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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-06-13 Bd Comm. MinutesMICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB MI NOTES IOWA CI'T'Y BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MAY 11, 1978 -- 4:30 P.M. CIVIC (:ENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA MEMBEI S PRESENT: Baldus, Conlin, Fowles, Harris MEMBERS ABSENT: Hughes STAFF PRESENT: Ryan, Schmeiser, Fisher FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: 1. To grant a variance to permit the construction of a single family residence on Lot 9 of Triangle Place Addition with a rear or east yard a minimum of 10 feet; a set back from the southeast corner for a radius of 25 feet; with the require- ment that the residence on Lot 9 not extend north of the residence on Lot 8. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: Fowles called the meeting to order and Schmeiser called the roll. Hughes was absent. 'rhe first item of business was consideration of the minutes of the meeting of April 12, 1978, which were approved unanimously as presented. V-7804. Public hearing on an application submitted by Mr. John J. Deninger for a variance in Section 3.10.3A.48 of the Zoning Ordinance to establish Triangle Place and the south 25 feet of Lot 10; Triangle Place Addition, located south of Melrose Avenue and northeast of the CRI and P Railroad, as an officially approved place; date filed: 4/20/78. Schmeiser presented an overlay of the general area and described the application. He presented a second overlay in more detail illustrating the private drive and Lots 9 and 10 owned by the applicant. lie went on to state that the applicant was requesting some relief to allow development to occur along Triangle Place. Ile then read the Zoning Ordinance definition of a lot and noted that this application was addressed by the Board of Adjustment last year in a similar request by the applicant to establish or grant a variance to allow development to occur along Triangle Place. He stated that the initial request to build on Lots 9, 10 and 11 located east of Triangle Place had been met with resistance from the neighbors. He went on to explain the history of the previous application. He also pointed out that the only change in the present application from the previous one was to establish the south 25 feet of Lot 10 also as an officially approved place in lieu of the north 25 feet of Lot 9 in order to make both lots corner lots. Ile also stated that it was the Staff's recommendation that the variance be approved with the following contingencies: (1) that Lot 10 not be developed, (2) not to allow a single family dwelling on Lot 9 to protrude any further north than the house located on Lot 8 and ,(3) that Triangle Place be kept open to traffic at all times during constriction. Fowles asked if anyone present wished to speak to this item. John Nolan, an attorney, /D 90 MicaorrLMED BY JORM MICR+LAO CLDN: ec. r;1: .:,l s 'anrH S MILROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOvlA Iowa City Board of Adjustment May 11, 1978 Page 2 stated that he represented Mr. Deninger and that he agreed with the Staff recommendations on the second and third contingencies, but with reference to the first contingency he questioned whether the Board could restrict the development. ]ie noted that there were five houses and an apartment building on the same north -south distance opposite Mr. Deninger's three lots which established a neighborhood precedent and he also called attention to the Staff Report which recommended approval of the application. He stated that lie thought it was important to be fair in recognizing that if there is a density problem that it arises out of the way the objectors have their own property situated and not because of the applicant. He pointed out that the lots were for sale and that the objectors could purchase them as Mr. Deninger would be happy to sell them. Baldus asked Mr. Nolan what the difference would be between the fair market value of the property with the right to build as requested and the fair market value without that right. Mr. Deninger stated that the three lots were worth $45,000 but he did not know the value if he would not be allowed to build. Conlin asked how much revenue he had received from the lots during the past year. Mr. Deninger stated that after taxes he had earned approximately $200 from parking during the football season. Fowles then asked if anyone present wished to speak against the variance. Attorney Arthur Leff, on behalf of Mr. Ed Norris, 6 Triangle Place, noted that Triangle Place was not a public street., He stated that it was a private street and that the residents on the west side had to put in the black top and that by granting the variance the Board would be increasing the density of the area which would increase traffic, etc. lie also stated that since this was a private driveway and Fir. Deninger did not have access to all of it, he did not know what the Board would do about that, or where Mr. Deninger was going to get permission to put in utilities. Harris asked Mr. Leff who held title to the private driveway. Mr. Leff stated that the people who lived on it held title. Harris noted that if that were the case, the right-of-way was designed to service all of the lots in that area. Carl Orgren, 5 Melrose Place, stated that in judging something like this, it seems to me there is a question of why corner lots are being created where there were none, lie noted that to do this was a strange use of the zoning laws and that the additional residences being proposed would reduce the quality of life in the neighborhood because of the space problem. Hedy Ramsey, 5 Triangle Place, indicated that she felt Mr. Deninger was trying to get around the zoning laws. She also expressed concern about the drainage from Lot 8. Leo Brachtenbach, 611 Brookland Park Drive, stated that he represented a group of 18 to 20 land owners and lie wished to apprise the Board of some of the actions by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the CPCC as well as by the University over the last three months. fie noted that this variance would be yet another change in the neighborhood, and stated that the CPCC tried to rezone this area because one of the planners thought it would be a good place to put apartments. fie went on to state that lie had purchased his property three years ago and if he had known what was going to happen over the last three years, he would never have bought it. He called attention to the fact that there was no one on the Planning and Zoning Commission from the southwest part of Iowa City and that David Perret was the only member of the City Council from the southwest. lie stated that he did not want to see the quality of life reduced any more than it already had and, therefore, was opposed to this variance 141CROFILMID By JORM MICR+LAB CLJGU iliJ'I I'.: 91.', `10191 F. MILROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Iowa City Board of Adjustment May 11, 1978 Page 3 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MUINLS, IOWA and to any other changes for the neighborhood and that he and his group intended to fight any future proposed changes. Fowles asked why Mr. Deninger had changed from the 25 feet as shown on Lot 9 which was approved last summer. Schmeiser indicated that this was because nothing was being built on Lot 10 it was decided that the 25 feet could be taken from it. A discussion followed. Conlin asked how long the variance would run. Ryan said that it would run six months. A discussion followed. Baldus asked about the policy of the City and the Board of Adjustment in the past in determining this kind of problem. Schmeiser noted that the situation had never arisen before. A further discussion followed. Harris expressed concern over the wording in the request for the variance. lie stated that the way it was worded the Board of Adjustment would be establishing the north 25 feet of Lot 9 of Triangle Place as an "officially approved place." He suggested r that a motion be made to grant a variance to issue a building permit for a single family house. Ile also stated that he did not know whether the Board could actually go ahead and designate "an officially approved place." lie also pointed out that there was no difinition of the term and the Board was uncertain of what it actually was. Harris then requested Ryan to help the Board deal with the problem. Ryan stated that she was in favor of using the term and historically the Board has always done this. She pointed out that the new Zoning Ordinance would handle this better. A discussion among the Board members followed. Baldus stated that it was clear to him in reading the Section of the City Code which gives the Board its powers that this particular case contained an economic hardship. lie went on to state that the question was whether it would be sufficient to outweigh the detriment that would be produced in the neighborhood. He pointed out that more homes being built in the area really did not burden the people living there. He indicated that the real issue was the fact that there would be a lot with a five foot backyard area. A discussion of this problem followed. Baldus moved that the Board approve the request for the variance subject to its being cased in the appropriate terminology approved by the Board at the next meeting, and also subject to conditions (2) and (3) of the Staff Report being met. Conlin seconded the motion and moved to amend it by including a condition that the house on Lot 9 be placed in relationship to the house on Lot 8 and that its backyard and side yards be in conformance with the City Code. A discussion followed. Harris stated that he was still uncomfortable with the terminology used and that the motion needed to be worded more carefully. He moved to amend the motion further by stating that the Board grant the variance and the reduction of the rear yard requirement to 10 feet. Baldus seconded the motion and a discussion followed. Nolan asked the Board if he was correct in understanding that the motion was to include (1) reducing the rear or cast yard requirement to 10 feet and 5 feet on the west side, and (2) to require a 25 foot set back from the southeast corner of Triangle Place. Harris stated that a point (3) needed to be included, i.e., that the front yard requirement shall be observed from the southeast corner of Triangle Place. Nolan indicated that it had been mentioned in item (2). A discussion followed. IdI CROFILFILO BY JORM MICR+LAEI 1;1 Jl1Ii 6;d'IJS �C; 'd01;1!:% e, i „�y h1ICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING F, ZONING COMMISSION MAY 18, 1978 -- 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS • CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MUINES, IOWA MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Cain, Jakobsen, Kammermeyer, Lehman, Ogesen, Vetter MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Schmeiser, Ryan, Fisher RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: 5-7822, That a preliminary subdivision plat of Spring Valley Subdivision, located two and one-half miles north of the City limits on County Road 1966 (Old Highway 218) be forwarded to the City of Coralville with a recommendation for approval contingent upon comments which might be attached by the Staff following its review of the revised plat and upon the transmittal of the Commission's comments and concern with the sewage system. SUDM<MARY OF MEETING DISCUSSION: Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order and asked if anyone present wished to discuss any item not included on the agenda. No one responded. Consideration of the minutes of the meetings of March 13, March 16, and April 20, 1978. Ogesen noted that there was an error in the fourth paragraph on page 1 of the March 13 minutes. The word "west" should have read "east." Jakobsen then moved for approval of the March 13 minutes as corrected. Kammermeyer seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. .Jakobsen moved that the minutes of March 16 be approved. Lehman seconded the motion and the minutes were unanimously approved. The consideration of the April 20 minutes was deferred to the and of the meeting in order to give the members an opportunity to read them. 5-7822. Public discussion of a preliminary subdivision plat of Spring Valley Sub- division, located two and one-half miles north of the City limits on County Road W66 (Old Highway 218); response time: 5/23/78. Blum noted that this item had come before the Commission by virtue of an agreement between Iowa City and the City of Coralville to cooperate on the development of areas between the two cities. He asked if anyone had any comments to make with respect to the item. Larry Schnittjer, representing the developer, distr--buted copies of the revised plat and explained the various changes that had been made in order to make it comply with City requirements. lie stated that in the process of reworking the plat, nine lots had been deleted. lie also indicated to the Commission that it was important that a decision be made at the meeting. /4091/ r' I4ICRDFIL14E0 BY � JORM MICR+LAS mit-ROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB Iowa City Planning f, Zoning Commission May 18, 1978 Page 2 CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MUIDE�, 10,wA Blum asked if the Staff had any comments on the revised plan. Schmeiser indicated that the Staff had not yet reviewed it and, therefore, was unable to make any comments. Blum then asked if anyone else wished to speak on the item. Robert Shelleday, who resides in the area, stated that like the Staff he had not yet seen the revised plat. lie said it was commendable that the developer had reduced the number of lots from 74 to 65, but there were still other objections to the plat. Ile noted that one objection was access and safety. He pointed out that the access road into the development was at a blind corner and at night could prove hazardous. Mr. Shelleday also stated that he could not see increasing the flow of traffic in this area. Ile expressed concern over introducing such a large number of septic tanks into an area that was already suffering from sewage and water problems. He also objected to increasing the density of the area and stated that these objections plus others were outlined in his letter to the City - Planning $ Zoning Commission. Jakobsen asked if there were any provision for stormwater management. Schmeiser responded that the subdivision was not within the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction and historically stormwater management had not been addressed in such cases. Blum indicated that he was uneasy about proceeding on the item without the Staff's assistance. Schmeiser told him that the Coralville City Council planned on taking action on the item at their meeting which was scheduled for the following Tuesday. Kammermeyer noted that he approved of the changes that had been made, but he was concerned over the density of the development- Blum stated that it was difficult for the Commission to act on this because it did not have a set of guidelines on what Coralville had done in this kind of situation before. SclYmeiser told him that Iowa City's requirements did not always coincide with those of Coralville. A discussion followed. Blum asked for any further comments. Schmeiser told the Commission that the County Board of Health advocated a central sewage system for a subdivision of this size and that it may have to deny permits for certain lots in this subdivision. A discussion of the sewage system followed. Jakobsen stated that in view of the need for action and in view of the fact that the developer had made changes to complywith the Commission's suggestions given at the informal meeting on Monday night, she moved that the Commission recommend approval of the plat to the Iowa City Council to recommend approval to the Coralville City Council. Lehman seconded the motion. Blum stated that he would like to make the recommendation contingent upon comments which might be attached by the Staff following its review of the revised plat and upon the transmittal of the Commission's comments and concern with the sewage system. Jakobsen agreed to including these contingencies. Blum called for any further discussion. Kammermeyer stated that he would reluctantly vote against approval because he was concerned about the sewer problem, the water table in the area and the density and that lie would very much prefer that there would Ile no development in that locale. Lehman noted that from an official stand- point, the Commission had nothing to say about that matter. Cain said that she was not very enthusiastic about the plat, but she felt that, technically, there was no 141CRnFILMEB BY JORM MICR6LAB MICROFILMED BY DORM MICROLAB Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission May 18, 1978 Page 3 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MDINLS, IOWA reason to vote against it based on the Commission'srole in the ematter. of the density She stated that she was not at all enamored with the project and water problems. Vetter indicated she, too, felt the same way, but it was not within the Commission's power to deny app Blum then called for avotand motion carried with four in favor and three 0 opposed (Kammermeyer, g en Discussion of a proposal to extend Sunrise Mobile Home Park. d that a copy of the appli- Schmeiser presented a slide of the location map and state me park had been received by the City. He then cation to extend the mobile he 80 acres described the area and noted that the tract was and east of the present Sunrise Mobile Home Park Jakobsen s to therezpreitntoZCH1ngVettermaskedonded that it was presently where the new residents would get their water and sewage. Cain asked Schmeiser about the anonymous letter sent to the City objecting to the proposal and whether the letter had been sent to the County. Schmeiser indicated had been that he thought it had, but he would check and make certain that a copy forwarded to the County Zoning Commission. Cain uggestedern ed courts expansiontinttheeCounty. Blumxsaid sthat the cp oposaltwaslclearlystrailer its just about as opposite the Comprehensive Plan as it could be, and he would not be adverse to having someone form a recommendation for the o appear that theunty. Cain dCommissthat ion wwas d not want the recommendation to be so strong as to app She moved that overstepping its bounds on what is essentially County territory. the Chairperson write a letter to the County Zoning Commission detailing the Compre- hensive Plan and the use for which the area was contemplated edein saidtplan, detailing some of the service needs which have been expressed by omoile home park, fb bthe expansion ofexisting nthisekind. Vettereseconded tthe motiion of lon and it e Commiion at the prospect was carried unanimously. �— The members then reviewed the minutes de the meeting o£ April Z0, 1978. Lehman d the motion and it was unanimously carried. moved for approval. Kammermeyer seconde The meeting was adjourned. �;� Prepared by ou` George Pi her, Sr. C1 k Typist L'O�� y Approved by 0K'vy___-u_�-1AAt-4 C...... Joh Kammermeyer, PFrZ Secret y I41CROFIL14ED BY DORM MICM�LAB CEDAR P,'d .::S • iI'. V!'lis MILROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING 4 ZONING COMMISSION JUNE 1, 1978 -- 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MUINLS, 10,WA MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Jakobsen, Lehman, Kammermeyer, Ogesen, Vetter MEMBEILS ABSENT: Cain STAFF PRESENT: Schmeiser, Wilkinson, Ryan RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: None d. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: i Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order and asked if anyone present wished to discuss any item not on the agenda. No one responded. Blum called for consideration of the minutes of April 28, 1978. Jakobsen stated that Wayne Begley's name had been misspelled. Lehman moved, and Jakobsen seconded, that the minutes be approved as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. i Blum called for consideration of the minutes of May 4, 1978. Lehman moved, and Jakobsen seconded, that the minutes be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Z-7401. Public discussion of an application by Hawkeye Real Estate Investment Co. to rezone 21.77 acres presently RIA (single family residential) to CO (commercial office) located west of State Highway 1, west of EJ Corporation, commonly known as Howard Johnson's, and south of Interstate 80; 45 -day limitation period: waived. Schmeiser presented an overlay of the subject area and explained that the original request for rezoning was submitted in 1974. He explained that the Staff's recommendation at that time had been that the application be deferred until an office/transitional zone was created. Subsequent to this deferral, an office/transitional zone, the present commercial office zone (CO), was adopted. Blum asked if anyone present wished to discuss this item. John Clancey, a resident of the area, stated that he wished to speak first for himself and then for Mr. Eldon Moss who had sent a written protest to the Commission. Mr. Clancey stated his main concerns with the proposed rezoning as being (1) Odor and possible contamination from septic lagoons, and (2) Safety and traffic problems in relation to the accessability of the proposed area. Mr. Moss' protest (see attachment) included the following concerns: (1) The real estate is best suited for agricultural and residential uses; (2) It would be an extension of commercial uses in the area and would encourage future commercial develop- ment; (3) The area is not capable of being serviced by sanitary sewer and a lagoon /09/ 1410011LK.0 By .I DORM MICRbLAB LI1W.. R,',; !X, ,ILi'4ePlt I4ICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB town City Planning F, Zoning Commission .lune I, 1978 Page 2 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA would deteriorate the area; (4) There is no adequate traffic access to the area; (5) Rezoning would alter the character of the present neighborhood; and (6) lie believes his objection meets City ordinances and State statute requirements to require an affirmative 3/4 vote for adoption. Charles Ebel stated that he agreed with Mr. Clancey's statement, adding that he felt this rezoning would be the beginning of another commercial strip in town. i9ilbur Zikc expressed his agreement with the previously mentioned concerns and stated that he hoped that the area along the highway, south of the Texaco station, could be preserved. Dick Krlituska of Shiva-Hattery stated that his firm borders on the easterly side of the subject property and that the proposed rezoning appears to be appropriate. Blum stated that the tract in question is consistent with the newly adopted Land Use Plan. Ile further explained that lie thought the concerns regarding preservation of the area should be more properly handled by the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission. There being no further discussion, Blum called for a motion on this item. Ogesen moved, and Kammermeyer seconded, that action be deferred until the next regular meeting (June 15, 1978). Motion carried unanimously. V-7801. Public discussion on the vacation of Riverside Court, an east -west alley west of Riverside Drive along the south side of Lot L, Crowley's Subdivision. Blum stated that this action had been deferred at the request of the applicant. lie did, however, ask if anyone present wished to speak on this item. No one responded. Consider setting the next meeting for public discussion of the revised proposed Tree Ordinance. The consensus of those present was to schedule a public discussion on the proposed revised Tree Ordinance for the next regular meeting (June 15, 1978). Copies of the ordinance will be made available for public review at the public library and in the Department of Community Development. Ogesen requested additional information regarding the sewer ordinance and Cedar Rapids' recent involvement in a similar situation. This information was requested due to a request from BDI and Oscar Mayer regarding a change in the present sewer standards. Several Commission members stated that they had received calls from Mr. Breese of Breese's Auto Parts regarding ingress and egress at Pentacrest Garden Apartments. 1,11CRDFILMED By , JORM MICR+LAB L I_ii�F. hA�'17S JC, I40 P)IS MICROFILMEO BY JORM MICROLAB Iowa City Planning F, Zoning Commission ,June 1, 1978 Page 3 • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA Blum stated that he had told Mr. Breese that Planning and Zoning had made their recommendation to City Council on the LSRD of Pentacrest Garden Court Apartments and that City Council had already acted on this recommendation. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Prepared by si„�Cw � Sandra S. Wilkinson, DCD Secretary J Approved by Johbf Kammermeyer, P$Z secretary OM1. � IdILAOEILIdED 6Y JORM MICR¢LAS CEDAR RAI'@S • iAL 1,101!II:S t41CROFIU4ED BY JORM MICROLAB ouixTTON CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MOINES, IOWA TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission, Iowa City, Iowa The undersigned property owners object to the proposed rezoning applica- tion by Hawkeye Real Estate Investment Co., for the rezoning of. 21.77 acres of real estate located west of State Highway 1, west of E .1 Corp., commonly known as Howard Johnson's, and south of: Interstate 80, which rezoning seeks a change from R1A to CO for the following reasons: 1. That the rezoning should not be granted because the real estate is hest suited for agricultural or residential uses. 2. That the rezoning should not be granted because it would be an extension of commercial uses in the North Dodge area, which would encourage future commercial development along North Dodge Street and said area should be a non-commercial entrance into Iowa City, Iowa. 3. That the rezoning should not be granted because it is not presently capable of being serviced by sanitary sewer by gravity and that a lagoon nerving this proposed area would be of such a size that it would be detri- mental to the entire area. 4. That there is not presently adequate traffic access to the area for the amount of traffic which would be developed by the commercial office use of almost 22 acres. 5. That the proposed rezoning would further alter the character of the present neighborhood to the detriment of the present property owners in the area. 6, That the undersigned believe this objection meets City ordinance and State statute requirements to require an affirmative 3/4's vote for adoption. 141CROHLl4[D BY JORM MICR+LAB CI:JAI; NOINIS T -"ti I416ROrILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB I CEU1J; Hili'125 UCS MOINES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB MINUTES IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION MEETING MAY 17, 1978 3:30 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MUINLS, IUWA Members Present: Gilpin, Fountain, Lindberg, Sokol, Vetter, Neuzil, Epley, Kroeze. Members Absent: Fahr, McLaughlin. Staff Present: Milkman, Schmeiser, Fisher. Guests: Barb Habhab, Barry Hokanson, Darrell Lewis. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: 1. That the screening to be used on the pond side of the Gordon Russell crushing operation off US 218, is to include a tight, solid fence at least six feet high and 20 feet back from the edge of the pond with an additional evergreen buffer planting with a mature height of at least eight feet between the fence and the pond. SUMMARY OF THE DISCUSSION: In the absence of chairperson Donna Epley, the vice -chairperson, Bill Gilpin, called the meeting to order. Howard Sokol moved the approval of the minutes of the meeting of April 19, 1978. The motion was seconded by Howard Fountain and carried unanimously. Gilpin introduced Barry Hokanson of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission for discussion of the north corridor study. Hokanson presented a map of the area being studied by the commission and explained the purpose and progress of the project. He stated that the focus of the project was on non-farm development. He went on to describe the schedule for the project and the three different alternative concepts for the corridor. He told the commission that he would appreciate any comments or suggestions that it might have on the project, and in particular, any comments or cautions concerning the Stanley Report in relation to the project. A discussion followed regarding the Stanley Report and the north corridor study. Chairperson Epley arrived and conducted the meeting from this point. The next item of business was a discussion of a recommendation to City Council on the screening of the car crushing operation off US 218 south. Milkman gave a presentation of the background information concerning the crushing operation and agreements with the City Council. She indicated that the City Council had approved the crushing operation with the proviso that the screening be installed around the operation between the river and the operation and between Highway 218 and the operation. She MICROFILMED BY I JORM MICR(�LA6 CLJAN kdl;pf. /092 M 141CROFILMED BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIUS AND ULS hIUINL�, !Ueal -2- explained that what had happened was that no specifics had been given as to what the screening should be and that the Stanley Report was to have indicated the type of screening. She stated that as far as regulations go she believed that the current zoning regulations required the whole area to be screened but there was no specific description of what the screening should be. Vetter noted that at a recent informal City Council meeting she attended there was a discussion about using a high coping berm and trees to hide the operation, and that the Council would determine not to allow the operation to continue without proper, adequate screening. She also stated that the Council wanted the Riverfront Commission to recommend just what kind of screening would be suitable in this instance to help with the noise and dust created by the operation. Epley noted that the City did not own the pond near the crushing operation. Milkman said that the pond was owned by Russell and the Wagner -Murphy Foundation, and that the City required any junkyard or similar operation to be fully screened regardless of whether it owned the property beyond it. A discussion followed concerning the types of screening that could be used. Schmeiser informed the Commission that there were certain minimum requirements regarding height and type of screening that the owner would have to comply with in accordance with the zoning ordinance. He noted that regardless of what the Commission recommended the owner would still have to comply with the types of screening and the height requirements. He also indicated that this was a good opportunity for the Commission to suggest to the City Council what would be appropriate for the type of screening and the height. Schmeiser asked Milkman about the area and whether it could support trees. She indicated that the soil could, but if deciduous trees were used, there would be very little screening in the winter. Schmeiser stated that the ordinance required an evergreen planting screen at least eight feet high at maturity and 20 feet wide. Lindberg noted concern about planting only trees and asked about fencing. Neuzil stated that he thought both trees and fencing should be used to give the trees a chance to grow. Epley asked Schmeiser whether the Commission could recommend something beyond the minimum requirements of Iowa City. Schmeiser indicated as he read the agreement between Russell and the City it could. Further discussion followed. Sokol moved that the wording of the ordinance regarding greenbelt planting be included in the recommendation. Gilpin seconded the motion. It was defeated six to two. Vetter moved that the Commission recommend a tight, solid fence at least six feet high and 20 feet back from the edge of the pond with an additional evergreen buffer planting at least eight feet high between the fence and the pond. A discussion followed. Gilpin seconded the motion. The motion carried with six members in favor, Kroeze opposed and Sokol abstaining. Kroeze stated that he was opposed to the use of a fence because he did not like using something artificial with evergreens. Epley thanked Schmeiser for his assistance in framing the recommendations. The next item of business was the proposed Plan of Action for 1978. Epley introduced the plan and discussed the goals. Discussion followed. Gilpin noted that Fahr and Neuzil would be assisting Barry Hokanson on MICROFILM By + JORM MICR6LAB " OI'li i, t•1ICROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB -3- CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA the northern corridor study. Neuzil expressed some concern about not having enough time to do this and also because Fahr would be out of the City most of the summer. Gilpin stated that he would volunteer to help Neuzil. Gilpin also noted that the Commission needed to keep clear of being involved in conflict of interest. He also commented that the Stanley Report was difficult to comprehend in places. Lindberg asked how the goals in item one differ from the Stanley Report. Milkman responded that the difference was in implementation and weeding out of the possible from the highly unlikely. Epley stated that item two "Other Agencies" included Coralville, Johnson County Regional Planning Commission and the County Conservation Board, as well as any other group the Commission wished to include. A general agreement was reached among the members of the Commission concerning the proposed Plan of Action for 1978. It was decided among the members that the Commission should for the summer, meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 P.M. The next meeting was scheduled for June 20, 1978. NEW BUSINESS: Copies of the Flood Plain Management Ordinance for Iowa City were distributed to new members by Milkman. Howard Fountain suggested that the Commission take a trip to Hardin County to see what has been done with some county -acquired land there. Gilpin suggested that members representing the Riverfront Commission on other boards and commissions present brief reports at each meeting. The meeting was adjourned. bv2/7-9 141CROFILIIED BY JORM MICR4�LAB CLi4Alc Rdhli?:. .SES YN::CS M MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Iowa City Airport Commission May 25, 1978 Airport Conference Room CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES HUINL), IWA Present: Garry Bleckwenn, Caroline Embree, Dick Phipps, Claude Peterson, Jan Redick Also present: E. K. Jones, Diane Karkiewicz of KXIC, Mike Owen of KCJJ SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The meeting was called to order at 7:42 p.m, by Chairman Bleckwenn. Bleckwenn opened the meeting as a public hearing on installation of the remote frequency signal equipment at the Airport. As no one was present for comment, Bleckwenn declared the public hearing closed, and asked for the Commission members' signa- tures on a resolution approving installation of the equipment. Peterson moved that the Commission adopt a resolution approving said installation. Embree seconded the motion. The motion carried. The minutes of the April 20 meeting were read. Corrections: page 1, para- graph 6 - Jones will open the "airport" not the "runways"; page 3, paragraph 2 - "talk to approach control while on the ground"; page 3, paragraph 4 - forms to apply for "state funds." Redick moved to accept the minutes with the above cor- rections. Embree seconded the motion. The motion carried. Bleckwenn stated that copies of all letters written by Jones as Manager of the Iowa City Airport should be included in the Commission's files. The minutes of the May 4 meeting were read. Corrections: Claude, not Clyde Peterson. There was general discussion of content of the minutes. Commission members agreed that minutes should be limited to general comments and summary of action taken. Embree moved to accept the minutes of the May 4 meeting. Phipps seconded the motion. Tfe motion carried. Jones presented bills for the month of May. Embree read Projects Green's itemized statement of April 25 in reference to their bill to the Commission for $1500. Discussion followed. Phipps moved to accept the May bills. Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried. Jones distributed copies of the City of Iowa City's financial report through April 20 for the Commission. There was discussion of the issue of hail insurance. Jones stated that the farm manager from Doane Agricultural Service has already put hail insurance into effect. Peterson moved to approve hail coverage for the airport farm. Phipps seconded the motion. The motion carried, with Embree and Redick abstaining from the vote. Jones reported briefly on the following items: 1) the Iowa DOT will take a traffic count at the Airport for 10 days in June, 2) the FAA has a crew at the Airport taking a periodic survey of obstructions, 3) Mr. Solbeck of Portland Con- crete Associates says the Airport's runways are in excellent condition; he also has information regarding new methods of resurfacing, 4) the Airport's fire extin- guishers are all operable and those on the old jeep can be used in the hangar, 5) the women's restroom needs a new floor. Peterson moved that Embree and Redick be authorized to obtain three estimates on the cost of one-piece floor covering, accept the best bid, and authorize the installation to be made. Phipps seconded the motion. The motion carried. Bleckwenn reported that he had contacted the Historic Preservation office and was informed that the Airport would be classifed as an historic grounds. Mrs. E. K. Jones is interested in investigating this matter. The Commission approved Bleckwenn's directing her to proceed. Bleckwenn asked Dewey's Salvage to examine the old jeep and determine whether it is of any value as scrap metal. If it is, Dewey's will haul it and any other scrap metal away. The Airport Manager will remove concrete that may interfere with mowing. /0 93 !d ICROFILIV BY ' JORM MICR6LAB f.i Ul11! P.P i.. r1� Iowa City Airport Commission May 25, 1978 Airport Conference Room CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES HUINL), IWA Present: Garry Bleckwenn, Caroline Embree, Dick Phipps, Claude Peterson, Jan Redick Also present: E. K. Jones, Diane Karkiewicz of KXIC, Mike Owen of KCJJ SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The meeting was called to order at 7:42 p.m, by Chairman Bleckwenn. Bleckwenn opened the meeting as a public hearing on installation of the remote frequency signal equipment at the Airport. As no one was present for comment, Bleckwenn declared the public hearing closed, and asked for the Commission members' signa- tures on a resolution approving installation of the equipment. Peterson moved that the Commission adopt a resolution approving said installation. Embree seconded the motion. The motion carried. The minutes of the April 20 meeting were read. Corrections: page 1, para- graph 6 - Jones will open the "airport" not the "runways"; page 3, paragraph 2 - "talk to approach control while on the ground"; page 3, paragraph 4 - forms to apply for "state funds." Redick moved to accept the minutes with the above cor- rections. Embree seconded the motion. The motion carried. Bleckwenn stated that copies of all letters written by Jones as Manager of the Iowa City Airport should be included in the Commission's files. The minutes of the May 4 meeting were read. Corrections: Claude, not Clyde Peterson. There was general discussion of content of the minutes. Commission members agreed that minutes should be limited to general comments and summary of action taken. Embree moved to accept the minutes of the May 4 meeting. Phipps seconded the motion. Tfe motion carried. Jones presented bills for the month of May. Embree read Projects Green's itemized statement of April 25 in reference to their bill to the Commission for $1500. Discussion followed. Phipps moved to accept the May bills. Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried. Jones distributed copies of the City of Iowa City's financial report through April 20 for the Commission. There was discussion of the issue of hail insurance. Jones stated that the farm manager from Doane Agricultural Service has already put hail insurance into effect. Peterson moved to approve hail coverage for the airport farm. Phipps seconded the motion. The motion carried, with Embree and Redick abstaining from the vote. Jones reported briefly on the following items: 1) the Iowa DOT will take a traffic count at the Airport for 10 days in June, 2) the FAA has a crew at the Airport taking a periodic survey of obstructions, 3) Mr. Solbeck of Portland Con- crete Associates says the Airport's runways are in excellent condition; he also has information regarding new methods of resurfacing, 4) the Airport's fire extin- guishers are all operable and those on the old jeep can be used in the hangar, 5) the women's restroom needs a new floor. Peterson moved that Embree and Redick be authorized to obtain three estimates on the cost of one-piece floor covering, accept the best bid, and authorize the installation to be made. Phipps seconded the motion. The motion carried. Bleckwenn reported that he had contacted the Historic Preservation office and was informed that the Airport would be classifed as an historic grounds. Mrs. E. K. Jones is interested in investigating this matter. The Commission approved Bleckwenn's directing her to proceed. Bleckwenn asked Dewey's Salvage to examine the old jeep and determine whether it is of any value as scrap metal. If it is, Dewey's will haul it and any other scrap metal away. The Airport Manager will remove concrete that may interfere with mowing. /0 93 !d ICROFILIV BY ' JORM MICR6LAB f.i Ul11! P.P i.. 61k,RUFILMEU BY JORM MICROLAH Iowa City Airport Commission May 25, 1978 Page 2 CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS HU1NL:,, 104+ Bleckwenn directed Jones to ask the City to sent to all Commission members copies of the questionnaires it sent to locally based aircraft operators and to airports. These will be discussed at the next meeting. City Manager Berlin has indicated that a copy of a "final report" will be made available to the Commission. Bleckwenn stated that the Commission's annual report is due July 15. Embree said she thinks this is only a financial report and that it may only require that the Commission compile a brief report for publication with help from the City Finance Director. She recommended that it be determined whether this is the case before the Commission writes any other kind of report. Bleckwenn agreed to check with the Finance Director before the next meeting of the Commission. Bleckwenn read a letter of. April 24 sent by Emil Brandt of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission to Mr. James Elza, Director of the East Central Iowa Planning Commission. The letter, regarding expansion of the Cedar Rapids Airport, indicates that questions raised by the Iowa City Airport Commission had some effect. Peterson suggested that a letter be written to Project Green commending them for their beautification efforts in landscaping the Airport. Bleckwenn reported that he received a call from the FAA regarding a complaint from Carl Ossiand and Roger M. Grub about low-flying aircraft. To date Bleckwenn has not received a copy of the complaint. He stated he Mels the Commission should have copies of these complaints for the Commission files. Redick reported on a complaint made by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Larson who are trying to make recordings for radio broadcast in their home but have been hampered by Airport noise. Commission members discussed the problem and concurred that there is no way to help in this case. Bleckwenn directed Redick to contact the Larsons and Indicate to them that the Commission discussed the problem but that there is nothing that can be done. Efforts are being made to alleviate some of the problem in the future. Bleckwenn asked if there were any bills to be presented for consideration at the next meeting. There were none. Embree reported that she had contacted Tom Williams and has asked him to sub- mit bids for mowing the Airport grounds on both a per job and per hour basis. Jones said Williams has not yet contacted him with these bids. Bleckwenn reported that he has had a letter from Public Works Director Dick Plastino and a letter from City Manager Berlin stating that the City will mow the Airport until the Commis- sion decides what arrangements it wants to make for mowing. Bleckwenn suggested the Commission proceed with obtaining public bids for mowing the Airport grounds. Embree so moved. Redick seconded the motion. The motion carried. Discussion followed. Peterson volunteered to look into having a retired person do the work. Bleckwenn directed Jones to see Assistant City Attorney Bob Bolin regarding legal- ities of having an independent contractor do the work (e.g., insurance, workmen's compensation, etc.).and to draw up specifications for the bids. Bleckwenn reported that the contract with L. R. Kimball and Associates has been signed, and that the FAA has the grant offer in its hands. The Commission is waiting for a letter saying it is a duly constituted instrumentality of the City. Bowlin sent a letter to the FAA so stating on May 24. Bleckwenn read a copy of this letter to the Commission. Bleckwenn will call a special public meeting as soon as the grant offer is received. The Commission will pass a resolution approving the offer and send it to the FAA. Funds will be placed in the Commission's account with the City. Redick raised the issue of Kimball's expecting the Commission to use L. R. Kimball and Associates as a consultant for future contracts. She feels this implies Kimball will make its study biased in favor of expansion. Redick reported she has n .of IdICllnf ILld[n BY JORM MICR¢LA6 ❑.Jr1P. kJ�l'I::. . :... '10I'I[� MILROFILMLD BY JORM 141CROLAB Iowa City Airport Commission May 25, 1978 Page 3 CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS MOINLS. 10WA spoken with Bowlin about this issue. In her opinion Kimball and Associates should be excluded from submitting bids on future projects undertaken by the Commission. Discussion followed. Bleckwenn cited a letter from City Manager Berlin (May 10) regarding moving the meetings of the Commission to the Airport. Redick stated that she had contacted City Council members and asked their feelings about the move. Vevera, Balmer and Roberts indicated they did not care where the Commission meets. Neuhauser, De Prosse, Perret and Erdahl said they would prefer to see the Commission meet down- town as that location would be more accessible by public transportation. Redick proposed the Commission keep the Airport Conference Room and that the Commission's files be kept therein but that the Commission reconsider the move and begin to meet downtown again. Discussion followed. Peterson moved that copies of his letter to Berlin of February 17 in which he explained the Commission's reasons for moving its meeting site to the Airport be sent to Berlin and to each countil member with the notation that perhaps they did not receive it originally. Peterson will write a cover letter with this notation. His letter will also express the Commission's feeling that their intent is completely non-political. Bleckwenn reported that he had received a phone call from a citizen in Hills inquiring if there is security at the Airport. The inquiry also raised the issue of lighting of tie -downs. This issue will be placed on a future agenda for discus- sion. Bleckwenn stated that he has received no further information from Linda Schrei- ber regarding the signing fo the agreement with the Veteran's group. Until this is .signed Bleckwenn said maintainence should be between the Veteran's group and the City. Discussion of rules and by-laws was deferred until a future meeting. Bleckwenn will discuss the issue of investment of money by the Commission (e.g., with non -risk bonds) with the City's finance department for discussion at the next meeting of the Commission. Extensive discussion was held regarding the Commission's retaining an attorney. It was the consensus of the Commission that it should continue using the City's legal staff. Peterson moved that the DOT's rent be raised fomr $135 per month to $200 per month effective July 1 and that this contract be put on a yearly basis. Redick seconded the motion. The motion carried. Embree moved the meeting adjourn. Peterson seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 11:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Shelley Lowenberg-DeBoer(U/ Next meeting: June 15 at the Airport Conference Room Y 'k' 141CROHLI4ED BY 1 DORM MICR46LA8 CCJ.III PlV:.:, - L' '10:JL5 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB MINUTES IOWA CITY BOARD OF APPEALS APRIL 6, 1978 ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MQINES, I0wA MEMBERS PRESENT: Buchan, Kohl, Miller. MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT: Frantz. Bowers, Kushnir. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN Chairman Kohl called the meeting to order and the roll call of the members was taken. It was moved by Miller, seconded by Buchan, that the Minutes of the March 3, 1978, meeting be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. Frantz absent. Chairman Kohl opened the floor for discussion of Old or New Business. Staff member Kushnir presented the Board members with Ordinance 77-2851, entitled An Ordinance For The Establishment of A Uniform Administrative Procedure For The Enforcement of Various Munici alOrdinances. He also presented them with a document entitled A eals Board, which are excerpts of various building codes dealing with LE s oards. Mr. Kushnir then gave the Board an explanation of these documents and provided verbal comments on the Boards powers and duties. There being no further business, Chairman Kohl entertained a motion for adjournment. It was moved by Miller, seconded by Buchan, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. Frantz absent. This meeting was not recorded on tape. Approved by -- Lloyd E. Kohl, Chairman 1 I Prepared by �/ I Lts� ' G en R. Siders, Secretary /09� MICWILMED BY JORM MICROLAB LWAlk PV i1S • f'f 5 'I01.'1L` 141CROf ILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RPI 1?" - ')IS 1IOPICS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB 14INUTES IOWA CITY BOARD OF APPEALS JUNE 1, 1978 ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Buchan, Kohl, Miller MEMBERS ABSENT: Franklin, Frantz STAFF PRESENT: Siders CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MU1NLS, 10WA SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Chairman Kohl called the meeting to order and a roll call of the members was taken. It was moved by Miller, seconded by Buchan, that the minutes for the April 6, 1978, and May 4, 1978 meetings be approved as read. The motion passed unan- imously. Chairman Kohl opened the meeting for discussion of old business, there being r. none he opened discussion for new business. Staff member Siders briefly outlined the proposed amendments to the 1976 Uni- form Building Code and asked for any comments any of the Board Members might have. Chairman Kohl suggested that the proposed amendments be discussed individually opening up discussion on the amendment to Section 304D. Staff member Siders explained that to keep pace with common practice as far as inspection goes, it is the staff's wish to eliminate the lath and drywall inspection from the required inspection list because of the possibility that someone may question whether or not drywalling on the interior of a residence was inspected in case some problem should occur such as moisture bubbling the plaster, etc. Chairman Kohl asked if this amendment had any effect on drywall inspections being made if they were not required. Staff member Siders indicated that it merely takes the drywall inspection out of the required inspection list however it does allow us to inspect dry- wall for firewalls, nailing schedules, etc. at our option. There being no further discussion on Section 304, staff member Siders expressed the desire for a definition of a truss in Section 421. There was no discussion by the Board members on this amendment, Staff member Siders then proceeded to Sections 1305A and 1405A explaining that the amendments for both these sections were the same, the only difference being that 1305A deals with apartment structures and 1405A deals with single family dwellings and duplexes. It was explained that it was the staff's wish to reduce the requirement for 10% light area in kitchens. It was also explained that it is the staff's feeling that the light area in the kitchens is not a life safety matter and does present a design problem as far as allowing for cabinet space, counter height, etc., etc.. It was also explained that the ventilation requirement would still exist, that being two air changes per hour would be required for the kitchen area. IdI CROF1LMfn BY JORM MICR+LA6 (ADAR id;,! i:.d:'.� 710C1 `. mfuROFILMED BY JORM LIICROLAB Minutes Iowa City Board of Appeals 6/1/78 page 2 CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS MUINLS, IOWA Board member Miller inquired about feasibility of eliminating the window requirement for light entirely instead of just reducing it from 10% to 3%. Staff member Siders commented to the fact that the staff itself had some question as to whether or not to eliminate the window entirely or furnish 3% and the vote was fairly well split however, it was decided that in case someone would provide inadequate illumination, it was felt that it would be better to produce some light area. Board member Buchan responded by saying that a lot of apartment houses are in non-compliance now with the 10% require- ment and still would be in non-compliance with the 3% requirement due to the fact that until the preceding code, the kitchen was exempted from the window requirement entirely as long as mechanical ventilation was provided. It was also mentioned that it was his desire to amend our code to read the same as the Housing Maintenance & Occupancy Code which does allow kitchens to have no window as long as mechanical ventilation is provided. Board member Miller responded by saying that from a design aspect it is very difficult to design a three bedroom apartment complex and provide the kitchen within every unit on the exterior side of the unit for the window requirement. The only option that would be present to them, a designer, would be to use the section of code which allows partial removal of a wall to consider both rooms as one common room and provide extra light in the adjoining room. Board member Miller commented that quite often this type of construction is not well received by tenants because it does eliminate a seclusion or privacy aspect of the unit. It was the Board's unanimous decision to recommend to City Council that Sections 1305A and 1405A be considered but change the requirement for 3% light area to 0% required light area as long as a mechanical ventilation and arti- ficial illumination was provided. Section 1718 is a section of code proposed to prevent the practice of field alterations to trusses to take place without the approval of an engineer and the Building Official. Board member Miller asked if this were a problem in the field and also asked if there would be an added cost, similar to a letter that we now require for energy requirements, envoked by adopting such an amendment to the Uniform Building Code. Staff members Siders responded by saying that it would not be necessary to get a written approval in every instance for minor alterations such as removal of webs or some gussets, but would probably require some writing for a major alteration such as removing part of the truss and providing no bearing for the altered end to rest upon. It was also explained by the staff that most generally the prefabricator of the truss is more than happy to perform this service without an added cost to the contractor. It was the staff's basic intention to eliminate the practice of anyone not knowledgable with truss systems, from altering them and making them an unsafe or weak supporting member to any one structure. Section 3305J was discussed concerning the requirement to change the handrail from any stairway to only stairways with four or more risers, All three Board members commented that they had no objection to this amendment however, they did all have an objection to the discrepancy, between this require- ment and the new requirement for handrails in Section 9.30,4,I,2.B of the Housing I.11CROfILI.1CD RY JORM MICR6LAS CCBN�. flier;.. . .Ls '10 ;'IfS e, MICROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB Minutes Iowa City Board of ,peals 6/1/78 page 3 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA Maintenance & Occupancy Code. All three Board members agreed that the way that particular section of the code was written that the possibility exists that two handrails would be required for any stairway regardless of the width if it were open on the right side. It is conceivable that a stairway only 30" wide, if it were open on the right side, would still have to have two handrails and in their opinion this seemed to be not only a costly item but one that really becomes impractical. Chairman Kohl, under the suggestion of the entire board, directed the Secretary to draft a memorandum to the Housing Commission expressing their concerns and asking that this section of the Housing Occupancy & Maintenance Code be reviewed at one of their future meetings. The last amendment which encompasses covered mall buildings was just briefly discussed and it was decided that a special meeting be held on June 8, 1978 to discuss the covered mall amendment more thoroughly and possibly add some additional comments for the preceding amendments. It was moved by Miller, seconded by Buchan that this meeting be adjourned. Approved by Lloyd E. Kohl, C airman r 1' r Prepared by \1 ,! Y _�1���i�+' �leiln R. Siders, ecretS —ary + Id ICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB C'cDW( P.4; ID!, lL'J 'd0;Itl