breeding ground for birds, mammals, and amphibians. Wavne Petersen, 907 North Gilbert Street, District Conservationist for the Johnson County Soli and Water Conservation District, said that as a citizen, he was opposed to the annexation. He said wetlands always contain hydric solis, but hydric solis are not always In wetlands. He said wetlands have been referred to as 'nature's kidneys' and development would be the 'kidney stones' of the area, Bovbjerg asked If the wetlands could recharge the aquifer. Petersen said the wetlands filter contaminants and allow purified water to percolate down. He said this Is a realistic location for water treatment. Brian Bachman. 1131 Franklin, said the Commission should consider the biological diversity of the area and not approve this annexation. ~J~ \ -,.:- -- y-"'- - .. "'--~'--..rJ-'-r ,.."'""'V' - - "-r-- -- ,- .. .... "T - ... .~; ,:.,,::1" ,\';',;.,.' : ./.~ '.' ",~.,:,l~, " .:,! '"." "':,.",..:,',~,.l:> , ,'. . '1'., , -ill ' '. 'I"" I P " , ", ". '. ''0.' ~"-:' ...(,.1,.....' ".:\'~, '.-' '.' ':~,~.'.., '"1,'4. ::.: ~', ,,;', '" ,::.: l: .....:..' '...~: ~:'; Planning & Zoning Commission January 21, 1993 Page 8 Mary Clare Jones. 455 Samoa. saId the Commission should consider the Intrinsic value of the land, not the financial value of the area. Steve Bilaht. 321 Market, representing Sycamore Farms Company, viewed this land as an opportunity, not a problem, for the City. He said Sycamore Farms understood the City's need for regulations and did not plan to ask for zoning or platting for three years on the south portion of the tract. He said his company realized the concems about the southeast comer of the proposed annexation area, and wanted to give control of It to the City. He said this annexation would make the City contiguous with Its $30 million sewer plant. He said Sycamore Farms was trying to provide affordable housing In Iowa City and was willing to work with the City. He said the zoning of the southeast corner could be ID, RS. He reminded the Commission that the area was stili subject to federal and state rules govemlng wetlands. Public discussion was closed at 10:46 p.m. Cook moved to defer ANN92.003 and REZ92.0015. Dierks seconded. Scott said sometimes the process works. The entire commission was much more educated on certain environmental Issues than they were before these annexations were proposed. The motion carried by a 7.0 vote. ZONING ITEMS: 1. REZ92,0009. Public discussion of an application submitted by Joan Hart to rezone properties located on the north side of Jefferson Street between Linn and Van Buren Streets and property located on the south side of Jefferson Street between GIlbert and Van Buren Streets from CB'2, Central Business Service, to CO,1, Commercial Office (45- day limitation period: waived to January 21, 1993). Mlklo said the applicant requested that this Item be deferred until February 4, 1993. Public discussion opened at 10:50 p.m. There was none. Public discussion closed al1 0:50 p.m. Bovblerg moved to defer REZ92.Q009 until February 4, 1993. Gibson seconded. Mollon carried bv a 7-0 vote. OPEN SPACE MEETINGS: BovbJerg said discussions on the proposed Neighborhood Open Space Plan will be held from 7 to 9:30 p,m. at the following locations on the following days: Longfellow Elementary, February 9, West High School, February 22, Roosevelt School, February 23, Grant Wood School, February 24, South East Junior High, March S, and Horace Mann School, March 11. ;}./a , ..... .",:: "",'"" 1!f ""~/: ,"':',,', ::; :"">"''':':'''''': '\ :::\:,,::;:~~,:,_::::,:::',J4'A:. ~,t._;':,:,<;:- ,', ~(, ;:~l . :':: "':;.:"",,,':: :,',:: (, Planning & Zoning Commission January 21, 1993 Page 9 ZONING ITEMS: 2. Public discussion of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance adopting Section 36-10.5, Neighborhood Conservation Zone (RNC-12). Mlklo said the amendment was drafted at the direction of the Commission. He said the new zone Is similar to RS-12, except that existing multl-faml!y dwellings would be allowed as conforming uses. In response to a question from Gibson, Scott said public discussion may address this amendment and REZ92-0018, an application to rezone properties In the general vicinity of Johnson Street on the west, Clapp Street on the east, Market Street on the North, and Jefferson Street on the south, from RM-12, Low Density Multi-Family Residential, to RNC, 12, Neighborhood Conservation Zone. Mlklo said the overall area Is currentiy developed at 12 units per acre In accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. He said the proposed RNC-12 zoning would allow single-family homes at eight units per acre and development at 14 units per acre. Public discussion opened at 10:52 p.m. \ Nancy Carlson. 1002 East Jefferson Street, supported the amendment and thanked staff and the Cqmmlsslon for efforts to reach a compromise. Bob Downer. 2029 Rochester Court, representing Mr. and Mrs. Jim Muller, said he opposed the amendment, but If It was ultimately approved, asked that the number of roomers per unit In a duplex be Increased to two per unit. He said this area was Intended as a transition area. He said other nearby zoning classifications are CO-1 and RS-S. He said the property owned by his clients had, although not due to his clients, fallen Into disrepair and was unsuitable for occupancy. Mlklo said to Increase the number of roomers could Increase the number of unrelated occupants, bringing Increased traffic and associated parking problems. He said the Intent of the proposed RNC-12 zone Is to stabilize neighborhoods. Therefore, staff recommends that the requirements regarding roomers be the same as the RS,8 and RS,12 zones. Sandy Eskin. 1047 Woodlawn Avenue, said she owns three properties In the neighbor- hood and thinks the neighbors are prlmartly concerned that structures similar to the Clark Apartments not be allowed. She said any development In the area should be assessed in terms of design, setbacks, porches, off,street parking, and scale. She supported the proposed zone. . Eric Gates. 931 East Market Street. said at Issue Is owning versus renting. He said neighbors want to encourage owner-occupied homes In the area, Garv Sloat, 102 Clapp Street, said he purchased his property as an Investment. He said he owns, lives In and rents his property. He said some homes In the area are little more than converted garages and will stay that way If this amendment Is approved. He said there are some nice, newer homes In the area which could not have been built under RNC,12 zoning. He said he has paid higher taxes for a speclllc zoning classification with plans to utilize that zoning and Invest In the property. He said If the zoning of the area -l/~ ...., \ ,":<,0.,:. ' ;,!~"'Ii-::,.,:{;:- ',: :,:~I:.: " ',,: ',"~ ,.'.' ,"":"'" ". ' '1..1", - . "I,', 'Ii~' , ' .' .. ", " :'>~,--~:':'~\~..:', '~:".',~~/;'l~,:, :'~:; ,,' ':\;~~\:.: ~ .' :..:,.~,':' :. ";' .~.: ,',.':' Planning & Zoning Commission January 21, 1993 Page 10 Is changed, the rezoning should not take affect until spnng so current landowners can make adjustments accordingly. Robyn Robbins, 919 East Market Street. said most of the neighbors wanted to maintain the existing character of the neighborhood. She s'ald although It was difficult to determine that character, Increasing the population would certainly degrade the current character. She supported the RNC,12 designation. Nancv Carlson, 1002 East Jefferson Street. said she did not want any more apartment buildings in the area. She said affordable housing was a problem for the City and that this area provides affordable slngle'famlly homes and duplexes. She said If It Is allowed to redevelop, this supply of affordable owner-occupied housing would be replaced with student rentals. Mary Dovle. 811 East Market Street, said RNC.12 zoning would be a big Improvement over the current zoning In the neighborhood. She said traffic was a major problem and that development of apartments would Increase the problem. Janice Russell. 1107 Rochester Avenue, said the character of Iowa City neighborhoods Is why she returned to Iowa City. She supported RNC,12. She said staff's suggestion regarding the number of roomers should not be changed. Ron SweatlnQ, said he purchased a lot In this area for the purposes of development. He said to change the zoning could put him In a financial bind and Jeopardize his children's education. Matthew Bockenstedt, 109 Clapp Street, said the Commission should approve the minimum lot sizes recommended by staff. Barb Van Allen, 1024 East Jefferson Street. said RNC,12 would provide a good guide to future development of the neighborhood. She said she wouid not be able to continue the preservation of her historic home" the neighborhood continued to be negatively Impacted by large-scale development. Public discussion closed at 11 :40 p.m. Dierks moved to approve the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance adopting Section 36-10.5, Neighborhood Conservation Zone (RNC.12). Gibson seconded. Dierks said this rezoning would benellt the neighborhood. Gibson agreed and said design review was also a good Idea, Scott said the number of roomers per duplex should not be Increased; parking would be a problem. Motion carried on a 7.0 vote. 3. Public discussion of REZ92-0018, an application to rezone properties In the general vicinity of Johnson Street on the west, Clapp Street on the east, Markel Street on the Nonh, and Jefferson Street on the south, from RM'12, Low Density Multi-Family Residential, to RNC'12, Neighborhood Conservation Zone, a newly proposed zoning district. ~/3 '~--,.,...- y-'-- .. ~ .....~.~-.......". ,...,------.._~ -- -,- -. .........,..- ... 11.: ,~",,' :;,".~I~""'.!, ,:;,,;,.", : ;,,;[;':', ',', :~:,"":"" ':':,.':~:, :.': ::<." .....', ,,'I I ,,' {o .o'.r ~', ' .' \8 ..... ""0\"" ", ':, ,'., ,I: .'..':"'l.~(.,' .~,'~~~~::'/"~\~>~.' "":\~~l"f,,: -,". '_~'-:, ,';";~> Planning & Zoning Commission January 21, 1993 Page 11 Public discussion opened at 11 :45 p.m. There was none. Public discussion closed at 11 :45 p.m. Bovbjerg moved to approve REZ92.Q018. Gibson seconded. Cook stated that the rezoning would encourage continued owner-occupancy In this area and that based on his professional experience, this would be good for property values. He said contrary to Gary Sloat's slatement, taxes In this area are not based on the potential allowed by zoning, but they are based on the current use. Motion carried on a 7.0 vote. 4. REZ92,0016. Public discussion of an application submitted by Kennedy-Hilgenberg Enterprises to rezone 14.25 acres of an 85.3 acre tract generally located west of U.S. Highway 218 and north of Rohrel Road, from ID-RS to P for an elementary school, and to rezone the balance of the 85.3 acre parcel from ID,RS to RS,5, Low Density Single, Family Residential (45-day limitation period: February 1,1993). Denney said the Commission had received a letter waiving the 45-day limitation period. Public discussion of REZ92.0016 opened at 11:46 p.m. There was none. I Public discussion closed at 11 :47 p.m. DIerks moved to defer REZ92-0016. BovbJerg seconded. Motion carried on a 7-0 vote. DEVELOPMENT ITEMS: 1. 5,9007. Public discussion of an application submitted by Paul M. Kennedy for preliminary plat approval of Kennedy's Waterfront Addillon, Part Three, a 30.29 acre, 11,Iot commercial subdivision located west of Gilbert Street, south of Stevens Drive (45-day IImltallon period: waived). Public discussion opened at 11 :48 p.m. There was none. Public discussion closed at 11 :49 p.m. O/erks moved to defer 5.9007. Bovbjerg seconded, Motion carrIed on a 7-0 vote. ~/3 ...-o:r--- ...... "/11'- - ..-'~-- .. r~.- ....., ~~ ....- r '-y - - . - r- .__ ,.- -. -....,.. - ... U'; : YI:/<i :'~,.;;i!J:,";;i-;l, ': )If.:'., ,',::::-;, . ',:i:':, :,',:.;:::";/ .: '., ::~,i.',,; ,/:,':,,~.m; ,.~,~li . :~71'~,. "'.'" ,', 1 '~.. '. Planning & Zoning Commission January 21, 1993 Page 12 2. SUB92,0026. Public discussion of an application submitted by K'M for Unal plat approval of Park West Subdivision, Parts 2, 3, and 4, a 17.1 acre, 39,Iot residential subdivision located at the south end of Teg Drive and the west end of Aber Avenue (45-day limitation period: January 25, 1993). ' Mlklo said this application was In order. Public discussion opened at 11 :49 p.m. There was none. Public discussion closed at 11 :50 p.m. Cooper moved to approve SUB92.0026. Cook seconded. Motion carried on a 7.0 vote. 3. SUB92,0027. Public discussion of an application submitted by Jane I. Black for preliminary and final plat approval of Country Hills Subdivision, a 3-lot, 40.07 acre subdivision located In Johnson County Fringe Area 7 approximately one mile southwest of Iowa City on Highway 1 West. (45-day limitation period: February 15, 1993) Rockwell said this appllcalion was In order, pending receipt of a fire rating letter and approval of the legal documents by the City Attor~ey's Ottlce. Public discussion opened at 11 :50 p.m. Gary Schnlttler. MMS, 1917 Gilbert Street, said the fire rating letter has been applied for two weeks previously. Public discussion closed at 11 :51 p.m. Gibson moved to approve SUB92.0027 subject to a lire rating being established by the applicant's engineer, and submittal of a letter from the Hills Fire Protection District to the City of Iowa City, and approval of the legal papers by the City Attorney's Office. Cooper seconded. Motion carried on a 7.0 vote. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 3. AND 17. 1992: Cooper moved to approve the minutes of December 3, and 17, 1992. Cook seconded. Motion carried on a 7-0 vote. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION INFORMATION: There was none. CONSIDERATION OF ANY PLANNING AND ZONING PROPOSALS FOR CDBG FUNDING: There was none. ,,2/3 >,',.<.,',' ';<:;1!t "":~:'I" ::, ',f.':;:. ',>, '~'. ',:'t :, ":,': '-..:' :>,:~', , -.,', ".I ' I ,'T)" ,t. ~,TI. "'. j _( ':,' "','~I\,:... " !~~.', ..'~:\:-~. ."",,~._',': ' .' - ',''' ~,,' Planning & Zoning Commission January 21, 1993 Page 13 CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTING STAFF ASSISTANCE TO AMEND THE OFF,STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTI,FAMILV RESIDENTIAL USES: It was moved by BovbJerg, seconded by Cook to request staff assistance In this matter. Motion carried on a 7,0 vote. Scott asked that staff advise the Commission at the next Informal meeting as to when a report could be ready. ADJOURNMENT: BovbJerg moved, Gibson seconded, to adJoum at11 :54 p.m. Ann BovbJerg, Secretary Minutes submitted by Kati Kennedy Brown. ppdadmlnlmlnslp&zl-21,mln \ -</~ " .., I ::,.,' " :''',:. :..:~.. '; ''.i'~/I: ",:,;~"'::: : .:....<:. :'<:. . ....,':.,',,, . ~ "~l ) .. '\, I ..,., \ "1 ' , - \ . '. " ' r, '. . I'} ""'<'::')'1".""'.' I .'.~::,,';.', '..:,~i';...':: ::-'/1 :'~J';,,'.' ~~' ". -: .:.,\': . ,:' ;~.. ~~~~ MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION TUESDAY. DECEMBER 15. 1992 - 5:30 P.M. IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: John Ockenfels, Howard Horan, Pat Foster, Robert Hicks, Richard Blum STAFF PRESENT: Ron O'Neil, Anne Burnside CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 5:46 p.m. A quorum of the Commission was present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the November 24, 1992, Commission meeting were approved as presented. AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES: Hicks asked about the high electrical bill. o'Neil stated that the bill was similar to those of past years for this time of year. Foster moved to approve the expenditures as presented. Horan seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - O. PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: No items were presented. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: a. Iowa city Landscaping lease - This is an annual lease for property in the northwest quadrant of Airport property. The terms of the lease are the same as last year. ICL has expressed interest in leasing additional property. They would like to sign the lease under the current terms and discuss leasing additional property in the spring. Hicks made a motion for a resolution to accept the lease with Iowa city Landscaping. Ockenfels seconded the motion and at roll call vote the motion passed 5 - O. b. AlP 3-19-0047-03 Feasibility Study - O'Neil stated the TAC and public meetings were scheduled for December 17 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Blum will participate in a radio show on KXIC at 10:00 a.m. on December 16 to anS~ler questions about the study. Carl Byers, from Howard R. Green Company, will also participate. Ockenfels encouraged all members of the commission to be present at the public meeting. The final presentation by Coffman Associates will be scheduled as soon as possible, probably in January. ~~ I ~<:: .',,:~;, ~',:', ";1;!i,:.,', ::;;;~/' ,",' tl:;':,,"::. :,:-.....:: :" ',',,:;;', :.,: '.i/' :: .~,' "J;~\'..l'.\:~;,!<;~~!:\'/'~l:;"\: '>'-,.;\"'~';':'. '..-;, ,:'..>': 'L,', :"..:-:,:'.:::J c. city Administrative Pay Plan study - Ockenfels stated the city's pay plan has not been completed. The commission had postponed discussion ,of the Airport Manager's pay plan until the ci ty' s study '~las completed. The study was scheduled to be completed in September or October, but has not been completed as yet. . The pay schedule that was negotiated with O'Neil at the time he was hired did not completely correspond to the plan on the city's pay plan. Last December; the Commission voted to provide a bonus to compensate for the difference between the two pay plans. Because the city's pay plan, was to be completed in September, no step increase or cost of living was discussed in July. No salary' adjustment has been made since the bonus in December 1991. ,Blum suggested an adjustment could be made to the Manager's salary by way of a bonus similar to last year. Horan made a motion for a resolution for a bonus to adjust the Airport Manager's salary. Ockenfels seconded the motion. At roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - O. Ockenfels will meet with the city's Personnel Department to determine the correct amount of a bonus to reflect any step or cost of living increase. O'Neil stated that the Commission should review the job description included in the information packet to determine if it correctly reflects the duties and responsibilities of the ~irport Manager position. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: Included in the packet is a copy of the Iowa Supreme Court ruling concerning litigation from the Fitzgarrald case. The ruling was favorable to the Airport's position. John Dane has filed an application with the city of Iowa city to annex approximatelY 20 acres adjacent to Airport property. Blum stated the Airport zoning commission should review this annexation and rezoning. Blum directed o'Neil to schedule a meeting for the Airport zoning commission. Burnside will research what the duties are of the Airport Zoning commission. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORT: Ockenfels reported on the resolution passed by the Johnson county Board of Supervisors which opposed relocating the Airport. Blum said that the final decision should be reserved until after the Feasibility Study is completed. Some of the information in the resolution is incorrect. Horan said he discussed the upcoming pUblic meeting with Meyers from the Board of Supervisors and encouraged Meyers and the other Supervisors to attend the meeting. ;/y I ..,.-. -- ... ~ .---..~-...... .,....~~~-.......,- - "'---...pr---"---~.......,...-- .....-----.;p'" ~I;(...,:~:~~.:,; '. ":~' ,:...:;~:-:- '::'.';~~8' :-',' :.'~:. ,I.~ ~I'.',~ .'.~.,,':,,'~,~,;. \ . . ,/.t .,.2:1" ,/,1 '-'j' ," .1. . .:. . -".,~,~.,.;'. I', 'J :',,1~:' ..'~. . :;\,,' .. :" " . . \.,-' .,.';::...." .... .- r , t~ '.! :'.:. Hicks said he thought the Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee was going to take a position on the Airport study. Jones, from Iowa city Flying service, and Mark Dull are co- chairpersons of that committee. Dull is also on the Technical ,Advisory committee for, the, study. o'Neil is a member of the Transporta~~on Committee. He said the committee has not met for several months. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: o'Neil said that the PAPI lights are scheduled to be delivered at any time. Some of the installation equipment has been delivered. ASOS information is being reported on the UNICOM. Altimeter readings, ceiling heights and visibility distances have been given. Blum will inform Iowa city Flying Service that the ASOS equipment is on test mode and it is not to be given as official weather to pilots. SET NEXT MEETING: The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 19, 1993, at 5:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Foster moved to adjourn the meeting. Ockenfels seconded the motion and'the meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m. CJ rY?O Wdd ~~,-ali~1~~rson '- ~/Y