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Home My WebLink About2002-08-01 AgendaSubject~~l'y~'/~/t° change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. ~ Special Formal ClTYOF IowACITY I~..~ Aug.u.st 1, 2002 - 1:30 p.m. Ov,c Center - Harvat Hall I~ 410 E. Washington Street www,~cgov,org ~~ ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER. ROLL CALL. ITEM 2. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. a. Consider 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. (REZ02-00005) (First Consideration) (~ Comment: At its June 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning. At its May 23 meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a memo dated May 31. This landmark designation will allow the Historic Preservation Commission to regulate exterior changes to structures on this property. Correspondence, and a letter to staff from applicant requesting expedited consideration, included in Council packet. b. Consi0er an or0inance amen0m~tt~e ~lanned Development Housin~ (O~DH-~2) prelimina~ plan for Silvercmst 1o allow four 4-unit townhouso style buildings and four 24-unit indopondont livin~ buildings for eldorly residonts on ~2.~8 acres located east of Scott Boulovard and south of Amedcan ko,ion ~oad. (RfiZ02-00002) (First Consideration) Comment: At its June 20 meeting, ~y a voto of 7-0, the ~lannin~ and Zonin~ Commission mcommon0o0 approval of tho amonde00~D~ plan. Staff recommendo0 approval in a momo datod 0une 20. This amondment will allow tho reconfi~uration of 0wollin~ units within tho Silvorcrest development. Cormspondonce from applicant requestin~ expedited consi~oration includod in Council packet. Au~lust 1, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa Cit~/ Parle 2 c. Consider an ordinance vacating 32,710 square feet of frontage road right- of-way along the front of the property at 801 Highway 1 West. (VAC02- 00001) (Second Consideration) Comment: At its June 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of vacating the right-of-way along the frontage of 801 Highway 1 West, subject to conditions regarding landscaping and access points and easements. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions in a report dated May 16. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. Applicant previously requested expedited consideration. Act,on: d. ~r ~inance changing tke zon~ation from MeF~ 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 prope~y located no~h of Benton Street and east of George Street. (REZ02-00009) (Second Consideration) Comment: At its June 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning and OPDH plan. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions in a memorandum dated June 14. This rezoning will allow the expansion of Oaknoll Retirement Residence. Applicant previously requested expedited consideration. Action: ~ ~ ~ '~ ~ ~ /~ ' ~c~he ..... e. an ord,nance zomng des,gnabon from Ne,ghborhood Conse~ation, RNC-20, to Sensitive Areas Overlay-Neighborhood Conse~ation, SAO-RNC-20, for a 0.41-acre properly located at 341 N. Riverside Drive. (REZ02-00004) (Second Consideration) / d ' Comment: At its June 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and ~oning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a repo~ dated May 16 and in memoranda dated May 31 and June 14. This sensitive areas overlay is required due the presence of critical and protected slopes on the properly. Approval will allow the construction of a 10-unit apa~ment building. Correspondence from a~licant requesting expedited consideration included in Council packek~v~v__ Au~lust 1, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 3 ITEM 3. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE A, BUILDING CODE, BY ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2000 EDITION, AND THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX F RADON CONTROL METHODS, 2000 EDITION, PUBLISHED IN COOPERATION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, BUILDING OFFICIALS AND CODE ADMINISTRATORS INTERNATIONAL, INC., AND THE SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC., AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: The Board of Appeals held a public meeting on June 3, 2002 to secure input from contractors. Members of the Iowa City Homebuilders were present at several Board meetings and provided valuable input to the ordinance and support for the amendments. Also, the Historic Preservation Commission has been informed of items discussed by the Board of Appeals and has provided valuable input to the ordinance as well as support for the amendments. A description of notable changes was included in Council's June 13, 2002 information packet. Staff recommends action to allow passage and publication by August 28, 2002. Action: /_-C~/~/,~.~//~, - ~ ~ ~ ITEM 4. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, ADOPTING THE 2000 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, REGULATING AND GOVERNING THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDING AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR HAZARDOUS USES OR OPERATIONS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: The Board of Appeals held a public meeting on June 3, 2002 and June 11, 2002 to secure input from contractors. Members of the Iowa City Homebuilders were present at several Board meetings and provided valuable input to the ordinance. The Fire Department objects to allowing the use of portable, outdoor fireplaces as proposed in Section 5. Staff recommends action to allow passage and publication by August 28, 2002. Action: L/.//.~...~~ ///~ ~ ~. ~/.,~'.,0 , Au~lust 1, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa Cit~/ Parle 4 ITEM 5. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE B, OF THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADOPTING THE 2000 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE, MATERIALS AND FIXTURES USED IN THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION AND ALTERATION OF ALL PIPING, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND APPURTENANCES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS PLUMBING SYSTEMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND INSPECTION OF PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: A public hearing is required when adopting a nationally recognized standard code or podions of such a code. The Board of Appeals held a public meeting on June 3, 2002 to secure input from contractors. Members of the iowa City Homebuilders were present at several Board meetings. A description of notable changes was included in Council's June 13, 2002, information packet. Staff recommends action to allow passage and publication by August 28, 2002. ITEM 6. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE D, MECHANICAL CODE, BY ADOPTING THE 2000 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: The Board of Appeals held a public meeting on June 3, 2002 to secure input from contractors. Members of the iowa City Homebuilders Association have been kept informed of all items discussed by the Board of Appeals during development of the local amendments. Representatives of the Homebuilders were present at several Board meetings. Staff recommends action to allow passage and publication by August 28, 2002. Action: (~,--.~/_~~ ~ ~. ~:..~.4'//~;) Au~lust 1, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 5 ITEM 7. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," BY ADDLING A NEW ARTICLE L ENTITLED "LICENSING" TO ESTABLISH A CENTRALIZED PROCEDURE FOR EXISTING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND TO ESTABLISH LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE SPRINKLERS AND FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE ALARMS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: The Board of Appeals held a public meeting on June 3, 2002 to secure input from contractors. Members of the Iowa City Homebuilders Association have been kept informed of all items discussed by the Board of Appeals during development of the amendment. The amendment will provide a centralized location in the Code for the procedures to license existing contractors and a new provision to require licensing of Fire Alarm Installers, Fire Sprinkler Installers and Fire Sprinkler Maintenance contractors. Contractors representing all trades involved have been kept informed of the licensing issues discussed by the Board and provided valuable input to the amendment. Staff recommends action to allow passage and publication by August 28, 2002. ITEM 8. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE M ENTITLED "APPEALS" TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM PROCEDURE FOR APPEALS OF THE BUILDING, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND FIRE CODES. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: The Board of Appeals held a public meeting on June 3, 2002 to secure input from contractors. Members of the Iowa City Homebuilders Association have been kept informed of all items discussed by the Board of Appeals during development of the amendment. The amendment will provide a uniform procedure for the Board of Appeals to hear appeals of the building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and fire codes. Staff recommends action to a]low passage and publication by August 28, 2002. Act on _ ITEM 9. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDING FOR THE ENGLERT CIVIC THEATRE, INC, FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Comment: The Council Economic Development Committee will be meeting prior to the formal meeting and will make a recommendation on the Eng[ert Civic Theatre, Inc. application. This local contribution will serve as a match for a V~s~on Iowa/Community Attraction and Tourism grant. Act om , Au~lust 1, 2002 City of Iowa Cit~/ Parle 6 ITEM 10. ADJOURNMENT. NOW AVAIl. ABLE: City Council Agenda support documents on-line al: www.icgov.org/coun¢ilagendas.asp City Council Information Packets on-line at www,icgov.org/coun¢ilpacke~.s.asp