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Home My WebLink About1978-03-07 Bd Comm. MinutesMILIi Ui ILI4Lu BY JORM MICRULAB LLUAIt kAF LJ� AND OL .; STAFF REPORT TO: Planning and Zoning Commission PREPARED BY: Doug Boothroy ITEM: 5-7807. Resubdivision of a DATE: February 23, 1978 portion of Lot 30, Conway's Subdivision GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Condowa, Inc. 834 N. Johnson Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Requested action: Approval of a final subdivision plat Purpose: To develop 23 single family residential lots at RIA density. Location: West of Prairie du Chien Road and south of St. Ann Drive. Size: 10.76 acres Existing land use and zoning: Undeveloped and R1A Surrounding land use and zoning: West - undeveloped and R1A East - single family residential, duplex, RIA and R2 North - undeveloped and R1A South - single family residential and RIA Applicable regulations: Chapter 9.50 of the Municipal Code, Stormwater Management Ordinance, and Zoning Ordinance provisions. 45 -day limitation period: 3/23/78 60 -day limitation period: 4/7/78 SPECIAL INFORMATION Public utilities: Adequate water service is available. The sanitary sewer is presently at capacity. Public services: Sanitation service and police and fire protection are available. Transportation: Vehicular access would be provided from Oaklawn and Buresh Avenues and St. Ann Drive. Physical characteristics: The topography is moderately sloping to steep with a slope range of from 5 to 25 percent. IW6 MICRO(ILMED OY i JORM MICR4�LAB 1-1: (,,Wt iLld�u by JORM MICROLAB ANALYSIS LiDAI< RArIJJ Ai UL The final plat of Conway's subdivision proposes a development of 23 single family lots which is two less than proposed by the approved preliminary plat. The preliminary plat also included a portion of "Virginia Drive." With the filing of the preliminary plat, the applicant requested the vacation and disposition of the northern 25 feet of Virginia Drive as to provide enough additional land area for development of 25 lots. The Staff recommended vacating Virginia Drive between the easterly right-of-way line of Oaklawn Avenue and Prairie du Chien Road and maintaining the center 10 feet between Oaklawn and Buresh Avenues for a walkway to be constructed by the developer. Virginia Avenue has been vacated but not yet disposed. An appraisal of the subject right-of-way is presently underway and soon the City will be in a position to offer it for sale to adjoining property owners. Because the applicant does not hold title to the vacated right-of-way, this area cannot be included with the final plat. This does not, however, relieve the developer of the responsibility of providing the previously agreed to sidewalk between Oaklawn and Buresh Avenues for the purpose of providing internal circulation within the neighborhood as may be required by the Subdivision Ordinance (see previous Staff Report attached hereto) RECOMMENDATION The Staff recommends that consideration of the final plat be deferred but upon revision of the plat incorporating the deficiencies and discrepancies noted below, the plat be approved. DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES 1. The stormwater detention basin should be legally described. 2. The signatures of the utility companies should be provided. 3. Legal papers should be revised to include maintenance agreements for the stormwater detention basin. 4. Out -lots should be designated as lots and numbered consecutively. S. The boundaries of the stormwater detention basin should be redrawn to correspond to those shown in the approved construction plans. 6. Legal papers should be revised to include an agreement to install a sidewalk between Oaklawn and Buresh Avenues. ATTACHMENTS Location map Staff Report dated April 21, 1977 ACCOMPANIMENT 1. Final plat Approved by Denis R. Kra t, Di ect Dept. of Community Development '1 14100nuauO By 1 JORM MICRbLA6 8Y JOkM MICkULAD C :110101 ILI-1D !1Y DORM MOCR46LA13 rr�rnp nnrr. � � vnl•p ., I 5 11 ,Ay 3 L11 LitU iIL4LJ BY JORM MICROLAB LLJAie RAP id" AiIO L)Lo STAFF REPORT To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: Doug Boothroy Item: V-7702 Date: April 21, 1977 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Requested action: Purpose: Location: Size: ( Existing land use and zoning Condowa, Inc. 834 North Johnson The vacation of 25 feet of an existing 60 -foot street right-of-way. Vacated parcel will be part of the land used in developing lots in the resubdivision of Lot 30, Conway's Subdivision. The south 25 feet of Lot 30, Conway's Subdivision Width -- 25 feet Length -- 1085.79 feet West -- undeveloped and R1A East -- single family residential and RIA North - undeveloped and RIA South - single family residential and R1A ANALYSIS Condowa, Inc. is requesting the City to vacate the north 25 feet of an east - west 60 -foot street right-of-way (ROW) running the full length of Lot 30, Conway's Subdivision as platted. This request is for only that portion of the ROW previously dedicated by Conway's Subdivision. It is the developer's intent to use the land area obtained to develop saleable lots within the proposed resubdivision of Lot 30 (see S-7715). The Engineering Division and the Parks and Recreation Department do not consider the 60 feet of dedicated street ROW very usable for either vehicular or pedestrian traffic from Prairie du Chien Road to Oaklawn Avenue. This determination was based on the severe topographic limitations which would be encountered in the eastern portion of the dedicated ROW. School officials were contacted as to whether they perceived a need for a dedicated walkway to the Shimek School property which adjoins to the west. After studying the location, they indicated little or no interest in any such walkway. The subject request is for a 25 foot strip to be vacated. The Engineering the e 60 -foot ROW ( Division's recommendation property ownerseaccordingrto establishedand Citylspose of procedures. the land to adjoining p p Y Id1001IL:4LI1 BY ' JORM MICR#LA6 MAP nV'I'v nr �IAO I'If� I.jit,itur iLMi.0 BY JORM MICROLAb .2- LLUArt RAP IU, ANO UL, , . .. In general, the planning staff has agreed with these findings. It is felt, however, that any recommendation for vacation should be center accompaied60Yfoot recommendation to retain a 10 -foot -walkway along theROW. According to the general requiremUiTedsin blockset forth lover aeight 9hundred the Subdivision Code, crosswalks m� be req the developer. (800) feet long and, if required, shall be constructed by The intent of this requirement is to as that adequuiredate nin unusually circulation will be provided in the subdivision exceed req pedestrian long blocks. Both Buresh and Oaklawn Avenues a provided meanslforepede and the continuation of these streets requires some p movement between them other than that which might occur, through a private yard. The vacation which would have provided tart of theaproposedasubdivision. the street have been constructed, now becomes p to eloper It is for ruthis reason sidewalk and Chapter Buresh and that0aklawnthe vAvenuesshould be required ct a tween RECOMMENDATION it It is the Staff's recommendation that: 1. The cityvacate and dispose ofRoadfeet 0of an Avenue street ROW running d 2 3 The City retain 10 feet for a walkway, and that the walkway be locate in the center of the 60 -foot ROW; and The City require the developer to construct a sidewalk in that portion of the dedicated walkway which runs between Buresh Avenue and Oaklawn Avenue ATTAR NI LoCat7 1•li�,iNr!CILJ BY JORM MICROLAB Ctuio< RA1'LJ.; iANJ IJL� I,: , rCElpU¢'iTIT VAG,�T��+y� v7 eiw�i, "oe. L r 0 LOCA-CIOW Itilh.T-� LEGAL DESG2�PT�CIJ Beginninq at the Southwest corner of the NE 1/4, NE 1/4 Section 3, T79N, R6W of the 5th Principal Meridian; Thence !102°11'07"W, 25.02 feet; Thence S89'44'07"E, 1085.79 feet; Thence S00"38'22"E, 25.0n feet; Thence 489°44'n7"W, 1085.11 feet to the Point of Deginninq. x_7701 5 I 'I MICRDf ILIIID BY JORM MICR¢LAB CMAPI D"I" . 7f5 '101'11 5 no [Allri M;utWi ILf•1L0 BY JORI4 MICROLAb LLUM kAVIL)� AMU OLS �t a N � ro 1n C Cyn 1i -7+ r O 7 yvva re s ro m+a n J, � n C% g4 4A f0 m v' - o am c a v C+ m+ O o. 2 7N+1p T NN im N 7 �+ �S i7 N R S7 a+ 1 z m n n n z mo � 13 4NS tv a fD C 2 ri - m N .1. t V � T:\ =a N V1NT j\nm N\ m.J A N 'JI rn'D +n n -I a 7.9 vJ n A n n 07 J a Z e a a �o T V t o s -► S51 q 1 I I YIY - 8 L c V u14111 w14 � � 1 ! MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LA9 rronr. v.vwli- • of, mnmrs �1;2. Z t Ir! 'P ! MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LA9 rronr. v.vwli- • of, mnmrs �1;2. Z MiuNi iLIALU BY JUkM MICkULAu LLU%111 kA1'IU,I ANU UL.. -.. - •• ! � a 44 iq � ^ r...+� r.. BP .i�`` Y •�ti ��r��l C r4 ��'� _ \ FeEl �'�.•.4 i. .r rrl'' %y •it S. \ arw'n• t e CC• • it • '[ +Df. w`A L F ,�'. i b• w �\ co .an• .. eJ �r t6• 'a•r• � < L �f P° g° i w \ Ra w '• E et.atvr Wa � .• •• v.r•' = , .t �. i .•r Qom! ��. `'�w•"a• ••\`.`�� 3 ` • 1 'rq Yo - rt4 fw' S Ir '. r + ` - �r.ar' tru .F f /tsw' °Wiaun•• 1 T" . "� llZ,o' • CIry O/ . 1 y T y? ` � AfAI.. IO Aar! 1 1 1 tyRT i�� • • •� \ �NS4 �llua IJIW M l'k - _• Y�.r � —Z • C_I_T_/Of — /OW__U1Y_C_✓KATfO NOW) 1 1Cn 1 • pPo 1 ( 1410101 11.11[1) BY JORM MICR46LAO I.1IuiUi ILi4LU By JORM NICROLAB • I.LUAR RAV1U� NiD UL It CIVIC CEII WA ON SI CNVA Cjtt.IOWA b2240 1f9]SAI130D i March 8, 1978 Attorney Marion Neely 510 Iowa State Bank & Trust Bldg. Iowa City, Iowa Dear Mr. Neely, As instructed by City Atty. Jn e Iowa City Iam Councilifyina you of the action taken by th at their meeting of. March 7, 1978, as recommended by Atty. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Neueauser to ew Estates disapprove the preliminary plat for the reasons set forth in the Planning and Zoning �..A rhp city staff reports. The motion Hayek. Miu<UFIUIcU BY JORM MIGROLAB CLOAK RAV1U5 ANU L)L� :w:IL.,, STA17F REPORT TO: Planning and Zoning Commission rri::M: 5-7802. Prairie View Estates GHIIERAL INT010ATION Applicant: Requested action: Purpose: Location: Size: Existing land use and zoning: Surrounding land use and zoning: Applicable regulations: 45 -day limitation period: SPECIAL INFORMATION Public utilities: Public services: Transportation: Physical characteristics: PREPARED BY: 11oug Boothroy DATE: February 9, 1978 Dean Oaks Rural Route 2 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Preliminary plat approval To develop 79 single family lots North of Interstate 80 and east of Prai.ric Du Chien [toad Approximately 94.9 acres Agricultural and county residential (RS) West - single family and RS North - agricultural and Al East - agricultural and Al South - 1-80 Subdivision Code and Stormwater Management Ordinance 2/27/78 Public utilities are not presently available. Sanitary sewer systems and water mains will be privately owned. Police and fire protection will be provided by Johnson County. Vehicular access is cast from Prairie Du Chien Road. The topography is gently sloping to steep (2-25 percent). 141CP.OFIL1110 BY I JORM MICR6LAB C MAP RAIT" . ')FS I PIFS vy7 MiU,W(iLMLU by JORM 141CRULAd CEUM RAPIU'j ANU JL ANALYSIS Access is a significant Prohiem with this development. The developer proposes only onivisi011 emcalls approxiof access at :112 Percent eThis accessde uldto lalsodnecessarily7scrveganyle idevelop:lTlli 1Y �t ely 94 ment i.c Du ChienrRoad wtile ouldrl>evthrloughtracts obliquerintersectionpto be locatedaccess onta praiwould becurve low a hilltop. Ingres and egressing of allto tltile traffiis area c from mdarsubdivthe isiost n subdivision cCeptable to on otally Approvalcofhaosubdiv sionrous whichncreatesrsuchyathazardousacondition is andirectf contradiction to the purpose of the Subdivision Code. It is the staff's understanding that the County intends, at some future date, to improve tlilesubjectocuaccess,,ve in I'itrwouldrle ubeChien apprRoad. opriateDtoaphasertherdevelopmentin tOfn has only one means Prairie Du Chien or the subject tract to the improvements on wait until tae owners can provide a suitable alternate access. uld Another problem is the good bueldableuarea.of lots. "Ots The manner ilnowhicheso theseelotscwer to provide at least one good layed out would indicate a lack of sensitivity to topographic conditions of tlrc site. The staff finds several lots which have little buildable area, e.g., lots SG and 57 are completely within drainageways. I'ho subject development does not comply with the proposed rural development standarJs approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and forwarded to Council. Since past, to waive the improvements as long as the applicant the owedcouncil has not had an opportunity to establish a policy. the Commission may wish, as they have in the p' submits a signed agreement waiving their rights to object to the amount of assessment for these improvements at such time when the City would install them subsequent to annexation. RECOMM_ fi_ ND_ A It is the staff's recommendation that the plat be denied. The deficiencies and discrepile staff's ies noted below depict the areas of deviation from applicable regulations. 1wFICIMCIES AND DISCREPANCIES I. Tire plat does not comply with the City's Stormwater Management Ordinance. 2. All proposed streets should be named. 3. The plat should provide access to the property to the cast and north. q. All existing and proposed culverts should be sized. S. The right -of -wary of Prairie Du Chien (toad should he indicate(" 6. (:urve notes should be provided for Prairie Du Chien Itoad. 7. Corner lots which border Prairie Ihr Chien Road should have a minimum radius of fifteen (15) feet at the intersection. q. .Y htICAI)f IL41C 11 By l 1 JORM MICR46LAB "I PAP 1'er•n,i(<, MnI"ICS P1lulOF lLiAcU UY JURM I.IICROLAE LLUAk RAPIDS AMU ULu •'�� 8 The inrsectiof e hundred (100)street center lines should be between eighty (80) degrees and on g. 'Ihe streets do not comply with the rural design standards, i.e., 22 I1 -R, 6 inches of concrete, within a 60 foot R.O.IV. 10. Utility easements should be provided for future sanitary sewer and water service. 11. Preliminary stormwater detention calculations should be submitted to the Engineering Division for their review. 12. 'Ihe plat should show roadway locations. 13. A feeder (collector) street should be provided which would give access to the entire subdivision and future development to the east. ATTACHMENTS Location Nap ACCOMPANIMENT Preliminary plat Approved byDi 'c or D nis R. Kra t, Dept. of Community Development 1410101 IL14La 6Y i JORM MICR4?LA9 APAP I!Nf MOI'IFS MlwWi iLi4LU BY JURM MICROLAB CEUAR RAPIDS AND S-7802 LOCAT1OtJ MAP ` -4ALC I"- WOOL MICROf MED BY I JORM MICR(�LA6 rYOAR Z7 w 35 a �I d ` Q4Rp LEEK ' wSMr . si�FwT�1t r ��, 34.35 z !OVVA C I71' I LOCAT1OtJ MAP ` -4ALC I"- WOOL MICROf MED BY I JORM MICR(�LA6 rYOAR r•iiu<Ui !LDiLU BY JURM 1.11UOLAB bF• _ CITY OF LLUAr< kAi'iU� AND UL, OWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.1800 NOTICE THE CITY OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 2 vacancies - Five-year terms May 1, 1978 - May 1, 1983 The duties of the Planning and Zoning Commission members include making or causing to be made sur- veys, studies, maps, plans or charts of the whole or any portion of the municipality and any land outside which in the opinion of the Commission bears relation to a comprehensive plan; also in- cludes recommending to the City Council from time to time amendments, supplements, changes and modi- fications to the zoning ordinance. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis- sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. The selection and appointments to this Commission will be made at the April 11, 1978, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. The actual terms will begin May 1, 1978. This will allow the appointees to attend meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission in order to become familiar with the duties of the Commission before assuming full responsibilities. Persons interested in being considered for these positions should con- tact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Wash- ington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. _W00 MICRO[ ILI11m By JORM MICROLAB atlwwi iL:4w BY JORM MICROLAb LLUAU jiAN1 W AND CITY OF 10 WA CITY CIVIC CENIER 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 3541800 NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: HOUSING COMMISSION One vacancy - Three-year terms May 1, 1978 - May 1, 1981 Duties of the Housing Commission members include investigating, studying, reviewing and analyzing the housing needs and the meeting of such needs within the City of .Iowa City and investigating and determining if slum areas exist or other areas where there are unsafe, unsanitary or overcrowded housing conditions, and studying and investigating and making recommendations relating to the clear- ing, replanning and construction of slum areas aand providing dwelling places for elderly persons persons of low or medium income. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis- sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. The selection and appointments to this Commission will be made at the April 11, 1978, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. The actual term will begin May 1, 1978. This will allow the appointees to attend meetings of the Housing Commission in order to become familiar with the duties of the Commission before assuming full responsibility. Persons interested in being ifor these ter,410 positions Eastshould Washington,the city Clerk, Civic Cen Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. y_1/8 M ICROPI LMID By ' JORM MICR(�LAB I )r. 11 VAT' I <, . ,1 N01:'if`. Nlut(UF 1LMLU BY JUHM MICkOLAB LLUAk kAPiLYb ANL) OL, i1,. I CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE: COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS One vacancy - Unexpired term March 7, 1978 - July 1, 1978 It is the duty of members of the Committee on Com- munity Needs to coordinate communication channels between groups and citizens of Iowa City and the City Council and staff and then to responsibly respond to program proposals as solutions designed to meet the community's needs. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis- sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the March 7, 1978 meeting of the City Council in the Council Cham- bers at 7:30 P.M. Persons interested in being considered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. _) Okaa qNll jMg,3 O iI/, kQo oCct F. yy9 I41CROI ILI4C0 By JORM MICR+LAB f APAP Vn"I n` '105'101W F, 11!L1W;;LAL0 BY JORM MICROLAb CITY OF (LDAR RAI'lu� AU) uL., OWA CITU CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180 NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION One vacancy - Unexpired term March 7, 1978 - January 1, 1979 The duties of members of the Parks and Recreation Commission are to recommend and review policies, rules, regulations, ordinances and budgets relating to parks, playgrounds, recreational centers and cultural functions of the City and make such re- ports to the City Council as the Commission deems in the public interest. To exercise broad respons- ibility for the development of parks, recreation centers, playgrounds and cultural facilities to serve the City. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis- sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the March 7, 1978, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being considered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. yi}? � wlr.uurluarn olv DORM MICR1LAB MIL,M); iL;'110 BY JORM MICkOLAB CITY OF LLUA,t kAPIJS AIIJ uL, �iL-. OWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 354.1800 NOTICE THE CITY OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS One vacancy - Two-year term (Public Representative) March 7, 1978 - December 31, 1979 The duties of the members of the Board of Examiners of Plumbers include examining all applicants desir- ing to engage in the work or business of plumbing, whether as a master plumber or as a journeyman plumber and issuing licenses to competent appli- cants. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis- sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment willbe made at the March 7, 1978 meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being con- sidered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Appli- cation forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. qqT MICROI W-111) OV JORM MICR6LAB �r)AP u.,r. a•. '�li 14019f ` h1i �;UF iLiiL) BY JORM MILkULAB LLUAil I<Ar I JJ Vii JL.i �...,. CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 ( 319 ) 3541800 NOTICE COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY S CITY TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: AN BOARD 0� LS One vacancy - Unexpired Term March 7, 1978 December 31, 1976 It is the duty of members of the Board of Appeals to hold appeal hearings on matters concerning mini- mum housing standards ordinance and the uniform building code. Members must be qualified by exper- ience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis- sions must be qualified electors of the City of Iowa City. made at the March 7, 1978, This appointment will be meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being con- sidered for this position should contact the Clica- Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. App tion forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. VE MICBOF ILI41D By JORM MICR16LA13 r rpnu uni,�n. tt�, -In ;-ift r h1i �,<ui iLIL.0 BY JDRM MICkOLAB MINUTES IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM FEBRUARY 15, 1978 (LUAk RAi'IJS A;J ULA MEMBERS PRESENT: Epley, Fahr, Fountain, Gilpin, McLaughlin, Sokol MEMBERS Lindberg, Neuzil, Vetter, Woodruff STAFF PRESENT: Flowers, Milkman RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LUURUINNI>Nu _- 1. That an area across the river from the old Cofowa�RivePralvlleoCorrldorwer tStudy anbe dnated as a riverfront park consistent with the Stanley previous recommendations of the Riverfront Commission. 2. That there be a separate category of parks known as riverfront parks, which provide access to the river and serve canoeists, bicyclists, hikers, and others using the river and its banks for active and passive recreation. 3. That a continuous linear trail system be incorporated into the river corridor buffer as shown on the preliminary land use map from old 218 to the proposed southern by-pass. 4. That a corridor be reserved north of Taft Speedway to provide for a continuous trail system (in lieu of a trail immediately adjacent to the river). 5. That recommendations for the acquisition of land as stated in the Stanley Iowa River Corridor Study be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan, and that land along the river corridor be acquired in any way possible including easement, dedication, direct purchase, or other means. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The Iowa City Riverfront Commission met in Regular Session on February 15, 1978, with Chairperson Fahr presiding. Dennis Showalter, Director of Parks and Recreation, was present to report on plans for development of Napoleon Park. He stated that cleanup of the area had started and that the dead wood collected would be put in the northern area for the public to pick up for fire wood. He indicated that picnic tables would be installed along the river and that a small park area was being made in the extreme southeast corner of the park. Plans for the park also include restroom facilities, public gardens, ball diamonds, and a boat ramp. He stated that the Napoleon townsite would be reserved for development. Gilpin indicated that the Jaycee's would possibly volunteer some time fr troupso othat sell firehwoodethatdmi�ghtuvolunteertsomehhelat p. Milkman here were srreporteScoutome Bo dthat is not ine ethe buudgetgandtShowaltersindicatedshiscfeeling h on ethatothe nresearch eincluded for could be by students. ' MICROIIOLD BY JORM MICR411LAB ,/37 bl:,, Wl ;LML.0 BY JORM MILkULAB Minutes Page 2 February 15, 1978 I,LDNrt ifJkriUJ n:1U u�.. ,� • * McLaughlin moved and Epley seconded that the minutes of the January 18 meeting be approved with the following corrections: Page 1, paragraph 4, line 2 --should read, " . . but that the Rocky Shore bikeway project had been moved into the 1980 C.I.P." Page 1, last paragraph, line 9 --should read, " . . had been made between development and the need for open space." Page 2, paragraph 4, line 1 --should read, "It was decided that 2,000 more Iowa River brochures should be printed . . . ." The amended minutes were unanimously approved. Fahr reported that he had sent a letter to Neuzil appointing him to the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission's Land Use and Water Resources Committee. A representative to the City's Waste Water Facilities Committee will be appointed at a later date. The Preliminary Proposal: Land Use Plan was discussed with Gilpin raising questions about the green space shown on the map in the peninsula area across from the Coralville power dam, indicating his feeling that a park should be located in that area. Milkman indicated that, in the proposed plan, there were three kinds of parks --city-wide, community, and neighborhood. Epley suggested that perhaps another category of park should be added to include riverfront parks. * Following further discussion, Gilpin moved and McLaughlin seconded that an area across the river from the old Coralville power plant be designated as a riverfront park consistent with the Stanley Iowa River Corridor Study and previous recommendations of the Riverfront Commission. Unanimous. * Epley then moved and McLaughlin seconded that there be a separate category of parks known as riverfront Parks, which provide access to the river and serve canoeists, bicyclists, hikers, and others using the river and its banks for active and passive recreation. Unanimous. Gilpin suggested that the trail system be dotted in on the land use map and, following * further discussion, McLaughlin moved and Epley seconded that a continuous linear trail system be incorporated into the river corridor buffer as shown on the preliminary land use map from old 218 to the proposed southern by-pass. Unanimous. McLaughlin * then moved and Epley seconded that a corridor be reserved north of Taft Speedway to provide for a continuous trail system (in lieu of a trail immediately adjacent to the river). Unanimous. * In conclusion, Gilpin moved and.Epley seconded that recommendations for the acquisition of land as stated in the Stanley Iowa River Corridor Study be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan, and that land along the river corridor be acquired in any way possible including easement, dedication, direct purchase, or other means. Unanimous. Milkman reported that the Land Use and Water Resources Committee of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission had prepared a Proposed Development Policy for rural MICRnrwato By 1 JORM MICRQLAO �Y ;lpu u,'d "r . ^I `. '411 I'll •: MICROFILMED BY I DORM MICR�LAS ftMn PAP!na . MR t101M mg;Lw11L•1Lu BY JURM I4ICWLAB MINUTES RESOURCES CONSERVATION COM4ISSION FEBRUARY 14, 1978 4:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM LLL)At< nAYIJIj AiIJ MEMBERS PRESENT: Denniger, Hotka, Houck, Stager. STAFF PRESENT: Tinklenberg. RECCK4ENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL The Resources Conservation Crmission has accepted the resignation of Richard Dague and recorends that the City Council appoint one of its members to replace him. REQUEST FOR STAFF ASSISTANCE The Resources Conservation Commission requests that Mike Kucharzak and Glenn Siders attend the next RCC meeting to be held on February 28. The RCC requests that the staff contact the nine families who volun- teered for the Energy Monitoring Program, apologizing for the delay and telling then that we will get to the program in the near future. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN Heat loss Identification Program Tinklenberg reported that three additional companies manufacturing an instrument similar to the Barnes TnermAtrace have been found. A letter of inquiry has been sent to the three and we are awaiting an answer. Energy Flyer The topic of the flyer has already been set to deal with summmer-time energy conservation and the tentative publication date is April 15. After some discussion, the Crnmissioners outlined the following topics to be included: air-conditioning/heat pumps, landscaping, time to insulate, attic ventilation, natural ventilation, living habits, ef- ficient use of appliances, the energy use of a typical day, and an energy conservation check list. After the Commissioners assigned specific topics to each member, it was decided that each person should have a rough draft prepared by February 28. otter Business Denniger reported upon the Iowa Energy Policy Council seminar which was held today, February 14. One of the topics which he felt was important is the fact that the Resources Conservation Commission must v' I4ICR01 W-110 BY f JORM MICR6LA6 Vl ,; t'Ui 101LU BY JUkM MICRULAB -2- LLUM itArij, NIIJ JL.. -- relate the impacts of energy conservation in lay terms to the public and the City Council. He also suggested that the staff calculate the energy use of each building, per degree day, and care this what is mandated by the new energy code. Denniger wed, Stager seconded, that the RCC take the Civic Center and make a heat loss/gain calculation assuming the Civic Center is in compliance with the new energy code. The expected yearly energy con sumption for this ideal building will be modeled and compared to the energy actually consumed in the existing Civic Center. When this is completed, the RCC will make recommendations of modifications that are required to increase the building's efficiency in terms of cost. Also, staff personnel, including someone from Housing and Inspection Services arra Public Works, should be involved in the calculations. Approved unanimmly. The steps involved in this project are the following: 1• Gather the floor plans and energy use data for the past few years. 2. Theoretically modify the existing structure and energy consuming systema so that they would comply with the prescriptive portion of the State Energy Code. 3. Calculate the annual energy use in the theoretical model. 4. Compare the ideal performance to the actual performance and construct a checklist of building modifications. Denniger noted that the FCC needs membership from the City Council, Public Works, and Housing and Inspection Services. Eouck moved, Denniger seconded, that the RCC write a letter to Richard Dague, regretfully accepting his resignation, thanking him for his service, and accepting his offer to provide help on an ad hoc basis. Approved unanimously. Denniger moved, and Houck.,seconded, that the RCC recommend that the City Council appoint one of its members to replace Dague. Approved unanimously. Denniger moved, and Stager seconded, that the RCC write a letter to the nine families who volunteered for the Energy Monitoring Program, apologizing for the delay, and telling then that we will get to the program in the near future. Approved unanimously. In other discussion, Houck noted that the University's offer to pro- vide building automation (Delta 2000) service to the City is still standing. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Roger Tinklenberg• John Houck, Secretary. ~' ;11001'ILMM By JORM MICR46LAB 1LNLJ BY JORM MILROLA3 MINUTES IOWA CITY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECREATION CENTER ROOM B FEBRUARY 8, 1978 MEMBER_ S ?RESENT: Berry, Boutelle, Craig, Crum, McLaughlin, Skelley, Thayer MEMBERST: Cilek STAFF PRESENT.: Flowers, Geshwiler, Howell, lee, Olson, Showalter GUESTS: Mark Jennings, Teresa McLaughlin, Jeff Ottaviano, Anne Glenister, Lynda Olson RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STAFF: supervision and a 1. That, contingent upon working out of details of appropriate sponsoring agency, the use of the zoo building be made available for the Youth Community Conservation Improvement Project until the end of July for a workshop program. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission met in Regular Session on February 8 with Chairperson Boutelle presiding. roved * Thayer moved and Crum seconded that the minutes of the January 11 meeting be app as written. Unanimous. ation. De artments and Recreatio Mark Jennings, Departments across Executive Director of the Iowa Parks and Recreation Association, was present for a discussion of the organization of Parks and Recreation the state. He reported that the organization of the Iowa City toesurveystbyathe�m�lar according to other departments in the state and in the nation accion I.P.R.A, and the National liRecreation andd a ParksleadeAin thetfield lin the ostate. cathat Thetfunction the lows City P that this person vielof a Recreation Analyst was discussed, with Jennings indicating ed where any Wouldtems work it iclosely the with the ge dDirector of a and Jenningsnrespondedlthat��yed where forestry forestry duties were included in the Park Division. Discussion of the Preliminar Pro osal: Land Use Plan. Rick Geshwiler, Department of Community Development, presented the Commission with the Department of orted copies of the Preliminary Proposal: Land Use Plan prepared by Committee. He rep Community Development and the Comprehensive Plan Coordithe natingo oral, protection of that, according to the survey donant to residents to ndra i nthepcity.p He also indicated that the environment is very residents felt that beirk en devisedhthat ould couldlaccomodatea100,000speople.tated a Ian capability p y39 IAICRUFILMEB BY DORM MICROLAB Ir"Ar :.. I,- . ,F', ,V)1'if'. N,; ,Wr :LbL. bi JURM MICRULAO Minutes Page 2 February 8, 1978 i.LJtir< k^r iJ, .1i IJ JL , Boutelle stated that it would be helpful to differentiate between open space and park land in the Preliminary Proposal. Craig reported that Philadelphia had divided its open space into use areas from no use to maximum use. Showalter stated his feeling that that approach would not work in Iowa City, however. Boutelle requested that Showalter prepare a list of maintenance costs for particular kinds of land in the park system. Skelley indicated her concern that there were no walkways shown over busy main streets. She stated her feeling that incorporating walkways into the plan would help the School District utilize its schools more efficiently. Geshwiler reported that the Coordinating Committee and Staff had used a standard of 12 acres of park land per 1,000 population for the existing city. He also indicated that the goal was to have a park or usable open space within I- mile of every person. Showalter stated that these standards were a compromise between N.R.P.A. and Iowa Conservation Commission standards. Geshwiler also stated that there will be a public/semi-public zone in the new zoning ordinance. Report from Judy Olson, Aquatics Supervisor. Showalter stated that each of the Recreation Supervisors would be giving a report on their programs during the next few months and intorduced Judy Olson, Aquatics Supervisor. She commented that attendance at the pools has decreased and that swinuning lessons had been cut from four to three sessions. She also reported that Mercer pool had closed one hour earlier last summer and had also been closed from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. She indicated that bids were being taken to repair some leaks in the City Park pool. Olson then outlined the programs she is responsible for (see attachment). Showalter then introduced two Recreation Interns, Lynda Olson and Jeff Ottaviano. 1 to use the zoo buildinq in City Park as a work Showalter presented a proposal by Jerry Cutts to use the zoo building in City Park as a workshop for the Youth Community Conservation Improvement Project. Showalter indicated he would be in favor of use of the building if an appropriate sponsoring agency could be found. Following further discussion, McLaughlin moved and Thayer seconded that, contingent upon working out of details of appropriate supervision and a sponsoring agency, the use of the zoo building be made available for the Youth Community Conservation Improvement Project until the end of July for a workshop program. Berry, Boutelle, Craig, Crum, McLaughlin, and Thayer voted aye with Skelley abstaining and Cilek absent. Motion carried. Skelley noted that her abstention was due to the involvement of School District personnel. Discussion of the budqet. Showalter reported that $5,500 had been added into the budget for temporary Park Division help, $1,500 for temporary help at the Cemetery, $5,000 to the Recreation NICR01 W-111) BY JORM MICR46LAB rrl4r, „ . ' I' ?1(1!'11 `. MiLfWi 1LALU BY JDRM MICROLAB Minutes Page 3 February S. 1978 CLUAR kA4'tu.� iUIU budget for Mark IV recreation activities, and $2,000 to the Park budget to hire a coordinator for the Friends of the Children's Museum. Boutelle expressed his thanks to the Staff and Director for their work on the budget. Director's Report. Showalter reported that the office of the Director had moved to the Recreation Center. Ile also reminded Commission members to let him know if they were interested in attending the I.P.R.A. convention segment on Saturday, April 1, in Des Moines. He stated that he would like to endorse the park standards used by the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee and there was a concensus that the Commission should write a letter to that Committee endorsing those standards. Boutelle requested that Showalter write a draft and mail it to the Commission so that there could be some input by the members, if desired. Showalter further reported that the City Council would act on the vacant Commission position at its March 7 meeting. Chairperson's Report. Boutelle called attention to the memo regarding the Commission agenda, indicating his hope that this procedure would help organize the Commission's time more efficiently. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully yours, 6e4� ,Q Z, 4-,., Ellen R. F owers, Secretary T IdICMILMCD By JORM MICR( LAB Cf��dt� nnrl?• 'n ; !411;'df� 1111L[(Ur;Li4LU BY JORM MlCRULAB LCUAX kAeiiji Al7b OL� ;�•:L Summary of Aquatic Supervisors report to Park 6 Recreation Commission - 2/8/78 I. Pool Attendance 7977 1976 1975 City Park Pool 70,696 82,209 81,285 Mercer Park Pool 38,477 48,809 54,112 Center Pool 99,890 99,270 90,412 2361 209,043 230,288 225,809 II. Swimming Lessons 1977 A. Center Pool Spring (1 session) 1937 total attendance Summer (4 sessions) 5589 total attendance Fall (2 sessions) 2361 total attendance Adults (continuous) 1491 total attendance B. City Park Pool Summer (3 sessions) 4716 total attendance C. Mercer Park Pool Summer (3 sessions) 5603 total attendance III. City Park Pool Water Loss [V. Current Swimming Programs A. Adult Lessons B. Pre -School Swim Lessons C. Aqua Maids -Synchronized Swimming Club D. Advanced Lifesaving 6 Basic Rescue E. Water Safety Aide *F. Aquacizing *G. Basic Water Safety H. Swim Testing V. Other Programs A. Women's Fitness B. Kindergym C. Cross Country Ski Clinic *D. Snow Sculpture Contest *E. Backpacking in Yellow River State Forest *New programs .'� :41CROFIL14C0 BY JORM MICRbLAB frp�n Vnn�� '�cq Id0I4f5 ii <U iL•ILu 8Y JURM MbCRULAB MINUTES OF SPECIAL HOUSING COMMISSION MECTI% LIBRARY AUDITORIUM FEBRUARY 15, 1978 • LLUAx RAN IU., AIIJ JL MMERS PRESENT: Hibbs, Lcmbardi, Ivie, Kamath, Owens, Pollock mu4BERS ABSENT: Smithey STAFF PRESENT: Kucharzak, Seydel, Burke, Kimball RECa44[SIDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: The Housing Commission wishes to inform the Council that they not approve the draft of the Housing Maintenance and Occupancy and would prefer submitting their own Code. DISCUSSION AND FOR4AL ACTION TAKEN: 1. Hibbs called the meeting to order. 2. Notion was made by Lombardi to approve the Minutes of February 1, 1978. Notion seconded by Owens. Notion carried 6/0. 3. Kucharzak presented a sample copy of the Bylaws and a paragraph establishing the Housing Appeals Board within the Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code. The Ccnmission made several additions and corrections to the documents. Copies of the corrected documents are attached. Note: one of the corrections included a change from Senior Housing Inspector to Secretary of the Board. Reason for this was possible conflict of interest. Kamath moved that the Bylaws and Housing Cade paragraph be accepted as corrected. Notion seconded by Ivie. Notion passed 6/0. 4.Discussion of the Hous mai11L �w.�= a,� w�� •- _____ moved that the Housing Colmission inform the City Council that W they do not approve of the draft that was originally submitted to than and could prefer submitting their own Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code, prepared and docmented and considered more representative of the people we represent. We would like our draft submitted as a final, complete document as not to include any designated changes. Notion seconded by Lombardi. Notion passed 6/0. commission was notified that they will be able to meet with Council on February 27, 1978 at the Informal Session. Staff assured Ccnmission that the draft will be completed in time for that session. 5. The Board of Appeals suggested a calendar to follow due to the backlog of Appeals now waiting to be heard. The dates are as follows: Thursday, March 30th 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, April 6th 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, April 20th 7:30 p.m. F11CR011011D By JORM MICR6LAB �I ppr. npr1�,,. Pf5 "MINI`. #qp MIL <Or IU9LJ BY JORM MICkOLAb page 2 Housing Commission mLautes February 15, 1978 • LLUArt kAVIU'D AIIU 6. Seydel presented Comnission Members with new Income Guidelines for Section 8 Existing Housing. They are as follows for Johnson County: Ninnber in Family - Lower Income 1 $ 8450 2 9650 3 10,850 4 12,100 5 12,850 6 13,600 7 14,350 8 + 15,100 / Number in Family - Very Low Income 1 $5300 2 6050 3 6800 4 7550 5 8150 6 8750 7 9350 8 + 9950 Fifteen applications were submitted for approval. 7. Hibbs passed out a copy of a letter which was sent to the Mayor and Council dated February 10, 1978 - Reference: Housing Policy Plan dated August 1977 by East Central Iowa Council of Governments. Lombardi moved that the Comnission accept this letter. motion seconded by Owens. Motion passed 6/0. 8. Kamath moved that the meeting adjourn. motion seconded by Lombardi. NEXT MEEWNG: March 1, 1978 Engineering Conference Room Approved Robert Hibbs, Chairperson I•IICROFILMED BY JORM MICR4�LA9 rrnnn nn�•r�� ^rs ,anent �•i�ueUt IL.'iLU by JURM MICROLAb • LLJArt BYMZ FOR HOUSING APPEAIC BDARD 1. The Housing Appeals Board shall meet at the call of the chairperson, or when requested by the Housing Inspector. 2. The Chairperson of the Housing Appeals Board shall be elected by a majority of the entire membership at the first meeting in May of each calendar year, to serve for a term of one calendar year. A vice -chairperson shall be elected in the same manner at the same time for a term of one calendar year. 3. The chairperson of the Housing Appeals Board shall preside at all meetings, shall conduct all hearings, and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned to him or her by the Housing Appeals Board or prescribed by the bylaws. In presiding at meetings and hearings, the chairperson shall rule on procedure and on order of presentation. 4. A quorum of the Housing Appeals Board shall be any three (3) members, regular or alternates. 5. The board shall be the judge of the qualifications of persons appearing as expert witnesses and shall be empowered to refuse to receive the testimony of any purported expert not so qualified. 6. In the absence or the disability of the chairperson, the vice -chairperson shall perform all the duties of the chairperson and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon the, chairperson. 7. In the absence of both the chairperson and the vice -chairperson of the Housing Appeals Board, a chairperson pro tempore shall be elected from among those members present by a majority vote of all the board present. 8. Should any member have knowledge of any facts which may constitute a conflict of interest in his/her consideration of any appeal, he/she shall forthwith notify the Secretary, and the chairperson, of said fact. 9. The Secretary to the Board shall keep, or cause to be kept, minutes of the proceedings of the Housing Appeals Board and shall prepare an agenda of each meeting which shall be furnished members, not later than twenty-four (24) hours, prior to the actual hour of the meeting. The Secretary shall, in addition, be custodian of the records of the Housing Appeals Board and shall, upon the filing of an appeal, furnish each member with a copy of the letter of appeal. 10. Appeals will be heard at meetings called pursuant to law by the presiding officer or by a majority of the members of the board. Hearings shall be scheduled within sixty (60) days of the receipt of a written appeal, unless both the appellant and the chairperson agree to a continuance. 11. The decision of the Housing Appeals Board on an appeal shall be final. 12. Decisions rendered by the board shall be in writing and shall state the reason or reasons for the decision. 13. The Housing Appeals Board shall not hold executive sessions, unless authorized by law. 14. These bylaws may be amended by a vote of four of the menbers of the Housing Appeals Board, subject to the arproval of the Council. ;IICR01 WILD By ioRM MICROLAS nape oar — . yn�yl' PILRUr1LMLU BY JURM MICRULAB ILEUM RARIU�) AND LjL, /11• HOUSING CODE APPEALS HOARD In order to provide for final interpretation of the provisions of this Chapter and to hear appeals provided for hereunder, there is hereby established a Housing Appeals Board consisting of five members and tlo alternates all of whom are members of the Housing Cannission, none of wham are employees of the City. The City Manager shall designate a Secretary to the Board. The Board shall be appointed by the Council and shall hold office at its pleasure. The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a copy to the Housing Inspector. Appeals to the Board shall be processed in accordance with the provisions contained in the Iowa City Administrative Procedures Ordinance. Copies of all rules and regulations adopted by the Board shall be made freely accessible to the public. 5 T I41 LROf ILfALm By ' Jo RM MICR( LAB r I) A!, PATI n'. . 'II S Mr) IHIS