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Home My WebLink About1994-03-01 Bd Comm minutes -. ':"~'.: - r:. ~"'.,i. ,.,';' ., ,," '. :. :. . .:~.. . :,r",ll' " ~ ,'. . " ,~ . , '., "'''l' ", ; ;<: J '.'''..! " ,,' '." . . ,..' _ .~ ~ __ _ . _ _ ,.l.... '." ~.~~;..\.~.."~ '.....:;j;,~:i,j."-<-.~~~~;:............__.__ ~~) ..3 r " [ .,\ c-', . \ \ ~ ;f " , , , ! ~, 1'<" , i : : , , ~~ - , '-." , ' "'. . . -, ,-,,--,~-,,,._-,,,,,,,~,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"""',,.............................-,.~-_.._--,... MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1994 - 5:30 ~.M. IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: John Ockenfels, Howard Horan, Pat Foster, Richard Blum STAFF PRESENT: Anne Burnside, Ron O'Neil CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Ockenfels called the meeting to order at 5:43 p.m. A quorum of the Commission was present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the December 21, 1993, meeting were accepted as submitted. AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES: Blum moved to approved the expenditures as presented. Horan seconded the motion and the expenditures were approved 4 - O. PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: No items were presented. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: a. Airport Master Plan - Ockenfels stated that a vote would not be taken concerning the Master Plan because the Planning Department's Economic Impact study has not been presented to the city Council. He discussed the issue with the Mayor and they thought it would be appropriate to form a committee of two Commission members and two or three Council members to assure that everyone was using the same facts on which to base their decisions. There was discussion concerning which Commission members should meet with the Council members. It was decided that since there would probably be more than one meeting, the members would rotate on the subcommittee. As chairperson, Ockenfels would always be one of the members of the subcommittee. This would provide continuity on behalf of the Commission. The Economic Impact Study' will be presented to the Council on January 31. O'Neil will contact the Commission members to inform them of what time the item is scheduled on the agenda. b. New hangar building - Ockenfels stated that need to justify building additional hangar space. with Jim Schoenfelder to discuss the options there is enough O'Neil has met and procedures ''ill ,I,I~ ~~, ,- ....... 1), :C 0 = 'N-,"-H ~-,.- ," 0 ' ,',' -.'" ":'-",' f" . '... .- I IS I I , [' , ) - II> I , I I I I ~d, '., ,,:"e"" . ., 'r\. ~.'. ' , D",:\ '.. ,",.-: ," ...... < ".'/ ,'-. . '\~-: c', , ,-.';11,\'1' , ",.;. .. '..'. '.' 't>- . : , ,I" ' <. ", "'".., -'.,,;\ ". '~>r. 1 '. ._..:. ~;..,,:..2_:L.:":' !~., .~.:":::~:':':;~'..:~;~~;~\t;::;;~~ :~~~~~.- "'; . ~,~....,:~.:;.:.....---""""':'~".._..: _ ... . ", .'. . , , " :..:',~' .' _.____~~~......,."'....,_"'....,..i.;.;,,,U',"I.~"..xl..."".'...,_,;,..,,..'..._.."'.,.._._~~..~._.__ .. available to proceed with constructing additional hangar space at the Airport. A proposal will be sent to several clear-span building firms to solicit designs and costs. The main interest is for T-hangars, with some interest in one or two additional corporate hangars. Funding issues for an additional hangar building were discussed. Ockenfels stated that the bonds for the building built in 1986 will be paid for next year. O'Neil said he has discussed this issue briefly with the city Manager and the Finance Director. Additional uses for a new building were discussed if all the hangars were not leased immediately for aviation uses. Hangars could be leased to other City departments for storage or to private businesses. It would have to be stipulated that if an aviation need develops, the Commission would want to accommodate this need first. c. state AlP project - O'Neil reminded the Commission that the funding application deadline for the Iowa Department of Transportation is March 1, 1994. There are several projects that the Commission may want to apply for. Blum suggested the fencing project should be continued. The state has funded three fencing projects in the last four years. The entire east side and more than half of the north boundary have been fenced. A security gate leading to the T-hangars will be installed this spring. It was part of Phase II. O'Neil said that Runway 12/30 may need to be closed this spring when the frost goes out of the ground. The runway was closed for a few weeks last Spring due to frost shifting the pavement. Crack and joint sealing on the runway would be beneficial and at least part of the runway should have an overlay in the near future. 0' Neil said the local share of the crack sealing grant would be about $ 25,000.00. c Ockenfels asked about the current fencing program. O'Neil said that most of Phase II was completed and Phase III would be completed this spring. i: d. ADA requirements - Discussion centered on how much money to spend on the Terminal Building to make the building handicapped accessible and where that money would come from. Ramping the building should be relatively simple, with minimal costs. Automated doors and remodeling the rest rooms may involve substantial costs. The Commission directed 0' Neil to get cost estimates for those projects. There was also discussion concerning making the public areas available at times other than just when Iowa City Flying Service is open. O'Neil will attempt to get information on this subject. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: " \, Ockenfels asked O'Neil if there has been any remedy to the incorrect installation of the Walmart water retention outlet. ~ 'il\ i o o I' ,.'. i f" . ~ , . .. (3) I I I I ~I~ 1[:1- '.-",' ~. ,:' ..mi. '" ,', ., " ".!.y"j " ',~" ..._f,\!,' "'-",":. .. , .,-,,' .. " ,> . ,~. , " , '. '~'" \, " -:. ; ~ .. , . " . ,',',' ,;;\_,........;,;~-~ ..:-...::-_ ~,: ~"~_-.. ....~'.~':;L'~~U;~~.~.~~~.~:,~.;.~ '-h_._,-.~.,...,.~~~"_~, : . (.-.... .\ c~'\ . \ ~ -,,,. \ ,..(-\ 'I '\ I" i I I!;'. j(" , L_~'\... ~c,~ , ' _ '.'__ _~ '--h_..~.....'_......___,._._.....~.__ O'Neil said the Engineering Department is handling the project. There could also be a problem with the Menards water retention area. The last plan presented to the Commission showed that the water would be piped to willow Creek and would not affect Airport property. This is not reflected in the approved plans. There is no assurance that the present plan would not cause some flooding problems for some of the Airport property. O'Neil will invite the city Engineer to the next Commission meeting to explain these two water retention systems. Ockenfels said there are approximately two acres of Airport property being used by John Dane that is not included in his lease. There is also the question of Dane having an easement across Airport property to get to his farm buildings. O'Neil and Burnside will investigate these issues. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORT: Blum reminded the Commission of the Iowa Aviation Conference on April 28 and 29 and urged the Commission members to attend. Blum also wanted to discuss the issue of a proposed bicycle path along the Iowa River through the Runway Protection Zone for Runway 24. He has spoken with a member of the City Planning staff and that staff member indicated that the project is going forward. Burnside will contact the Planning Department and report to the Commission at the next meeting. O'Neil said that in addition to the safety issue is the fact that the current ALP has an ILS Localizer scheduled to be installed in that area. The ALP indicates the area should be restricted to and reserved for navigational equipment for the Airport. Ockenfels said that at a presentation given at a Rotary Club meeting concerning the bicycle path, someone asked if the landowners along the Iowa River had all given permission for the project. The answer given was that they had permission or were working on it. Ockenfels stated that the presentation was given as if this was a done deal. Blum said he had a similar experience with a presentation given to the Sertoma Club. O'Neil will discuss this issue with Karin Franklin. Foster said that he had attempted to contacted all of the City Council members concerning his reappointed to the Commission. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Burnside distributed a copy of a letter she received concerning a drainage problem from a land owner adjacent to the Airport. O'Neil said he had attempted to resolve the problem but there are some issues that remain to be clarified. Burnside and O'Neil will work with the property owner to resolve the issues. " f" ... I " I I ~ LJ1\ I "'S .. -. I ; O' '~ - ,- ;' ..~~:..) , - .1 I .1 , , .1 , Burnside explained that the City Attorney's office may start charging enterprise fund departments for some legal services. The Commission has not budgeted for this in FY95. ,O'Neil said that he and Foster have looked at property areas that may be suitable for the National Guard to lease for vehicle parking. 0 I Neil will discuss this with someone from the Guard before the next Commission meeting. The IOOT AWOS computer terminal will be installed sometime in the first quarter of 1994. I I: I', .." I ,,... ' , ; ,I "~-';"l , , --:---, , I I A question was raised at the last Commission meeting concerning an inventory survey of fundable and non-fundable capital improvement projects. H. R. Green estimated the inventory survey would cost about $3000.00. 'Because of the price, the Commission decided not to conduct the survey. O'Neil asked if any of the Commission members had any knowledge concerning the gas heaters in some of the T-hangars. He could not find much information on them. They were installed by ICFS several years ago and are not part of the lease with ICFS. The consensus of the Commission was that since the heaters are not owned by the Airport, O'Neil should not spend Airport funds to maintain them. "! " ..:1 , : i .; SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING: The next regular meeting was set for February 15, 1994, at 5:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: , ' 1....-.;..; r' ,: '\\ J ,...'. ....,', C i 'I \ . \.. Horan moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Blum seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned. iI 'i. ,',.v Y.;"- ! c... o { , '. 't ..'J',"'" ';. i ,.', ,<:'i.: <1,);;,":'~:'.:.~J;,q 't~lj;>.I,,: i:' . " .,..'.. ".,\. . '\ ' '11 , , ..''-I,:"/5'~'"fO"'<;, ".( J.,~\:,'!} , "".." '~!:,': :.mm\,.... i':~ , ., ,": ','.. I j '" ....'.':.'1. . , . ~'.~r \\.~:' t>. " \ ,'1 ' ", "/ ...,' . ',.,," ,.....r ",' , ~, .. ."" ': .~.,.. ~ f" -,'; . .. ':".:J;~~.l';:;';"'~;"""_'.;.'~"':':"~:';:;"';;;':'~:1'-';";-".::;;;~:.c,~'2:_,",:,:"~",-.j.,{;',o.-;;",,;,.~.,,",,.:.._..... : 'D~) Jl, :) , , .' " . , " . '. ,,' ". ','.,'., ""'-' . "..'_._.......:.....:.-.:.....---"-.....~......,~~_._". . - -----~-~----'---_.;...:..--....._.....:. MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 17, 1994 - 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM P~~UM~~ARY Subject to Approval I i, I , i ' i ! MEMBERS PRESENT: Ann Bovbjerg, Sally Dierks, Dick Gibson, Jane Jakobsen, George Starr MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Pete Cooper, Tom Scott Bormann, Miklo, Schreiber J CALL TO ORDER: Bovbjerg called the meeting to order at 7:40 p:m, RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: 1, Recommend approval, by a 5-0 vote, of the proposal to establish the Brown Street Historic District (Historic Preservation Overlay Zone) for property generally located east of Dubuque Street; north of the east-west alley located between Brown and Ronalds Street; west of Governor Street and including those properties with frontage on the north/south no outlet streets that intersect into Brown Street. o 2. Recommend approval, by a 5-0 vote, of ANN94-0001 to sever (de-annex) an approximate 95 acres of land located in the northwest corner of Iowa City, immediately south of the Iowa Interstate Railway and east of the Iowa City corporate limits, subject to 1 )annexation of the entire tract by the City of Coralville and approval by the City Development Board; and 2) a 28E agreement with the City of Coralville to give the City of Iowa City review and consent on zoning and subdivision matters on the portion of the property which is south of Clear Creek. . Recommend approval, by a 5-0 vote, of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordi- nance to change the requirements of the CB-5 zone, as recommended by staff at the Commission's February 17, 1994, meeting, , I Recommend approval, by a 5-0 vote, of an amendment to the conditional zoning agree- ment for Wild Prairie Estates, a 71.05 acre property located north of Rohret Road adjacent to the Irving Weber elementary school, to allow building permits to be issued once the contract to construct the West Side Trunk Sewer has been awarded by the City. I , , ! I ~ , i i i ~', ~J PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. . HISTORIC PRESERVATION ITEM: 1. Public discussion of a City-Initiated proposal to establish the Brown Street Historic District (Historic Preservation Overlay Zone) for property generally located east of Dubuque Street; north of the east-west alley located between Brown and Ronalds Street; west of Governor Street and including those properties with frontage on the north/south no outlet streets that intersect Into Brown Street. " ,,~ ~ i i:' ,. " ~ " ~1~ ".,l[~._-- _~: A ~ . -- -. , ..q,-J'c"" "l__~-- " \ ' 8 / S ' i~ O. . , "",' '.","!, ""1';',3 " ~, ~. i '" . "1,' -', '.\ t, ~ ',' .l .....: \ '" f" . . .,,: -......,.,. ~ . ,:.1...:. . _.. . , ' _.._.._;._._..........,~..,-,._h~.:.'.'.,:.".".._..:. .._.. Planning & Zoning Commission , February 17, 1994 Page 2 Miklo displayed the boundaries of the proposed district, noting the proposal follows the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, particularly the Preservation Plan, an element of the Comprehensive Plan. . Both propose zoning techniques and the institution of historic preservation overlay zones to protect the historic character of certain of Iowa City's older neighborhoods that meet the criteria for historic districts, The Historic Preser- vation Commission has completed a study of this area, It has found that the area meets the criteria for establishing a historic district. The study is available at the Planning and Community Development Department. , , Miklo said if enacted, the overlay zone requires that as part of the building permit process, i any permits that would allow demolition, the moving of a structure, or exterior renovation would be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission prior to the permit being issued, The Commission has a series of guidelines to determine whether the proposed activity is in character with a historic neighborhood; the permitting process does not prevent a person from changing a property. It simply requires a review process so changes are kept in character with the neighborhood, Miklo noted the Commission received copies of two letters from property owners in the proposed district in support of the proposal. Staff also received a packet of information from the Northside Neighborhood Association, which included copies of a series of invitations that were mailed throughout the neighborhood over a 1 1/2 year period as the study was being conducted. Staff also received a letter from the State Historical Society, which reviewed the proposal and found it to be an appropriate proposal for a historic district. Historic Preservation Commission members Sue Licht and Kay Irelan presented a brief slides how on the history of the Brown Street neighborhood. I II ,. ~ ~ o Gibson asked if the Commission is being asked to apply an existing ordinance to a new neighborhood; Miklo said that is correct. Miklo added the Commission's concern is whether or not this proposal is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. In this case, the Comprehensive Plan calls for the stabilization of older neighborhoods north of down- town. Public discussion opened at 7:49 p.m. Bruce GlasQow, 834 North Johnson Street, said he had not paid much attention to the proposal until he read in the newspaper the other day that everyone thinks it a great idea, except Charlie Grunewald, Glasgow thought it was a stupid idea. He had lived at his present address for 32 years. All of the houses in the Brown Street area have been preserved by their owners for the past 50 to 150 years, so he did not understand the need to pass an ordinance requiring people to do what they have been doing for so many years. He asked why the owner of a house in a historic district should be required to bow down to different rules and regulations than people outside the district and what compen- sation would be given to the owners of the homes in the proposed district if they could not make the changes they desired to their homes. He 'also asked if the purpose of the district is to honor the past occupants of the structures in the proposed district or the structures themselves, Miklo said there is no compensation to the owners of the homes in a historic district; the U.S, Supreme Court has ruled that designation of properties as historic district or land- C', ' .....-,- , 0 . , ---. --- ,~., .n.~ _ __ .._ 'tlt j , , , , " 1:1 ) ':'.' I d. q I /5 ~-~----- ,~~ . k. , ; '! , ,"'(-, ; : . ,)1; J ! ; , 1,1, " I, I II I '1 , III i !I ! I, , ! I ' , ~, I ' I I. : I ,I II t! 1\ 'I,,' 0-</ (f--"( "Lo ., . ,~, I ,", . "t., '~:\\j,', ' ..,,-.-,.'.. , " , t'-' . :~: " ... .,', .....;-. , -~ 1 f" . . .' .:..:-: ...~~~.,\'~..~;:.~.:.:..:.:;;;:.'~i.i~~'~L~..~~., ..~~,..~'~~,..;....__~.., . .' . . _ .__.._.~._._......~"._......."",....~~........,.r....','_' L"._....~.....;."........__.____~ __. Planning & Zoning Commission February 17, 1994 Page 3 mark properties is not a taking. He reiterated the historic district zoning does not regulate the use of the property; that is done by the zoning ordinance. The ordinance allows for reasonable use of the properties and that is what the court has found to be required. Miklo said the purpose of the proposed district is to honor both the past occupants and the structures themselves; historian Marlys Svendsen researched the properties and found them to be significant both architecturally and because of the settlers who buill them, ; Glasgow cited a list of some of the more prominent persons who have lived in the pro- posed district: Dr. Eddy Anderson, Don Meeks, Fred Racine, Loren Hickerson, Mr, Downy, and the Pickering family, However, he did not like being told what he could do with his home because of who lived there before him. He also noted Mr, Black lived in the proposed district. Glasgow felt Black was not worth recognizing. He said Mr. Black built poorly constructed housing and left junk on his property. I' Glasgow said if the community wants any property to be subject to rules and regulations that do not exist for neighboring properties, the property with extra regulations should be compensated. He suggested a 25% redu(:tion in the assessed valuation of all properties included in the historic district be included ,in the Commission's resolution; in lieu of that, he did not wish to be included in the proposed district. Charles Grunewald, 509 Brown Street, said his grandparents owned a farm in the Brown Street area that was 100 years old in 1939. The large house that was on their property started from a log cabin but burned down during World War II. The Grunewald farm was honored with a plaque that still generates a great deal of interest to people passing by the property. He said soon the farm will be 200 years old. He still owns Grunewald land and plans to keep the property in the family, Grunewald asked what would happen if his home were to burn down since he would want to replace it with a one-story home to his specifications, He owns the land and does not feel anyone else has the right to tell him how to care for his property. If the proposed district is approved, he wants the right to design his own home, He said the rules and regulations that accompany being part of a historic district should be provided to all property owners in a proposed district before any public hearings are held, adding he has never seen the guidelines for the proposed historic district. John Zalenski. 409 Brown Street, felt the houses on Brown Street represent an architec- tural resource for Iowa City, of which there are too few. Anything that is helpful in pre- serving the distinction of the neighborhood is important and ought to be pursued, He thought the points made by Glasgow and Grunewald about infringement on personal rights of property were well taken and well spoken, but everyone must deal with codes of endless varieties all the time as a part of civilized society. In the interest of consensus, it is worth pointing out that you can't argue for the absolute right to do what you want with your property and then excoriate someone who does just that and leaves junk in his wake. The integrity of the neighborhood is demonstrated, its historical value is important, and he felt there was very little disagreement aside from minor personal perspectives, He urged the Commission to approve the preserving of a major Iowa! City architectural resource. Liz Miller. President of the Northside Neiohborhood Association, said it came to the neighborhood association's attention about 1 1/2 years ago that the Historic Preservation Plan was in the works. The association began a program of informing all the people who lived in what they expected to be the Brown Street Historic District, about what the plan " _~=~.~'- ~R ~ .J,,'" 'f1~ ItS" 'll ,,0 ".'- ..\', -. "'qT" - ~-- ....'. ,\ ..: ";.,. ,,- , ( 'i':\ , , \ \ -[ \ .~ r:7:"~ I ' I I.' r. , , , , , I ~ , , '~' :ti 1:" ,;,.tft, .,! (,'III, , . H' , .- c' --~' , " --. .' --- .. '1'>,:.\;.' .. t>- . < "'t', ,.... \\V,' '. ",.. , " ',' , , , j I . .~.l, , '-~ f" . . , ' ."" ..,-" ,,:. ..:'..~..;-,~':..~:.:-~.......~'. _.;..,.'"-;..,...."..,_._.~.._.._.~ c,.....'., " ' '......f.';..,_..~..~........._....~ - _..__...__.~-~'.." .'. ,,'";'. Planning & Zoning Commission February 17, 1994 Page 4 would be. When the plan became official, the association began another project of informing people about the district. She said the distributed materials included a packet of information about the Historic Preservation Plan, a cover letter, invitations to block meetings, and question and answer sheets; all the materials included the names and phone numbers of the Historic Preservation Commission, She said the association has also held a series of meetings over the past 1 1/2 years, At least one member of the ,Historic Preservation Commission was present at all of those meetings. Historian Marlys Svendsen also presented information on the propo~ed district at one meeting. The association's newsletters have included information on the proposed district; one of those newsletters went to every resident of the Northside, including Brown Street residents, She ; said the association believed that everyone had been notified one way or another, and thought the majority of the persons in the proposed district supported the proposal.' Therefore, the Northside Neighborhood Association supported the proposed district. Steve VanderWoude. 730 North Van Buren Street, said he lives in the proposed district and also owns two other rental properties in the proposed district. He would appreciate the Commission's support in making Brown Street a historic district, noting a number of persons have worked very hard for several years to create the proposed district. AI Soucek. 801 Brown Street, said he was born on Brown Street, but moved away from the area for about 1 0 years. He noted many houses have been torn down and replaced with apartments in the Northside Neighborhood. These apartments have created parking and traffic problems in the area, as well as a scarcity of single-family housing, He be- lieved in minimum government intervention, but felt the proposed district was best for the neighborhood, He highly endorsed it. Lowell Brandt, 824 North Gilbert Street, said his home was buill by Ralph Otto, a former mayor of Iowa City, and was also the home of a french education professor and Don Meeks, He said the list of names cited by Mr, Glasgow was interesting and could perhaps be used in the future to create a national register for this area. He felt the ordinance ought to honor all people who have lived in Iowa City and pay homage to the neighbor- hoods that they created in making Iowa City so great. The nice thing about Brown Street, as opposed to Summit Street and Woodlawn, is that it is very much a blend of modest as well as grander homes. There is currently not a historic district like that in Iowa City, He noted this type of neighborhood was rapidly disappearing. He said when a person makes the decision to move into a densely populated area, they take on some obligations to their neighbors to maintain a certain degree of civility and integrity in the neighborhood; ordi- nances often help to do that. There are many living in the proposed district who welcome a small bit of regulation to maintain that integrity and help them stay responsible to their neighbors. He strongly supported the proposed district. I I b Douq Russell. Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission, said the process of educating the Brown Street residents began when the Historic Preservation planning process began in 1991; the Commission targeted older neighborhoods in Iowa City to distribute questionnaires to get people's attitudes about historic districts. He said such questionnaires were passed out to every household on Brown Slrleet, noting he personally handed one to Bruce Glasgow. Since that time, both the Historic Preservation Commis- sion and the Northside Neighborhood Association have continued to distribute information and seek input from the residents. In addition, as required by law, a written mailed notice was sent to every property owner in the proposed district notifying them of the public hearings that would be held. 41~ -,,-" 1r "'1<:1 - .- -.: ] " ~[l I 0 'l~ ;, .' , i~' I' - ' ,J .j i \ n , i ~1 'i ,\ ~! f" ., ,\,'/. ',' "1' :.,~W.. ..); ..... . .', , ,.', '. . ~ ~ '~.. f" ,0' . . .' , ' ,_ _ ~'_ ,_~~,~"",_",""''''''I.:~~",>""",,'::'''.i~',.''';:''.'-.''', ~",-~'-;.'" "".-";":,. '''''''''''''''''''.J''''_w_,.~,_:,__,_ I i I i Planning & Zoning Commission February 17, 1994 Page 5 Russell said in Iowa City, there are four National Register of Historic Places districts: South Summit Street, Woodlawn, the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa, and the five Moffitt cottages across from Seaton's Drug Store, He noted there are no regulations that accompany a National Register district. There are only two Iowa City Historic Preserva- tion districts; South Summit Street and Woodlawn, In the ten years since Woodlawn was designated a historic district, about half of the homeowners have sought building permits, and all of their applications to the Historic Preservation Commission have been approved. There have been discussions in every case about the design and materials of the pro- posed changes. The Commission typically meets with the homeowner within ten days of the application being filed to discuss the plans and materials, the process has generally ; worked out very well. The Commission understands the homeowners' cost concerns and in a few cases, have made suggestions that have saved money for the homeowners. On South Summit Street, about 25% of the property owners have sought a certificate of appropriateness for a exterior modification and those have all been approved by the Historic Preservation Commission via the same process, Russell said the Commission tries not to cost the homeowners additional expense or time; the Commission has found the process works very well and the homeowners have been satisfied, He said it is obvious from looking at the homes in the Summit and Woodlawn areas that the homes have been very well maintained. There has been a good deal of neighborhood activism to maintain and improve those neighborhoods over the past ten years. He assured the Commission the property values of those homes had not de- creased. A \J Starr asked the procedure if a structure in a historic district is destroyed by fire or natural disaster. Miklo said if a building was totally destroyed, constructing a new building on the site would require going thorough the Historic Preservation Commission review process. There is not a requirement to duplicate the previous building; the guidelines call for fitting the new structure in with the character of the neighborhood. The new structure does not necessarily need to look antique, but there are guidelines in terms of scale and materials used to encourage compatible replacement structures. Russell said the homeowner who rebuilds on the site of a building that has been destroyed would have to go through the design review process that the preservation ordinance provides for, but would not be required to build a replica or to match the neighbors' homes. Referring to an earlier comment about the Historic Preservation Commission guidelines, Miklo noted the design review guidelines were included with a letter sent to all property owners in the proposed district early in the process. Staff would be happy to provide additional copies to anyone requesting them. Russell noted the guidelines are fairly general, designed to be reasonable and to provide room for compromise between the private property owner and the government. He also noted when a person buys a home in a historic district, they are advised of that fact, because it is part of the zoning of their property. Bruce Glasgow said the paperwork sent to the property owners prior to City Council approval Is garbage, because the only thing that survives is what the Council approves. He cited examples of problems with ordinance interpretation that he has encountered with the CN-1 zone and predicted there will also be interpretation problems in the future with the decisions made by the Commission today regarding this proposed district. He said there are too many damned rules and regulations in Iowa City, It is time to cut some of ~7~ lIS ~O o o ;' -.'" ',~ . ;rJ.l\.t'zj 'I i .' ....~,. ". " (' ( , , ,\ -'\ , , \ " >. ~ i I I '" I , I , ~, I' , , ~,,~ ~~j "~" j; " 'I'; ~ I,.,~,',.,l' "(f; ....~.. '}L~ - '-f7~ I ' 'it.. . ""- ~) " '" .'1 " "\)',' . "1\ t' . '.\ . ~ , .' ,~, ,.' ,n. ,:'.,,\: ~ '~..:. '.i' . , . .~' , . . _' '_ ...;.:_.____....,.....,~ ,"~o.' ,....' >I"'~',,,-" '-'_.:I;"lk' .,;'.\'. .; ,',~ "" ,. ,"':". . '.;""" '_";' ..c. '-..- _.. "'._,. _"...., ..n'_..;...~h...A.... . .._ ..__._.____..~...,~...,__,......,~~'...~h~....,,*... Planning & Zoning Commission February 17, 1994 Page 6 them out or call a moratorium on the Planning and Zoning Commission until they can catch up, Charles Grunewald expressed concerns aboullhe ability to sell his home, because of the additional rules and regulations that apply to homes in a historic district. He agreed with the concept of historic preservation, but objected to a government program that regulated his ability to do what he wished with his own property, I Kav Irelan. 325 Brown Street; said she has lived in Iowa City for 25 years and on Brown Street for about four years. She had always wanted to live on Brown Street, because it was the one place in the old part of town that was so intact. Over the years, she has watched houses that have enriched her life be torn down and replaced by modern build- ings with no visual qualities that she finds appealing. This has made her feel helpless and she resented it. She looked forward to having some protection from that sort of thing. She added she is homeowner, who specifically looked on Brown Street for a home for the very reason that she thought she would be safe there. Ginalie Swaim, 1024 Woodlawn, said she has lived in her home for ten years. In the past six years, four or five homes in the Woodlawn area have sold and the buyers were well aware the homes were in a historic district and of the required design review, She did not think that curtailed their interest; most of the new buyers started a new project shortly after purchasing their homes in the Woodlawn area, Public discussion closed at 8:41 p.m. In response to a question from Dierks, Miklo said the district would appear on the zoning map as an overlay zone. Dierks said her recollection was that former Commission member Casey Cook had told the Commission that property values in historic districts tend to increase because the homes are protected. Miklo said there are a number of variables that affect property values; generally, historic districts are viewed as stabilizing or increasing property values around the country, but property values are determined by the characteristics of the individual properties. As a local example, in real estate advertisements, properties on Summit Street are often noted as being in a historic district and properties near Summit Street are often noted as being near a historic district. He believed it was generally seen as favorable to be in a historic district. In response to a question from Jakobsen, Miklo said the proposal would be creating an overlay zone rather than changing the uses in the zone. The Commission had the option of voting tonight or deferring its decision to the next formal meeting. Gibson moved to approve the proposal to establish the Brown Street Historic District (Historic Preservation Overlay Zone) for property generally located east of Dubuque Street; north of the east.west alley located between Brown and Ronalds Street; west of Governor Street and Including those properties with ftontage on the north/south no outlet streets that Intersect Into Brown Street. Dierks seconded. Gibson noled that the proposal was in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. : ": ~,... - ',Q,,)' , . f" I) I Id , " zr~. ,: I \ \ ~ , r I I ii '~ I , , , "~" ;~ ~, (OJ i::" \,., .'.. . " '-". :-" 'il~ I it. ... ~) ~, .\' i ,... . '~t\ I . .'.\'" 't.' .. '.' ~ , , . . '---,' .','....,......... , . '.."..~_.- Planning & Zoning Commission February 17, 1994 Page 7 Dierks said she normally feels very strongly that the Commission should consider a rezoning twice before voting, but because this proposal has already been discussed at length by the Historic Preservation Commission and the underlying zone is already established, she had no problem with voting on this proposal tonight. She thought the proposal would be a way of continuing to ensure that this area is preserved. Starr said he was in favor of the proposal. He felt this area was deserving of a historic preservation overlay zone based on its history. He thought the Summit Street and Woodlawn overlay zones had been very successful; there have been few problems with the design review process. It was his impression that the property owners have been : pleased with the results. He also felt there had been more than ample notification of the proposed plan to the residents of the proposed district. The motion carried on a 5-0 vote, DE-ANNEXATION ITEM: 1. ANN94-0001. Public discussion of an application submitted by Reese F. Greer to sever (de-annex) an approximate 95 acres of land located in the northwest corner of Iowa City, immediately south of the Iowa Interstate Railway and east of the Iowa City corporate limits. Miklo said this property does not have direct street access to Iowa City, but has access through Coralville via Highway 6, The property also does not have City water or sewer service. It would be difficult for the City to provide those services, particularly sewer, because the property was not within a water shed that flows naturally into the City's system, There are some environmental constraints on this property, most notably an extensive amount of flood plain, steep slopes, extensively wooded areas, hydric soils, and potential wetlands, Because of these constraints, it is unlikely the City or a developer would go to the expense to link the two halves of the property via a bridge to bring the entire property into the Iowa City street network. For these reasons, staff felt it would be appropriate to de-annex this property provided that it was annexed by Coralville, Staff also proposed that the City enter into a 28E agreement with the City of Coralville to give Iowa City review and consent on zoning and subdivision matters on the portion of the property south of Clear Creek, Public discussion opened at 8:41 p.m. There was none, Public discussion closed at 8:41 p.m. Jakobsen moved to approve ANN94-0001 to sever (de-annex) an approximate 95 acres of land located In the northwest corner of Iowa City, immediately south of the Iowa Interstate Railway and east of the Iowa City corporate limits, subject to 1) annexation of the entire tract by the City of Coralville and approval by the City Development Board; and 2) a 28E agreement with the City of Coralville to give the City of Iowa City review and consent on zoning and subdivision matters on the portion of the property which Is south of Clear Creek. Gibson seconded. The motion carried on a 5.0 vote. :c---;- _--u ,--' _-v .Q ) f" . o ~rJ i ~.' ~~j, , ...,~,y'j .. .' "'f-' '", ," \.~l" A':, .. . ,.'0,,- .,,/ " '; '.,' ~ '. 1 ",. '""" . !' . . . , . . .' ~ .: ' . , .", J '., . .. ,-'~:,"_J.~'....;,.;:.;^ _:'~:::";"'''''':'4 ;;~J.:..;:.:.;:.:.:..:..:~,:.:".r~;;:,t-:..~~:'....:_~.:.........,._.:-..__~,. . "."~---"--"'''-'_...........,-_..- .--. . .._ ._._.._._. 'M__"'_ _'."__. _..___ Planning & Zoning Commission February 17, 1994 Page 8 REZONING ITEMS: 1, Public discussion of City-initiated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to change the requirements of the CB-5 zone, Miklo said four amendments were being proposed. The first was changing the maximum height allowed from 65 feet to 75 feet; in response to a question from the Commission at its February 14 informal session, Miklo stated the Fire Department's current equipment allows them to fight fires in an approximately 100 feet tall building. He added, depending on access, there may be situations where that is not the case. The Fire Marshal also ; indicated a building 75 feet tall or more would be sprinklered. Miklo said the second amendment proposed would be a clarification of the floor area ratio; as drafted the ratio is three and with bonus provisions, it can go up to five; the amend- ment would clarify those are above grade ratios. The third amendment would clarify that columns would be allowed within the ten foot setback area from Burlington Street. Miklo said the intent regarding the ten foot setback was to provide for a more friendly pedestrian environment. Miklo said the final amendment was not discussed at the Commission's February 14 informal session; it is an amendment to increase the minimum building height from 20 feet to 35 feet. The intent of the CB-5 zone is to encourage intensive commercial develop- ment. Staff would like to discourage one story buildings in the CB-5 zone, such as the McDonalds on Riverside Drive, which is approximately 18 feet tall. In response to a question from Dierks, Miklo said the bulk of the building would have to meet the 35 feet building height, but entryways could be less. Public discussion opened at 8:50 p.m. There was none. Public discussion closed at 8:50 p.m. Starr moved to approve the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to change the requirements of the CB.5 zone, as recommended by staff at the Com. mission's February 17, 1994, meeting. Gibson seconded. The motion carried on a 5-0 vote. 2. Public discussion of a City.initiated request for an amendment to the conditional zoning agreement for Wild Prairie Estates, a 71.05 acre property located north of Rohret Road adjacent to the Irving Weber elementary school. Miklo said staff recommended approval of the proposed amendment to the conditional zoning agreement for Wild Prairie Estates; the amendment relates to the timing of when building permits could be issued and tied it to the construction process for the West Side Trunk Sewer. It was his understanding that the Public Works Department had acCepted a bid for the project. Public discussion opened at 8:55 p.m. There was none. 't,~ o o ..., ., ;~ , f" , i f .> ,. () '. liS 10, . ,"'I ," '. ",:::~, . '.,\' ....', m;i;],' ;: ..., --, ?-:-.... I ' .\ c-'i \\ \ \ I , I ' : i I : !~~ I 'i J l\,j ,','.'. ,) ,':~.:: ,i " . '.... / , . .. t>- . ',..., ' ..f\ 1" . -: "\.,', I , '.,'... " ,~. 'I': 'j'/ ,1,:'.," :}. ;.', , ., '. , -. ....;,,: 1 ~' . . "",' ~._ ,__:.,~ .;~:. "'I..-':''::''::'':';':;':;~'':':''~;:';'':':'''::~~:1,6~;~~,,~,;,':~0-..ih~''''''~~''':',.;~_._,~ _. ~ '.__ '. ,.., . , .._.':'::'~~,___,...............t...."""".,....~".,.,-,--"..;.-....,,,,.,.-,....;...:.~""~~........,,,....,....,... _,~...._..;.,..__. ,;,.....A .'! Planning & Zoning Commission FebrualY 17, 1994 Page 9 Public discussion closed at 8:55 p.m. Jakobsen moved to approve an amendment to the conditional zoni,ng agreement for Wild Prairie Estates, a 71.05 acre property located north of Rohret Road adjacent to the Irving Weber elementary school, to allow building permits to be issued once the contract to construct the West Side Trunk Sewer has been awarded by the City. Gibson seconded. Dierks asked if the City would have legal liability if homes were completed before con- struction of the sewer. Bormann said the new homes would not be able to tap onto the I sewer until construction was completed and the City would have no legal liability, She said this amendment would simply make this conditional zoning agreement consistent with the agreements for other subdivisions in the area; the current agreement is currently more restrictive and was the result of an oversight by staff. Larry Schnittjer of MMS Consultants noted the contractor hired to construct the sewer would be bonded. In the event of default by the contractor, the City would use the funds from the bond to hire a different contractor to complete the project. The motion carried on a 5-0 vote. DEVELOPMENT ITEM: i 1. SUB93-0011, Public discussion of an application submitted by Dean Oakes for prelimi- nary plat approval of Scott's Fourth Addition, a seven lot, 13.4 acre resubdivision of Lot 4 of Scott's Second Addition located in Fringe Area 8 west of Naples Avenue in the southwest quadrant of the Highway 1/Highway 218 interchange. (45-day limitation period waived to February 17, 1994.) Bovbjerg noted the applicant had requested deferral of this item to March 3, 1994. Miklo confirmed staff had received a letter waiving the 45-day limitation period. He said staff has received a revised plat addressing some of staff concerns. The overriding concern involved access to Highway 1 from Lot 7; that had not been addressed. Public discussion opened at 8:59 p.m. There was none. Public discussion closed at 8:59 p.m. Dierks moved to defer SUB93.0011 to March 3, 1994. Gibson seconded. The motion carried on a 5-0 vote. VACATION ITEMS: 1. V ACe3-0006. Public discussion of a City-initiated application to vacate a 4,691 square foot portion of the Linn Street right-of-way located west of Gilbert Street and north of Benton Street. Miklo recommended this item be deferred indefinitely. Lt1~ o , 0 .' ..... ~d, ! " I J5 ... ~ , ..:, Planning & Zoning Commission 1 February 17, 1994 I I Page 10 .J .1 ....J Jakobsen moved to defer VAC93-0006Indeflnltely. Gibson seconded. The motion " : carried on a s-o vote. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 3.1994, PLANNING AND ZONING F (' COMMISSION MEETING: Starr moved to approve the minutes of the February 3, 1994, Planning and Zoning Commis- sion meeting, as distributed. Jakobsen seconded. .The motion carried on a s-o vote. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION INFORMATION: ; Miklo reported the City Council had requested the Commission's presence at a work session on March 7, 1994, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss two items: 1) the revised secondary access guidelines and how the City should apply it, and 2) the implications of changing the City's street network classification, He said it would be helpful to have as many Commission members present as possible. .. Gibson noted he would not be present for the February 28 and March 3, 1994, Commission , meetings. , ADJOURNMENT: Starr moved to adjourn at 9:10 p.m. Dierks seconded. The motion carried on a s-o vote. D ,,',' George Starr, Secretary ,:~ C""'~ ~ ~ '. ( I'" Minutes submitted by Nancy Schreiber I . ,t, p&z2-17,min ~ II : I i i ! Iq : I' I ,I: 'J . 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CIVIC CENTER - LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM PREUM~NARY Subject to Approval MEMBERS PRESENT: Laura Hawks, Kim Merker, Gary Nagle, Bill Nowysz, Don Sinek, Gilda Six, Clara Swan, Craig Welt MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Hall, Schmucker, Schoon ; Jennifer Gant, Scott.Herum, Jeffrey Hird, George Mihalopoulus, Julie Spencer GUEST PRESENT: RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL: Recommended, by a vote of a-a, approval of the proposed Fieldhouse canopy proposal as presented to the Committee subject to the canopy meeting all applicable building and sign regulations as determined by the Department of Housing & Inspection Services. .cALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairperson Swan called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE FIELDHOUSE CANOPY APPLICATION: Scott Herum, of Neumann Monson, presented the canopy proposal and related facade improvements. In response to a question from Six, Herum stated that the doors would be wood and painted a light cream color. In response to a question of Welts, Herum stated that the canopy would be brown with white or cream lettering in order to blend in with the rest of the building. In response to a question, Herum stated that the canopy would project out into the Plaza by 5 feet and that the canopy would be approximately 10 feet long. Swan stated that the facade and canopy improvements would be a welcomed addition to the Plaza, and she applauded the business and property owners for their efforts. Committee members agreed, Welt moved to recommend approval ofthe proposed Fieldhouse canopy proposal as presented to the Committee subject to the canopy meeting all applicable building and sign regulations as determined by the Department of Housing & Inspection Services. Sinek seconded the motion. The motion carried 8.0. REVIEW APPLICATIONS FOR CITY PLAZA VENDING PERMITS: The Committee members reviewed and individually rated each of the vending cart applications. The attached at the end of these minutes lists the results of that rating process: 1 LJ13 '. ,C- o~___t - r_ ~ .' 'J.P.............. . . "'0" . ". '.- . ' .' ., .,....' .., '_'.. ' 'f' ",'.,' ., , ..,,', . ....: " '. .' \ "\ ',..: . '''I' , ',~'.; ~-~ ~ ','- .~\ l.. .- I :~ , '; j:.'; ... ~ ~.. '.' i I i I I ! I, o I I ,- T "it;. .. ~) ,10. "..., . "''','', '. .', -.-', " ~ ;",". ....,.,. . il1&lsf - "..:~.I.:--" _.~ ~ ' . , .", .. ".' .:.: '.\'i'", , .'...., ".,...t\\'j;" t>. _.c'.'! . .' ',' ~ ~.., . ,...... , ." . . , ; , , ,.'.~ "''--''';''''':'''''i".~.,:.:.;.:.:;:c.~,;:';~'~~'.;:'::;'.J.'''';~'l.1J:;h;.~:..:.:...;'~..~:.......~..:.;..:.:......~~_'_... '., . ...-.,:.----....- . , , '''-. i ,r-: \. . f " ,.\ .....'-.." \\ ~ .~..;.' r;~(~ 111 : I. . . , ;. I i I I I I ' , ~. : I"":: : (' i i I ~.~.<. .I#'{ l"I'I::" ~!\.' .'; , r! ~~. ,:,Ij' " . ., '--~ c. -""- ", 0 - - . ,,'...... ." '.'. .' . .. _ . _'____.L........~"'_.....""....................-~.".~""'~~_~.....,.._....~.~....:.;_ Design Review Committee February 22, 1994 Page 2 In addition to the rating, comments were made about specific carts. Swan, Nowysz, and others expressed that their ratings of the Lazy River Road cart were based on the cart being professionally constructed and painted. Merker recommended that the lettering of the price of the sno cones on the Sno Cone cart match that of the rest of the lettering on the cart. Nagle stated that the design of the Sno Cone cart was too plain and unimaginative. In response to a question from Welt, Mihalopoulus stated that the Gyros cart would have a new umbrella similar in color and size to the one on the cart last year. In discussion of the Bagel Buggy cart, Nagle and Merker stated that the umbrella was too small for the cart. In response to questions from the Committee, Hird stated that the colors of the College Square Bagel Co. cart would be burgundy and forest green, similar to those of Bushnells, and that the lettering would be in a cursive style similar to that on the old College Street Club sign. Overall, the Committee members expressed the opinion that the New Pioneer Co-op didn't seem like a cart, needed to be spruced up, and the awnjng seemed out of proportion. Swan, Six, and other committee members expressed the opinion that the Delft cart was not a true delft design. DISCUSSION OF DESIGN REVIEW IN THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE COMMERCIAL URBAN REVIT AUZA TION AREA: Schoon informed the Committee about the design review criteria included in the proposed Near Southside Commercial Urban Revitalization Area. Swan stated that the Committee's involvement in this process would be a positive step. Nowysz and Welt concurred with Swan's statement. Welt added that he hopes the Council moves quickly on the Plan and that the Committee commit itself to act in a timely manner when reviewing the design of buildings in the Area. Merker asked whether the Plan included consideration for additional parking in the Area or an above grade walkway above Burlington Street. Schoon stated that those issues were discussed as part of the Near Southside Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan. Schoon stated that developers were requesting tax abatements for the Near Southside area. The abatement would be for new buildings constructed after the adoption of the plan, and improvements to historic structures. Schoon stated that any new construction projects would be required to appear before the Committee only if tax abatement was requested. Nagle requested that the Committee's review of new developments begin at the end of the design concept development, but before any construction permits are applied for. Nagle stated that if the Committee worked through the design with the developers, the developers' architects can easily make necessary changes early on, Nowysz agreed that time is money if the Committee waits too long to start suggesting changes. Swan stated that the Committee is made up of professional and lay people and this design review process is a huge undertaking that the lay people can give opinions on, and professionals can give technical suggestions. Nagle suggested that the Committee could hold special meetings with the architects to work with them through their design process. Nowysz agreed that if architects knew they had to present to the Committee for approval, then they would want to work towards the criteria suggested by the Committee. Welt left the meeting at 5120 p,m, 'i?3 .. L, \_~ Ln. - )': o . I,' ~','''- I "," ".. " I D \ I '...0."'..........., 'r" :' ')5 " .~ " ,:''''': ' ..'....,...,.... ";"'1' ~, '. ,,-'~ ,:; ...... . . .. .,-.,: ."."--:.: . ::~~~,'.~'~\:. ,,:,. ' .", .. ....: t>. . :.....'. , " . . ' ., ' ::.: ,", ,,", " _..:.~~.i:;.;:.....;'~""..i.,".........,..~,:!:;.I'~:IL.;)' ,;",,::.:f;""-"':::";~'~"'I.""''''''.'l'''''''''''~';'<''"'''~'''''.'-';'::'':-:':'-:~~.~_.:_,' I' I I I I ., .. '. ..-" __:"'.:;":'_,.:...,.,-~':;~,~~i:I~~:~'.::;..'~:;;2:~.:Li;i::C",:,~~'':"~~~L.::;;":':~~I~':";:.~r:.;~'~._. Design Review Committee ., February 22, 1994 Page 3 "'. i ': , (7i ,\. (\) '~ ~ ;?-1 N , : I . I I ! . i ! ~~ ' ; I .~ :, ' . I . II . .i'J1\:I. 0:~~~ fiI 11'~1'; ~r:\~...\ I' "t,.~. _-.1 LilJ . '1'''....... , "'5' ,,- 1: . '" ~ Nowysz moved that the Committee send a letter to the City Council stating the Committee supports including design criteria as a requirement for projects eligible for property tax exemption in the proposed Near Southside Commercial Urban Revitalization Area, Merker seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE DESIGN STANDARDS: The Committee briefly discussed the need to establish design standards for the Committee. To expedite the process, Vice Chairperson Swan named Hawks and Nowysz to a (l,ubcommittee to review the design standards included in the Committees' packet. Swan stated that she would like the subcommittee to .move quickly on this project. DISCUSSION OF AWNING REGULATIONS: Swan informed the Committee about this issue surrounding the definition of awnings. Nagle moved that the Committee send a letter to the City Council requesting that the Design Review Committee be given the opportunity to review and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the proposed amendments to the awning regulations. Hawks seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. DISCUSSION OF DESIGN RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS: Swan requested volunteers to serve on a subcommittee to investigate the idea of design recognition and awards. In response to Swan's request, Six expressed a willingness to serve on this subcommittee. Swan said she would look for more volunteers for this subcommittee at the next meeting. UPDATE REGARDING THE DESIGN REVIEW SLIDE PRESENTATION: Swan stated that this project would be temporarily on hold as the Committee addresses other issues before it. However, she did ask Committee members to consider volunteering for this subcommittee. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 15, 1993 MEETING: Nowysz moved to approve the minutes of November 15, 1993 and Sinek seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS & REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BANNER COMMITTEE: Swan nominated Hawks as Vice Chairperson. Sinek seconded the nomination. Hawks was elected as Vice Chairperson by a vote of 7-0. Na(Jle nominated Swan as Chairperson, Sinek seconded the nomination. Swan was elected as Chairperson by a vo1te of 7-0. : . - )..'..'.-........... ,.> ',',1:. :'! t':::": . :G' -. ~'.,"""." , , 0 . I ., . -- " O. " ",', ",'"i.'.,."\ " . ~. I I I ". . " II 10', ,- ',' ", -:1 .' ! \ "i j "'i I: " , j , , " i'~ f: (~1 \ ~ , i ! ~ I rl., : '. I \ . I I ; .I.: '] .'i, ..I, ~"" " !~ ' I: ( , ":1 Design Review Committee February 22, 1994 Page 4 ] ... .' ."1 I Sinek moved to appoint Schoon and Nagle as the Design Review Committee's representatives to the Banner Committee. Hawks seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. I I . ,',' ,. COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: Swan noted that three vacancies will soon exist on the Committee. Swan requested that members attempt to think of someone that would qualify as the type of person the Committee is looking for. Schoon stated that applications can be picked up from him. Schoon also discussed a two-day conference sponsored by The Cedar Arts Forum to be held in Waterloo. 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