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Home My WebLink About1993-08-03 Bd Comm minutes ), ...,.." . ..... - i ('\ : ,-'0 , i I\. \ -.;) - ... . r .~' " Fr " ti . t,( ,n '~, ' '. ,",:' ; .~.!' -, -, ~- '. .,. I MINUTES SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION JUNE 21; 1993 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ruflne Anciaux, Harold Engen, Mary Geasland, Fred Krause, Gerry Lackender, Tom Muller, Patrick Peters, Mark Thompson MEMBERS EXCUSED: Bud Gode STAFF PRESENT: Bette Meisel, Joyce Phelps GUESTS PRESENT: Joe Bolkcum, Board of Supervisors; Mary Jane Kemp, George Floerchlnger, Council of Elders Call to Order/lntroductions/Mlnutes/Publlc Discussion Geasland called the meeting to order at 3 PM. She Introduced and welcomed the guests. The minutes were approved as mailed. Muller/Thompson. There was no public discussion. Preview Summer Video . Meisel The Commission watched "One Day at a Time" the tell minute video produced by Braverman, Nouri and scl'v which promotes the summer programs at the Center. It was very well received. There was a short discussion on using Vantage Cable in North Liberty and Triacs Cable In Lone Tree for further outreach. Bolkcum told the group to contact Mary Byers, City Hall In North Liberty and the City Hallin Lone Tree. Muller and Thompson agreed to do this. Commission Visits . Engen, Krause, Peters The City Council meeting Engen was to attend was cancelled. Geasland will go on June 22. Krause volunteered to go to the Board of Supervisors on June 23. : i i.' J: I \ II: II II ji if, ,I 'l' " , I I. Ir \ i: r 'I ! " j I, I II II II I; I 'I " Isa! .....J . I -' ,_....:. " ' , ':' 't I ,t:, PI, ," t ," ". ., _ _". ,_. I -, ~ '. . " " SCC MINUTES PAGE 2 Peters reported on his visit to the Council of Elders. He said the meeting included outgoing and incoming members. The outgoing members were presented certificates of appreciation. He explained most of the business was end of year reports. They also discussed the booth at the Johnson County Fair. There was a short discussion on scheduling visits for the rest of the year. Members signed up for visits on the schedule Geasland circulated. It was suggested that members unable to go at their scheduled times should get a substitute. Commission Contacts/Visits . Muller Muller said he was interested in promoting the idea that Commission members show their appreciation for the support from the City Council and Supervisors by becoming better acquainted with them individually. He said it would also be a way to keep them informed of the Center's needs. He suggested that one way to do this might be to "adopt a Council person" taking them to lunch, writing letters, and accompanying them on a tour of the Center pointing out interesting programs and activities. Geasland said the relationship between the Commission and the City Council as well as the Board of Supervisors has been very cordial and beneficial to the Center. She said she believes the more knowledgeable the Council and Board are about what happens at the Center the better. She said she always felt that they appreciated the reports the Commission makes to them. There was a general discussion on the idea with a few members feeling that no additional contact was necessary. Engen said that such an idea might make it easier for Council members to call Commissioners for Information on pertinent issues. He said he supports the idea of a Commission member, Meisel, and a Council person having lunch, brainstorming and lor talking for an hour or so to establish a personal channel of communication. , ; , :, , I.' , I I' I ,I' I 1!1 I' Ii: Ii, Ii II' I: " Ii I, " V I' ! ~ J. , ! , Ij ! I I 'I I; l' II Isr :.' \'i ~/~ . I' 't.....;" ,- .- .... . " ' ',' '.' . " ' i \, ,k J I. H' ;'-~' " ", ' , T ~., - ~ .~"'" .'.- , ' ' ;' '- , ;' "-" SCC MINUTES PAGE 3 Muller moved that only those Commission members who want to get involved in a program of inviting a' Council person to lunch and bringing them to the Center do so. Thompson seconded. Motion carried. Vision Committee - Geasland Engen said he had talked with Jude West and David Day and they both agreed to volunteer their time to co-chair the committee. He said a meeting was tentatively scheduled for June 29 with him, Meisel, West and Day to discuss how many sessions were needed and what s~ould be accomplished. Geasland said that 2 commitees may be needed - a visionary commitee and an ad hoc for the 5 year goals as ideas are bounced around. She also pointed out an article in Iowa City Magazine which listed Iowa City second in the nation (behind San Diego) as a desirable place to retire. Senior Center Update - Meisel Meisel said the Assembly Room floor was refinished and she had spoken to Mike Foster, Congregate Meals Director, about the care of it. Meisel said she had received a letter written by a woman on behalf of the woman's mother who is deaf. This older woman wants to go on a week-long trip planned by the Center Trips and Tours volunteers, and the daughter was pointing out that an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter should be provided at the City's expense under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Meisel said she had sent the letter to Anne Burnside, City Legal Department. Meisel explained that Burnside slad that this is a difficult question as there are not yet test cases to go by, but she was researching this. ! 1 , , : i' ,~ III: 'II I! . II I' I ii 1'1: " ' , Ii , I ~, 'Ii . f,' , I: III I " i I I , , I' ! ,i 1~8 " --- - ""~- --~.... ~ ..-'..."v-- ~ --- -.........- ...- --- - ~f.... ~ 1 - ....~.. ,.... .... \ , . . ", , '. _ .:- .- _ ' , ~ I .~..,' u ',,-t' ' , . ~ '~. I.'. . J' .' r;r I .' V. . . " '. . , ,. :,;..."0---' -. ,- ,,~- . " I " SCC MINUTES PAGE 4 There were questions and discussion on the ramifications of this centering around responsiblities, requirements, and what is a reasonable service to provide and for what programs and activities. Meisel asked the Commission if the draft of the letter to Steve Atkins about SCTV's request to be included in the RFP to TCI of Eastern Iowa me~ with their approval. All the commissioners present signed the letter. Muller asked if it was possible to obtain any kind of extra parking at the the new ramp when it was completed. He said a cut rate for parking for Center participants with permits like the "Park and Shop" might work if seniors brought their cards to the Center for stamping. There was discussion of other options including Engen's suggestion about parking on the, College Street bridge. Meisel explained a letter on parking that the City Manager had received from Tom Miskimen, Director of Heritage Area Agency on Aging. This proposal for additional specified time parking on Iowa Avenue for Congregate Meals volunteers had originated with Robert Welsh, Chair of the Congregate Meals Nutrition Advisory Board. Misklmen offered reimbursement from the discretionary monies that usually go to SEATS. Miskimen also said that volunteers to monitor the specified area on Iowa Avenue could be recruited. The Commission members were In agreement to forward a request to the City Manager to permit parking for Center participants with permits on the College Street Bridge during the hours that meals are served and to request a special rate of 20 cents per hour for parking In the new ramp. Muller moved that ,the Commission forward a request to the City Manager for parking on the College Street Bridge and for a special 20 cents an hour rate in the new ramp. Thompson seconded. Motion carried. ,IS~' ~ 1 j : , I , , ! I !; , ~ 1 I II II I 1!' ' Ii I, t' l' ~ , , Ii! , ;'! :' " i': I: '. II , 'j I I I I I , ,I , 'i , ,j -""-"'ff('r - - '1---: n-..._... ,-'_W" - ~ ',: 'n,';>'f/'" t I ' .,L~ ,,', ' ,: ' ,'",,' . ~ -. -,.' ~ ' .p .. ") . , . '_ . ,I . I ...... I / /" c, \ , I "" ; -.. -, SCC MINUTES PAGE 5 Closeup Report - Geasland Geasland said the conference in Washington, DC was very worthwhile. She said they spent one full day at the Capitol making legislative contacts and learning how to lobby for the needs of seniors. She said the conference was primarily a workshop on political communication and how to advocate for senior issues. Open Discussion Geasland said the Chamber of Commerce was publishing a Directory on Community Volunteerism emphasizing the tremendous amount of work volunteers do in the community. The meeting adjourned at 5 PM. Minutes prepared by Joyce Phelps, Senior Center Secretary Minutes approved by Tom Muller, SC Commission Vice Chair ..........-; " , i I '- ~""....'..... .1""\'" .;.,....'.... ;,1 , , ' ; I j I " Iii 'I 11'1 -'I I' Ij' :1,' I' ,:: - ,1 :I',:,i::: I '.. i I ~ ~ ;' ; i I: ' I ,; I :1 I I !'. 15;;" :1 I",. , . ! . , " , ~,. - ;" ~ [ ~) ! ~. < ""1'1-----"" -~--- " , .,,'. -- .,- .' ~--,' , I I,,; ," H ", n '11' t~ : ", '.' ;. i .~. ',_' _, -,.-~ , . , ' / / :....\ , ,! , .~ .----- Mayor's Youth Employment Program MINUTES Board of Director's Meeting May 19, 1993 Board Members Present: Barry Kucera, Loren Forbes, Jean McCarty, Dave Jacoby, Pat Schnack, Joan VandenBerg and Julie Pulkrabek Staff Present: ' Peg Fraser CaD to Order: Barry Kucera called the meeting to order at 7:05 AM. I. Introduction and Welcome: Barry Kucera welcomed all in attendance. n. Approval of Minutes: April minutes were approved by consensus. m. FInancial Report . Finance has not met, therefore, no financial report was available. IV. Additional Agenda ItelllS & Correspondence Received: Peg reported on information received from NASCC regarding Summer of Service CORPS. Certain, large corps were funded through the SOS summer project. She also announced that Summer of Service VISTAS was not approved for Iowa, therefore, Johnson County will not receive 10 SOS VISTASas hoped. ' V. New Business 1. Grant Up-dates Peg reported that she has received word that MYEP made the first cut for the Environmental Protection Agency federal funds. Unfortunately, the appropriation has not been approved, therefore, ' EPA has no funds available at present. She will keep the board apprised of this grant. MYEP also received $10,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the new HUD program. It willbe used for stipends for the teenagers. VI. Old Business 1. Program Reports Program reports were given to all board members. I , 15~q I ........."...,,,,.. I i; \ ~ . II I" II' Ii i:'; r: , , ~! j I I II .'! , : .'( .j, " II - ._~ .----.". -...,-- ~, ....... ~ - ~ ~-..-... \....' p. ----- 'f" ...~ ..- -.. , , ' >-n:. r;,' H 'h," " ~,". ,..,." ,. ._. -, - ,...- /. I I , Board Minutes June, 1993 Continued 2 - 2. Camp Cardinal Peg up-dated the board on Camp Cardinal. The Rotary Scout Camp Committee will discuss MYEP at the next board meeting and will continue to stay in toqch with MYEP in the future. Peg indicated that she had been contacted by a local church group that has expressed interest in the property, however, she has not had the opportunity to go any further with it other than to participate in one meeting. 3. Youth Services Foundation Report YSF has been in signifiCllnt flux lately in view of changes that the three (3) human services agencies are experiencing. This is largely due to philosophical issues that were raised among the agencies concerning the thrust of the capital campaign that was proposed by the three (3) agencies for near term consideration. As a result, YSF proposed the following during their meeting held in May: "We voted to remain as a Foundation in a supportive role to the agenCies. We will cease any capital fundraising campaign efforts as a foundation at this time. We will continue to do some other kinds of fundraising such as the direct mail and the dinner next year and that we will support th~ Youth Homes effort towards a capital fundraisng campaign and will continue to support U A Y and MYEP in their efforts to raise funds such as for minor fundraising. " 4. Committee Reports Dave Jacoby up-dated the board on the Executive Director search. 43 applications were received before the deadline. The search committee will be meeting at Noon to develop strategies, to narrow the list of candidates to be interviewed and to set the interview schedule. Board and staff were invited to provide input on appropriate questions to ask during the interview process. Discussion ensued concerning the areas of strength of the new Executive. Barry indicated the a strong conservation corps background is important. ' The committee will keep the board apprised of the interviews and will invite the entire board to the interviews of the fmalists. The awards committee will meet to plan the annual banquet. Peg reminded board members that funds are needed to underwrite the banquet. BOard members are urged to attend. IS~q - .. . , . , i I j' I \ ~ I' Ii if " 'I' !; I II I','.' !:' " (' I' , 'I", - " ( 1,1 I: I i! il I ( 'I II II II Ii ;i I ',.f Jj 1 I -! , , , \" , . .' , . , .. , (;, ' L~/" - --fl tI' I ';l · ~, ',,' " ',: I..;..;.;:.., _ .', ~ 'I' ~, . " .' . , / ~/ ~\. I , ~ J. . <>:.::"- - ......---.- - -, Board Minutes June, 1993 Continued 3 Next Board Meeting L'i Wednesday, June 23, 1993, at 4:00 PM. VII. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 AM. Respectfully Submitted, ; I \\ ..-......t""..:./...,'..'...i,'\..,\:.:.:...,...".-......... )Y. \llr(1r01( fI( Peg Fraser Executive Director , \ --'-" '._-. I:.. III \ I II \, Ii ,I,: \: -'. t I: 1:1,:" ~ i \ . ~ .. '. ~ ~ ,p I ;,:\:.. " , !; r :'..' ,.-. ," 15~91 ..... .........,"..........,..,"..-"... ....1 --~.. '...~- ----......... . . . " I f'" - -' -, - , ' . ,t'I. fl. hi 'H,' .' , :: " l, . _. .' _ . _ ~~ \'. ., / , " J \/)~ d'o~ Mayor'S Youth Employment program Minutes Board of Director's Meeting June 23, 1993 Board Members Present: Paul Engler, Loren Forbes, Dave Jacoby, A. K. Traw, Barry Kucera, Jean McCarty, Joan VandenBerg, Julie Pulkrabek Staff Present: Linda Miller, Mick Bowers, Cokie Ikerd Call to,order: Barry Kucera called the meeting to order at 7:05 A.M. I. Introductions and Welcome: Barry Kucera welcomed all in attendance. , , i' , I \: I II \ I , I I ! .. Ii 11' 11' " :1: H I 1\ I'~ ,I " I 1'1 I i J I; II. Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the May 19, 1993 meeting were approved by consensus. III. 'Approval of Financial Report: Financial reports from May were approved by consensus. IV. New Business: 1. Velma Tribble cannot meet at 7:00 a.m. It was asked if she could be excused from summer meetings or if the meeting time would be changed. It was decided that the summer meeting time would remain the same and that Velma could be excused from the summer meetings. The meeting time would be changed in September and Velma will receive a letter to this decision. 2. Barry suggested a 10% increase in pay for June, July, and August. This increase for Linda Miller for her work as Acting Executive Director. A.K. moved, Joan second. Motion carried. ' 3; Paul Engler presented salary increases for staff for FY 94. Julie moved, Joan second the staff salary increases. Motion carried. I a) Personnel Committee: Joan moved to pro cede with interviews, Julie second. Dave discussed process for interviews for Executive Director. Staff and board members participated with designated questions. The city'of Iowa city will contact references. The board will meet next week to discuss the results and make a selection. ;i I I \, 'S~q. .::l1:1ll:L ' " I " 'I' \ , . t :,' ((, 'rl ' t l . .I;t' . ' ":' ," :', . _. ,\ _' ~. '1':-". . ~ " , ,I '. i " /'1 .L. " . .~_." ..........- ---'- -__u...__ b) Get square footage of office space. c) Discussion was held regarding corps projects for FY 94. A member of the Kiawanis suggested the Iowa conservation Corps could participate in the development of the Benton st. Park on Mormon Trek; the neighborhood would like to have a trail. There is a possibility of a land donation, by one of the local churches. The agency staff needs to investigate if separation of city and church would be an issue. VII. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 AM. ~./dA ~~:i!uJ Linda J. Mi er ' Acting Executive Director Minute, Taker: Linda Miller, Programs Coordinator MMYMN93.JUN _.._-....'".._,,~. H"__.........._.."._ 15~' ! . -.....".......,.:.,.....' I 'I !, I, 1:1 I' II " :i 'I I, ,! , \ ~ I I i \' If ,; i i I I , I ~ i \ ':. . / . ; h ,I Ii , '1 I r I 1 I ' I" , ~ ' " I'~ ;i , i" , , , ~. - \l~ } \ '1 - '"WI\-~,-I......- - '! .....~',. (' ._,1 _' _ _ " t I t'l' Ii' 'f--t ' , , . " ~.. u, 1. I . \: ., '_. ..' _' '~.,'.: ~_',' _ - "" : 'c .' / , " I MINUTES IOWA CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT JUNE 9,1993 - 4:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS .PREU~m~~v Subject to Approval MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Baker, Ernie Galer, Catherine Johnson, Barbara Ludke, Rich Vogelzang MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Bormann, Krippner, Rockwell OTHERS PRESENT: John Bucher, Jan Dull, Joan Hart, Richard Stratton, Joe Holland, Todd Hines, Kevin Henick, Mari Greb, Leslie Greb, Joyce Barrett, Anna Mae Miller, Charles Miller, Ken Duffy, Earl Rogers, Adrian Rittenmeyer, Susan Rogers, Gene Greb , \ 1\ ii 'II i: ': 11: Ii, " i :1 I' 'I I CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Galer called the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 12. 1993: MOTION: Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the May 12, 1993, meeting. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a 4-0 vote. i' ": "i SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEMS: i I, I I , I \,! ,1 1. EXC93-0010. Public hearing on a request submitted by John Bucher, on behalf of property owner A.M.C.lnvestment Company, for a special exception to permit parking on a separate lot for property located in the CB-2 zone at 331 Market Street. Rockwell reviewed the staff report dated June 9, 1993. Staff recommendad that EXC93.001 0, tha requestad special exception to permit parking on a separate lot, that is, the allocation of three off-street parking spaces In the Market Street municipal lot to meet the parking requirements of a restaurant/bar use at 331 E. Market Street be approved. Rockwell noted Charles Mullen, whose law firm is located at 321 Market Street, sent a letter opposing the requesting special exception. Rockwell also reported comments received by telephona: opposition to the exception was voiced by Pat Gilpin of Gilpin Paints and Tom Muller of Paul Revere's Pizza and by neighborhood rasident Jan Dull. . Ludke asked Rockwell to r9view the available parking on the site. Rockwell said that thera are two spaces immediately behind the building. Rockwell explainad that the site Is "grandfathered"In with nine parking spaces and can only provide two non-regulation parking spaces on the site. The previous use required nine parking spaces, and tha proposed use requires 12 spaces said Rockwell, therefore the additional three spaces must be provided to use the building for a restaurant/bar. 'I " J63D ~.".... """y-- --'1 ~ ... - QI;'-.-' _W" - -- ..................~---- t, ',rl'" "'f"-;-I t-.l~'" ,:' , ' , ',. '.: . ,1_' '. _', "'\ '. . "1"- .j. r .", '.' " , Iowa City Board of Adjustmant Juna 9, 1993 Page 2 PUBLIC DISCUSSION: John Bucher, applicant, said the bulk of his business would be after 4:00 p.m. with most of the bar business after 7:00 or B:OO p.m. He wanted business hours of 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Bucher thought that Gilpin Paint closed between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. and Paul Revare's Pizza seemed to be mostly carryout. In response to Chuck Mullen's letter, Bucher stated he would discouraga patrons from parking in the law firm's parking lot by posting a sign in the bar. Bucher said most of the customers would use a bicycla and arriva on foot; most of the patrons were expected to be University students. Bucher indiceted the building at 331 Merket Street had been vecant since October of 1992, and thought it would be nice for the building to be used instead of remaining vecant. Bucher said he conducted an informal parking survey of the Market Street municipellot from April 14 to May 12, 1993, end there were never less than three spaces evaileble. He noted there was e high turnover rate. . , , ~ , I' , )i, Ii Ii Ii, I' " 'i I :j' I If 1\ r " , ,', I " I I'; i I , i I I I , I i ,1 I !I Ii r In response to a question from Baker, Bucher said the business would primarily be a tavern serving bar food, mainly microwave food and ready made cold sandwiches with coffee and croissants available in the morning. Baker asked if the spplicant had any previous experience in this business. Bucher replied that he had none. Johnson asked how many customers he planned to accommodate. Bucher replied the maximum occupancy load of the restaurant/bar area is about 62 people. Ludke asked about entartainment. Bucher stated he was looking into providing live entertainment. Ludke asked about the age restriction. Bucher replied the bar would not allow 18, 19 or 20 yearolds; it would be strictly for 21 year old or older patrons. Johnson asked if any renovation was planned for the building. Bucher said that the bathrooms needed to be brought up to code and the emergency door neaded adjustment. Plumbing and electrical work was planned. No major renovations were planned, because the building could be readily adapted to a restaurant/bar use. Jan Dull. 320 E. Jefferson Street. said the intensity of the proposed use would cause people to search out parking in more convenient places than in the municipal lot across the street from the proposed bar. She said the parking needs for the bar would exceed the few available spaces in the Market Street lot. Already people park in the alley and drivaways and are blocking garages. The alley is often blocked by service trucks. She also noted that the alley is deteriorating and the increased costs for maintenance would be passed on to adjacent property owners. The bar property is not adjacent to the alley. Dull stated there was once a bar in the same block which created a great nuisance for nearby residents, including vandalism, people relieving themselves in public, and fights. Baker asked if the problems attributed to the previous bar were specific to that bar. Dull replied yes, and when the bar closed most of the problems disappeared. Dull said that the parking lot adjoining the law firm office was used for bar parking and most fights occurred there as well. Ludke asked if Dull exited through the alley and if her garage was often blocked. Dull said yes, she had to use the alley since there was no exit from her property onto Jefferson Street. She said people frequently parked in an additional parking space on the Dulls' property. Galer asked 1 .. , /53fJ _1.11 - ~-'--- ",. -..rr,. - '1 - ..,..... I " 't' -I "'-1" 't-,' -I" ' " ' 1 ,I . . , ," '"I.,;. ,', '\.: I ,',_ ,_'....:.. '_ "-:" ,: I~",I. I,' " 'I, Iowa City Board of Adjustment June 9, 1993 Page 3 if Dull felt that any commercial use of the building would increase parking problems. Dull said she was concerned about the proposed business hours. Dull stated previous retail businesses on the site did not seem to affect parking, She asked the Board to deny the exception request. Joan Hart, 328 E. Jefferson Street, commented on the existing parking and traffic problems created by area businesses. Hart felt that bar patrons would be endangered by crossing Market Street late at night. Hart said the parking surveys were done while the University was nqt, in session. She said there was literally no parking available in the area. Hart said the residents enjoy their commercial/residential neighborhood, but parking regulation is necessary, especially for the safety of all people. Baker asked if Hart would feel differently if the application was strictly for a restaurant use. Hart said yes, especially if the business closed earlier, but expressed concern that a restaurant could switch to being mainly a bar after receiving a special exception approval. Hart said most of her neighbors desired a retail or office use of the building for the safety of local residents as well as for potential ,customers. Richard Stratton. owner of the Guitar Foundation at 323 E. Market Street. stated he had noticed the neglect of the building and felt it should be used. He noted there is a tremendous parking problem in the area. He stated his customers often cannot find parking and are regularly ticketed. He said he was vehemently opposed to reallocating parking in the Market Street lot. Stratton opposed the proposec;! business for many other reasons as well and didn't feel the City should reward property owners who neglect their property. Joe Holland. 123 N. Linn St., said the two parking spaces behind the building were narrow and unusable. There was actually zero parking on the site, There was nowhere to put a dumpster if parking occurred behind the building. Holland stated the employees would also need parking. Holland's office is in Brewery Square and although he has a permit to park in the Market Street municipal lot, he is often unable to find parking, especially if he leaves the lot during the day. He stated that permit parkers are not allowed to park in the spaces along the Gilpin Paint store. Holland said that Fowler's survey did not accurately reflect the parking situation since the University studimts weren't around at the time the survey was conducted. Holland stated he would like to see the building utilized and he supported young entrepreneurs, but the area could not support the parking usage generated by a bar. Baker asked if Holland's concerns would be mitigated by the fact that most of the parking demands of the proposed business would be after 4 p.m. Holland replied that the proposed business hours are extensive and many local businesses generate a lot of morning traffic elready. He pointed out that the nature of a bar business wes different from retail; with retail businesses, people come and go. He said City staff has acknowledged that it would not be fair to allow this use if it diminishes parking for existing businesses. Hollend said he was 100% in favor of having e parking ramp built In the Merket Street commercial area, but he knew that wouldn't happen for years. John Bucher responded to the concerns expressed by residents. He felt that the most convenient parking would be in the Merket Street municipal lot. He stated he and his 153D - 11 _~ , , i' 'I II I' " I /, I I , I , , 1 i " ;; :1' I':' !! t,; 1'1 , I I , , II ;1 t I I --,.... ....-r,.. ..... " / - '1 - ~----~ -..-'......- ...... .....---- f"'" ... -;- -' ... --.~ - ,,,.. ... " . , r 0 - -r" -' I - . 0,. , ',.,' L I ' ,L,," ,J I:' ,:d " ,"', ", ,~', ,'.;0/ '_ ,'_ IJ., ,.J. . ~: ", 0'.' Iowa City Board of Adjustment June 9, 1993 Page 4 partner were willing to be flexible about delivery trucks. Bucher noted that most existing businesses already have designated off.street parking. He stated he would make every effort to inform patrons of parking regulations. Bucher reiterated that the main business would be a bar. Todd Hines, 905 N. Dodae. John Bucher's business partner, explained in response to a question from Ludke, that the business would not be able to afford a kitchen at first. He felt a bar would be a good use of the property. He did not foresee any problems. Ludke asked about the number of employees. Hines stated that there would be five employees including Bucher and himself. He said most employees lived within the neighborhood. Hines stated he has worked in bars and restaurants. Based on his experience, he anticipatad that most customers would be arriving on foot and most parking needs would occur after 4 p.m. Jan Hart stated an additional bar would cause additional problems and pressures on the naighborhood. She reiterated the problems associated with delivery trucks in the alley. BOARD DISCUSSION: Baker asked Rockwell if any other existing businesses use the Market Street municipal lot. Rockwell said the Rivarside Theatre was granted 100% of its required parking in the Market Street municipal lot. Baker asked about the perking for Perlita's Mexican Restaurant. Rockwell seid that business probably does not have anyon-site parking, but the site was previously used as a restaurant so no additional parking was required. Galer stated he questioned pUlling any additional parking load and congestion on the neighborhood. He felt it would be detrimental to the area, because it would add ingress, egress and congestion problems. Ludke expressed concern about the delivery and service trucks and the late hours, as well as employee parking. Baker stated there was a distinction that should be made between a parking problem and the proposed use of the property. He felt that to vote against this would rule out the use of the property for a future bar or restaurant. He acknowledged neighbors' concerns, but he also felt concern about limiting the use of the building. Johnson stated the proposed business would definitely contribute to the parking problem in the area. Vogelzang thought that people who live and work in the area know the parking situation best. He stated he had a problem with the request, because of the negative demands the bar business would place on the neighborhood. MOTION: Johnson moved that EXC93.001 0, a special exception to permit parking on a seperate lot, that is, three parking spaces in the Market Street municipal lot to meet the parking requirements for a restaurant/bar use for property located at 331 Market Street be approved. Baker seconded the motion. The motion was denied on a 0-5 Y.Q.1D.. 2. EXC93.0011. Public hearing on a request submitted by Mari Greb, on behalf of property owner Paula Borchardt, for a special exception to permit a single.family residential use on a non-conforming lot of record with frontage on Davenport Street located in the RS-5 zone at 1333 Cedar Street. /530 ..- , -- . Jii='\~' , , , i , " ~ I II' \ Ii I " il I' Ir I I I, II l' , " I, I' I', , I i i I I I I I II I I l I i , ,', I I, f t-I' t';"/ .. y 1'1' '.,'" ".-, ' ' .. ;.M" I' '.: I . . ; :' ~ ' 1 I - I . ' . . " .. .' . -. ,-, " ,.., . ,,' Iowa City Board of Adjustment June 9, 1993 Page 5 Rockwell reviewed the staff report dated June 9, 1993, and presented the Board with revised site plans submitted on June 9, 1993. Staff recommended that if the Board determined that EXC93-0011. a special exception to permit a single-family residential use on the lot of rocord that is the south portion of the 1333 Cedar Street property, should be approved, that the approval be subject to conformance with the site plan and elevations submitted on June 9, 1993, including the retention and planting of trees as shown on the site plan, and the placement of the residence 27 feet from the Davenport Street right.of-way. Rockwell related the following phone comments from individuals unable to attend the meeting: Nencv Stellwaaon. 1409 Ceder Street, objected because she felt the site was not appropriate for the building. She was also concerned about parking and that the property would be a rental unit. Tom Turin. 1310 Cedar Street. voiced no objections. Earl Stellwaaon, 1409 Cedar Street, felt the structure would be inharmonious with the Walden Subdivision, which is located south and east of the site. He felt the protective covenants for the Walden Subdivision were pertinent, although the subject lot was not part of the subdivision. Due to structural additions to the house and its proposed relocation, he was concerned about the historical integrity of the Reno.Berg house. He felt it was incompatible with neighboring houses. Galer stated he would abstain from discussion and voting due to potential conflicts. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Kevin Hanick. reoresentina orooertv owner Paula Borchardt. stated Borchardt is essentially housebound and asked Hanick to make her feelings known. She was in favor of approval of the special exception. He felt the main issue was the compatibility of the structure with the surrounding residential neighborhood. Hanick said that Borchardt was committed to the preservation of an older house. He noted the lot was part of the older subdivision to the north and west. The lot wes owned before the Walden Subdivision was platted. Mari Greb. 612 Park Road, introduced herself and explained her daughter, Leslie Greb, planned to purchase and reside in the Reno.Berg house. Leslie Greb. 528 N, Dubuoue Street. showed photographs and slides of the Reno-Berg house and the proposed site and neighborhood. She also she red information ebout the 1993 essessed property velues of the Davenport Street neighborhood as well es e signed letter of support from several neighbors. Greb stated she is a first.time homebuyer. She anticipated making the basement a liveable space. These improve- ments would bring the value of the house from $64,000 to $80,000. Greb said she had spoken with Bob Miklo, a City planner and Historic Preservation Commission staffperson, who indicated there was a demand for well-preserved historic homes in Iowa City. Grob said the lot is in the Pleasant Hills subdivision with older homes nearby. 1$3D: " .. ; I I': \ il I t ; ii, ii' II ! ~ " I I "I I! ! I I I I I; 1; i, ( Ii II 11 ,Ii ,i . _~--------,...-.-__~,~ ~ t'_____----..~ , t. , ,- -' - - ' , L I 'L I 1'-,/ I ' ' '\ ' " .', ' r' . I':' t l."f ' ' ":,, '.." f.'.: . _. ". _. " '.:.;"'_ ,:;.:,;.:;.~ . ,".' . ~' .: , '., . Iowa City Board of Adjustment June 9, 1993 Page 6 JovceBerrett, 604 Ronalds Street, spoke in favor of the special exception. She stated there were precedents for house moving in Iowa City and finding a suitable lot near the original location was fortunate. She thought this particular house was more suited to the neighborhood than a contemporary tract house would be. Barrett said she felt nearby property would not be devalued by the historic house. She also stated the character of the house had not been compromised by subsequent additions. Anna Mae Miller. 1333 Davenoort dtreet, voiced her opposition to the special exception. She said she had strong reservations about the "darling house." She showed slides of the neighborhood. Miller pointed out that many large homes in the swrounding area would experience decreased property values, because of the relocation of the small Reno.Berg house to the neighborhood. She said Rose Hill and the Turner home were old, historic places, but they were larger, much more stately homes than the Reno-Berg house. Miller stated that this was not the last undeveloped lot in the neighborhood, and she hoped the applicant would find a more suitable location for the Reno Berg house. Charles Miller, 1333 Davenoort Street, commented that until the Walden Subdivision was created, the lot proposed for the Reno-Berg house was inaccessible. Miller stated Greb's slides were located several blocks from the site. He said the elevations of the house didn't show how the Reno-Berg house would look in relationship to the other houses in the neighborhood. He also expressed concern regarding the site plan, particularly because the fall of the lot would cause drainage problems. He noted he would have no objection to a new house being built on the site. Miller stated he felt his house valua would considerably depraciate if the Reno.Berg house was locatad across the street. Johnson asked if engineering could mitigata drainage problems caused due to the fall of the lot. Miller raplied the hous,e would look out of place, bacause it would sit much higher than other houses nearby that were built with the lay of the land. He said a swale would be needed to direct water away from the housa. , , I \ I' , I!' II Ii ii I' !r ! I; I /I /: !, , , j', I! ,; i i ! I I j I I ,I f. A five-minute recess was called. The meeting was readjourned at 6:25 p.m. Ken Duffv, 1327 Davenoort Street. stated his concern over property values. He said, despite his parsonal and professional Interest in the preservation and rehab of older homes, he felt the proposed house move would detract from property valuetions in the surrounding Rose Hill aree, Baker asked how houses are appraised. Duffy replied it depended on the purpose of the appraisal. Usually, It depended on recent sales prices of comperable houses. He said the reason for covenants and the rezoning ordinance is to maintain property values. He stated that It detracts from the value of prop~,lios if the housing is not the same class and caliber. He said his opposition was based strictly on an economic argument. Duffy discussad covenants and house values using the example of a home he recently constructed. He said the Reno.Berg house should not be placed next to the Walden Subdivision. Earl Rooers. 1340 E. Davenoort Street. expressed concern about property values and vegetation on the site. He said his home was located next door east of the proposed site; that he was the most directly affected. He wondered about property values, " /53tJ ~". ..... --"1 ~ ..--.......\.& ..-'........-- - -- ~.......---------_.-f'".... ~~ ....--..-..- -...............- ...- ,---..------.-- I ,. i. .~.-J--- , I' .. -', - . -' , ' , .' ~'I' ~,' , ,t I' . fl.;;.,:' ' " ,"' , ~'~ '; . '_.: '_,f .,7;[ ~V.'. .' l" " Iowa City Board of Adjustment June 9, 1993 Page 7 because his home was almost double the assessment of the Reno-Berg house. Rogars stated that the poplars on the east boundary ara old and will need to be removed before they cause damage to his house. He also thought the applicants under. estimated the spreed of the evergreen branches on the west. He thought the trees could be ratained with a more appropriate development of the site. Adrian Rittenmever. 1402 E. DavenDort Straet. stated he, too, was concerned about proparty values. He said his home was his main investmant. Ha loved his neighbor- hood. Ha said the Board shouldn't consider tha cuteness of the house, but should weigh the effect on property values. He said he and his wife Ruth agreed with all tha objections stated at the meeting. Susan Rooers, 1340 E. Davanoort Street. said she was most concerned with the incompatibility of the Rano-Berg house to the surrounding neighborhood. She said she supported the naighbors who expressed opposition to having the Reno-Berg house moved into the neighborhood. None of the homes in tha neighborhood were built in the same time period as the Reno-Berg house. She further felt moving the housa off its original site would destroy its intagrity. Rogers opposed the requestad exception due to her concern about the negative impact it would have on neighboring property values as well as its incompatibility. She hoped the Board would disapprova the requested exception. Ken Duffy reiterated he was not against development of tha lot. He was concerned about snow removal and on-street parking. Anna Maa Miller added there were five or six neighbors who opposed the project, but were not present. Mari Greb stated the assessed value of the house included the cost of the proposed lot. Gene Greb. 612 River Road, stated the site plan showed the house would be placed so it exceeded required setbacks. He said the lot does not have sufficient width to have a house as wide as homes to the east and meet the covenant raquirement for Walden Subdivision to hava a two.car attached garage. Greb figured without an attached garage a new house would be about 30 feet in length and the Reno-Berg house is 27 feet. Charles Miller responded a new split foyer house would be more in keeping with the lay of the land and the sizes of the surrounding houses. He added regardless of what building was put in, tha site drainage would be a problem. Kevin Hanick said the problem seemad to be that the lot is bridging a newer and an older subdivision. The lot sizes increase to the east, so the lots end houses are larger. The Reno-Berg house is about 1500 square feet, which fulfills the covanants of the Walden Square Subdivision. Hanick argued the neighborhood is not homogeneous; it is an extremely architecturally divarse neighborhood. Hanick did not see the merit of applying a homogeneous standard to a hetarogeneous neighborhood, where there are all kinds of houses. He added there are many people interested in preserving historic homes, but they are limited by the shortage of buildable, vacant lots in Iowa City. BOARD DISCUSSION: Bormann addressed Mr. Duffy's comments about property assessment. She stated under Iowa law, residences must be compared to other comparable residences using /630 _. : , I i II II I, I: I' I) ,,' I' i(. I g I IL !! " " I I,' " " " i II " 'I II I I ,I If I) , , ~ -..rr. - ,/.. - ~---.--.. ----~...... ~ ..-' ..... -------- -......... - - -- - ~~ ---- ... -.. ... ..., - (. :" rl""'t~l" ",_.,~'-~-:t"~.._-c.--~,~ t ..,___ r ..' . ._. . - _----"- _~. .'", " ,I __~___ ~ ,'.. I",' ,'. '" ',' Iowa City Board of Adjustment June 9,.1993 Page B the market value. Baker clarified that adjacent houses are not compared directly to one another unless they are comparable. Bormann agreed. Hanick pointed out that important measures of valuation include size, age, conditions, style and location. Vogelzang asked about Leslie Greb's plans for the property. Greb stated she planned to adhere to Code requirements and to finish the basement to have fully livable space with square footage equal to the first level. Greb said the property is in excellent condition; the kitchen, bathroom and central air conditioning were updated or added in the 1960s. She said that the City Assessor had advised her that as the property was improved, the assessment value would increase. Baker asked about the number of bathrooms. Greb said there is currently one bathroom. She planned to add another in the basement. Johnson stated there may be extensive excavation and engineering expenses and other unexpected costs with the house move. She asked Greb if she was prepared. Gene Greb said that he would bond the property for the' required amount, if the Board needed that assurance. Greb stated they had already invested $10.000 in the property. Vogelzang said the quality ,of the construction of the basement would add value to the property. He noted that the neighbors did not seem to have an overwhelming objection to the Reno-Berg house per se, but were mainly concerned about the type of properties it would be placed next to. He said the question of conformity depended on which side of the lot to conform to; whether to allow a new house or an old house. The lot in question is on the borderline between a new and an old neighborhood. Vogelzang said if the property met with City codes and was approved by staff, he also approved of the special exception. Baker said the main concern seemed to be one of design compatibility. The neighborhood seems to be architecturally eclectic. Baker wished the Board could mitigate neighbors' concerns, but he felt the house would enhance the neighborhood, not detract aesthetically irom nearby properties. Baker stated that he had checked with people in the appraisal field and knew from a similar situation in his neighborhood that the market values for this neighborhood should not experience a problem if the Reno-Berg house were moved onto the vacant lot as requested; As genuinely as the neighbors felt their concerns, he still concluded that the neighborhood would be enhanced, not harmed by the proposed house move. ' Ludke stated that she thoroughly enjoyed living in an older neighborhood with a large variety of housing types. She asserted that this had not detracted from tha value of her home when she had recently sold it. Johnson said she was concerned about engineering and drainage. Johnson stated the neighbors have a right to be concerned and express themselves. However, she didn't feel the house would affect property values. It appeared it would be dona in a tasteful manner. She said a house didn't have to be big to be nice. Johnson express ad concern about completion' of the project. The Board discussed the time frame for completion. Current regulations require substantial prograss within six months. The Board agreed not to place any other conditions on the project. 153D - ,,- 1 : , , 1 \ I , Ii II, i' il '" II Ii' I I' !, " I: !, " , f ,:1 \1 I; 1 1 1 ! I I II '1 'I I; {, i i , -J ,',' I . I'. " ("I' r/' L! .' 'f:J' \ , " ' , " " . . r I . 7 . '11 ' . ,.-. . ,;' ,_: "~ 'I., '~_. .', ",',' / /1 \'. .~. -- --.-. . Iowa City Board of Adjustment" June 9. 1993 Page 9 MOTION: Vogelzang moved that a speciel exception be granted to permit a single- family residential use on the lot of record that'is the south 125-foot portion of the 1333 Cedar Street property subject to conformance with the site plan showing the driveway on the east end the elevetion submitted on June 9. 1993. including the retention end planting of trees as shown on the site plan and the placement of the residence 27 feet from the Devenport Street right-of-wey. Baker seconded. The ,motion carried on a 4-0-1 vote with Galer abstaining. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT INFORMATION: Rockwell informed the Board of Barbara Ludke's resignation due to her family relocating to Ohio. The July meeting will be Ludke's last meeting. Board members thanked Ludke for her service to the Board. ADJOURNMENT: \ \ Ii I iI I, II I, ,I, Ii 1 ~ , i " .' !i . ,.,'" , " " I" r, r;' Ii I, i! , I I I II: II I 'I ~ n \ Galer adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Ernie Galer, Board Chairperson Minutes submitted by Kirsten Krippner. ' ppdodn/nln"\IIb1.e.a '. /' :.i /53tJ ....-.......n,.". ","..-d.." "c. ,... r." :- -.... ...",..,... ___ - - '1~ --~-- ~ ;.......... - ., ". , I' , ' cl' .:,r"I' c/' Ct ' ' " " ','..' I. , r: . 'J-:- ,- 'v' " " . "~ ~ . " ,-' , ,-', ' \.'. . " ", ,'- ,.'" ~, ~ ~ i" '1 50 IT r<LD o'ff:r O,)I,):S'lrnE./Vj R.€9u.la.R, {ot1Nei~ meeflN~ Ju 10e.., '1, 1'1 ~3 , If:30 'P, rn. '?l€:.a.se Si9t\\ IN: ~a.mt: I. Jhl\~'~~~ j.~~ \" t' 3. /, " 4. !. ,. x::::;. ~ 7.II/J IUI' .JJuJ ~, rd-h- \\/~ 8. 9 tJ.,~ AJ; . 10, J Cj c..t.. ~ql"i-itA-, II. [ilAVM Y>1~ Y>1'vth" IJ, C It, \ , " '! I'! " - Bc!che.ss: Ql&} h/\ ~111 sf. ~ ~ X,..) 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MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 15, 1993 - 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS P~~UI~~r~~r.V Subject to Approval MEMBERS PRESENT: Ann Bovbjerg, Casey Cook, Dick Gibson, Tom Scott, George Starl MEMBERS ABSENT: Pete Cooper, Sally Dierks STAFF PRESENT: Bormann, Miklo, Rockwell, Schreiber CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Scott call the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. ; , ; , RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: 1. Recommend to the City Council, by a 5.0 vote, that it forward a comment to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommanding that CZ-9325, the request to rezone two 1.99 acra parcels from A 1, Rural, to RS, Residential Suburban, be denied because it is Inconsistent with the Fringe Area Agreement. , i' II 2. Recommend approval, by a 5-0 vote, of S.9018, a request to extend the expiration date for the preliminary plat of Whispering Meadows, Parts One and Two, to November 13,1993. \ I , , , I Ii I" I fl' r I' ,', It :1':' :.. i I ~ : I " I 1'1 I " I I I f II I !1 " I' I ",.. 3. Recommand approval, by a 5.0 vote, of SUB93.0009, the preliminary plat of Windsor Ridge, a 176.9 acre, 234.lot slngle.family residential subdivision located north of American Legion Road and west of Taft Avanue, subject to: 1) A Grading and Erosion Control Plan being submitted to the Public Works Department for reviaw and approval prior to Council consideration: 2) Preliminary stormwater calculations being submitted to the Public Works Department for review end epprovel prior to Council consideration: end 3) Prior to the City'S acceptance of the maintenance responsibilities for Outlot B, the developer will construct the proposed walkways (trails) to conform with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. At a minimum, the trail must be constructed et leest eight feet in width, consist of a minimum base of four inches of 3/4.lnch road stone and a minimum topping of three inches of 3/B-inch base material (said materials to be compacted). The developer must also provide appropriate ground cover and landscape the parkway according to plans ap~roved by the City. These plans must be submitted to and approved by the City prior to Council consideration of the final plat. If the City deems It in the public Interest to accept dedication of the 22.25 acre parkway, this dedication must not be accepted until (a) the parkway Improvements, inclUding the stormwater detention facilities, are complete, and (b) construction has boen 'I 1531 "',I ....,.". - '1 ~- --~"'~I........- ----------..,-.-..........~. ~.... ... ,-- ~ .... - .~.....-..............--...........---- ~.... "\- 'I ' ,', , , ( , -', - -t' , ':. '- 'tI, ,,/,. ,t .} ;4...~, ': .._~_' ~', .> ' ';,' -. , I, - ,- ~" '_ ,- "', '1 ,I, Planning & Zoning Commission July 15. 1993 Page 2 completed on 90% of the lots abutting the parkway. These requirements will be incorporated in the Subdivider's Agreement with the final plats that include Outlot B, Comparable sidewalk and landscaping requirements for Outlots J and K, approximately 9.84 acres, will be met prior to the dedication of those parkways to the City. ' 4. Recommend approval, by a 5-0 vote, the requested vacation of a portion of the approved plat of Rapid Creek Ridge Subdivision, containing Lots 25, 26, and 27 and a portion of Running Deer Woods Road. 5. Recommend approval, by a 5-0 vote, of .sJ.iil93-001 O. the preliminary and final plat of Rapid Creek Ridge Subdivision. Part Two, subject to City Attorney approval of legal papers prior to Council consideration. 6. Recommend approval, by a 5-0 vote, of SUB93-0013, the preliminary plat of Wild Prairie Estates, Parts One and Two, subject to submission and approval of preliminary stormwater computations by the Public Works Department prior to Council consider- ation. II',' I' I' Ii,' " I' '1/;' - . :i " j I' !I II I , ~ ii, 11' I: PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. z\"NING ITEMS: , ,,' j', , I'i t ! I ,I '} 'I 1. REZ92-0012. Public discussion of an application submitted by Southgate Development Co. to rezone a 15.1 acre tract of land located east of South Gilbert Street and west of Sandusky Drive on Cherry Avenue extended from ID-RM, Interim Development Multi-Family Residential to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential (8.3 acres) and RM-12. Low Density Multi-Family Residential (6.8 acres). (45-day limitation period: waived indefinitely.) Ii Rockwell stated at the June 17, 1993, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the Commission had requested more specific information on the construction schedule for the connection between the north and south sewage treatment plants. She said according to Rick Fosse, City Engineer, until the City has heard from the DNR on what the ammonia treatment requirements schedule will be, it is uncertain whether the connection of the sewage plants will proceed on a 1996 or 2000 completion date timetable. She said staff recommended deferral of this item until the construction schedule of the sanitary sewer connaction between the north and south traatment plents is formally approvad by the City Council. Public discussion opened at 7:38 p.m. Thera was none. Public discussion closed at 7:39 p.m. :1 /53/ ~II.- -, --- -- ~ .-'.......- ...-. .... ------ f..... ...~ ,~ . ,:~~', rl :/'.1 f/::,q ", " ' ,,': " ",,' ; t.....,'" ~. ,... r ; '. '.' 1 , "-'-'.. L Planning &, Zoning Commission July 15, 1993 Page 3 Gibson moved to dafer REZ92-0012 until the construction schedule of tha sanitary sewer connection between the north and south treatment plants Is formally approved by the City Council. BovbJerg seconded. The motion carried on a 5-0 vote. 2. Public discussion of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 36-58, Off-Street Parking Requirement, Section 36-60, Sign Regulations, and Section 36-9, RFBH, Factory Built Housing Residential Zone, to allow consideration of certain commercial uses as provisional uses. Miklo said this item would be deferred. Public discussion opened at 7:40 p.m. There was none. Public discussion closed at 7:40 p.m. BovbJerg moved to defer discussion of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 36.58, Off-Street Parking Regulation, Section 36.60, Sign Regulations, and 36-9, RFBH, Factory Built Housing Residential Zone, to allow consideration of certain commercial uses as provisional uses, to July 29, 1993. Cook seconded. The motion carried on a 5-0 vote. 3. ANN93-0003. REZ92-0015. Public discussion of an application submitted by Sycamore Farms Company to annex an approximately 420 acre tract of land located south of Highway 6 and the southern corporate limits, and to rezone the parcel from County RS, Suburban Residential and R3A, Multi-Family 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.l, Neighborhood Commercial. (45-day limitation period: waived to September 2, 1993.) Miklo reported the applicant has requested this item be deferred to July 29, 1993. Public discussion opened at 7:41 p.m. There was none. Public discussion closed at 7:41 p.m. Starr moved to defer ANN93-0003, REZ92-0015 to July 29, 1993. Cook seconded. The motion carried on 0 5-0 vote. 4. REZ93-0007. Publlo discussion of a City-initiated application to rezone an approxi. mately 17.08 acre tract of land located generally on tho east and west sides of Harlocko Street and north of Highway 1 West from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Resldantlal, to RM.20, Medium Density Multl,Famlly Residential (approximately 5.5 acres), and RM-12, Low Danslty Multl.Famlly Residential (approximately 11.58 ecres). /53/ , , , ! I II: , '1 I' 'I! 1\ :i ii :' Ii' , 11' ;, Ii !; I " . " t' 1'1 !; I' : II ! , , I, I I , .I , ! , " " ; , ; , ,I ....-......,.....,..".. ___ ~~-.-....- ~""~..-r.......- --. ..- -.....--- ~~~ .... ;- -' ... -.' . y ...., - i .... 't':"'I" '";,, ',' , t':"',' I' I ' .''', , ~.." , './" : " ,'t " ~,....u ' . , .". :' ,";. _. ',. \~ ~t '.,. '," " ' Planning & Zoning Commission' July 15, 1993 Page 4 Miklo said there are two zoning classifications that staff is proposing: for the small northarn area of approximataly five acres currently zoned RM.44, staff is proposing a zoning classification RM-20; for the larger southern area of approximately 11.5 acres, a/so zoned RM.44, staff is recommending a zoning classification of RM-12. Miklo explained that in 1984, there was a request by neighboring property ownars to rezone the property to RS-5; that proposal was not recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ha said the Commission did, however, recommend approval of a combination of RM-12, RM-20, and RS-8 zoning on the property similar to the proposal currently presented by staff except that the Commission's recommen- dation was for RS-8 zoning on both sides of Harlocke Street. He said staff at that time had recommended that the area be zoned as is now being proposed except that the area on Harlocke Street was proposed for RNC-20, Neighborhood Conservation, which allows the same density as the RM-20 that is now being proposed by staff. Miklo said the Council considered all thl'ee of the proposed zoning recommendations but did not take final action in 1985. , I I, I , Iii I I' I , ii, j, " iI' ( I: , 1\ I I' 'I, 1 .. Ii " 1:1 1'1 I' \1 " I! , , , I I I I ,I i II ,I 'i I, 1 Miklo said the Commission asked staff to review the zoning in this area, given renewed interest in development. He said staff compared the present zoning to the Comprehen- sive Plan and considered the existing topography and street network in the area. Miklo said the Comprehensive Plan indicates that the northern area should develop at a medium multi-family density of approximately 16 to 24 units per acre, or the RM-20 zoning classification. He said the existing RM-44 zoning, which is much higher than the,Comprehensive Plan proposes, was apparently established in the 1960's when a large area of high density multi-family was zoned in the West Benton Street area. Miklo said the southern portion of the area was previously zoned for single-family residential but in 1983, was also zoned RM.44; it is not clear from the records how that particular zoning came about but staff believes it happened at the time of the comprehensive city-wide rezoning. He said the southern area is shown in the Comprehensive Plan as being appropriate for approximately 8to 16 dwelling units per acre, or the RM-12 zoning classification. Miklo said staff believes the Comprehensive Plan designation is based on the lack of an adequate street network to serve high density multi-family dwellings that would be allowed by the current zoning; staff feels the rugged topography of both of the areas would also further hinder the development of high density multi-family dwellings and hinder the possibility of an adequate street network in the area. He said, for that reason, staff recommends RM-20 and RM-12 zoning classifications. He explained the northern area could accommodate approximately 220 dwelling units according to the current zoning; ifthe rezoning is approved, that area could accommodate approximate- ly 100 dwelling units. He said the southern area could currently allow up to 440 dwelling units under the RM.44 zoning; under the proposed RM-12 zoning, approxi- mately 120 dwelling units could be achieved on the site. Mlklo noted the Commission had received a letter from an attorney representing the property owners of the southern area. He said In addition to the vacant parcels, there are five properties on the west side of Harlocke Street that are currently developed; I' \ 1~31 ~,. - - ""'~----"""W\.... . .. ".' . . \ ; - '~-I "./",' " n ',}~ ',;! " '::." '- i, .:'~ '.' I~. ',',. ", ~: . ',.-.. ,'~ .' . _ Planning & Zoning Commission July 15, 1993 Page 5 three of these properties are developed according to the RM-44 zoning classification and two are at a much lower density, containing only a single.family house and a duplex. Public discussion opened at 7:47p.m. William Knabe. 1101 Weeber Circle, said on behalf of the Weeber-Harlocke neighbor- hood, he wished to express appreciation to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the opportunity to share with them their neighborhood's concerns regarding the proposed rezoning of property that is part of that neighborhood and is adjacent to that neighborhood from RM-44 to a combination of RM-20 and RM-12. Knabe displayed several maps: one showing the exact location of his neighborhood and the area of the proposed rezoning, stressing that their neighborhood includes the area from Benton Street to Highway 1 West and from Miller Street to Weeber Street; a topographic map of the property proposed for rezoning, noting the range of the contours is from 700 to 785 above sea level end the tract contains the highest hill on the west side of Iowa City; and a map showing recent changes to their neighborhood, including the connection of Weeber Street to Edingale Street and the addition of the Apple Ridge Subdivision on Weeber Street. ; i ii , , ~ I , '[ I! I' I!, I' ii' I" I I: I " II !: I : " I i 1 i I I I I ,I I 11 I: Knabe said the issue of the proper zoning for this area was first addressed in 1984; at that time, the neighborhood's initial concern was with the southern area because of a proposal for a Large Scale Residential Development called Harlocke Ridge for 108 units. He said the Issue was studied for approximately twelve months. He said he would prefer not to digress to past history but he feels it is important for the Commission to recognize that many of the issues and many of the feelings with regard to those issues remain the same. He also asked the Commission to recognize the fact that the neighborhood has worked very diligently with the Planning and Zoning staff end Commission and with the developer to try to find reasonable solutions. He said the neighborhood does not oppose development of the proposed property but wishes to express their problems and concerns because they fear the proposed rezoning could have a great adverse effect upon their neighborhood., He, edded probably every conceivable street design has been exhausted, but the neighborhood is willing and open to the idea of trying again. Knabe said the neighborhood association has developed a three page handout ,containing the ten primary Issues the neighborhood feels must be addressed in the resolution of the proposed rezoning, adding there is documentation to substantiate oach of the positions enumerated in the handout. Knabe said the primary Issue was and remains the issue of how to pet additional traffic out of the erea. He said this is not an ordinary rezoning problem; the neighborhood feels that this is an issue that greatly affects this neighborhood because the rezoning of the area in question is an intricate part of this neighborhood. He said the residents of the neighborhood feel that, if the Commission chooses to accept the recommenda- tions of staff, it will possibly have destructive effects on this neighborhood. i " 1531 ~..-,......- ..... ...------f""" ... -,-- ....-.... -11""'"""""-" , " , . , , ( ":... ' -, '.,' ~ ,I, ,..,'", ,t" b ,,' ,.' , \.:' \'.,I~. '.... ,~.'. ~..' . . '.' , , , 1 ---.~.. .-.. Planning & Zoning Commission July 15, 1993 Page 6 Knabe outlined the four recommendations by the neighborhood residents: 1) Recommendation that the Planning and Zoning Commission seriously consider making Harlocke Street a cul.de-sac; 2) Recommendation that the lowest possible density, RS.5, be assigned to the property under review; 3) Recommendation that as much land as possible in the area under review be assigned as open or green space; and 4) Recommendation that the Commission consider inclusion of this problem and its discussion as part of a larger picture to declare the north side of Highway 1 from Miller Street to Sunset Street as residential. He said he feels it is time for the Planning and Zoning Commission to take the lead in telling the citizenry of Iowa City the plans for the Highway 1 corridor; from his neighborhood's perspective, it is fine to allow commercial development on the south side of Highway 1. Dave Dierks. 905 Weeber Street. noted Weeber Street is now extended through the Apple Ridge Subdivision and the traffic count in this area has increased substantially. He said ,the neighborhood has been working with the police to keep people from speeding, reciting a story regarding one chronic offender who recently encountered four feet of water on the street at the intersection of Weeber Street and Weeber Court and has not returned to the area since. Dierks said the neighborhood feels that safety in this area remains to be major concern, although some of the previous concerns have been addressed through the construction of sidewalks on both sides of Weeber Street and parking regulations on the west side of Weeber Street because of the substandard width of the street. Dierks said he feels the traffic problem and the safety concerns go hand in hand; if the traffic congestion problems are solved, the safety problems could also be solved through an equitable solution. Dierks noted the following facts from the handout prepared by the Weeber.Harlocke Neighborhood Association: a major Increase in traffic through the Weeber'Harlocke neighborhood would result if Harlocke is designated as either the primary or secondary access street for multi. family residential development; previous research by Planning and Zoning staff has shown the use of Harlocke for primary or secondary access would result in a large number of trips through the area because of the location of a number of potential trip generators to the north, such as the University Hospitals; the existing street design makes further traffic increase Intolerable, since Weeber is three feet short of the required width to qualify as a standard street; the previous applicant for development of this property was in agreement with the neighborhood that another means of street access other than Harlocke.Weeber.Benton was necessary; and the Planning and Zoning Commission has steted in previous action that extension of Harlocke Street to Highway 1 would not be feasible. 153/ - '" . '\ I I I ; , : " I Ii: \ I I J: I ii I; II: I I; I Ii I i': I I I: I') " I , I I II ~ ' ~---\.& -..-, ... . I.. '. ." " : ! '.. t71 ' ," .' '<'t":"/" , . -t' " . :' , ~. . '. ,I .' ,J , . , ':.. ,~..':I'.',. ~', ~I '...,. " ", ) ,'. Planning & Zoning Commission July 15, 1993 Page 7 Dierks reiterated he feels that solving the traffic problem and the related safety issues for this area is directly related to the rezoning of this property and that is why the neighborhood is reco,1lmending the lowest possible zoning for this area. Jeffrev Gaithier. 1108 Weeber Circle, said his family moved to this neighborhood in February of 1990; thay consider the area they live in to be a wonderful neighborhood, He said there is dialogue continually from the Commission regarding affordable housing, which he suspacts is not to be borne by the further development of the "Benton Hill ghetto." He said he suspects the way the tax laws are currently written clearly involves having equity in order to receive the tax deduction. Gaithier said his concern is that there are a large number of young children in his neighborhood; he feels the proposed high density development without a buffer to the current single-family dwellings is clearly not the image the City is purported to be trying to put forth. He said his neighborhood has a culture that they feel is being challenged and he asked the Commission to support their culture by seriously considering their request to rezone the area to RS-5. He said he feels staff's proposal will decrease the value of the homes In the area. Gaithier also noted serious inconsistencies in the zoning of the area; for example, one single-family residence is surrounded by multi-family dwellings. Gaithier said, given the strength of his neighborhood and the density of youngsters in this area, a park is needed, and the neighborhood would be willing to adopt the park and help with the maintenence of the parkland. Gaithier said, as taxpayars, voters, and citizens in:erested in the batterment of their community, the residents of his neighborhood are asking tha Commission to seriously consider thair position and the numerous and complex issues set forth in the document prepared by the Weeber'Harlocke Neighborhood Association to ensure that the right decision is made. He said the neighborhood believes their position is best for their neighborhood and for the community. William Klink. 1101 Harlocke Street, said he agrees with comments made at the July 12 informal Commission meating about the futility of trying to justify and reconstruct past decisions when the issue Is how to proceed at the present time. He said one of his neighbors, Mrs. Nederecker, has a housa sandwiched between apartments at the end of Harlocke Street; he said it is unclear to him how that happened and there is no way such zoning inconsistencies can be rectified for her. He asked that the Commission, in their deliberations on zoning changes, keep the integrity of the neighborhood in mind, which means keeping the housinll density as low as possible. Klink said e decision on traffic patterns and streets has to be made before any serious discussion about zoning changes can begin. He said he has already noticed Increased traffic as a result of the extension of Weeber Street; he said more traffic on Harlocke and Weebar greatly raises the probability for accidents, particularly in the winter. He said coming down the hill on Harlocke Street in the wlnter,lt is often necessary to turn south on Weeber and turn around to get a minimum running start to get up the hill to /53J -- , j' I' , I II , , II , ! r: Ii ", ii, I 1\ I' ,I I I' I: i' I! '; 1 1,1 I I Ii i , I !, I I I I I .1 I Ii I 'I I ,f . (' , .' ,', . ~. . . ' . , . ";', ,- :~t-f~~J~/-~' 'ff _' '/~,: " ,,-,-' ",' - , ,-' . ',:-: ~ J .' . Planning & Zoning Commission July 15, 1993 Page 8 Benton Street; with more traffic, this becomes more dangerous. more difficult, end with enough traffic, even impossible, Klink said 'one of the positive consequences following the Planning and Zoning Commission's discussion eight years ago wes the installation of sidewalks on both sides of Weeber Street to Benton Street, meking it much safer for children to get to school. He seid with more traffic elready on Weeber Street, and more on Harlocke if it is opened, it is egain necessery to consider the safety of children going to end from school. He said it is cleerly in the neighborhood's own self-interest to minimize traffic on Herlocke Street, but he feels it is also in the interest of the City, since more traffic on Harlocke Street will greetly increese the risk of accidents. primarily to the many ,small children that now play in the Harlocke-W~eber aree. Klink asked that the Commission give special consideration in their deliberations to minimizing traffic increeses on Harlocke and Weeber streets. . , , I " ~ I[ Ii I I, 'I !i' I I' I I: " I:! i' II II 1\ I I \1 , I d 1\ 1\ ~, William Buss, 74 7 West Benton Street, noted he does not live in the immediete neighborhood of the others thet have spoken et the meeting, but said he lives in an aree thet is affected end hes an interest in the proposed rezoning. He said the impact of increesed housing could result in increased traffic on Benton Street end the impact of increesed housing in this aree will effect the environment of the entire area. Buss noted there is currently an Open Space Plan before the City Council, the purpose of which is to protect, extend. end connect open spaces in the City for the benefit of all of the citizen of Iowa City. He said he believes this area has a little over 38 acres of undeveloped land. Buss quotes a passage from the "Oakes Construction versus lowe City" court case: "..since urbanization of raw land at the City's edge is now the most important development area, it is here that the most significant public influence should be exerted." He said while the area in question may not be quite et the City's edge, it is certainly raw land of the kind that the court was referring to with respect to which public influence by bodies like the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council must be exerted in its most significant form. i I I I I Buss said the land in question is very beautiful, with hills, valleys, ravines, and woods; he seid once it is gone, it will be gone forever, and action should be taken now to preserve as much of that beauty as possible consistent with some overall development plan. He said obviously, the higher the density of the zoning, the more difficult that will be. He said staff's proposal is obviously better than the current RM-44; any move toward, lower density is more desirable. Buss said the response to many of the arguments being made by the residents in the eree is thet these ere all problems to be handled at the point of approving or disapproving subdivision plans. He urged the Commission to take very seriously the planning portion of their responsibilities; he said what the Iowa Supreme Court was talking about in the Oakes Construction case and what the state of Iowa, through revisions In the Code of Iowa, have made even clearer since that court case Is that the Commission has an Incredibly important job that would not be done without them. He said, from his perspective, the Planning and Zoning Commission is very much a 153/ "'1('". - --~~- ~...... ~ ..-'..."... ---~ - -.;p. ...- --.... - -~ .... ... -,-- - ...- ..... r, I. -' . '-."- - " " , '-:, ~'I '1.:1" 't f ,Id ,',',' ,'.' ,';.' ,t.:... " ..:,.~ ,~": ~I~ ", ~. ", Planning & Zoning Commission July 15. 1993 Page 9 decision- making body regarding development plans; ha suggested the Commission take the initiativa in devaloping a plan to give guidance to the owners and residents of the area. He added the residents of the area would like to be more involved at an earlier stage of the development of the plan and said the Commission and staff need not be so timid about waiting for someone else to present them with a development plan for the area. He urged the Commission to think about development of this area in the larger sense and to involve the residents of the area in the process of developing the entire area. Tim Russell. 1160 Hiahwav 1 West, said he owns the property across from Wal-Mart. which was grandfathered in as light industrial. He said Charlie Ruppert. who owns some af he property currently zoned RM.44. has been talking to him over the past ten years about purchasing a portion of Russell's property for access onto Highway 1 in order to retain the higher zoning. Russell said ~e has agreed to sell some of his property to Ruppert if needed - if the price is right. He said he feels the property located along Highway 1 should retain its current zoning because it would be unsuitable for single-family housing. Steve Kromer. 1111 Harlocke Street. said his concern is for the safety of the children in the neighborhood. He said he has seen a lot of cars traveling too faGt around the curves on Hllrlocke Street and he cannot imagine the effects of an additional 200 units that would likely be occupied by students. who tend to driva too fast. He said he supports the comments made by other residents in his neighborhood. Dwiaht Drurv, 1117 Harlocke Street. said he wished to reinforce the comments made by his neighbors and emphasize that the neighborhood as it is now is a great place to raise children. He said his main concern is the traffic problems in the area; any zoning above single.family residences at the end of Harlocke Street would create additional problems. He said it was e mistake to put apartments at the end of Harlocke Street; his neighborhood has attempted to make some sanity of living on Harlocke Street by socializing everyone who moves into the apartments on Harlocke Street; he said a new group of people must be socialized at least twice a year. Drury said the current traffic problems from the residents of the apartments is quite an assault on the sanity of the residents of this neighborhood. He said if more multi-family residences are allowed. it would be like living on Banton Street. He encouraged the Commission to consider the cul.de.sao proposal for the end of Harlocke Street and the adopt-a-park idea. He said residents of the neighborhood would be willing to help with the construction of the cul.de-sac to minimize the costs to the City. Chris Keliram. 929 Weeber Street, said her driveway intersects with Weeber Circle; sha said water problems have increased in frequency In tha time she has lived there. Sha said the watar often comes up to her front door three to four times a month. She said not only do cars speed down the streat. but also heavy equipment drive by from the construction site at the end of the street. She said this creates a very dangerous situation and the water on tha street intensifies the problem. /53/ .' - Ii I I , , , , , , ~ I,: , Ii 'I' I I H " !I; I I; , I /, , i' Ii , ,', ,,[ I'; " I,i I: \1 I: ,I " I j / II II i' I ,i 'l/lff'I'. - - ~-----...- --~..... ~ -..-'........- --~...... --- ~ ~~ ~ ...~. ..~.. : "L":" "I "I'" '1-1 ' " ',,' .. ~ :'1 I: ,.1' , ':' . . 1 V ',' ' :,,' .' .: .' _ '\ ' ,", T-. ' ,'.' Planning & Zoning Commission July 15, 1993 Page 10 Rob Kinnev, 1118 Harlocke Street. agreed with the comments made by his neighbors and reiterated the traffic problems and safety concerns in this area. He said he has serious concerns about the proposal's effect on existing problems, He said he supports the park idea and the cul-de-sac suggestion, reiterating the neighborhood's willingness to help in whatever way possible to minimize the costs to the City. Gail Atchison. 911 Weeber Street, said her neighborhood is very close-knit and expressed concerns about the safety of the children in the araa. Atchison noted West High School has been sur!ounded by apartments rather than single-family dwellings, which has caused a number of traffic and parking problems. She predicted the ~ame problems near Roosevelt School, particularly if more apartments are allowed in her neighborhood. She urged the Commission to allow single-family zoning near schools so children could walk rather than be driven to school. Ann McLauchlin. 811 Weeber Street, said the traffic in the winter in this area is terrible, adding it is not unusual to have four or five cars at the bottom of the hill on Weeber Street waiting to go up the hill. She said the current single-family residents have learned how to deal with the hill on Weeber Street but the students have not, adding that the thought of increased traffic in this area is mind-boggling. She urged the Commission to restrict zoning in this area to single-family residents. Marilvn Drurv, 1117 Harlocke Street, said she chose to move into h~r present home in 1985 so that her children could walk to school. She reiterated the problem with speeders on their street and said her main concern with adding additional multi-family residences is the traffic problems it will create. She agreed that in the winter there is a major problem in getting up the Weeber Street hill; coming down the hill, cars often slide off the road when driving around the corner. She said many of the students don't care about going too fast or crossing into someone's yard. Drury said she was also concerned about the additional garbage and debris that will result from additional apartments in the area, noting there is already a lot of trash near the apartment buildings currently at the end of Harlocke Street. Charles RUDDert. 1406 North DubUQue Roed. said the concerned residents had the option of purchasing his property for $500,000. In response to a comment from e person in the audience, Ruppert said he has alreedy donated a lot. He said the land in question could heve been developed long ago and is gelling more valuable all the time. Ruppert said he has access from his property onto Highway 1 and noted, of the developed land in the area, only two housas abut his property. Public discussion closed at B:52 p.m. BovbJerg moved to defer REZ93.0007 to July 29, 1993. Cook seconded. Gibson requested Mrs. Nederecker to explain why she owns the sole single-family' home among all the apartments on Harlocke Street. /531 , , , . i; ~I I , , I I II Ii I!: i~ l' Ir I' , ,\ , " '/': ( !;' II !, ,: I'i Ii 'I I I I I i' I I , I I II ! ,~ I ,i - .....-- ~ ..-, .......- -.-' ...-- --- ~ f"'" -....~ (->, r::/' :./''/ ',"I','" r, '-:,' ',' '. \; , '_. 'I' ~ '.' '. " - ,. . .,," Planning & Zoning Commission July 15, 1993 Page 11 Olvmoia Nederecker. 923 Harlocke Street, said her home was built in 1969; at that time, according to the abstract of title, the land was zoned Single-Family Residential. She said about three years later, their contractor built three eight-plexes and one duplex around their home. Nederecker said she feels she has missed out on a great deal as far as living in a neighborhood, adding the residents of the neighborhood behind them have been wonderful. She said living sandwiched between two apartment buildings has not been a very enjoyable experience, citing the traffic and noise associated with the apartments, and she said she hopes no additional apartments are allowed to be built around her home. She said she feels the value of her property has decreased substantially, noting the current apartments were built without any notification to her of rezoning or that the apartments would be built. Cook requested information from staff regarding the steps taken to deal with the water problem at the bottom of Harlocke and Weeber streets, the guidelines typical for traffic activity along a street like Weeber Street, how Weeber Street compares in terms of average daily traffic to other similar streets in the City, and whether Harlocke Street access is the only reasonable alternative and whether that question can be addressed at the rezoning stage. Cook said the high school has the opportunity to cooperate with the City to establish a greenway and trail system that goes through Willow Creek Park and beyond to link this neighborhood to the high school, adding thet the school district has shown no interest or cooperation in the idea. He urged the residents of this area to talk to the school board members regarding this proposal. Bovbjerg asked staff to find out the degree of the slopes on Weeber and Harlocke streets. Gibson expressed concern about the characterization of students by many speakers at the meeting. He said he understands the residents may have a just cause for their complaints about how this area has developed and said he is sympathetic but suggested it may ba the fact that they are students, it may be the fact they are young people, or it may be the fact that planning has been less than ideal in this area. He said everyone should remember that 60% of the livelihoods of Iowa City residents depends on the students from the University, adding the issue should be daalt with through more careful planning efforts. Scott reminded tho public that this Item will again be ccnsidered by the Ccmmission on July 26 at their Informal work session and at the July 29, 1993 formal meatlng for public discussion. He seid he is reluctent to indicate that the Commission will be ready to vote on July 29, adding the Commission's normal procedure for all rezonings is to allow two meetings for public input before voting. The motion carried on a 5.0 vote. , /53/ - -, ; : , I ! ~, " 1\: ! Ii Ii [i. i; :l, I II I: , " I, , (0 f; , I] , , : :' I I II II I: 'I " ...... L~[/~-I' ~/':'-'-~t ' .'~, ,: '.. ' .l, . ,'1' "'. ''''U '.", .... " I' , .. , ~ .", . '. ~. t,' ,......' '. . _ ., . ' Planning & Zoning Commission July 15. 1993 Page 12 Recessad at 9:01 p.m.; reconvened at 9:13 p.m. 5. REZ93.0008. Public discussion of an application submitted by Michael and Vicki Lensing to rezone an approximately 8.850 square foot tract of land located at 617 Kirkwood Avenue from RS-5. Low Density Single-Family Rasidential. to CC-2. Community Commercial. (45.day limitation period: July 29. 1993). Miklo said the property in question is currently zoned RS-5 and contains one structure which is apparently a non.conforming duple~. He said the proposal is to rezona the property to CC-2. Community Commercial. to allow the expansion of the existing funeral home establishment. which is directly to the west of this proporty in an area zoned CC-2. He said the applicant has indicated the proposal would include the devalopment of a garage on this site for storage of vahicles associated with the funeral home; access to the garage would be via the existing parking lot of the funeral home to the west. Miklo said the applicant has also indicated that the existing house would remain on the site and would be used as a meeting space for support groups on the first floor. and the second floor would continue to be used as a residence. I , ~ II; Ii I' I' " , iI 1', Ii' I P' II i J\ i I , I' (0 " " I' I,: Ii I II I I I , I . I! I " ,I II 'i Miklo said the Comprehensiva Plan shows this particular lot and the lots to the north. east, and south as appropriate for continued residential development; the Plan shows the area to the west as appropriate for commercial devalopment. similar to the devalopment allowed by the present zoning and chaiacterized by the land uses currently in place. He said there is a clear damarcation between commercial and residential in this area with a landscape buffer. required by the Zoning Ordinance. on the eastern boundary of the funeral home establishment. He said the proposal would change that boundary. and raise some questions as to where the appropriate division between commercial and residential should occur. Although the proposed use of the property for expansion of the funeral home is more compatible with adjacent residential development in terms of commercial development than many commercial develop- ments allowed In the CC-2 zone. there are possibilities in the future that the property would be used for something that is less compatible if the CC-2 zoning is approved. Miklo said it also raises the question that if this lot is appropriate for commercial use. where should the Iina between commercial and residential development be drawn to the east; he said staff Is concerned about a domino effect on Kirkwood Avenue. Miklo said staff recommands that the rezoning not be approved but that the existing RS-5 zoning on this property be retained. In response to a question from Bovbjerg. Miklo explained the current residence cannot be used for support group meetings without rezoning the lot. Public discussion opened at 9: 18 p.m. Weldon Decker. 619 Kirkwood Avenue, said the Lensings have been greet neighbors but he must also protect his property rights. adding he does not feel the Lensing's proposal would have a negative effect on his neighborhood. He asked If It would be possible to place a conditional stipulation on the rezoning to restrict the use to only what is currently being proposed, adding he feels the need for protection against other ,! /531 - .. . !";':~-I' ';,,'. ,,'I ,::~ . .,.." .',' I' '" t ' c I~t .;'. . ~.' 't.,' .:', "~_", 'I \," Planning & Zoning Commission July 15. 1993 , Page 13 Ii ! commercial uses in the future. Scott said it is not possible to conditionally r~zone for a specific use. Decker suggested the Lensings could write that stipulation into the deed restrictions. Decker asked if there were any other zoning designations that would be less adverse to a residential neighborhood but would allow the uses requested, by the Lensings. ,Miklo seld the other zoning which allows a funeral home is CO-l. Commercial Office; he said staff would only recommend that zoning designation if the lot containing the funeral home were elso zoned CO-l. Michael Lensina. 605 Kirkwood Avenue. said his proposal for a garage would be very similar to their building. He said it would also be nice to expedite the decision on this request to coincide with the road work being done on Kirkwood Avenue; he said he has no problem with removing the curbcut currently in front of 617 Kirkwood. He said he and his wife are willing to work with the neighbors and the Planning and Zoning Commission. ! , i : ~ lj , Ii \ II ,I: " il \' n; ,I J: g I~ I , " I: II :: I P~bllc discussion closed at 9:25 p.m. Cook moved to defer REZ93-008 to July 29. 1993. Starr seconded. The motion carried on a 5-0 vote. 6. CZ-9325. Public discussion of an applicetion submitted to Johnson County by Dean Phinney to rezone two 1.99 acre parcels located on the north side of 356th Street SW. east of Kansas Avenue SW in Fringe Area 1 from A 1, Rural. to RS, Suburban Residential. Miklo explained the Fringe Area Agreement between the county and the City for this area indicates that this area should remain as primarily agricultural land; the proposal to rezone the two sites for residential purposes is inconsistent with the Fringe Area Agreement. I, , Miklo said staff also has concerns about the access road for these properties; 355th Street is a narrow, unpaved street that is in poor condition and may pose problems for the future residents and for emergency vehicle access. Miklo said staff does not recommend the requested rezoning be approved. He pointed out that the current zoning of A 1 allows up to three 40-acre building lots. given the size of the parcel, without requiring the rezoning process. He said one of staff's concerns about the rezoning Is that if it Is appropriate to allow RS zoning in this location, It may be argued that it is also appropriate to allow RS zoning on the south side of 355th Street and elsewhere in this area. In response to a question from Scott. Miklo said it is not clear whether a subdivision would be required; if it is not. the plat would not be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. ' /53/ \: , ""If"". ...... - I J I ! ""-~~ ~---,,",..-,.......- - ( , -' -,' I"'t .," .' /', [ ' ,/, , "/ ' ,l... ;, ," ' '.. , 1"' " . \ ' ' , " , ~ > ._ ," ," , 1'-' , ~ , . " ' Planning & Zoning Commission July 15. 1993 Page 14 Public discussion opanad at 9:29 p.m. There was none. Public discussion closad at 9:30 p.m. Cook moved to recommend to the City Council that the City forward a comment to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors that CZ-9325. the requested rezoning from A 1 to RS. be denIed because it is Inconsistent with the FrInge Area Agreement. BovbJerg seconded. Scott noted the proposells also inconsistent with the revised Fringe Area Agreement currently under discussion by the Joint County/City committee. The motion carried on a 5-0 vote. DEVELOPMENT ITEMS: ' 1. Public discussion of a request by CB Development Ltd. to extend the expiration date for the preliminary plat of Whispering Meadows. Parts One and Two, a 62.31 acre, 171-lot residential subdivision located south of Lakeside Drive and west of Bon Aire Mobile Homes. Rockwell explained the applicant hed requested that the preliminary plat approval be extended to November 13, 1993. Because there have been no significant changes to the subdivision regulations or adoption of other regulations in the intervening period to warrant re-evaluation of this plat, staff recommended that the effective period of the plat be extended to November 13, 1993. Public discussion opened at 9:32 p.m. There was none. Public discussion closed at 9:32 p.m. BovbJerg moved to approve S.9018. a request to extend the expiration date for the preliminary plat of Whispering Meadows, Parts One and Two. to November 13. 1993. Cook secondad. The motion carried on a 5-0 ~. 2. SUB93-0009. Public discussion of an application submittad by Windsor Ridga Devalopmant Co. for preliminary plat approval of Windsor Rldga, a 176.9 acra, 234-lot slngla-family residential subdivision located north of Amarican Legion Road and west of Taft Avenua. 145-day limitation pariod: July 22, 1993.) Rockwall said the County portion of the Windsor Ridge tract had been submlttad for preliminary and final plat consideration; this pcrtlon will contain the major entryway street to the subdivision. Arlington Drive. She said tha County plat would be /53/ , , l i I, 1 i' II: \ , , I I 'II' 'I ,"~ , ,T I, 1 i' " r I' ( " ,! I ~: II 1; I I I ! I II I: {.. ,i ,~ '" - ~-- . I------:T'-I.' ~_;" :' ,., " . 'I~:" 'I'" ':'~- ,':, .,~. J 'r " " ,.,f , ,~~ ,". ,0,,: .' < Planning & Zoning Commission July 15, 1 S93 paga 15 considered by the Commission at its July 29, 1993, meeting. Rockwell stated the plat undar consideration involved tha remainder of the Windsor Ridge tract from Court Street south. It is proposed to be developed for 234 residential lots and several outlots. She said Outlots B, J, and K are intended to be deeded to the City for neighborhood open space and would include a pathway system generally in alignment with the drainageways within the outlots. She said it was recommended at the July 12,1993, informal Planning and Zoning Commission meeting that the pathway system be extended in two places: between Lots 73-75 and Lots 76-77, and between Lots 166 and 167. She indicated the requested revisions had been made on the plat. Rockwell said Outlots Land 0 are considered holding zones for future development to be determined later; possible uses include an elementary school site, clustered residential development, or a neighborhood commercial area. She said the remaining outlots would be maintained by a homeowners' association. Rockwell noted the public open space shown on the plat more than meets the conditional zoning agreements' provisions for the Windsor Ridge tract. She noted that the proposed open space had been reviewed at the pre-preliminary plat stage by tha Parks and Recreation Commission, who viewed it very favorably. She said prior to the City's acceptance of maintenance responsibilities for the outlots proposed for public open space, staff had proposed certain requirements: that the trails meet ADA requirements; appropriate ground cover and landscaping would be provided on the parkways; and before dadication occurred, the parkway improvements, including the stormwater detention facilities, should be approved by the City and construction should be completed on 90% of the lots abutting the parkway. She said these require- ments should be incorporated in the Subdivider's Agreament with the final plat. She said comparable sidewalk and landscaping requirements should be met for Outlots J end K prior to the dedication of those parkways to the City. . I , ~ Ii Ii " I:, il if i I Ii I' i' I' (0 , I I I I I , I , I 'J I , Ii I Rockwell said concerning the infrastructure proposed for the tract, staff's main concern was secondary access. To alleviate emergency access concerns, staff recommended that Huntington Drive be connected between Barrington Road and Arlington Drive at the time of the final platting of Canterbury Court. She said a note to that effect had been added to the preliminary plat. ' Rockwell noted there were two remaining deficiencies; a Grading and Erosion Control Plan and preliminary stormwater calculations needed to be submitted for review and' approval by the City Public Works Department. She said staff recommended approval of the Windsor Ridge preliminary plat, subject to resolution of those two deficiencies, Public discussion opened at 9:37 p.m. Brian O'Hara. 4725 American Leaion Road SE, said he was not opposed to the proposed development, but requested a modification in the design to move the location of the proposed Arlington Drive entryway since his home is located directly across from it. He said this might not be the right meeting to discuss his concern, and he was willing to return, if needed. [Ed. note: The Arlington Drive entrance from American Legion Road Is part of the County subdivision to be considered by the I 1531 - .... _...._--f".... -..- ~ ....p'-......- y.-- (' ' . ,'", ," " :':;:,-t7/","'':'''' '1/ /,,', , ',' ". ,::, , ,,' 1.:, ' .:',,' __' ,',' ,',I, ,', ~_ ' .", , .,', Planning & Zoning Commission July 15, 1993 paga 16 Planning and Zoning Commission on July 29, 199~.] He said the proposed design would result in a flow of traffic with headlines shining directly into his home a majority of the time. He suggested moving the proposed Arlington Drive connection with American Legion Road to the west approximataly 150 faet to alleviate the headlights problem for his home. He felt it was a fairly easy modification that both parties could live with. O'Hara had spoken with County Engineer Doug Frederick, who saw no safety problem with moving the proposed road to the west. Larrv Schnittier. MMS Consultants, 1917 South Gilbert Street, said the proposed entrance to the subdivision is good in terms of sight distance, is more economical, and allows green space along the entire front of the subdivision. He indicated to move the street might be physically possible, but was not desirable, because it would destroy the balanced design of the subdivision entrance. Public discussion closed at 9:45 p.m. , , :' \ Ii , [i Ii II " I " II , '" I n, n I II ! I, i.. 1.1 [' " I,: il \ Ii i I I I , I I ,I I :1 " " I: ( In response to a question from Scott, Schnittjer said the distance between the entrance road to Far Horizons and the proposed Arlington Drive is approximately 470 feet; the distance between Arlington Drive and the next drive off American Legion Road Is approximately 900 feet, and from that street to Taft Avenue is approximately 800 feet. He added there are some remaining nice trees in the area where O'Hara has suggested that Arlington Drive be relocated. Schnittjer stated the developer would prefer not to destroy those trees. Scott suggested screening on O'Hara's side of American Legion Road to alleviate'the effect of lights on his property. Schnittjer said that solution would depend on the willingness of the O'Haras to have that type of landscaping in their front yard. BovbJarg moved to approve SUB93.0009 subject to: 1) a Grading and Erosion Control Plan being submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval,prlor to Council consideration; 21 preliminary stormwater calculations being submitted to the Public Works Department for review end approval prior to Council consideration; and 3) prior to the City's acceptance of the maintenance responsibilities for Outlot 8, the developer will construct the proposed welkways (trallsl to conform with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. At a minimum, the trail must be constructed at least eight feet In width, consist of a minimum base of four Inches of 3/4.lnch road stone and a minimum topping of three Inches of S/S-Inch base material (said materials to be compactedl. The developer must also provide appropriate ground cover and landscape the parkway according to plans approved by the City. These plans must be submitted to and approved by the City prior to Council consideration of the final plat. If the City deems It In the public Interest to accept dedication of the 22.25 acre parkway, this dedication must not be accepted until (al the parkway Improvements, Including the stormwater detention facilities, are complete, and (b) construction has been completed on 90% of the lots abutting tha parkway. These requirements will ba Incorporated In tha Subdivider's Agreement with the final plats that Include Outlot B. . Comparable sidewalk and landscaping requirements for Outlots J end K, approxlmetely /531 . I," ~-::/'" . I"..' "1 -L2' " i ,,:' : . " r ,,' .1' ....'.':1 . " . ;.: .',_. :',,, .~- ' " ..-~-;-'-~ Planning & Zoning Commission July 15, 1993 paga 17 9.84 acres, will be met prior to the dedication of those parkways to the City. Cook seconded. Cook said the Planning and Zoning Commission is frequently in a position to make, clear what they don't want: to ba effective, it is helpful to indicate what they do want. He said a subdivision plan that integrates stormwater retention basins with greenways, links major parks with school sites, provides safe pedestrian corridors, and provides filter strips between stream beds and lawns Is exactly what the Commission has been working for and he applauded the developers and MMS Consultants for the proposed subdivision design. Gibson echoed Cook's comments about the design of the subdivision, but said he also felt the points made by O'Hara should be considered by the Commission. He asked the developers to offer to help the O'Haras solve the problem regarding traffic lights across their property. , i . i; , 1 fI Ii " It, I. ,,' Ii Ii, ,.. \ Ii' ( " I I: r , !.- 'I I: I' ; , i, I :1 I , I i I Ii " ! If , The motion carried on a 5.0 vote. 3. SUB93.0010. Public discussion of an application submitted by Rapid Creek Farms Partnership to vacate a portion of the approved plat of Rapid Creek Ridge Subdivision, containing Lots 25, 26, and 27 and a portion of Running Deer Woods Road, and for preliminary and final plat approval of a resubdivision of Lots 25, 26, and 27 of the Rapid Creek Ridge Subdivision located east of Highway 1 North in Fringe Area 4. (45- d&y limitation period: August 23, 1993.) -- Miklo noted a copy he had distributed that shows the portion of the subdivision included in the request in relation to the remainder of subdivision. He explained in order to accomplish the reque'sted resubdivision, the Commission must first vote on vacating the previously approved subdivision; staff recommends that the vacation of Lots 25, 26 ,and 27 and the portion of Running Deer Woods Road illustrated on the plat be approved. He said the Commission must also vote to approve the resub- division: staff hes concerns about the alignment of Running Deer Woods Road and the easement which Is intended to provide access to properties to the east. He said with the resolution of that concern, staff would recommend approval subject to City Attorney approval of legal papers prior to Council consideration of the plat. r Public discussion opened at 9:54 p.m. There was none. Public discussion closed at 9:54 p.m. 80vbjerg moved to approve the requested vacation of a portion of the flnel plat of Rapid Creek Ridge Subdivision, containing Lots 25, 26, and 27 and a portion of Running Deer Woods Road. Cook seconded. The motion carried on a 5-0 vote. :1 /53/ .- L. ,.; ~,... ~ - ~,,",-----...-:- --~..... ~ ,,-'........- ....,....,...---...- -~~_-... ... . - ~ ....-' .~. ~ I . , . . ',' . . " " I I L':""I' ,-4""1';" '/'"" ,-t ,', " " : -. ,-, , ,.:.,~ . .','" ''''-u'.' .' " . <. . . ,,':,. ~." ",' "." ~-:' ..;.~,. " ",,\ " ;' Planning & Zoning Commission July 15, 1993 Page 18 Gibson moved to approve the preliminary and final plat of Rapid Creek Ridge Subdivision, Part Two, subject to City Attorney approval of legal papers prior to Council consideration. The motion carried on a 5'() vote. 4. SUB93-0013. Public discussion of an epplication submitted by Kennedy Hilgenberg Enterprises for preliminary plat approval of Wild Prairie Estates, Parts One and Two, an 18.76 acre, 53 lot residential subdivision located north of Rohret Road. (45-day limitation period: August 9, 1993.) Miklo distributed a revised plat, noting the revised plat is in compliance with the subdivision requirements and staff recommends approval subject to preliminary storm water computations being submitted to and approved by the Public Works Department prior to Council consideration of the prelim,inary plat. Public discussion opened at 9:57 p.m. There was none. Public discussion closed at 9:57 p.m. Gibson moved to approve SUB93.0013, the preliminary plat of Wild Prairie Estates, Parts Ona and Two, subject to submission and approval of preliminary stormwater computations by the Public Works Department prior to Council conslcf:ratlon. Cook seconded. Cook encouraged the connection of this subdivision to the greenbelt along Willow Creek that connects Hunter's Run Park to the school. BovbJerg said it appears this subdivision was designed with the idea of blending with adjacent neighborhoods, which she appreciates greatly. She reiterated it is important to get children to the school without crossing Rohret Roed. 'She seid the proposed design shows long-renge views and consideration for the residents. She said she hopes the school property itself is connected with the neighborhood to both sides and to the north. " Scott noted fdr the public record, the staff report included and the Commission is cognizant of the fourth condition of the Conditional Zoning' Agreement approved by the City Council. The motion carried on a 5.0 vote. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 17. 1993. MEETING: Starr moved to approve tha minutes of the June 17, 1993 meeting as distributed. Cook seconded, The motion carried on a 5.0 vote. 1&31 ~ . i' 1\, I, I' " I'i I. I' l' ,I., . , , ! ! , 'i Ir I; I' ,[ I' I; il II " (, " i,: i I J I.' 'I .' I. , , I . , . ,i "'.! "-.,.".,..,.". ~ r '. "; I'., .',," ,'_ ',.' ',/:' '. " : , ", ~ "I '.I' , './ I Id", ' , r w, r.. ~ 't I~ . . : ._, ,1. I ,'. ~r .- ," ~.'.'. /' '1 I --.....- Planning & Zoning Commission July 15, 1993 Page 19 OTHER BUSINESS: Miklo reported the Public Works Department has received estimates back for the Westside Sewer Trunk. It appears to be $300,000 more than the City anticipated, so construction of the trunk sewer may not be completed within the fiscal year. He said staff would continue to keep the Commission informad on the progress of this issue. Bormann added that only one estimate was received and the bid would be relet. Scott noted there was a significant difference between the Engineer's estimete end the finel bid that was received. Cook asked staff to provide a status report on the progress of the development of the Kiwanis Park and trail at the July 26, 1993, informal Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. I: I i i I I I I I I I: !; II , I II , ! " . Ii I I' , IJ: " 1" , i! "\ H !i Ii I; iI I' ,1 II !, II ,I I 'I I , 'Jl ,If Bormann announced the Joint Johnson County Planning Commission/Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing on the proposed Fringe Area Agreement at 7:00 p.m. on July 22, 1993, at the' Civic Center Council Chambers. In response to a question from Bovbjerg, Scott said the Commissions would not vote on the proposed agreement at that meeting. Scott said it was his understanding that there will be a revision to the Conditional Zoning Agreement for the Windsor Ridge Subdivision with regards to the school site issue. He said the Commission will want to review any modifications made to that agreement. Rockwell assured the Commission that it would participate In reviewing the amendment to the Conditional Zoning Agreement. ADJOURNMENT: BovbJerg moved to adjourn at 10:12 p.m. Gibson seconded. The motion carried on e 5.0 W. I I' Ann BovbJerg, Secretary Minutes submitted by Nancy Schreiber 1p1l7011 ii /531 ~ 'I . , ..~. " '.' 't-:/' ,,', ,,-, /::-t " ' ,'"",' -, ,..' ~ ' . . I , . , , " ~ .: '.-. \ . '. '\' ~. ~.-- " \ . ~ i I " PorL R€9ula.R {el1liK~~~ meet'lf\!~ Ju~ 15/19q3 '(130 'P. m. ~lea.5f:, Si9~ 11\1: ~a.mE.: I. MI!~ (;', hrd<.- .2. ~j\M,r-c:., DtJ-. \ I , I , , Ii , II' '. 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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 Ockenfels called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. A quorum of the Commission was present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the May 18, 1993, Commission meeting were approved as presented. AUTHORIZATION OF El~ENDITURES: Blum made a motion pay the bills as presented. Horan seconded the motion and it passed 5 - O. PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: No items were presented. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: a. IDOT Fencing Grant - The Commission received a grant offer from the IDOT for 'Phase III of the security fencing project. The state program is based on a 70/30 split, with the IOOT paying 70 % of the project. The grant is for sections of fencing on the east and north sides of the Airport. The state's portion of the project is $ 16,000.00. Blum made a motion for a resolution to accept the IDOT grant fo~ Phase III of the security fencing project. Foster seconded the motion and at roll call vote, the motion passed 5 ~ O. b. Administrative pay plan - Ockenfels explained that the city conducted a study to revise the administrative pay plan. There was some confusion with the ald pay plan, especially when the Commissi~n changed the job description of the Airport Operations Manager to Airport Manager. There was also the question of whether the Manager was to be considered an employee of the Commission or should be included in the City'S pay plan. The plan adop,ted by the City COUncil has enough flexibility to address the Commission's concerns. Blum moved to adopt the pay plan as the pay plan for the Airport Manager. Foster seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - o. ;! 15J~ .,.........""11II"". ,....- --"'1 ---.. 9\-- ~ .:' ....... -- -- -.....~ ~--------- ~ ... "'~ ... -.. --;-Y--""- ~.....----...-- i . t', ,':', . ~ (:' :t'-:-/' '",,' .,~I' ',,:t, '".',.... " ' ".' " ".1 ,- " "U " " I . '. . " 'r--'- ., : ,.-.'" '" . ~". ' -~_.-... ..... o. T-hangar polioy - A letter was received from Iowa city Flying Service requesting a rent increase for the T-hangars. Blum made a motion to defer the issue until the next Commission meeting. He stated that it is a lengthy subject and there was no representative from Iowa City Flying Service at the meeting. Foster seconded the motion and it passed 5 - o. d. AIP 3-19-0047-03 Peasibility Btudy - O'Neil stated that the Commission had not passed a resolution accepting the study by Coffman Associates. Acceptance does not imply that the Commission agrees with the study. It states that Coffman Associates has completed the terms of the contract and the grant can be completed. Blum moved to defer action on the resolution until a review of the study is received by the Federal Aviation Administration. This will be on the agenda at the next Commission meeting. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: No items were presented. COMMISBION MEMBERS' REPORT: Blum reminded the Commission members that this was the week-end for Fly Iowa 93 at Ottumwa. Aviation events are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: O'Neil reported that lightning has disabled part of the wind speed and direction equipment in the Terminal BUilding. He suggested that a monitor be ordered to connect to the ASOS equipment. The technician for the,ASOS equipment said the unit could be installed to supply the weather information and replace the current instrumentation. There are several sites in the grass areas beside the runways where the drainage tile are COllapsing. This may involve extensive tile repair in the future. ICFS has requested installation of a special electrical outlet by the Terniinal Building. The outlet would be used to plug in an aircraft ground support unit.' The Commission requested more information on the installution cost and who would be responsible for paying for the electrical use. O'Neil will inform ICFS of the requested information and this will be discussed at the next Commission meeting. As of July 1, 1993, FAA AlP pre-applications must be approved by the lOOT. There is a letter included in the Commission's information packet from the DNR requesting a copy of the manifest from ICFS' waste hauler when the sludge from the shop drain is removed. ->".., /53a ~- . , , , , , , I, I ;1 ~ II: Ii 1\ 1:, I it, r " iI' Ii I I: ::1 i': ii I;' I, ,I ; II '! ! I ! I ,; I( I :i i ; , . ~, ,;1 . '-:: '~-I ,,~ 1'-, ',:~i',', ,Lt, " "',:, , " I, ", u, ' , . ._, . ,- 1- , , . / . , 1 '~. . '..----- The Sports Car Club is requesting use of part of a runway on July 25 an~possibly August 22. O'Neil stated that it will be difficult to meet safety standards and accommodate the car club. The FAA discourages closing the Airport or portions of the'Airport for non- aeronautical uses. Burnside and Ockenfels expressed reservations on allowing the event from a risk management viewpoint. The Commission indicated to the SCC at the May meeting that they could use a portion of the Airport for an event if safety concerns could be met. SET NEXT MEETING: The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 20, 1993, at 5:30 p.m. at the Transit Facility. ADJOURNMENT: Blum moved to adjourn the meeting. Foster seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 11:28 a.m. , I \ \ ""~,,,,~,,;;,,~ ...,;'....... ".. ... ~._... I , I I I t 153~! . """",,,,,,, ,......". .." , , ! I I Ii i: I., Iii I I' i :: Ir , , I ~ I: I ( I I: I ~:~ I " I I Ii i j I I , i j I i "