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Home My WebLink About2002-07-15 Council minutes City of Iowa City * REVISED MEMORANDUM Date: July 15, 2002 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K/Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, July 15, 2002, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, O'Malley, Franklin, Fosse, Long, Tallman, McCafferty, Hightshoe Tapes: 02-56, Side 2; 02-60, Both Sides; 02-61, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING & ZONING (aqenda item #5i, wetlands ordinance) P&Z Commission Members Bovbjerg, Chiat, Hansen, Koppes, Freerks, Shannon, and Anciaux present for discussion. *PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. Vacating 32,710 square feet of frontage road right-of-way along the front of the property at 801 Highway 1 West. (Carousel MotorsNAC02-00001) Franklin noted a resolution setting the public hearing on the conveyance was item #18 on the agenda. B. 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) The Mayor left the room due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro rem Vanderhoef presiding. C. Public hearing 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) Mayor returned to the room and now presiding. D. Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from General Industrial, I-1, to Intensive Commercial, C1-1, for 1.14-acres located west of Riverside Drive south of Commercial Drive. (GringedREZ02-00007) Franklin stated an objection had been received from Karen and David Baculis but did not represent the required 20% of the property owners within 200 feet, and therefore does not trigger the extraordinary vote of Council. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: July To: Mayor and Cib From: Marian K. Karr, Re: Council Work Session uly 15, 2002, 6:30 PM in Emma J. H~ Hall Council: Champion, Kanner, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderh( .Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Malley, Franklin, Fosse Tallman, McCafferty, Hightshoe Tapes: 02-56, Side 2; 02-60, Both Sides , Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING & ZONI~ .~nda item #5i, wetlands ordinance) P&Z Commission Members Bovbjerg, Chiat, Koppes, Freerks, Shannon, and Anciaux present for discussion. PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin I /lng items: A. Vacating 32,710 sq le road along the front of the property at 801 Highway 1 West. ( ) B. Changing the zoning desigr from le-Family, RS-8 and Low Density Multi-Family, RM- Planned Devel¢ y, OPDH-20 to allow 43 elder congregate housing acres of property located of Benton Street and east of George Street. ) The Mayor left the conflict of interest. Mayor Pro presiding. Franklin noted a resol ~g the public hearing on was item #18 on the agenda. C. Public an ordinance changing the zoning designation ,\Medium Density Single Famil 8, to Historic Preservation Overlay-Medium Density'~Single Family, OHP- RS-8, desi¢ 3 acres of property located at 747 West Benton Stre~ a Historic Landmarl/( ~EZO; 1-00 )05) ~ Mayor ~d to the room and now presiding. ;~' D. Pub hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from General Industrial, I-1, ~ f to C1-1, for 1.14-acres located west of Riverside Drive south o Drive. (GringedREZ02-00007) Council Work Session July 15, 2002 Page 2 E. Public hearing on an ordinance amending the Planned Development Housing (OPDH-12) preliminary plan for Silvercrest to allow four 4-unit townhouse style buildings and four 24~unit independent living buildings for elderly residents on 12.18 acres located east of Scott Boulevard and south of American Legion Road. (REZ02-00002) F. Public hearing 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 .l-acre, 10-lot subdivision located north of Camden Road and south of Lower West Branch Road. (REZ02-00006) G. Public hearing 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) In response to Vanderhoef, Franklin stated she would verify the reference to Part 22 was consistent in all materials. H. Consider 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) (First Consideration) I. Consider an ordinance amending the Sensitive Areas Ordinance to regulate isolated wetlands. (First Consideration) J. Consider an 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) (Second Consideration) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Item #20 - Resolution adopting Assessment Schedule ...) In response to Vanderhoef, City Atty. Dilkes stated she would research whether the hours of operation for the Johnson County Treasurer should be left in the resolution as an information tool, or be removed as the hours may change. 2. (Consent Calendar #b(3) - PCRB minutes ...) Council Member Kanner expressed interest in viewing the PCRB video. Council Member Vanderhoef stated the Clerk's office would have copies available for viewing. Council Work Session July 15, 2002 Page 2 nklin stated an objection had been received from Karen and David Baculis but did not re the required 20% of the property owners within 200 feet, and not trig! ~e extraordinary vote of Council. E. aring on an ordinance amending the Planned Develo ~g (OPDH-12) [ )lan for Silvercrest to allow four 4-unit townhouse buildings and four 24-unit inde buildings for elderly residents on east of Scott Boulevard of American Legion Road. (F F. Public hearing ordinance changing the zoning desig Density Single Family RS-8, to Planned Developmer g Overlay, OPDH-8, for Windsor Ridge, a 31.1-acre, 10-lot subdivision I north of Camden Road and south of Lower West Road. (REZ02-00006) G. Public hearing on an changing the zonin nation from Low Density Single Family, RS-5, to Planned )ment Housing OPDH-5, to allow 23 single-family lots and 13 townhouse-style ur ; in Village Part XXII, a 9.31-acre 24-1ot residential subdivision located west of )ulevard an f Wellington Drive. (REZ02-00008) In response to Vanderhoef, Franklin verify the reference to Part 22 was consistent in all materials. H. Consider an ordinance chant designation from Neighborhood Conservation, RNC-20, to Sensitive Areas Overlay-I )rhood Conservation, SAO-RNC-20, for a 0.41- acre property located at 341 N. ~. (Ape House/REZ02-00004) (First Consideration) I. Consider an ordinance amendin the Jinance to regulate isolated wetlands. (First Consideration J. Consider an ordinance char the zoning from Low Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-12, to Se Multi-Family Residential, SAO- RM-12, for Lot 2 of First. Rochester subdivision a 38,041 square-foot property located west of north of Rochester Street. ) (Second Consideration) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Item #20 - Res adopting Assessment Schedule ...) In Vanderhoef, City Atty. she would research whether the hours of Johnson Count left in the resolution as I,'~r be removed as the hours r change. 2. PCRB minutes ...) Council Member Kanner expressed interest in viewin PCRB video. Council Member Vanderhoef stated the Clerk's office would have g. Council Work Session July 15, 2002 Page 3 3. Council Member Kanner requested a status on the Police Department report regarding bar visits on any type of disturbances for use in the discussion of the renewal of the alcohol ordinance. City Mgr. will follow up. 4. (Item #21 - Resolution ... 28E agreement with Coralville ... Iowa River Power Dam Renovation Project) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, City Atty. Dilkes reviewed changes in the agreement. 5. (Irem #6 - Lease agreement ... Nextel ... Capitol Street ramp space ...) City Mgr. Atkins responded to questions regarding the proposal. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment (1) - No applications, readvertise Airport Zoning Commission (2) - No applications, readvertise PARCEL 64-1a The Mayor noted no other proposals had been submitted to the City. CITY STEPS AMENDMENT DISCUSSION (Item #10) Council Member Wilburn stated he had a conflict of interest and left the meeting. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. COUNCIL'S SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER SCHEDULE Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting. After discussion the Council agreed to the following schedule: September- 9, 10 (special); 23, 24 (special) October - 7, 8 (special); 21, 22 (special) November - 4, 5; 18, 19 December - 9, 10 (special) STAFF ACTION: Prepare schedule and distribute at formal meeting the next evening. (Karr) COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Kanner noted the City owned houses on Harrison and Church Streets and questioned if Council would consider making them available specifically for Iow or moderate income persons. Staff will investigate use of Section 8 vouchers for City properties and report back. Council Member Vanderhoef indicated the houses were purchased from parking funds, and suggested selling the houses and using the money to retire the debt on the transportation center. Staff wil~ research and report back. Council Work Session July 15, 2002 Page 4 2. Council Member Kanner referenced the upcoming traffic survey on Lexington, and the new policy regarding posting of notification signs to alert citizens outside of the immediate survey area. Staff will follow up on signs, and schedule for September work session. 3. Council Member Kanner inquired as to the status of the sidewalk installation on the extra lot adjacent to property owner by James Thomas on First Avenue. City Atty. Dilkes stated a letter had been received from Mr. Thomas attorney, Robert Downer, and staff was preparing a response. Council Member Kanner requested that Council be provided a copy of the letter, staff will include in next packet. 4. In response to Council Member Champion, the City Manager stated the meeting with the County on Senior Center funding cuts was scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 18th. Council agreed that committee members O'Donnell and Champion would attend. 5. Council Member Champion questioned when a review of the alcohol ordinance would be schedule. City Atty. Dilkes stated it would be September or October and would include the an update on concentrated efforts on sales to underage people. 6. In response to Council Member Champion, staff will investigate the absence of a street light on the corner of Clinton and Jefferson. 7. Mayor Lehman noted concerns regarding use of City letterhead by individual Council Members, and requested a copy of the current policy. Staff will provide a copy of policy in the next packet. Meeting adjourned 9:15 PM.