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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 Page 2 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 Page 3 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.