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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APRIL 7, 1977 - 7:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Cain, Jakobsen, Kammermeyer, Lehman,
Ogesen, Vetter
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Ryan, Schmeiser, Oszman
RECOMIfiENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
2. To adopt the ordinance amending article XXIII, Section 2 and
repealing Section 4 of Ordinance No. 2238 (Section 8.10. 24B
and Section 8.10. 24D, Municipal Code of Iowa City).
2. To adopt the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 73-2788 (Section
8.10.3A (55a) and Section 8.10.24C, Municipal Code of Iowa City.
3. To approve S-7713, final Large Scale Residential Development
plan and final plat of Westwinds, a proposed 106 -unit condomin-
ium apartment complex to be located south of Melrose Avenue
and east of West High School.
REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE:
Request for immediate staff assistance in studying alternative ways
of ending Sturgis Corner Drive.
LIST OF MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION/COUNCIL DISPOSITION.
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P-7317.
Creation
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a University
Zone (U).
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P-7410.
Creation
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a Mobile Nome
Residential Zone (RKH).
3. P-7403• Revision of M1 and M2 Zones.
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SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN:
Chairperson Cain called the meeting to order and asked if anyone
desired to discuss a matter not on the agenda for the evening's
meeting. No one responded.
Cain then asked if there were any additions or corrections to the
minutes of the meeting held on March 17. Commissioner Jakobsen
pointed out that an inaccuracy existed on page 5, in the discussion
of the May Seed and Nursery innovative parking design plan. After
consulting with Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner, Jakobsen suggested
that the phrase "with one more tree proposed" be struck from the
last line of the first paragraph of that discussion.
Referring to page 3, paragraph 1 of the March 17 minutes, Cain
stated that she felt the wording of #2 in that paragraph did not
accurately describe the procedural change being referred to. She
suggested that #2 read: the chair would wait until discussion of
each item had been completed before calling for a vote on the item,
without the necessity of a motion from the Commission.
The Commission unanimously approved the March 17 minutes as corrected -
Chairperson Cain asked if there •were any additions or corrections to
the minutes of the meeting held on March 24. Commissioner Kammer
meyer requested that the list of members absent from that meeting
be changed to read: Blum, Kammermeyer, Lehman. The Commission
unanimously approved the March 24 minutes as corrected.
Public discussion of a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning
Ordinance by the establishment of special requirements for noncon-
forming lots.
Mr. Schmeiser discussed what the proposed ordinance entailed,
explaining that many people had applied to the Board of Adjustments
for a variance to allow a structural alteration in a single-family
dwelling which otherwise is prohibited by the Zoning Ordinance,
because the lot doesn't have the proper width, area, or frontage.
The proposed ordinance was written, Schmeiser said, in order to
meet the needs of those people who desire to alter dwellings
which meet all the other requirements in that particular chapter
in the Zoning Ordinance. Schmeiser went on to describe exactly what
types of structural alterations would be allowed by the two ordi-
nances, pointing out that a non -conforming structure could not be
rebuilt if it were destroyed-
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estroyed.
Mr. Herold Donham, 1307 Marcy St., Iowa City, said that he wanted
to add B feet onto his prose rt structure and asked whrther this
addition would be allowed under the new ordinances. Mr. Schmeis er
responded that the proposed ordinance allows building up to within
5 feet of the side lot line .
Rather than wait until the next meeting to vote on this item,
as originally planned, the Commission decided to vote on the
two ordinances without delay.
The Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council
adoption of the ordinance amending article XXIII, Section 2 and
repealing Section 4 of Ordinance No. 2238 (Section $.10.248 and
Section 6.10.24D, Municipal. Code of Iowa City).
The Commission also voted unanimously to recommend to the City
Council adoption of the ordinance amending ordinance No. 73-2768
(Section 6.10.3A (55a) and Section 6.10.24C, Municipal Code of
Iowa City.
Cain explained that the ordinance would go to the City Council a
week from the following Tuesday, that the Council would hold a
public hearing on the item, and would vote on it after the public
hearing.
3-7713. Final Large Scale Residential Development plan and final
plat of Westwinds, a proposed 106 -unit condominium apartment com-
plex to be located south of Melrose Avenue and east of West High
School; 45 -day limitation period: 4/16/77; 60 -day limitation
period: 5/1/77.
Cain explained that there was an innovative parking design plan
to be considered along with this sub -division item.
Mr. Schmeiser gave an overlay presentation of the Westwinds sub-
division, pointing out that all the changes recommended in the
Staff Report had been made, and that the legal papers were in
order, though they had not yet been signed.
Commissioner Blum, stating that he had not attenaed the informal
meeting the previous Monday evening, questioned the location and
spacing of the trees as shown on the parking design plan for the
sub -division. As ire understood it, Blum said., the the intent of
the Tree Jrdi.nanct was to set that trees prvvidLd adequate shade
for parking spaces, rather Chun just to require that a certain
number of trees be planted.
Other Cortunlcr irnlers es;pl.ainF. d L11r,t Lhere were ocverol l.unducape
features planned which were not shoves, ou trre p1ar, the Commissioners
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had received. Druce Orr, applicant, showed Blum the revised plan.
The Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council
approval of S-7713, final Large Scale Residential Development plan
and final plat of We stwinds, a proposed 106 -unit condominium apart-
ment complex to be located south of Melrose Avenue and east of
West High School.
The Commission also voted unanimously to accept the landscaping
as shown on the final plat as an innovative parking design which
meets the intent of the Iowa City Tree Ordinance.
S-7714. Preliminary plat of a subdivision of Lot 2 of Sturgis
Corner Addition located north of Highway 6 Bypass and east of South
Riverside Drive; 45—day limitation period: 4/17/77.
Chairperson Cain explained that the Commission had discussed this
item the previous Tdonday night, and that they did not plan to
take action on the item at that time.
Mr. Schmeiser gave an overlay presentation of the subdivision,
stating that it had been sub -divided into 14 lots, 11 of which
were buildable, two of which (along the river) had been reserved
for dedication to the City, and one of which had been reserved
for entrance treatment.
lie added that the staff had recommended referral of this item
to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Riverfront Comm l-
ssion.
Cain reported that a joint meeting of these two Commissions had
been set for April 13, 1977 at 8:00 p.m. She urged P & Z Commis-
sion members who were availalbe to attend the meeting. She then
explained that the Commission had decided to defer consideration of
5-7714 until after this joint meeting. A special P & Z meeting
for discussion of the item had been set for April 17, 1977 at
700 p.m., Cain said.
Commissioner Ogesen expressed concern over the way in which
Sturgis Corner Drive ended. He said he didn't think there was uny
possibility of its Y,E:ng extended north end said he thought the
way it now ended was unsatisfactory.
The Commission reque --ted im_mo diete etaff assistunce in studying
alternative ways of ending Sturgis Corner Drive.
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Other Items•
By -Laws - Chairperson Cain reported that the staff had submitted
the corrections for the By -Laws but that, due to time constraints,
the corrections had been submitted in rough form, i.e., not
incorporated with the whole. She said that the City Council would
receive completed, revised documents for consideration-
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onsideration.
Cain pointed out that the Council had adopted a new format for
the way in which the By -Laws are presented and that this had
necessitated reorganization of them.
The Commission discussed the revisions to the By -Laws. Chair-
person Cain pointed out that along with the By -Laws, there was
a sheet on procedures and a sheet on proposed procedures for
the conduct of meetings, prepared by Commissioner Blum- The
Commission discussed these two items and suggested changes in
the proposed procedures.
The revisions to the By -Laws were adopted by a unanimous vote
of the Commission.
Review of City Council rezoning. referral - Cain reported that
the City Council had set May 3 as the date for a public hearing
of this proposed rezoning.
A question was raised regarding what zone the property was to be
rezoned to. Several Commissioners thought the request was for
a rezoning to R3A or RIA_
A Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing on this item was
set for the next regular meeting on April 21..
Mr. Schmeiser said that a Staff Report regarding the current CH
zoning of this property and the implications thereof would be
ready by the following Wednesday.
Several Commission members wondered when and why the property
had been zoned CH originally. It was suggested that the minutes
of past meetings be checked and that persons who might know
something about the history of the property be contacted.
North Side Impact Survey Cain reported that Commission members
T7a7 in their possession copies of u latter to Dr. Douglas Lee of
the Institute of Urban and Regional Research, conveying the comments
of the f S Z Cotcm=ss-on rnlotive t,o Ow NF:igt;uorhoods Impact Survey.
She asked whether the Commissioners felt the letter was a fair
representation of their views.
The Commission agreed to send the letter to Dr. Lee.
Mr. Schmeiser reported that he did not yet know when preparation
of the Sign Ordinance would be completed and ready for a public
hearing.
Cain pointed out that the County map received by Commissioners
was not an item for consideration, but had been sent by the
Johnson County Regional Planning Commission for informational
purposes only.
The meeting adjourned.
Prepared by: CJ
Ellen Oszmanl, DnCD
Approved by:
'Juanita Vetter
Secretary
P & Z Commission
MINUTES
IUA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION
APRIL 6, 1977
CITY MANAGERS CONFERU\KE ROOM
MDS RS PRESENT: Fountain, Kamath, Hibbs, Ianbardi, Retish
M31B RS ABSENT: Branson, Whitebook
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Seydel, Hillis
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
1. The Housing Commission n oved to recommend that the City of Iowa
City approve a Cooperative Aggreement with the City of Riverside for
a maximum of six units.
SLMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN:
1. Fountain called the meeting to order.
2. Kamath moved and Lombardi seconded the motion to approve the
minutes of March 2, March 14, and March 18, 1977. Motion passed. 5/0
3. The preliminary Proposal for 96 units (50 to receive Section 8
subsidy) submitted by Winding Creek Apartment Associates was discussed.
Retish made the following motion:
The Housing Commission expresses its grave doublts as to the location
of the proposed assisted housing (located adjacent to Nark IV) by Winding
Creek Apartment Associates. We fear it will set a precedent of locating
assisted housing in an assisted housing park. Flurthenmre, the location
is not readily available to shopping centers and the park in the area
(Willow Creek) will not be developed for recreational use. Lanbardi
seconded the notion. Notion passed 4/1. Hibbs voted no because he
felt there had not been enough discussion of the issue. He further expressed
concern that if we in Iowa City cause this proposal to be rejected due to
location that we would eliminate the possibility of obtaining more subsidized
units in Iowa City.
4. Cooperative Agreement with Riverside. LcrWArdi moved that the
Housing Cmrnission approve a Ouoperative Agreement with the City of
Riverside and allocate a maximum of six one bedrerm units to the
Sendor '1`iilage. HuLus sanded Vie notion. hbtlun passed 5/0.
5. Coordinators Report. 15 applications were submitted for approval.
169 units are presently under the Section 8 program and 72 under the Section
23 program. The regGx-Fit for conversion of the reemininq 72 units has been
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COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS
APRIL 5, 1977 - 4:00 P.M.
RECREATION CENTER - MEF l'iNG ROOM A
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Amidon, Bonney, Bridgeman, Cilek, Hall, Hibbs, Pecina,
Purington, Rock
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Anderson, Bohlken, Bolnick, Dennis, Verstegen
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Vann, Wilkinson, Showalter, Sheets
GUESTS PRESENT: Tony Jay, Don Croeker, Richard Lee, Michael Wille,
Bradley Davis (all were observing for a class assignment)
SUMMARY OF ITEMS DISCUSSED:
1. After an introduction of committee members (including new members Pecina and
Purington) and City staff, Acting Chairperson Bonney turned the meeting over
to Dennis Showalter, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Mr. Showalter brought the committee up to date on FY 176, '77, and 178 park
improvements. Summary attached.
2. Sue Sheets, Redevelopment Specialist, updated the neighborhood site improvement
program that is to be implemented in conjunction with the Housing Rehab program.
Summary attached.
3. The business session was opened by members listening to a tape recorded by
Amidon of his wife reading the purpose of the Community Development Act. This
tape was made in an effort to remind members of their responsibilities.
4. It was moved by Amidon and seconded by Ila]1 that the minutes of the March 1,
1977, meeting be approved. Motion carried.
S. Copies of the following documents were distributed to committee members:
a. Annual Performance Report that was prepared in conjunction with the
third year application.
b. The CCN report prepared by Sharon Bonney that is to be included in the
Board and Commission Annual Report.
c. The 1977 Iowa City Municipal Directory.
d. Summary of CDBG monthly activities for March and proposed activities for
April.
e. Minutes of the March 24, 1977, Rehab meeting with local lenders.
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6. Vann reported that the proposal for membership reduction was included in
minutes that were sent to Council. To date there has been no response from
Council regarding the matter, thus indicating to her that no action was to be
taken and committee membership would remain at 15.
7. Vann asked for committee ideas regarding the election of new officers. After
some discussion of whether to elect a new chairperson now or whether to wait
until July (regular election time), it was moved by Hall and seconded by
Pecina that the committee wait until July to hold a regular election of
officers and that Sharon Bonney continue as acting chairperson until that time.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. Vann announced that Peter Verstegen had called her and submitted his resignation
from the committee because of some personal problems and because he had
relocated in Burlington.
It was moved by Hibbs and seconded by Hall that Mr. Verstegen's resignation
be accepted with regret. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Vann read an article prepared by Amidon for possible inclusion in the next
newsletter. After a few minor changes, the consensus was to include this
article in the next issue of "It's Your Town."
Also considered for possible inclusion were several cartoons drawn by Bill
Dennis. The consensus was to use the first one in the upcoming issue.
10. It was moved by Hall and seconded by Amidon that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Sandra S. Wilkinson
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H -C.D.A. PARK IMPROVEMENTS
SU*1ARY OF DENNIS S11OWALTER'S PRESENTATION
APRIL 5, 1977
Many of the park improvement projects funded with H.C.D.A. money are completed or
nearing completion.
Last spring, trees were planted in Pheasant Hill, Villa, Wetherby and Willow Creek
Parks. This spring, play equipment and picnic tables have been installed in Pheasant
Hill and Villa Parks and these projects are completed. At Wetherby Park, most of the
play equipment has been installed and the backstop and bleachers for the ball diamond
will be installed in approximately one month. At Willow Creek Park, the play equip-
ment has been installed and construction of the asphalt nature trail along Willow
Creek (designed for wheelchairs) should be completed by June 30.
At City Park, the log cabin restoration project and the Upper City Park playground
project have been completed and construction is underway on the Lower City Park play-
ground. We will try to have this project completed by the end of April. During
April and May, we will be planting 710 trees and shrubs in City Park. In future
years, this re -forestation project should enhance the attractiveness and desirability
of the park.
Lights are scheduled to be installed at the City Park pool and at the tennis courts
in City and Mercer Parks by June 15. The pool lights will allow longer hours of
operation, make evening swimming safer and add a new dimension to programming such
as dances on the pool deck, etc.
The pond bank stabilization project in City Park is approximately 2/3 completed; all
the grass paver blocks are in place. In mid-April, the blocks will be seeded and
mulched and weeping willow trees will be planted around the pond. The willow roots
will help stabilize the pond banks and the trees will beautify the area.
Submitted by Dennis Showalter
NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS
SUMARY OF SUE SHEET'S PRESENTATION
APRIL 5, 1977
The Site Improvements Program is a CDBG program closely connected with the Housing
Rehabilitation program in providing overall neighborhood redevelopment. In some
areas of Iowa City site improvements are needed in addition to housing improvements
in order to reverse the deterioration of the neighborhood environment. Site
improvements may help to provide or restore a "sense of neighborhood" where areas
have undergone transition, or to preserve and enhance an existing neighborhood.
Because site improvements and housing rehabilitation work together in improving
neighborhoods, the site improvement program will begin operation in the two pilot
rehabilitation areas. A series of neighborhood meetings will be scheduled to get
input from the residents of the area about the kinds of improvements they want in
their neighborhoodand to let the residents establish priorities for these improve-
ments. Possible alternatives include fixing sidewalks and alleys, planting trees or
flowers, adding street lights, removing architectural barriers and providing safe
pedestrian access to each area.
Discussion following:
CCN members were urged to assist in the gathering of site improvement ideas from
target neighborhood residents. Two members reside within Rehab Target Area II and
said they would be willing to talk with neighborhood residents and help facilitate
the neighborhood meetings. The first meeting is to be held April 13th at 7:30 p.m.
in Longfellow School.
Submitted by Sue Sheets