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Home My WebLink About2002-07-01 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: July 11, 2002 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, July 1, 2002, 5:10 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Dulek, Lewis, Sproule, O'Malley, Hennes, Franklin, Fosse, Cate, Klingaman, O'Neil, Boothroy, Rocca, Mollenhauer, Jensen Tapes: 02-48, Side 2; 02-53, Both Sides; 02-56, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) AFFIRMATION OF LONG TERM DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN (IP'I of 6/27 Info Packet) Adm. Asst. Mollenhauer present for discussion. Council unanimously affirmed the existing long term Plan as recommended by the Deer Task Force. JOINT MEETING WITH AIRPORT COMMISSION (IP2, IP3, & IP4 of 6~27 Info Packet) Commission Members Anderson, Robnett, Mascari, Ellis and Airport Mgr. O'Neil present for discussion. After discussion there was agreement to schedule another joint meeting of the two bodies for August 19 to allow the Commission time to research and provide a written response (by August 14) to issues raised in the audit/review conducted by the City Finance Department. STAFF ACTION: Provide written response from Airport Commission to Council in August 15 packet; schedule item for August 19 work session. (Atkins) ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Council agreed to add to the 7/2 formal agenda the following items: · Class C liquor license and a dancing permit to the agenda for Etre, LLC dba Etc., 118 S. Dubuque St. · Setting public hearing on resolution of intent to approve lease agreement with Nextel WIP for Capitol Street ramp space for antenna use · Appointment of Council Member to Jail Space & Services Task Force NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING RELATIONS TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS (Agenda Item #3g(22)) Task Force Chair Hillary Sale reviewed the recommendations. Council requested the City Mgr. the recommendations and provide comments on operational issues, and prepare and schedule discussion of the ordinances. Council Work Session Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 2 STAFF ACTION: Provide operational information memo and schedule for August 19 work session, (Atkins) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. Motion setting a public hearing for July 16 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Medium Density Single Family, RS-8, to Historic Preservation Overlay-Medium Density Single Family, OHP-RS-8, designating 3 acres of property located at 747 West Benton Street a Historic Landmark. (Buss/REZ02- 00005) B. Motion setting a public hearing for July 16 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from General Industrial, I-1, to Intensive Commercial, C1-1, for 1.34- acres located west of Riverside Drive south of Commercial Drive. (GringedREZ02- 00007) C. Motion setting a public hearing for July 16 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Medium Density Single-Family, RS-8 and Low Density Multi- Family, RM-12 to Planned Development Overlay, OPDH-20 to allow 43 elder congregate housing units on 2.12 acres of property located north of Benton Street and east of George Street. (Oaknoll/REZ02-00009) D. Motion setting a public hearing for July 16 on an ordinance amending an OPDH-12 plan for Silvercrest to allow four 4-unit townhouse style buildings and four 24-unit independent living buildings for elderly residents. (REZ02-00002) E. Motion setting a public hearing for July 16 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Medium Density Single Family Residential, RS-8, to Planned Development Housing Overlay, OPDH-8, for Windsor Ridge, Part 16, a 31.1-acre, 10-lot subdivision located north of Camden Road and south of Lower West Branch Road. (REZ02-00006) F. Motion setting a public hearing for July 16 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Single Family, RS-5, to Planned Development Housing Overlay, OPDH-5, to allow 23 single-family lots and 13 townhouse-style units in Village Green, Part XXII, a 9.31-acre 24-1ot residential subdivision located west of Scott Boulevard and north of Wellington Drive. (REZ02-00008) G. Motion setting a public hearing for July 16 on an ordinance vacating 32,526 square feet of frontage road right-of-way along the front of the property at 801 Highway 1 West. (Carousel MotorsNAC02-00001) H. Public hearing an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Neighborhood Conservation, RNC-20, to Sensitive Areas Overlay-Neighborhood Conservation, SAO-RNC-20, for a 0.41-acre property located at 341 N. Riverside Drive. (Ape House/REZ02-00004) City Engr. Fosse stated there were no plans to remove any rubble or alter the steep slope; and the amount of water going over the slope in the future is less than it has Council Work Session Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 3 been. Franklin stated objections had been received by 10.2% of adioining property owners, and the deadline for receiving objections is the dose of the public hearing. I. Ordinance amending the Sensitive Areas Ordinance to regulate isolated wetlands. (First Consideration) Franklin requested the item be deferred to July 16 to allow for a joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission. J. Ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-12, to Sensitive Areas Overlay-Low Density Multi-Family Residential, SAO-RM-12, for Lot 2 of First and Rochester subdivision, Part 1, a 38,041 square-foot property located west of First Avenue, north of Rochester Street. (REZ02-00003) (First Consideration) K. Ordinance to amend Section 14-6K-2 of the Zoning Ordinance, Floodplain Management, in order to remove the requirement for fill beyond the area of a structure, update various definitions and references, and to acknowledge the new Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). (Pass and Adopt) L. Resolution approving an amended preliminary plat and a final plat of Wild Prairie Estates, Part 4, a 35.86-acre, 23-1ot residential subdivision located north of Goldenrod Drive and west of Duck Creek Drive. (SUB02~00005) Frank[in requested the item be deferred to July 16 at the request of the developer to allow discussion on possible changes to the storm water detention basin. M. Resolution approving an extraterritorial final plat of Lacina Meadows, a 79.94 acre, 23-1ot residential subdivision located in Johnson County in Fringe Area C, west of Dane Road and north of Osage Street SW. (SUB02-00007) N. Resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of Highlander Development Third Addition, A Resubdivision of Highlander First Addition, Lots 8 - 14, a 21.87 acre, 7- lot subdivision located at the eastern terminus of Northgate Drive. (SUB01-00026) APPOINTMENTS Housing and Community Development Commission - Council Member Kanner stated that K. Lindsay Eaves-Johnson had indicated she was moving to Coralville and would no longer qualify for appointment, and Je~ Anthony had indicated a willingness to serve a three year term rather than the unexpired term he had written on his application. Council agreed to appoint Jayne Sandier and Jerry Anthony (if written correspondence indicating the full term is received prior to formal appointment); and readvertise the one remaining three year term and one unexpired term. Human Right Commission - Nick Klenske AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item #7 - Public hearing ... Building Code) Sr. Bldg. Inspector Hennes present for discussion concerning the proposed requirement re radon controls, noting support from the Board of Appears and the Home Builders Association. Council Work Session Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 4 2. (Agenda item #8 - Public hearing ... Fire Code) Fire Marshall Jensen outlined Fire Department concerns regarding amending their request to amend the ordinance to delete Section 5 and prohibit the use of portable outdoor fireplaces/chimineas. 3. (Agenda items for liquor renewals - #3c (2) Airliner and #3c(8) Vito's) City Atty. Dilkes stated Council had received a memo for County Atty. White regarding the corporate name for the Airliner and stated staff had discussed the matter with the State Alcoholic Beverages Division, and the state is not concerned about the matter, and will make sure the paperwork is in order before issuance. Concerning the Vito's application, City Atty. Dilkes reviewed the present status of the administrative law judge decision and review by the ABD administrator, noting that the review may take 30 days. Pending criminal charges may be followed up by civil sanctions. She stated any deferral would not stop them from operating. 4. (Agenda items #6 - public hearing ... #20 and #21 - CDBG funds) Council Member Wilbum indicated he had a conflict of interest being employed as a CDBG funding agency and would be abstaining COUNCIL TIME 1. (Agenda item #3g(21) - Dan Lechay letter re height restrictions for downtown buildings) In response to Council Member Kanner, staff will prepare a memo regarding the current floor area ratio used to calculate height restriction currently. 2. In response to Council Member Champion, Council agreed to discuss the opening of First Avenue closer to fall and the completion of the Scott Blvd. Project. 3. Council Member O'Donnell noted the recent vandalism in the new Hickory Heights subdivision and the newspaper article coming out in tomorrows paper. Meeting adjourned 8:35 PM.