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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInformal minutes of 11/1Informal Council Session November 1, 1988 Informal Council Session, November Chambers. Mayor John McDonald McDonald, Balmer, Larson, Courtney, Atkins, Helling, Boyle, Karr, Cain 570-1; Reel 88-57, Side 2, End -590. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: 1, 1988, 6:30 p.m., in the Council presiding. Councilmembers present: Horowitz, Ambrisco. Staff present: Tape-recorded Reel 88-58, Side 2, Reel 88-58, Side 2 Atkins stated a resolution was added to Council's agenda regarding filing an application to the State to receive a grant; Iowa City and ICAD representatives have been working with representatives from Central States Can Company regarding the possibility of Central States Can Company locating a manufacturing plant in Iowa City; and ICAD has received a Letter of Intent from Central States Can Company and Silgan Container Corporation of California. Atkins said the Letter of Intent spells out a number of obligations and contingencies and also indicates that Iowa City has been selected and a recommendation has been made to the respective board of directors of the companies to locate the manufacturing plant in Iowa City. Atkins stated the company represents an fl] million investment and will locate at the BDI Industrial Park. Atkins said the resolutions would authorize filing of the application for a $300,000 forgivable loan and $50,000 local match in the form of a loan to be repaid to the City over a five year period. Atkins commended work done by Ray Muston, Patt Cain and Iowa -Illinois Gas b Electric Company. McDonald stated this will be a tremendous benefit to our area. PLANNING b ZONING MATTERS: Reel 88-56, Side 2 A. Beagle stated the Planning 8 Zoning Commission will consider on November 3 its recommendation to Council concerning the proposod land use change and the applicant has requested expedited consideration. Horowitz asked if consideration has been given to potential for increased traffic and the traffic patterns. Beagle sold area residents are mot as bueh cofe6rned about the project's design as they are concerned about traffic safety. Beagle said there hive been major discussions royarding the pro sed access out onto the hi,}hray and the traffic problems. Roagl! sold the Planning i Toning Commission has prepared a proposal, Beayte explained a traffic stud] was completed lost year by Jeff Davidson and City staff which indicated that currently North Dodge Street is experiencing relatively free traffic flow conditions. Beagle said that except for peak periods, side !tracts ere moving quickiy. Horowitf We 00 concerns about the traffic problems during peak periods. INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION NOVEMBER 1, 1988 PAGE 2 B. C. D. See above item A. Beagle said the right-of-way was platted in 1911 and runs parallel to Dill Street. Beagle said the applicant, Dr. Jack Moyers, one of five abutting property owners, desired to construct an addition on the rear of his property and was constrained by setback limitations. Beagle explained that because of steep slopes in the right-of-way currently serves as a drainageway, there is not a likelihood the right-of-way would ever be improved to serve as a public street. Beagle said City staff and the Planning 1 Zoning Commission have recommended to approve the vacation. Courtney asked about an abutting property owner's concern about access. Boyle said the property can be sold subject to an easement for access and drainage. Beagle explained the access can be provided at the time of disposition. Larson questioned the objection by Marlene Perrin. Boyle explained she will need an easement to cross the right-of-way to enable use of her driveway and the abutting property owner is responsible for maintenance of the right-of-way. In response to Larson, Boyle said there will be no detriment to Perrin's property if the easement is obtained. Larson asked who would purchase the right- of•way. Beagle said all property owners abutting the right-of-way have agreed to purchase their frontage along the right-of-way. Larson and Boyle discussed the location of Perrin's property. Beagle sold City staff and the Planning 1 Zoning Comm siion recommend against the raconing and Comp. Plan Changer• On October 6, the Planning 1 loving Coamission reconmendedt on nn affirmative motion, to deny the amendment by a vote of 1.6 (hark voting in favor). Boggle reviewed the proposed expansion of the University of Iowa Cro_it Unloa. Beagle said the oxpontton would provide for relocating teller facilities and an additional 11100 i0i" feet of offite ,pica, Boogie Said staff and the Planning 6 70ning Commission objoctoil to the proposed Comprehensive Plan change, Beaggle sold the present fixed loud use and high dmnslty reoldenllal land use clossiticatlan boundary was estoblithid to provide i suitable irentiii m twt'rrii, Ewa lacc,&pitlbli and Ccnfl fcf frg land H7f claostttraltena. beagle explained If the Eity eiloWa the mixed land use issecielai with the CR.r tone to eatand over to Johnson Street, ]" . J 9 INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION NOVEMBER 1, 1988 PAGE 3 E. F. G. it would subject the residential to higher levels of intensity mixed land use classification. zoning, any use of the property established and development other could be experienced. See above Item D. neighborhood east of Johnson Street and activities associated with the Beagle noted that with the CB -2 as permitted in the zone could be than the drive-thru teller facility Beagle said the amendment would provide for where light manufacturing is allowed in the Intensive Commercial Zone and clarify that use can have an accessory use. In response to Horowitz, Boyle said the accessory use provision states that for commercial uses in the CI -1 zone you may have the following accessory uses and there is no provision in the Code that allows any accessory uses for manufacturing uses in the CI -I zone. Beagle said IDOT had cited Bill Boyd, owner of the Expresstop adjacent to the Highlander Inn on Highway I North, to relocate or remove the existing Phillips 66 sign which is adjacent to the Interstate; Boyd's application to the Board of Adjustment for a variance was defeated; and therefore, a request was made to amend the Sign Regulations to allow for one sign per property located within the Nlghway-Commercial zone. Beagle said the Planning 6 Zoning Commission recommended on a 3.2 vote approval of the proposed amendment and staff did not recommend approval of the amendment. Beagle said the applicant has requested expedited consideration. Couetney aakad how much property is affected by the proposed amendment. Beagle said it primarily applies to Highway 1 North and 1.80 interchange. In response to Courtney, Beagle said the amendment would not affect the Dubuque Street and 380/1.80 interchanges. Larson asked why Iowa City sign restrictions would not apply all along 1.380, Beagle sold 1.380 south of 1.80 it designated as South 216 and there are no parcels along South ?I@ rnnad Highway• Comeerctal, Courtney noted that there may be airport restrictions relating to signs along South 216, In response to tlarewlti, Beagle isplalnod that Boyd was trying to indicate to lntoritsto motorists that ha deo: have a bu:most and that his bu:lnrs: 1: open. Larson sold that in tenrrPar% there may be other properOps vifvriPd by the proposed soondmont. -r- --.7 r INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION NOVEMBER 1, 1988 PAGE 4 Beagle stated that the revised ordinance received by Council applies to the interior lots and it satisfies the intent of the ordinance if 150 actual feet is maintained between two signs. H. ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SIGN R GULATIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANC TO PERMIT ONE LARGE FREE-STANDING SIGN FOR HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR AN INTERSTATE HiGHWAY )FIRST CONSIDERATION) See above Item G. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 88-56, Side 2 1. Horowitz asked the City Manager to invite Loren Hershberger and Nagle Lumber to attend the Comprehensive Plan meeting, Larson asked Traffic Engr. Brachtel to study the intersection of Melrose and Grand regarding facilitating pedestrian traffic. Atkins said the intersection may justify a stop sign and Brachtel will prepare a report. 3. Horowitz said there was an article in the Des Moines Register about the Iowa State University Cooperative Extension Service $500,000 grant to support policy education in the State. Horowitz said she is interested in participating. Helling said he would obtain further Information. Horowitz said Board and Commission members may also be interested. 4. Balmer referred Councilmembers to the October 26, 1988, memo from Roy Justis regarding BTC's decision regarding the non-profit organization to manage and operate cable channel 26. Balmer stated he agreed with Broadband Telecommunications direction as outlined in the memo. S. Balmer referred Councilmembers to Public Works Director Schmadeke's 10/27 memo regarding the wastewater treatment project. Balmer asked If Iowa City is eligible to receive State and/or Federal funds. Atkins said the City spent money to have value engineering done; the value engineering identified the potential for cost savings in the overall projectl and the value engineeringy now needs to be incorporated into the project. Atkins said it looks favorable to receive some funds. In response to Balmer, Atkins said the $65,000 will come out of the pond proreeds, 6. (Agenda Item No, 14 - UDAG/Holiday inn) Courtney asked for in explanation regarding this item. Atkins explained that the Holiday inn is completing financing for the tr e.pension project and a subordinate requirement was required for the 52,5 million In additional debt. Atkins said the L10AG loan agreement was also revised, changingparthe tlty's share from 25% to 18-1/2%. Thirdly, Atkins said a king agreement wet reassigned, in responia to !arson, Atkins rovlrw..i lh• city's Involvement with the UOAG program, 7 Is INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION NOVEMBER 1, 1986 PAGE 5 7. Horowitz noted that the Airport Commission passed a resolution to accept the grant offer from FAA without City Council consideration. Atkins said the Airport Commission is a separate and independent body and does not need Council action. Asst. City Attorney Boyle explained Council action is necessary to sell land. APPOINTMENTS: iParks 8 Recreation Commission j 1. Karen Hradek I 2. Todd Welk Human Rights Commission f I. Terry Powell 2. M.F. Mims 3. Jason Chen Board of Adjustment 1. Arleigh Clemens The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. X - ,),f