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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-23 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM . Date: September 23, 2002 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, September 23, 2002, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Logsden, Franklin, Howard, Miklo, Davidson Tapes: 02-71, Side 2; 02-74, Both Sides; 02-75, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar #2e(3) - setting public hearing on ... City Steps ...) Council Member Wi[burn stated due to a conflict of interest he may ask for separate consideration of this item at the formal meeting. 2. (Item #13, #14, #15 - Resolution ... reclassifications) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, City Mgr. Atkins stated the overall dollar amount is negligible in terms of what they are making versus what they are making at the present time. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Zoning Bd. of Adjustment (1) - no applicants, readvertise Airport Zoning Commission (2) - no applicants, readvertise PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. Setting a public hearing for October 8 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low- Density Mutti-Fami[y (RM-12) to Sensitive Areas Overlay Low-Density Mu~ti-Family (OSA-12) on 1.06 acres to allow a 14-unit multi-family building located on the west side of First Avenue south of Stuart Court. B. Public hearing on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to adopt the Southwest District Plan for the area located generally south of Me[rose Avenue, west of the Iowa River, north of Highway 1 West and east of the Iowa City Landfill. Separate discussion later in the meeting. C. Public hearing on a ordinance changing the zoning designation from 1) High Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-44, to Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-20 with a Conditional Zoning Agreement, for an 8.69-acre property located north of Highway 1 and west of Miller Avenue; 2) Community Commercial, CC-2, to Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-20 with a Council Work Session September 23, 2002 Page 2 Conditional Zoning Agreement, for a 1.45-acre property located north of Highway 1 and west of Miller Avenue; and 3) Medium Density Single-Family Residential, RS-8, to Community Commercial, CC-2, for a 1.45-acre property located north of Highway 1 and west of Miller Avenue. (Rupper*JREZ02- 00013) Separate discussion later in the meeting. D. Public hearing on an ordinance vacating portions of the Harrison Street and Prentiss Street rights-of- way and an adjoining alleyway, west of Madison Street. (UniversityJAC02-00004) E. Public hearing on an ordinance vacating Grand Avenue Court from Melrose Avenue to a line 295 feet to the north of Melrose Avenue. (UniversityNAC02-00003) University of Iowa representatives Rod Lehnertz and Larry Wilson presented information regarding the request. Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. F. Public hearing on an ordinance vacating portions of Front Street and Prentiss Street generally located south of Burlington Street and west of Madison Street. (CRANDICNAC02-00002) Senior Planner Miklo stated that the consensus of the P&Z members that voted for denial was to come to Council works session on October 7 for discussion. G. Ordinance amending the preliminary Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12) plan for Lot 259 of Windsor Ridge, Part 15, Glen Brook Condominiums, a 46-unit residential development at the intersection of Court Street and Camden Road. (REZ02-00011 ) (First Consideration) H. Ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Section 14~6H-1, General Industrial Zone, to allow repair of commercial and industrial trucks as a provisional use. (First Consideration) I. Ordinance changing the zoning designation from General Industrial, I-1, to Intensive Commercial, CI- 1, for 1.14-acres located west of Riverside Drive south of Commercial Drive. (GringedREZ02-00007) (Pass and Adopt) J. 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) (Pass and Adopt) K. Resolution approving the preliminary plat of Village Green, Part XXII, a 9.31-acre, 24-1ot residential subdivision located north of Wellington Road and west of Scott Boulevard. L. Resolution approving the final plat of Village Green, Part XXII, a 9.31-acre, 24-1ot residential subdivision located north of Wellington Road and west of Scott Boulevard. SOUTHWEST DISTRICT PLAN (Item #4b) PCD Director Franklin introduced Senior Planner Miklo and Project Manager Howard who presented the Plan. PCD Director Franklin and Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for questions. Council Member Kanner requested a list of brainstorming ideas mentioned for the County Farm area. Council Work Session September 23, 2002 Page 3 RUPPERT REZONING (Item #4c) Project Manager Howard and Senior Planner Miklo presented information. KANNER VOTE AT JCCOG After discussion, a majority ~)f Council directed staff to prepare a resolution starting the procedure to remove Council Member Kanner from his JCCOG appointment for the next meeting. STAFF ACTION: Resolution will be on October 8 agenda. (Karr) COUNCIL TIME 1. (Items #18a & 18b - Appointments to Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment and Airport Zoning Commission) Council Member Vanderhoef reported on a discussion with Asst. City Atty. Dulek and stated there appeared no way to change the make-up of the Commissions. 2. In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager stated he has asked the Public Works Director t provide a better schedule of the new water plant opening, noting it was hoped that the plant would begin producing water after the first of the year. 3. In response to Council Member Champion, the City Mgr. stated construction of Scott Boulevard was right on schedule for November 1. 4. Council Member O'Donnell stated he felt Council Member Kanner staying in Cedar Rapids rather than driving back to Iowa City was an abuse and misuse of taxpayer dollars. Council Member Kanner indicated he probably would not do it next time but there were some late night events and some early morning events he felt it was worthwhile. Meeting adjourned 9:55 PM.