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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-08-31 Bd Comm minutes ~....,.. "'fIt'". i , ': ...; " --- '-"1 ~ . \ \ ') . ,\l)\' . II, id .- ........,. ~--~'......... -~ ~"'-'..... -....- , '. ,i ",' I'.' I' ( . t-' I-I L I "/-"', ' , ',. ',' . l:;... _', , ;:." J .':,'1' " '. ""J, ,,' '" ,", , "1 )" ---..... --. ~~~~ww~w MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE JULY 19, 1993 IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY. ROOM B NO QUORUM MEMBERS PRESENT: Gordana Pavlovic, Don Sinek, Clara Swan, Craig Welt MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Alan Mack, Kim Merker Schoon CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Pavlovic called the meeting to order at 4: 15 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 22, 1993 MEETING Those Committee members present discussed whether the representative of Old Capitol Mall stated that construction of the new signs were already in progress. Those present decided to wait until more members of the Committee were present to discuss this issue. Given no quorum, consideration of the minutes were defarred until the next Committee meeting. DISCUSSION OF THE CONCEPT OF SIDEWALK CAFES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA .... . Schoon briefly reviewed informetlon regarding the different types of food and beverage areas that may be loceted outdoors (outdoor cafes, plaza cafes, outdoor service areas, and sidewalk cafes in the CB-'O and CB.2 Zones). Schoon stated that it is unclear regarding in which of these arees alcoholic beverages could be served. He has asked the City Attorney's Office to review this issue. Welt stated that since the last meeting he has given thought to the idea of "sidewalk" cafes, and has decided thai he likes the concept if the cafes were required to be closed by B:OO or 9:00 p.m. Swan said that she knows of a downtown business which Is interested In having a sidewalk cafe. The consensus of the Committee was to have staff further research the Issue. Pavlovic specifically asked that staff determine why eight foot rather than four foot walkways were required in the pleza cafe ordinance. REVIEW THE 1993 ANNUAL REPORT There were no comments on the draft imnual report. The Chair will submit it as drafted. 17'1f ; 1 i i ; , ~: ~ Iii II .1 - " II II: Ii I:: I:; II I' , I I.' !' ',r : ! I , , " . i I " I I 'I I , j i ii ""If'''. ....... ~~ ----...- ,..,...... -- ~ -- ~....-...... - - -- ~..... ~ ..-, ....... I., c/ 'LI 't~/' I fe...,: " ",' ',':, " : ': ,L.' '~,',' . <, .~ . ~V., . ;. " Design Review Committee July 19, 1993 Page 2 DISCUSSION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS' CONTACTS WITH DOWNTOWN BUSINESS OWNERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS Committee members had not contacted any downtown business or property owners since the last meeting. Pavlovic stated that she will give some thought regarding another approach of gathering the opinions of downtClWn property and business owners. DISCUSS NON-IOWA CITY RESIDENTS SERVING ON THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Schoon informed the Committee that the City Attorney's Office has brought to his attention that the Iowa City Code states that "all members of boards and commissions...shall be eligible electors of the city.' Therefore. non-eligible electors of Iowa City will no longer be appointed to the Design Review Committee unless an amendment is made to the ordinance and to the Committee's by-laws. Pavlovic stated that she feels that non-eligible electors of Iowa City should be able to serve on the Committee. She used the example that a downtown business owner who does not live In the City could make e good Committee member. Sinek also stated that he felt non- Iowa Citians should have a chance to serve on the Committee. Schoon stated that the Committee needs to consider if non-eligible electors of Iowa City are allowed to serve on the Committee should there be any limits such as only University Height and Coralville eligible electors or limit the number of non.eliglble electors of Iowa City serving on the Committee. Schoon informed the Committee that three people had applied for the four vacant positions. One person is from Coralville and the other two are design professionals. Swan stated that she feels that the two remaining vacancies should be filled by lay people. not design professionals. Pavlovic stated that she understands Swan's concern, but that if interested design people want to serve on the Committee they should not be turned away. Swan and Pavlovic both stated that they appreciated Bruce Haupert's opinions on the Committee due to his background as en attorney. COMMITTEE DISCUSSION After discussing next months meeting, the Chair cancelled the August meeting. The next scheduled meeting Is In September. PUBLIC DISCUSSION There was none. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Pavlovic edjourned the meeting at 5: 1 0 p.m. lCodn\dt07.10.min 171/f , I , , I t r ' II; II 'I II It. " ii' " I: I " II I r " , I;' ; Ii I; iil I'i il i II I !' I J I' II (, I d .............""11('".. .... --"1~- ~"""~..-,.......--~-- -...........-----..---....- -~'f".... f\'O'V,J ') (j " I ~"- " .... \ -" ....~." ( '. '. " ,\.' r '. ' .,', , : " ~-/' . LI 'tl :;t .. ,'..., f," .' 17' J ., . ,~ ~ 'I. ',/.. "I: , .' . ,'- 'I , MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AUGUST 23, 1993.4:00 P.M. LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM - CIVIC CENTER I PRElltJ~3r~ARV L SUbjoe'l to Approval MEMBERS PRESENT: Alan Mack, Kim Merker, Gary Nagle, William Nowysz, Gordana Pavlovic, Don Sinek, Clara Swan, Craig Welt MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Schoon, Bormann, Laufenberg Dave Long GUEST PRESENT: RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: Recommend approval, by a vote of S-O, of the proposed Union Bar canopy proposal subject to 1) a 9" forest green band to be placed along the bottom of each canopy & that the lettering on the doorway canopy be in wheat color, 2) the doorway canopy should have the same dimensions as the other four canopies, and 3) the height and depth of the canopies should be the seme (4'6"). Recommend, by a vote of 7-0, amending the Committee's enabling resolution and by-laws 1) to decrease the number of members on the Design Review Committee from 10 to 9 members end 2) to allow eligible electors of Johnson County to serve on the Committee; however, at least two-thirds of the Committee members must be eligible electors of Iowa City. -' , , CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Pavlovic called the meeting to order at 4:0S p.m. INTRODUCTIONS: Pavlovic Introduced Dave Long of Dave Long Protective Products, and welcomed new Committee members Gary Nagle and William Nowysz, CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 22. 1993, MEETING AND THE JULY 19. 1993, MEETING: After deletion of the lest sentence in the first peragraph of page 2 of the June 22, 1993, meeting which reed "In response to a question from Merker, Allison stated construction of the new signs were already In progress." Sinek moved to accept the minutes of both meetings. Welt seconded. The motion carried S-O. CONSIDERATION OF THE UNION BAR CANOPY APPLICATION: Dave Long presented a brochure and swatch with cenopy designs that were to be considered by the Committee. Long expleined that the cenopies would be placed over the four windows of the bar and one possibly over the door In the future, but thet at the present time the owner 17q8 !, , l f I II: 'I II 1 ~ : " Ii, II, I', ,I (,' W " I It " I' h - ," " il {, I !"; II II: ,I I i' I 1 I I I , I 'I , 'I I I ,I "'1("'" - ",,---..- ~...~ ..-'.....- ---- (:' ."t"':/": ",12.1' : 'LI , .' ";;t' , '. ' '.' ,,:,' , ,'; 1"7 ' "" " ' ',' ,-'-: ~,' " " ... ,_. . , " Design Review Committee August 23, 1993 Page 2 does not plan to put a canopy over the doorway because a naon sign presently exists in the window over the doorway. It was also explained by Long that the Union Bar is requesting canopies having a vertical striping design of wheat and forest green, There was concern among Committee membars that the broad vertical stripes may look somewhat busy. Welt suggested that a valance running along the bottom of each canopy might be attractive and that the canopy over the doorway may be needed. Merker stated that a solid band across the bottom of each canopy would ground the stripes and provide a link from one canopy to another. Nagle expressed the opinion that the depth of the doorway canopy should be the same as the others and that another means should be used to accentuate the doorway. Pavlovic, added that she felt that in addition to the solid band, the depth of each canopy should be equal to the height of each canopy. In response to a question, LQng stated the awnings would be internally lit. Pavlovic stated that there seemed to be a consensus among Committee members that the canopies could be approved if there was a solid green band across the bottom of each canopy, the depth of each canopy was equal to the height of each canopy, and that the canopy over the door would carry the Union Bar name in wheat-colored letters contained in the green band, , , , , ;' ~: i II 'I' 1\ I I [I , I ,,, 1\' r I I' " I ;; !: I [ 'i I I I ! I I II I I 'I II' I, I , Welt moved to recommend approval of the proposed Union Bar canopy proposal subject to 1) a 9" forest green band to be placed along the bottom of each canopy & that the lettering on the doorway canopy be in wheat color, 2) tha doorway canopy should have the same dimensions as the other four canopies, and 3) the height and depth of the canopies should be the same (4'6"). Nowysz seconded the motion. The motion passed 8-0. DISCUSSION OF NON-IOWA CITY RESIDENTS SERVING ON COMMITTEE: ~. . . The Committee discussed the issue of non-Iowa City residents serving on the Design Review Committee. Pavlovic stated that people outside of the City could bring great diversity as members of the Committee. Pavlovic stated that the Committee should allow non-Iowa City residents but that the majority of members should be from Iowa City. Welt stated that he thought diversity and talent was easily found in Iowa City and preferred having only Iowa City residents serve on the Committee. Merker suggested that one-third of the Committee could be non-Iowa City residents but should at least be from Johnson County. Mack agreed that the majority should be from Iowa City and said that the total number of members should be reduced from ten to nine to eliminate the possibility of a deadlock in voting. Welt left the meeting at 5:00 p.m. Nagle stated that he thought it was important that a downtown business owner be on the Committee and that maybe the bylaws should state thet. Merker stated that a business owner could apply for any vacant position. Mack moved to recommend to the City Council to amend the Committee's enabling r~solution and by-laws 1) to decrease the number of members on the Design Review Committee from 10 to 9 members and 2) to allow eligible electors of Johnson County to serve on the Committee; however, at least two-thirds of the Committee members must be eligible electors of Iowa City. Nowysz seconded the motion. The motion carried 7.0. I /7'1~ ! :,,," t-/, Ll .t '" ( C~: ' ,:,', '" ',' ,,' I -," , ,,' , '.' '. . . l , . -., ,', . ",'. 11. " / //\. ;,' I i, " .....~---- Design Review Committee August 23. 1993 Page 3 Mack and Sinek left the meeting at 5:25 p.m. DISCUSSION OF SIDEWALK CAFES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA: Schoon and Bormann briefly summarized the Issues surrounding sidewalk cafes throughout the City. The Committee came to the conclusion that before making a recommendation to City Council concerning sidewalk cafe design criteria. Committee members would need to review the ordlnence pertaining to plaza cafes. Schoon stated he would provide a complete copy of the plaza ordinence at the next meeting. CONTACTS WITH DOWNTOWN BUSINESS AND PROPERTY OWNERS: The Committee decided to have the subcommittee look into members' contacts with downtown business owners and property owners. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: There was none, ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Pavlovic edjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m. rrin.\dlcSo23 .... . ,"i ','j , .! .---.......,.......-.......... /?fg .I I" .. , \ I i j; ~ \ I' , , [. Ii " . i ii r , ' I,: II, I ;I , I -.....,-- "'1('''. ....... --"'1 ~ ))0, - ,.... ~-.... ~ ..-, ........ -- "..~ .........-----.....---~If"... ... ~... ..~ , . ~ ' ~'" , . f - - -. - '.. - '. , t / ,LI ~-,,'" I'"t,,: " " I' " , ' ," - . . I" '. \ J .' __ ,,' I , . " -.,.. . . . I -, MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, AUGUST 19,1993 -7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS "....... \ , "..I' \. - ....~,',. ~" \ ../ .,.,.,~~.,.~ ..---- =\,.~ ';\\>i~lu); ~a\ \ ~~~;.~'~~ ~\'~\C ~~ MEMBERS PRESENT: Casey Cook, Dick Gibson, Tom Scott, George Starr MEMBERS ABSENT: Ann Bovbjerg, Pete Cooper, Sally Dierks STAFF PRESENT: Bormann, Krippner, Mlklo, Moen, Rockwell CALL TO ORDER: Chalrman Scott called the meeting to order at 7:50 p,m. ; I, I, , , ~ .- 1 I' 'I, II I, , 'I I' I, i1' i I' 11' " 1\ , . U " ..' l' I, I' " .'; Iii I I I II I' I, , RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: 1. Recommend approval, by a 4-0 vote, of an amendment of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Incorporating the revised Fringe Area Polley Agreement between Johnson County and Iowa City. 2. Recommend approval, by a 4-0 vole, to vacate the ten-foot wide walkway right-of.way located adjacent to the southwest lot line of Lot 21, Windsor Heights, Fifth Addition, subject to retaining the twenty-foot wide sanitary sewer and utility easement located along the N. Seventh Avenue frontage. 3. Recommend approval, by a vote of 4-0, of an arnendmentto the conditional zoning agreement between Windsor Ridge Development Co. and the City of Iowa City, specifically to amend provision 4.0. of the agreement dated February 23, 1993, to read as follows: Owner shall covenant with the City to reserve a minimum of thirteen acres to be used for construction ,of a public school. Owner, the City and the Iowa City Community School District shall negotiate the location of the parcel for the potential school site. The location shall be either In Outiot 0 or Outlot L as designated In the Preliminary Plat or In the unplatted area north of Court Street, all within the original 240 acre annexation tract. Owner will retain possession of the parcel until the parcel may be conveyed to the Iowa City Community School District as described herein. The covenant will run 'with the title to that parcel which shall be designated a 'potential school site' on the Final Plat of Windsor Ridge Subdivision. This covenant shall remain In effect until released of record by the City as set forth herein. If the Iowa City Community School District decides to use the site and applies for a building permit to build a school on the designated parcel within twelve (12) years from the date the parties execute this Amended Conditional Zoning Agreement, OWner shall convey the site to the School District. If the School District has not applied for a building permit within twelve (12) years from the date :i " 1'71/ q . , " ' '. \, . , , - ,- - , "', ' . t / I '" ' I t ' '~ t' ~ ' -, ,"',' J '~" ",',.' .:, ':,' '-~ ' ,', ,.: ~.' '1:- :' " I" " , Planning & Zoning Commission August 18, 1993 Page 2 the parties execute the Amended Conditional Zoning Agreement, the covenant will expire and the use of the parcel shall revert to the Owner. The City will execute a release of the covenant so that the covenant will not constitute a lien and cloud on the title to the parcel. That release will be recorded In the Johnson County Recorder's Office at Owner's expense. If during the time period the covenant Is In effect the City enacts an Ordinance requiring the payment of a School Impact Fee as part of the Final Plat approval process, Owner will pay the required fees for those Windsor Ridge Subdivision Parts which have not yet received final plat approval. No Impact fees shall be paid for those Windsor Ridge Subdivision Parts which have already received Final Plat approval at the lime of the enactment of the Impact fee ordinance. However, If the School District uses the site to construct a school and accepts conveyance of the site, the City and/or the School District will rebate to the owner all fees previously pald and Owner shall not be required to pay any additional Impact fees for Windsor Ridge Subdivision Parts which may subsequently be submitted for final plat approval. If at any lime during the twelve (12) years following execution of this Amended Conditional Zoning Agreement, the School District determines that the reserved site will not be used for a public school, the School District will notify the City and Owner, and the City will execute a release of the covenant upon receipt of written notice that Owner has pald the required Impact fees, If any. 4. Recommend approval, by a 4-0 vote, of an application submitted by Kennedy Plaza, Inc. to rezone property located at 702 S. Gilbert Street from CI-l, Intenslve..Co,mmerclal, to CC-2, Community Commercial. 5. Recommend, by a 4-0 vote, that a recommendation be made to the Board of Supervisors to deny the rezoning request submitted to Johnson County by Ron Renoux to rezone two 1.99 acre parcels located In Fringe Area 11n the northeast quadrant of the Intersection of 355th Street SW and Kansas Avenue SW from A 1, Rural, to RS, Suburban Residential, because It Is Inconsistent with the present Fringe Area Agreement and the proposed Fringe Area Agreement, and the roads In the area are not Ideal for providing access for potential residents or for emergency vehicles. 6. Recommend approval, by a 4-0 vote, of an application submitted by Southgate Development Company for final plat approval of Walnut Ridge Part 4, a 13 lot, 20.21 acre, residential subdivision located north of Melrose Avenue on Kennedy Parkway. , \ i II 1\ I I 'I I,' I!' I /, II i f, 1, Ii "1 ! , , , I .( I " I I I I I II I q " , I i PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ITEMS: 1. Public discussion of amending the amendment of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Incorporating the revised Fringe Area Polley Agreement between Johnson County and Iowa City. ,i 171(~ ____~.M . - I -,' '_' \'_' " . II' . , . - '-, I' I ' " f / ,L ' ."]' ,''-, ," , ' ,', , I I' , , , ',' , , . .....:.<: . . ; ',_. " ,.' ,- '--'. Planning & Zoning Commission August 18, 1993 Page 3 Moen reviewed the process that led to the recommendation to omit the word 'favorably' from the description of the proposed polley for Fringe Area A, thus removing the suggestion that any application before the City or County would automatically receive favorable consideration. This change was unanimously recommended by the County Zoning Commission. Public discussion opened at 7:58 p.m. Rick Borchard. 4819 Raald Creek Road, NE, and David Owen. 2410 Owen Lane NE expressed their support of the amendment to the amendment. Public discussion closed at 8:00 p.m. Gibson moved to amend the proposed Fringe Area Polley Agreement between Iowa City and Johnson County to delete the word "favorably" from line 1 of the policy for Fringe Area A. Cook seconded. The motion carried on a 4-0 vote. ; I i; , " \ Ii , Iii Ii I, I" II Ii I" :1, i:' Ii Ii I, I' r '. i': I .,' II n I , 'I , ! I I I ,I I II ,~ 2. Public hearing on an amendment of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Incorporating the revised Fringe Area Polley Agreement between Johnson County and Iowa City. Public hearing opened at 8:03 p.m. There was no public discussion. Public hearing closed at 8:03 p.m. 3. Public discussion of an amendment of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Incorporating the revised Fringe Area Policy Agreement between Johnson County and Iowa City. Public discussion opened at 8:04 p.m. David Owen. 2410 Owen Lane NE. expressed his concerns about the current zoning of Fringe Area A. He stated that already there Is Increased traffic on the arterial streets: Prairie du Chien Road and Highway 1. Owen said that If the area grows to Its zoned capacity of one house per three acres, there are many Infrastructure needs that should be considered, such as traffic control, fire and sheriff protection, septic system Inspection and schools. He wondered who would pay for these needs. Owen recommended a 'taxpayers Impact study.' He questioned the zoning densities of the other fringe areas. Owen also expressed concern about the deflnlllon of 'environmentally sensitive' area and encouraged the adoption of guidelines for land 'suitable for development.' Public discussion closed at 8:10p.m. Cook moved to approve an amendment of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Incorporating the revised Fringe Area Polley Agreement between Johnson County and Iowa City. Sterr seconded the mollon. :i . " 17~, ( , .' . "t-/ ' I,," ~., ',' \, 'j':' . . .'. ' , :'_ ",It;..I": " " " " '" ' . .' . \..',-.,'.......:..... '. 'I -', '-''''' ',' . . "', '.----.- , , Planning & Zoning Commission AuguSl18, 1993 Page 4 Scott explained the planning process Involved In revising the Fringe Area Policy Agreement. He stated Ihe zoning density of Fringe Area A was based on specific criteria for development from the Soli Conservation Service. Areas other than Area A were less suitable for development. The subcommittee viewed the northeast quadrant as probably best suited for development from the standpoint of development potential as well as the political realities Involved. Scott also stated thai It was unlikely developmenlln Area A would occur at the zoned level. Scott said planned Infrastructure In the Fringe Areas would depend on County decisions, although the City Is concerned about public safely at the enlranceways to the City, such as Prairie du Chien and Highway 1. He mentioned lhatlmpact fees had been discussed. Scott agreed a definition of 'environmentally- sensitive areas' Is required. He added the City as well as concerned citizens have been working on this Issue for many years. Scott felt public awareness of environmental Issues Is Increasing greatly. Gibson added over the last year there have been numerous opportunities for public Input. He said It Is Important 10 understand that this Is a product of 'political compromise.' Gibson stated he personally felt development should be limited In the County, but there was pressure for development In the Fringe Areas. He felt the agreement encouraged appropriate urban development In the Fringe Areas where It is best for development to occur. He said the City subcommittee members tried to reach a political compromise that was In the best Interests of the City. The moll on carried 4-0. VACATION ITEM: .', . :; J. I ~ l' II I, II II: ! I . ii I il ! " I: r: :' I! I: " I I II II 'I 1;' II 1. V AC93-0002. Public discussion of an application submitted by Vivian Stringer to vacale a ten.foot wide walkway right-of-way located along the southwest 101 Une of the 415 N. Seventh Avenue property. Rockwell said the walkway right-of-way deadends Into private property and approximately half of Ills located In a steep wooded ravine that slopes down to the Ralston Creek floodplain. She stated the walkway was Intended to provide access for City vehicles to reach stormwater facilities within Parcel 8, the northwest comer 01 the plat. Rockwell added Ms. Stringer owns property on both sides of the walkway. Rockwell said she visited the site with Terry Trueblood, Parks and Recreation Director, who felt there was sufficient access to Hickory HIli Park from Seventh Avenue; there are two park entrances less than a third of a mile apart. Rockwell said Rick Fosse, City Engineer, stated there are alternate routes to access the stormwater faclUtles area. She said staff recommended that the len foot wide pubUc walkway right-of-way located adJacent to the southwest lot Une of Lot21, Windsor Heights, FIHh Addition be vacated,subjectto retaining the twenty foot wide sanitary sewer and utillly easement located along the N. Seventll Avenue frontage. PubUc dIscussion opened at 8:25 p.m. Larrv Perot, 429 N, Seventh Avenue. expressed support of the vacation. I 17l{9 """". - - '" - "'-- . , ' . 1',_ , : t.., -,', C/ '"L/'L,...f,U " ' , ' \ . "; , \.; .'~'. 'f .'" ..~.' ",J;)':';~"I . ,"I, r ,',' Planning & Zoning Commission August 18, 1993 Page 5 Public discussion closed at 8:27 p.m. Cook moved to approve the vacation of the ten foot wide walkway rlght.of.way located adjacent to the southwest lot line of Lot 21, Windsor Heights, Fifth Addition, subject to reta'n'ng the twenty foot wIde sanItary sewer and utility easement 'ocated along the N. Seventh Avenue frontage. Starr seconded. The motion carried 4-0. ZONING ITEMS 1. REZ92-0013, Public discussion of a request submitted by Windsor Ridge Development Co. to amend the conditional zoning agreement for an approximate 240 acre tract located east of Scott Park, south of Lower West Branch R,oad and north of American Legion Road that was rezoned from County RS, Suburban Residential to RS-5, Low Density Slngle- Family Residential, on March 30, 1993. Bormann stated the Item emerged due to confusion over Section 4.c. of the conditional zoning agreement. Bormann reviewed the original language of the document. She stated there was confusion over when the developer was required to convey the thirteen acres Intended for a school site and the use of the land by the Iowa City Community School District. Bormann stated both staff and the developer had drafted an amendment to the conditional zoning agreement. She pointed out the differences between the two versions. Public discussion opened at 8:33 p.m. John Cruise. attomev for the Iowa City Community School District. restated the School Dlstrlcrs concerns previously expressed In a letter to the Commission. He stated the School Board supported the annexation, because of the donation of the land. Cruise felt the donation of the land by the developers was Intended to smooth the annexation process. He added the School District Interpreted the agreement to mean the land was to be given free and clear for the District's own chosen use. Cruise stated the admlnlslrators wanted flexibility and did not favor the amendment. He said the development would contribute pressure to the school system and Increase costs. Cruise said the District would prefer to have the absolu\e donation or an option that II the District did not build a school, tile developer would have the right of first refusal to buy the land back at the fair market value. The School District could liquidate the land and use the Incol1)e for capllallmprovements. Lowell Swartz. Windsor Rldoe Development Co.. stated his letter In the agenda packet and his proposed amendment sufficiently expressed his opinions. Larrv Schnlttler. MMS Consultants represenllno Windsor Rldoe developers. stated that the provision of the school site, although agreed to by the developers, was done, because It was strongly suggested that It was a requirement to secure annexation. He said the land was to be provided for a school for the children who live In the area, not to provide money to cover capital Improvement costs elsewhere In the School District. , I ~ I' Ii II, " , il .. , ir ! II' I '\ I. I, , Ii " " I: ! I "I I I I I I I if I " .i 1'1'/9 ' -........ "'IIf"'" ., --'1 -- -~-- ~ ..-'-..." - - ~ .......". .......---.... ---,f'".... ... 1.;-- _ ,...~~.-..,.....--.....-, , , , . ','I ,.' ~ \ _' ','~' ( . - -, t ' I ' t / I '. ' , . :. " '. I. '. ." L, ',' ", ',' ", " ' :" '"l' " ,.]1, ,', .' ' : , ',,, ,:' . - .",' -. ,,..., '. , Planning & Zoning Commission August 18, 1993 Page 6 Rockwell noted she had received six phone calls or visits from neighboring property owners. There were no negative comments about the revision. Public discussion closed at 8:42 p.m. Gibson moved to amend the conditional zoning agreement between Windsor Ridge Development Co. and the City of Iowa City, specifically to amend provision 4.c. of the agreement dated February 23, 1993 to read as follows: Owner shall covenant with the City to reserve a minimum of thirteen acres to be used for construction of a public school. Owner, the City and the Iowa City Community School District shall negotiate the location of the parcel for the potential school site. The location shall be either In Outlot 0 or Outlot L as designated In the Preliminary Plat or In the unplatted area north of Court Street, all within the original 240 acre annexation tract. Owner wltl retain possession of the parcel until the parcel may be conveyed to the Iowa" City Community School District as described herein. The covenant will run with the title to that parcel which shall be designated a "potential school site" on the Final Plat of Windsor Ridge Subdivision. This covenant shall remain In effect until released of record by the City as set forth herein. lithe Iowa City Community School District decides to use the site and applies for a building permit to build a school on the designated parcel within twelve (12) years from the date the parties execute..thl,s Amended Conditional Zoning Agreement, Owner shall convey the site to the School District. If the School District has not applied for a building permit within twelve (12) years from the date the parties execute the Amended Conditional Zoning Agreement, the covenant will expire and the use of the parcel shall revert to the Owner. The City will execute a release of the covenant so that the covenant will not conslllute a lien and cloud on the title to the parcel. That release will be recorded In the Johnson County Recorder's Office at Owner's e;(p~nse. 1 ~, I II Ii '" I' I a , , I " I ii' , I I' i II I. , , I' ( I " " I.; 1 Ii I ,I If II II d I' , , II during the time period the covenant Is In effect the City enacts an Ordinance requiring the payment of a School Impact Fee as part of the Final Plat approval process, Owner will pay the required fees for those Windsor Ridge Subdivision Perts which have not yet received Final Plat epproval. No Impact fees shall be paid for those Windsor Ridge Subdivision Parts which have already received final plat approve I at the lime of the enactment of the Impact fee ordinance. However, lithe School District uses the site to construct a school and accepts conveyance of the site, the City and/or the School District will rebate to the owner all fees previously paid and Owner shall not be required to pay any additional Impact fees for Windsor Ridge Subdivision Parts which may subsequently be submitted for final plat approval. If at any lime during the twelve (12) years following execution of this Amended Conditional Zoning Agreement, the School District determines that the reserved site will not be used for a public school, the School District ,I /7f9 _n. . I I I I [' , , i . I, '. "t'-I' .' 'It:...' 'I' .. ,.,.:.," I f' ' ' , ' ,', , .. . .' t ,. , . , " , ,.' ' , ,', /, ,7:' c...,:, ',', , ,',' ,', '. ,:' .~. . " . -. ~~" . :. \ , Planning & Zoning Commission August 1S, 1993 Page 7 will notify the City and Owner and the City will execute a release of the covenent upon receipt of written notice that Owner hes paid the required Impact fees, If any. Starr seconded. Cook emphasized school systems should be Integrated with green space In accordance with the Neighborhood Open Space Plan. He felt Including consideration of Outiot L Indicated an awareness of such environmental concerns. Gibson said the developers' offer of a school site did not affect his decision to recommend annexation of Windsor Ridge. He slated the developers presented a responsible development and that a school would be beneficial to development potential of the neighborhood. Gibson added there Is no obligation for developers to donate land for schools. He said If the developer cannot be reasonably assured a school Is to be built on the donated property, It Is reasonable that the land be returned to the developers. Gibson felt the developers counterproposal was a responsible one. Scott agreed with Gibson's choice of 'responslble'to describe the proposed development and annexation. Scott felt that although one might be subconsciously Influenced, the dedication of land for a school site or Inclusion of land for significant open space was not part of the process for annexations or subdivisions. Scott said the Infrastructure costs of developments, Including open space or school sites, should be paid by the new residents. Scott slated that people locate In particular neighborhoods because of the caliber and/or location of schools. He said that If the Commission Is to get Involved In the location of school sites In newly annexed subdivisions, there must be provisions that.lhe school will be built. : I I !, ~, I II Ii 'I I, i,: il I ij; I I'; I Ii \, U /: I, j,1 !: II I:; II II 'I I, " " I, Starr stated he empathized with the School District, but he supported the proposed amendment. The motion carried 4.0. 2. ANN92-0003, REZ92-0015, Public discussion of an appllcallon 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 south from County RS, Suburban Resldenllal, to RS-S, Medium Density Single-Family Residential; RM-12, Low Density Multl.Famlly; RFBH, Factory Built Housing Residential; CC-2 Community Commercial and CN-1, Neighborhood Commercial. Mlklo stated that Commission has scheduled a special meeting on September 9, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. In the Civic Center Council Chambers to discuss this Item. ' Starr moved to defer the discussion of ANN92-0003. REZ92.0015 to the special meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on September 9, 1993. Cook seconded. The motion carried 4.0. Scott stated that announcements are usually made at the beginning of meetings, but due to Cook's late arrival, he was unable to make an announcement at that lime. Scott said that Cook would like to vary from the agenda and make an announcement at this time. ,1 /7 '11 -- -, . (. :' ";',' '~ '-, I, -t' '.' "," ' , "L t':I - . L, / ' 1,1 "l' " , '.,:.' " '__ ~'. ,'!' . -., "I' ,.' . . Planning & Zoning Commission August 18, 1993 Page 8 Cook announced his resignation from the Commission due to Increased business commitments. 'The Commission expressed their Individual thanks and regret. 3. REZ93.0007. Public discussion of a Clty.lnltlated application to rezone an approximately 17.08 acre tract of land located generally on the east and west sides of Harlocke Street and north of Highway 1 West from RM.44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RM. 20, Medium Density Multl.Famlly Residential (approximately 5.5 acres), and RM-12, Low Density Multl.Famlly Residential (approximately 11.58 acres). MlkJo referred to Information Included In the agenda packet regarding the history of zoning In the area and the Comprehensive Plan. He stated the Comprehensive Plan does show a portion of the westem side of Ruppert's property being appropriate for 2-8 dwelling units per acre, but the majority of the property Is designated at a higher density. The public discussion opened at 9:07 p.m. WIlliam Knabe, 1101 Weeber Circle. expressed his and his neighbors' appreciation of Cook's dedication during his term on the Commission. He was pleased the staff concurred with the neighborhood's Interpretation of the map of the Comprehensive Plan. Knabe agreed the Commission should act soon on this property to preserve their flexibility. Knabe stated the Commission should downzone In agreement with the Comprehensive Plan until a development plan Is brought forward. He added the neighbors welcome the opportunity to discuss development plans for the property with the potential developer. Knabe said they remain committed to their original recommendations. ~n~Qe's personal statements were contained In a letter from himself and his wife which was distributed to the Commission. Jefferv Gallther, 11 08 Weeber Circle. expressed his agreement with Knabe. He reiterated his willingness to meet with developers. Gallther stated he would like any action to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and to avoid any further delays on the matter. Rob Klnnev. 1115 Harlocke. said he appreciated the Commission's constant consideration of safety during the Informal Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Monday, August 16, 1993. He added the bottom line Is to develop a humane and livable community. Public discussion closed at 9:15 p.m. Cook moved that the area proposed and posted for rezoning to RM.20, that Is, tha approximate 5.5 acre tract be noted for rezoning to RS.5 and that staff be directed to do so. Starr seconded. , , ~ I, 1\ !II !:: a , I ;;' d' I I': I, I I. I I' I , i , , I I I , I' ,! II I, I: I Scott noted that the north tract Is restricted by access and that any development would Inevitably be forced to exit on Harlocke or Weeber. He said the area should be viewed at the lowest development potential, because of the problems of access. Scoll said the proposed RS.S zoning varies from the staff recommendation for RM-20, and that the area would be posted for rezoning to RS.5. Bormann slated the proposed change would require an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and would require a public hearing. 17~9 - 11II . - { ...:.. ':.... '.:.. \ I'~";" ' : " , 121 t, ~ ,'. , " !,~ . U ',.,:,'!:' sr".,...,"'. ,.' .-' (. '1 +'_'u. ~ Planning & Zoning Commission August 18, 1993 Page 9 I The motion cerrled 4-0. Gibson moved to defer consideration of REZ93-0007 te the September 2, 1993 meeting. Cook seconded. The motion carried 4-0. 4. REZ93-0009, Public discussion of an appllcallon submitted by Kennedy Plaza, Inc. to rezone property located at 702 S. Gilbert Street from CI-l, Intensive Commercial, to CC-2, Community Commercial. (45.day limitation period: August 30, 1993) Mlklo stated the property was recently redeveloped from a farm Implement dealership to a resldentlaVcommerclal use. Mlklo said the proposed CC-2 zone would be compatible ,with surrounding land uses and zoning. He said the staffs only concern was Increased traffic may result from additional retail uses allowed In the CC-2 zone. He noted that the main access would not be directly onto Gilbert Street, but via Malden Lane and Lafayette Street. Mlklo said staff recommends approval of the requested zone change. Public discussion opened 9:28 p.m. John Cruise, Investor In Kennedy Plaza, added the expected retalVcommercial uses, such as an art gallery and the Iowa DOT offices, were not going to be traffic Intensive. Public discussion closed at 9:30 p.m. Cook moved to approve REZ93-0009, the requested rezoning of 702 ~. ,~lIbert Street from CI-1 to CC.2. Gibson seconded. The motion carried 4-0. Mlklo pointed out that although zone changes are generally considered at two meetings, the Commission decided to make an exception since the earlier August meeting was cancelled and there was no public opposition to the proposal. 5. CZ-9329. Public discussion of an application submitted to Johnson County by Ron Renoux to rezone two 1,99 acre parcels located In Fringe Area 1 In the northeast quadrant of the Intersection of 355th Street SW and Kansas Avenue SW from A 1, Rural, to RS, Suburban Residential. Mlklo stated the request Is Inconsistent with both current and proposed Fringe Area Agreements and there are concerns that 355th Street would not provide adequate access for residents and emergency vehicles. Mlklo said the staff recommends the City forward a recommendation to the County Boar~ of Supervisors to deny the rezoning. There was no public discussion. Starr moved to recommend to the City Council that a recommendation be made to the Board of Supervisors to deny the rezoning request because It Is Inconsistent with the present Fringe Area Agreement and the proposed Fringe Area Agreement, and the roads In the area are not Ideal for providing access for potential residents or for emergency vehicles. Cook seconded. The motion cerrled 4-0. /7'19 ; : , , , I I \ I: Ii ,I I' il I I" Ii' I ~ Ii I;' l- t' I! I I i I I , I I' I I I I' I II I " " , , i , i I , I. i ~ ". ...... - I I , I I i \ -'-"'.,., '1 ....:., , , , ' \,' , l' ~~l" 12/ Jt '.0, :' ;;" ' . ~ , r t . "':, .~. .,<:,~ ' . ',' 'i -.'-'_'. n. Planning & Zoning Commission August 18, 1993 Page 10 DEVELOPMENT ITEMS: 1. SU893.0011. Public discussion of an application submitted by Dean Oakes for preliminary plat approval of Scott's Fourth Addlllon, a seven lot, 13.40 acre resubdlvlslon of Lot 4 of Scott's Second Addlllon located In Fringe Area 8, west of Naples Avenue In the southeast quadrant of the Highway 1/Hlghway 218 Interchange. Scot! noted that this Item would be deferred. Public discussion opened at 9:31 p.m. Larry Schnlttjer, MMS Consultants, asked the Commission to defer the Item unlllthe August 16, 1993, Informal Planning and Zoning Commission meeting notes are available for review. Public discussion closed at 9:32 p.m. Gibson moved to defer discussion of SUB93-0011 to the formal Planning and ZonIng Commission meeting of September 2, 1993. Starr seconded. The motion cerrled 4-0. 2. SU893-0016. Public discussion of an application submitted by Southgate Development Company for final plat approval of Walnut Ridge Part 4, a 13 lot resldl!~tI~1 subdivision located north of Melrose Avenue on Kennedy Parkway extended. Mlklo stated that the application Is In order for approval subject 10 staff approval of legal papers and construction plans prior to City Council consideration. There was no pubttc discussion. Starr moved that SUB93-0016 be approved, sUbject to City staff epproval of legal papers and construction plans prior to City Council consIderation. Cook seconded. The mot/on carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 29. 1993. MEETING: Gibson moved and Cook seconded the motion to epprove the minutes of the July 29, 1993, meeting. The motion carried 4-0. ADJOURNMENT: Cook moved and GIbson seconded the motion to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. The mot/on carrIed 4.0. Minutes submitted by Kerslln Krlppner. ppdadmlnlmlns\8'19P&Z,m1n /7l/? , , , ' J, , ii' I II':, - II. : II' i' Ii . ., I ~ ii 'I I I 1:: " Ii '. I, I I il I, :i ~"""""""IIf'"". - ~-~ ---, ...-.--- ...., - ~.,-'...." ./ , \ '-'" ~~~\ ~ -..-" ~.----......-- rf" ~ ....~ r I" I ' \ . :. ,',.[/.. ", :~r , b '" .'/], . I' " , '. , / , 'l !, MINUTES HISTORIC PRESER'/ATION COMMISSION JULY 14, 1993.6:00 P,M, PLANNING CONFERENCE ROOM - CIVIC CENTER NORTH MEMBERS PRESENT: Kevin Hanick, Kay Irelan, Betty Kelly, Sue Licht, Doug Russell, Jay Semel, Ginalie Swaim MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Miklo, Schreiber OTHERS PRESENT: Nancy Sieberling, Wendy Ford CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Russell called the meeting to order at 6:01 p,m. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE IOWA CITY'S HERITAGE TREE PROGRAM: Nancy Sieberling identified herself as a member of Project Green and provided the Commission with a brief history of the planting of trees in lowe City. Licht joined the meeting at 6:07 p.m. Sieberling said federal grant money is now available for communities interested in taking care of their urban forests to be used for technology transferring community educalional programs to serve as models for other communities, educational programs for children regarding the heritage of trees, and programs relating to the proper care of trees. She said the Northside, Goosetown, Longfellow, and Summit Hills Neighborhood Associations have eech pledged $200 and the Friends of Historic Preservation have pledged $2,000 towards matching funds from the City Council to apply for the grant. Sieberling said the Historic Preservation Commission has done a fabulous job of enlightening people to the heritage of the buildings in the area and she views this program as a natural extension of their work. She asked the Commission for a letter of support to submit with the grant application, noting the Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission has shown great enthusiasm towards the project. She said the name of the project is Iowa City's Heritage Trees and the grant application is due by Monday, July 19. Sieberling said Project Green will be applying for a second grant, due by September 1, to fund a survey of the existing trees In the area. Hanlck moved to authorize the Chairperson to write a letter of support for the Iowa City's Heritage Trees project. Semel seconded. The motion carried on 0 6.0 vote. 1760 , ! , , , , , 1: I " \ Ii Ii " " " I!i I) ij: r, I" I: :, ;.I ,I !I I ~ 1.; II ,: I J I' Ii , II II) , ' " I ii , I "fIf'''' - --~~. ~-- ~ ~-I ...... -- - ~ ~"-... --"'-~""f""" ... -\-_. .... -.. r'" -, l (, I _' _ ," \, ' ;' .. I ',:-' ,"U ' ,!'~{, 'f-j' ::"t., ,,' , " Historic Preservation Commission July 14, 1993 Page 2 DISCUSSION WITH WENDY FORD, IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: Russell introduced Wendy Ford, Executive Director of the Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau. Ford briefly described the functions servad by the Convention and Visitors Bureau, noting the importance of working with local groups to enhance the tourism products available in the Iowa City/Coralville area. Ford said, over the past few yaars, heritage tourism has been a popular theme at state tourism conferences but there are few established programs, She said the logical first step would be for local groups to develop heritage tourism packages that could be marketed by the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Ford listed the following principles for groups to follow when developing a package: focus on authenticity and quality, protect resources, make sites come alive, find a fit between what the sites and the community have to offer, and collaborate the efforts of enhancement and marketing. In response to a question from Russell, Ford said various groups and businesses prepare the packages that are currently marketed in the area, adding hotels seem to have been the most successful. In response to a question from Semel, Ford said tours currently available include the University of Iowa Hospitals, Old Capitol, the Amanas, and area museums. Ford noted the Johnson County Barn Tour that was developed for the members of the Johnson County Historical Society a few years ago also interested other groups and the Society was able to make a few dollars from the tour. Russell asked if the Convention and Visitors Bureau had any plans to develop a heritage tourism package on their own; Ford replied the bureau cannot develop such a package without the assistance of others. In response to a question from Russell, Ford said the only cost would ba the cost of printing brochures. Russell said tha Historic Preservation Commission can encourage private groups, such as Friends of Historic Preservation and Neighborhood Associations to put together a proposal. Ford said she would also like to get Marlys Svendsen involvad because she has done a great deal of heritage tourism development for Davenport. Kay Irelan joined at 6:40 p.m. DISCUSSION OF NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATIONS. SHAMBAUGH HOUSE: Miklo distributed photographs of the Shambaugh House and said the Commission needs to review the nomination to the National Register and determine whether they concur. Kelly said she would like to see the porch pillars replaced before deciding if she concurs with the nomination. Miklo noted the nomination indicatas that the University, may in the future, restore the pillars of the front porch and the second floor balustrade, Kelly said she would Iika at least a firm commitment from the University about replacing the pillars. Russell stated he would not like to hold up the nomination, 1750 -- 'I I I , , ~ i 1, I, I J' II' j!' "I r' (:, I h- Ii II i~ I" \ 1\ I: i.r " (: " ,1 I! i " I I II I, II d ."".,. -' ...,----.-..~ ._~..... ~ --'W11 ---~ -------~. ,lI''" .....--~- --If""" ....~_. ....~.... ,r ,.., . I , ," \' , .1' _." .' , . " . ;, t'l ,L/, 't" .:, ,', ",.... , " 'I'.. .,. '_1" .. , ., ,........jl,~ ". ,- !". -. ~"".. ,:',' ',,' " Historic Preservation Commission July 14, 1993 Page 3 Miklo noted the application was prepared by Mary Bennett and stresses the historic significance of the occupants of the Shambaugh House, rather than the architecture of the home. In response to a question from Semel, Miklo said in order for a building to be placed in the National Register, the owners must consent and if the house is placed in the, National Register, there are protections against using federal funds to harm the building. Semel moved to approve based on criteria Items Band C regarding the Statement of Significance on the Natlonel Register Nomination application. Swaim seconded. The motion carried on a 7-0 vote. DISCUSSION OF CLG GRANT PROJECTS. BROWN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT AND COLLEGE HILL SURVEY: Miklo reported two proposals were received for the Brown Street Historic District project: from Marlys Svendsen for $3.026 and from Tallgrass Historians (Jan Nash) for $6.460, He said the work includes preparing the National Register nomination application for the Brown Street District. addin9 the materials would also be used for the local district nomination. He said $2,7BO is the total available from the grant received and the matching funds from the City. Miklo noted he had sent Requests for Proposals to all the historic consultants in the state. Miklo noted some of the work, such as the photography, included in Svendsen's proposal could be done by City staff to reduce the costs. He said he feels both of the proposal submitted are acceptable in terms of technical quality but that there is a great difference in the costs. He said Svendsen had indicated that she could not begin work on thil'project until approximately one month after the date listed in the Request for Proposals but believes the work could still be completed before the proposed deadline. In response to a question from Semel, Russell said he sees no conflict of interest if Svendsen is selected and feels her selection would very defensible, Miklo suggested negotiations to attempt to close the gap between Svendsen's proposal and the funds available. In response to a question from Swaim, Miklo said at least 50 percent of the residents of a neighborhood must consent in order to be listed in the National Register; otherwise, the National Park Service may find the district is eligible but it would not be listed. Russell moved to offer the Brown Street Historic District project to Svendsen Tyler Incorporated. subject to the condition that staff, as directed by the Commission. negotiate to meet the budgeted amount. Irelan seconded. Russell said he hopes to present the local nomination to the City Council for consideration in late October or early November. Miklo said the Commission could proceed with the local nomination once the draft nomination report is completed and a justifiable boundary has been determined, adding the draft report may be completed by late August or early September. Licht noted Nash had also submitted a good proposal but it was not within the Commission's price range, ' The motion carried on a 7.0 vote. 17S(J lll1i' ~. , II i , , I 'I' I, i 1-- , f~ I ,,, 1\' I' I II II I' , I' 1,1 I'j Ii :1 '! I II I Ii Ii ,j YffJP.- " '. '. \ "'. . ( I. _ _ ,_ " , , 'r" 'U ' t' ,,;'-t " " " , , " "I' , I ," , , l' . ' , .' .:. :r ~. , . /. -., I' " -. ,.... J '. . " ,. .' '1 , 'i' Historic Preservation Commission July 14, 1993 Page 4 Miklo reported two proposals were also received for the College Hill Survey project: one from Karen Bode Baxter for $8,871 and one from Tallgrass Historians for $11,630. He said the total funds evailable for this project are $8,715. Miklo said he feels that Tallgrass submitted e better proposal but noted the price is much higher than the funds allocated. He said the Commission may be able to use the state cap on hourly consulting fees to negotiate a lower bid. Henlck moved to authorize Mlklo to initiate discussions with Tallgrass Historians about a revised proposal within budget. Kelly seconded. Semel asked how the grent amount requested was determined; Miklo replied the figure had been based on Information from Historic Preservation Consultants and the State Historical Society regarding expected costs of the project. The motion carried on a 7.0 vote. REVIEW OF HOUSING REHABILITATION PROJECT. 1730 F STREET: The Commission agreed the house in question is not eligible for the National Register. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 9, 1993, MEETING: Swaim noted her name had been spelled incorrectly in the June 9, 1993 minutes. Kelly moved to approve the minutes of the June 9, 1993 meeting, as am'ended. Swaim seconded. The motion carried on a 7-0 vote. COMMISSION INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Miklo noted the National Register of Historic Places workshop scheduled for July 24 in Des Moines may be canceled due to flooding in the area, Swaim noted a new Historic District sign had been installed at the entrance to the Woodlawn District. Hanick noted the Press Citizen building has been on the market for two years but, given the price, no one has come up with an adaptive re-use for the building, Miklo noted Robert Burns had received a commitment for financing from the federal government for senior citizen housing but additional funding may be needed for this project. He said there has also been an inquiry regerding demolition of the building to replace it with a parking garage and 30 elderly housing units; that project would require approval by the Board of Adjustment. In response to a question from Licht, Hanlck said there are environmental problems 'with the building, including the presence of asbestos and unused ink in the basement of the building, adding the estimated cost to remove the asbestos is over $60,000. 1750 -........'..,.. ..... : i : ' i, ii' I I II! 1\ 'i: " I' " " J , " 'I, I:i Ii " !: , " " I i" :1 ,I II 'I i i' I I II ! ,\ "'If"JP' - J , " , :\ i ":;' - 'IlI1 -. ~----~.,~,......- .....~... - -- . \ '. , , i . ,'. " " ", '. t-I ' :CI "t.,. , 'U , . ' ' , ' ," I ' ;, V ' , , .': ,~. I '. -':1 .~. " " : / /'--, ,I , :,' Historic Preservation Commission July 14, 1993 Page 5 Hanick said, If the Commission wishes to push towards preservation of the building, they should be gearing up for it now, Russell said the Commission is powerless except as a coordinator and publicity maker. Hanick said if tenants for the building could be found, he is sure he could find someone to purchase the building that would be satisfied with the income from the tenants, adding the building could provide Quality office space. Russell agreed, noting the need for professional office space in the downtown area, Hanick said tax abatement could be used as a tool to encourage renovation of the building. Russell said, for August's meeting, he was hoping to invite a representative from the Downtown Association to discuss design review and historic preservation. Russell reported he had been contacted by Karen Harris, who is interested in providing volunteer work in writing the landmark ordinance because she is interested in saving the Carneige Library. He said Harris would be gathering ordinances from other municipalities and , would write a rough draft of the ordinance; he would then work with Harris to produce a final draft for the Commission's consideration. Miklo distributed copies of the Urban Planning Division's work program for fiscal year 1994, ADJOURNMENT: The meeting wes adjourned at 7:59 p,m. Minutes submitted by Nancy Schreiber nin.U1pc7.14 /750 !, ! II II! " 1\ il " " 'I II Ij: , Ii I , I:: '1:[ I' ',' I ii: Iii .' I Iii I j f j I II r ii :