HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-10-07 Council minutes City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 7, 2002
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 7, 2002, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Kan', Winkelhake, Kelsey, Matthews, Boothroy, Franklin, Nasby,
O'Malley, McCafferty, Fowler
Tapes:02-75, Side 2; 02-77, Both Sides; 02-78, Side 1
(A c~)mplete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
JOINT MEETING PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION: VACATION OF STREETS ON
AGENDA (P&Z items C, D & E)
P & Z Members Bovbjerg, Anciaux, Chiat, Freerks, Hansen, Koppes, and Shannon present.
PCD Director Franklin and Planner McCafferty present for discussion.
Ordinance vacating Grand Avenue Court - After discussion a majority of Council requested a
signed legal agreement from the University preserving the Cannon-Gay house prior to
consideration of the vacation request and any decision to move the house must be made within
historic preservation guidelines.
Ordinance vacating portion of Front and Prentiss and Ordinance vacating portions of Harrison
and Prentiss - PCD Director Franklin stated the CRANDIC has agreed (as the applicant) that the
City could convey directly to the University and CRANDIC need not be an intermediary should
Council wish to proceed with the vacation. CA Dilkes clarified that CRANDIC was simply trying
to clear title on the slivers discovered during title work.
REVIEW OF COUNCIL ALCOHOL INITIATIVES (IP1 and IP2 of 10/3)
City Atty. Dilkes and Poll"ce Sgt. Kelsey presented information. Majority of Council agreed to
suggested ordinance changing "serving" to "container", and other minor changes as outlined by
the City Attorney, and to proceed with enforcement effort directed at sales to underage persons
with a report back to Council in 6 months. Majority of Council requested a memo outlining the
collection and disposition of fines in criminal cases.
STAFF ACTION: Draft ordinance for November 5 meeting, and memo of fines in 10/10
information packet. (Dilkes)
Council Work Session
October 7, 2002
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PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items.
A. Changing the zoning designation from Low-Density Multi-Family (RM-12) to Sensitive Areas
Overlay Low-Density Multi-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 Stuad Court.
B. 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
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. (REZ02-00013/Ruppert) (First Consideration)
C. Ordinance vacating Grand Avenue Court from Melrose Avenue to a line 295 feet to the north
of Melrose Avenue. (UniversityNAC02-00003) (First Consideration)
D. Ordinance vacating portions of the Harrison Street and Prentiss Street rights-of-way and an
adjoining alleyway, west of Madison Street. (UNIVERSITY/VAC02-00004) (First
Consideration)
E. Ordinance vacating portions of Front Street and Prentiss Street generally located south of
Burlington Street and west of Madison Street. (CRANDICNAC02-00002) (First
Consideration)
F. 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) (Second
Consideration)
G. Ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Section 14-6H-1, General Industrial Zone, to allow
repair of commercial and industrial trucks as a provisional use. (Second Consideration)
H. Resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to adopt the Southwest District Plan for the
area located generally south of Melrose Avenue, west of the Iowa River, north of Highway 1
West and east of the Iowa City Landfill.
I. 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.
Council Work Session
October 7, 2002
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item #13 - Ordinance amending City Code ... Lease addendum) HIS Director Bocthroy
present for questions. Council Member Kanner requested a copy of maximum occupancy
for different zones, and stated he would be offering an amendment at the formal meeting to
remove the requirement to register.
2. (Items #9- Resolution ... and #18 ... Resolution ... General Obligation Bonds; Item #19
Resolution ... Water Revenue Bonds) The City Manager stated the City had received a Aaa
bond rating for the GO bonds and upgraded a notch for the water revenue bonds.
3. (Consent Calendar #3d(1) - Airport Zoning Ordinance and Map) In response to Council
Member Vanderhoef, City Atty. Dilkes stated the language relating to the Board of
Adjustment was the same language as presently existed.
4. (Item 2a - Proclamation ... Domestic Violence Awareness Month) Council Member Kanner
suggested talking with the group accepting the proclamation and among Council Members
themselves on possible legislation or direction to staff to reaffirm the City commitment.
5. (Consent Calendar #3f (6)- Tom Harkin letter ... Fire Department Improvements) Council
Member Vanderhoef requested more specifics on the grant, including the dollar amounL
6. (Consent Calendar #3f (4) - Karen Dawes letter - Sand Prairie Preservation ... Southgate
Development) In response to Council Member Kanner, PCD Director Franklin stated she
would be sending a letter outlining recent discussions.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Housing & Community Development Commission - Matthew Hayek
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Vanderhoef stated she wanted a quicker turnaround on Board and
Commission minutes to Council, and suggested a 21 day turnaround, even if that is simply a
draft. The City Clerk will follow up with staff of Boards and Commissions.
2. Council Member Vanderhoef indicated her interest to view the PCRB video at the next work
session. Majority of Council agreed to view the video and the police alcohol video at the
October 21 work session.
3. Council Member Champion noted she would be attending the jail task force meeting on
Wednesday and would be happy to receive input. Majority of Council requested copies of
the task force minutes be provided in their packet. Staff will follow up.
Meeting adjourned 9:20 PM.