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Home My WebLink About1989-04-04 Bd Comm. MinutesMINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1989 - 7:30 P.M. IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Foster, Robert Hicks, Richard Blum, John Ockenfels, Harry Lewis STAFF PRESENT: Ron O'Neil, Cheryl Tworek GUESTS PRESENT: Charlie Ruppert, Harry Hinckley, Jim Jacobs, Chris Hayes, Kyle Kritz, Mary Lazenby, Greg Michels CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. Attendance was noted and a quorum of the Commission was present. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS/APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 17, 1989, MEETING: Guests were introduced. Ockenfels noted a small discrepancy in the minutes under Commission Member Discussion, paragraph three, where it states "proceed with repairs." O'Neil will check on the tape. Based upon the corrections made in the minutes, the approval will take place at the next regular meeting. PRESENTATION OF BILLS: The list of bills was presented by O'Neil. Lewis moved to approve the bills as presented. Ockenfels seconded the motion and it carried un- animously. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSIO A. Airport History Publication. Chris Hayes, a student at the Univer- sity of Iowa, presented the Commission with the completed airport history project. Hayes, one of the group members of the project, displayed the 24 pages of text and 25 photos. Funding for the project had been previously approved by the Commission to cover $500 in printing. Hayes priced area print shops. The Commission decided to print as many copies as possible for the $500. The Commission will decide whether or not to spend more than $500 at the next meeting. Ockenfels and Foster volunteered to form a subcommittee to work on the printing process. B. Industrial Development - Property Survey and Legal Plat. O'Neil stated that in order to proceed with development, a rezoning will need to be done. As there is no legal description of the property, a legal survey and legal platting needs to be done in order to define the proposed leasing areas. Foster moved to authorize the manager to take bids to conduct a legal survey of the airport parcels and the Tr MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION FEBRUARY 21, 1989 PAGE 2 ends of the runways. Lewis seconded the motion and it unanimously carried. Planning interns Kyle Kritz, Mary Lazenby and Greg Michels were present to discuss the development issue. Lazenby passed around an outline of what they would like to work on in order to get hands-on experience for a graduate course. Kritz stated that they would look at a zoning overlay and how to implement it in the airport zoning. Blum thanked the students for their help and interest, and the Commission plans to work through O'Neil to work with them on the parcels. C. By-laws Revisions. The revisions had been made and needed only the approval of the Commission. Lewis moved, seconded by Hicks to adopt the by-laws. The motion carried unanimously. im ties. Iowa City Landscaping updated and signed a new lease. The lease runs from January 1, 1989 to December 31, 1989. The Dane lease had not been returned by Mr. Dane but the Commission approved the lease. Harry Hinckley was present to discuss the lease for Interwest Equities. Hinckley is interested in a five-year lease. In addition, Hinckley feels that there is some ambiguity in the lease regarding the definition of maintenance. Blum stated the Legal Department would look into defining the ambiguities. The Commission appointed a subcommittee consisting of Lewis and Hicks to work with Hinckley to determine the details of the lease. Carpeting - Terminal Building. O'Neil stated that the total cost to carpet and tile the hallway and main terminal will be between $2,900- $3,000. Tiling costs increased the total bid by $1,000. Randy's Carpets recommended the 5-7 year carpet over the 8-10 year carpet since the area has heavy traffic. Since the carpeting has been budgeted, the manager will determine which carpet to purchase. 1701 Building - Electrical Service. Foster presented the subcommit- tee report. The solution seems to be to run the new service from the airport entrance to the old hangar. A new transformer is necessary. The cost of the transformer will be $15,000 for a three-phase and $5,500 for a single phase line. The Commission must provide the PVC and concrete pad. The City Code does not allow two electrical entrances in the same building, but Foster suggested a request to waive the restriction. The current electrical panel is in the hangar. O'Neil stated that the funding for the installation of the transformer may come from carry over Operating Funds from last year. Blum said that Legal had advised the Commission not to send a letter regarding the pond by the bank. O'Neil suggested the process of acquiring the runway easement for Runway 24 be re-initiated. Blum also suggested a letter to Planning and Zoning be sent by the Commission stating the concern regarding the rezoning and subdivision by Kennedy of the property in the clear zone. 479 MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION FEBRUARY 21, 1989 PAGE 3 Blum displayed a blueprint of the proposed Walmart Development along Highway 1. There was some confusion as to whether the airport had an easement or a right-of-way along the edge of the development. The issue will be put on next month's agenda. COMMISSION MEMBERS' ITEMS: None. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT - AIRPORT MANAGER: O'Neil had a roll call vote regarding the Dykstra Nursery and the Dane Leases. Roll call was unanimous. O'Neil reminded the Commission of the budget hearing to be held on the following Tuesday. O'Neil is still working on an AWOS system. Federal funding for Iowa City will probably be available in 1992 or 1993. O'Neil stated that the Title Opinion for the A.I.P. grant is almost complete. Election of officers will take place at the March meeting. The Airport Manager evaluation is also due in March. An original nine month evaluation was agreed upon. The Iowa Airport Conference is in Ames on April 18, 1989. Two members have been budgeted to attend, but the budget could cover tuition for all the Commission members. SET NEXT REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING: The Commission decided on March 21, 1989, at 7:30 p.m. as the next regular Commission meeting. ADJOURNMENT: i The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Blum at 10:12 p.m. Minutes submitted by Cheryl A. Tworek. j�. Ri hard Blum, Chairperson X79 .............._ .. PRELIMINARY MINUTES Subject to Approval PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MARCH 8, 1989 MEMBERS PRESENT: Henry, Hesse, Hradek, Steinbrech, Watson, Weideman, Welk, Willis MEMBERS ABSENT: Malloy STAFF PRESENT: Carroll, Howell, Kriz, Moran, Trueblood FORMAL ACTION Moved by Henry, seconded by Steinbrech, to TAKEN:approve the minutes of the February 8, 1989 meeting as written. Unanimous. SUMMER CAMP: Trueblood reported on the summer camp program and proposed fee revisions. The primary reasons for the changes are to keep summer camp self-supporting in relation to direct costs, and to establish fees where everyone pays an equal amount per session. (In the past, those individuals who signed up for one or two sessions were subsidizing those who signed up for three or four sessions). The consensus of the commission was to revise summer camp fees as proposed by staff, as indicated below: SUMMER CAMP 1988 Fees 1989 Fees* One Session $100 $90 Two Sessions $180 $180 ($90/session) ($90/session) Three Sessions $235 $270 ($78.33/session) ($90/session) Four Sessions $270 $360 ($67.50/session) ($90/session) Average per Session $83.96 $90.00 *Additional children from same family will pay $80.00 per session. WORKSHOPS: The commission discussed the upcoming workshops for board and commission members on April 3 and May 20. Members indicated whether or not they would be attending same. RIVERFRONT Hesse reported that the Planning and Zoning COMMISSION Commission voted against the Riverfront REPORT: Commission's proposal of using a 30' setback from the floodway encroachment line. The proposal will be submitted to the City Council for their vote. The Riverfront Commission received endorsement to apply for a grant from the I.D.O.T. to complete a section of the river walk along Riverside Drive S. between Iowa Avenue and Burlington Street. The IDOT grant would fund 75% of the trail construction. The remaining 25% ($6,900) would be paid by the City. Hesse noted a question had been asked by a City Council member about the parkland acquisition fund being used for the City's portion. The consensus of the commission was that this would not be an appropriate use of the parkland acquisition fund. COMMISSION Hradek noted she read with interest the Cedar TIME: Rapids Gazette's article regarding ice skating rinks. She stated she would still like to i see an ice rink in Iowa City. Watson noted he listened to a WMT radio call-in show where the topic was ice skating rinks in Cedar Rapids. He stated an indoor j ice skating facility may be beyond Iowa City's and Cedar Rapids's means to have, but felt Cedar Rapids and Iowa City might be able to work together to build a joint ice skating rink located between the two cities. Willis appointed an ice skating rink committee with John Watson, chair and Todd Welk. Steinbrech referred to the Parks Division's monthly report wherein it was noted that the division had spent a large amount of time doing projects for other city departments/divisions. He asked how this affected their budget. Trueblood stated that various city departments utilize the Parks Division, especially during the winter months, and labor costs are absorbed within the Parks Division budget. Willis established a public relations committee and appointed Karen Hradek and Fran Malloy to same. DIRECTOR'S Terrill Mill Park. A preliminary sketch of REPORT: a proposed Greek Complex west of Terrill Mill Park was circulated for the commission's perusal. Reno Street Park. A picture of the playground equipment selected by the Reno Street neighborhood was shown to the commission. Park Permits. A stamp was purchased which states "Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited". It is being stamped on park shelter permits. North Market Square Park. Staff has been working with a committee from Horace Mann school with regard to park improvements. A preliminary drawing of what the school would like to see at the park was reviewed. Noon Optimist Club. Staff was contacted by the Noon Optimist Club asking the Parks and Recreation Department to submit proposals for use of funds which would benefit youth. The Noon Optimist Club will be donating money to an agency which they feel will best utilize the funds. Forestry Evaluation. The City Forester could attend a future meeting to discuss the Forestry Evaluation. The consensus of the commission was that it was not necessary at this time. They felt the evaluation was a good piece of work, setting out the facts. Lona Ranae Planning. A meeting with Tim Shields has been set for March 9 to discuss a long range planning workshop. College Green Park. The city is working with Project Green regarding possible improvements to College Green Park. Community Relations Officer. Staff will be meeting with the Police Department's community relations officer regarding her possible involvement in the summer recreation programs. State Legislation. The commission was provided with a copy of IPRA's Legislative Bulletin, which set out issues that affect park and recreation agencies. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Henry seconded by Hradek, to adiourn. (6:55 p.m.) MZ MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION MARCH 14, 1989 IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY - ROOM B MEMBERS PRESENT: Dawson, Hulse, Coty, Williams, Stadtlander, Parden MEMBERS ABSENT: Moore STAFF PRESENT: Milkman, Barnes, Seydel, Stroud OTHERS PRESENT: None CHANGES/AMENDMENTS TO MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: None RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: That the City of Iowa City not submit an application for FY89 Public Housing Funds. MEETING TO ORDER: 9:04 am by Vice -Chairperson Dawson MINUTES OF 2-14-89 MEETING: Motion to approve the minutes was made by Hulse, seconded by Williams, carried 6-0. HOUSING/RENTAL REHABILITATION - Barnes Barnes invited all Housing Commission members for a tour of current rehab projects which will be held on March 31, 1989. Milkman stated an Awards ceremony for Community Development would be held at the Holiday Inn on March 30, 1989 and invited anyone interested to attend. OWNER OCCUPIED - 841 Seventh Avenue (Deferred Payment Loan/Life Lien) Application is in the amount of $17,000.00, maximum because the owner has previously received $5,000.00. Bids were provided at the meeting and include replacing the sewer line if needed. Bid was awarded to Gwinnup & Son Construction. Motion to approve the loan in the amount of $17,000.00 was made by Hulse, seconded by Coty, carried 6-0. - OWNER OCCUPIED - 2118 F Street (Deferred Payment Loan/Life Lien) Application is in the amount of $22,000.00. Bids were provided at the meeting. Bid was awarded to Unicorn Design, Inc. with the suggestion to drop some of the charges to within the $22,000.00 limit. Motion to approve the loan in the amount of $22,000.00 was made by Williams, seconded by Hulse, carried 6-0. - OWNER OCCUPIED - 431 North Lucas (Deferred Payment Loan/Life Lien) Application is in the amount of $22,000.00. Bids were provided at the meeting. Bid was awarded to Home and Building Maintenance, with a contingency provision of satisfactory performance on a previous siding job which will be inspected by Stadtlander. If unsatisfactory, bid will be q8/ Minutes Iowa City Housing Commission March 14, 1989 Page 2 awarded to Gwinnup & Son Construction as the alternate. Motion to approve the loan in the amount of $22,000.00 was made by Hulse, seconded by Stadtlander, carried 6-0. - RENTAL REHABILITATION - 815 Iowa Avenue (Deferred Payment Loan) Application is in the amount of $7,500.00 (maximum for a 2 -bedroom unit) or $10,500 if high cost waiver is approved by HUD (all high cost waivers have been approved so far). Reason for high cost waiver is that both bids submitted are over 50% of the cost. Unit is currently vacant. Motion to approve the loan in the amount of $7,500.00 or $10,500.00 if the high cost waiver is approved, was made by Hulse, seconded by Coty, carried 6-0. - RENTAL REHABILITATION - 817 Iowa Avenue (Deferred Payment Loan) Application is in the amount of $15,000.00 for duplex with a three-bedroom unit and a one -bedroom unit. Both units are currently vacant. Motion to approve the loan in the amount of $15,000.00 was made by Stadtlander, seconded by Hulse, carried 6-0. - RENTAL REHABILITATION - 717 Bloomington - not presented at this time. COORDINATOR'S REPORT - SEYDEL - SECTION 8 AND PUBLIC HOUSING UPDATE March Housing Assistance Payments: 480 Certificates $114,408.00 186 Vouchers $51,601.00 Public Housing rental income for February, 1989: $8,501.00 28 Applications submitted for approval. One 3 -bedroom public housing unit vacant and will be included as one of the units currently being recarpeted. The Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) for 473 Certificates expires 6-30- 90. Seydel stated he has been working with HUD to resolve the problem but has "verbal approval" only that something will be done to extend or replace the ACC. Seydel has been notified that the debt for Public Housing Projects 004 and 005 has been forgiven. Seydel informed the Commission Members of the upcoming NAHRO meeting to be held April 12, 13 and 14, 1989 in Council Bluffs. He invited any members who wished to attend to notify him. Iowa City Housing Authority staff will be attending. #8/ Minutes Iowa City Housing Commission March 14, 1989 Page 3 Housing Commission Member appointments were made at the March 7, 1989 City Council meeting. Moore and Williams were reappointed and new member John "Jack" McMahon was appointed for three-year terms ending 5-1-92. McMahon replaces Dawson whose term expires 5-1-89. DECONTROL CERTIFICATION The Iowa City Housing Authority's annual application for Decontrol Certification was approved by HUD for FY90. The Certification allows for the PHA to revise the Public Housing Budget as long as the bottom line does not change. i - REVISED ELIGIBILITY INCOME LIMITS EFFECTIVE 2-6-89 Copies of the revised eligibility income limits were distributed to Housing Commission. The new income limits became effective 2-6-89 and were implemented for use. Copy attached. - FY89 PUBLIC HOUSING FUNDS NOTICE PHA's received Notice from HUD inviting PHA's to apply for Public Housing Funds for three or more bedroom units. Seydel stated there are not enough j families on the waiting list and it is difficult to keep responsible families in the three-bedroom units we currently have, therefore, it is his recommendation that we not apply for the FY89 Public Housing Funds. Motion to Recommend to Council that the City of Iowa City not submit an application for FY89 Public Housing Funds was made by Hulse, seconded by Coty, carried I 6-0. - FY88 AUDIT REPORT HUD sent letters to Commission Members, Mayor & Seydel stating acceptance of the City Report on Audit for Period Ending 6-30-88 for Public Housing programs. DISCUSSION: None ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn at 10:40 AM was made by Stadtlander, seconded by Williams, carried 6-0. Approved by: Benjamin J. Moore, Chairperson vls T v/ STATE: IOWA .................... .....I N C O M E L I M I T 5... __•.____..__•_•.__•__•_ '', PREPARED: 12-1-88 PROGRAM 1 PERSON 2 PERSON 3 PERSON 4 PERSON 5 PERSON 6 PERSON 7 PERSON 8 PERSON NSA Cedar Rapids. IA FY 1989 MEDIAN FAMILY LOVER INCOME 20650 23600 26550 29500 31350 33200 35050 36900 INCOME: 36900 VERY LOW INCOME 12900 14750 16600 18450 t9960 21400 22900 24350 NSA Davenport -Rock Islantl-Mellne, IA -IL FY 1989 MEDIAN FAMILY LOWER INCOME 19100 21850 24550 27300 29000 30700 Mau 34180 INCOME: 34100 VERY LOW INCOME 11950 13650 15350 17050 10400 19600 71180 72500 MSA Des Moines, EA FY 1969 MEDIAN FAMILY LOVER INCOME 19800 22650 25450 28300 30050 31850 33650 35400 INCOME: 35400 VERY LOW INCOME 12400 14150 15950 17700 19100 70550 21950 73350 i NSA Dubuque, IA FY 1989 MEDIAN FAMILY LOWER INCOME 18050 20600 23150 25750 27350 26950 30600 32200 INCOME: 32200 VERY LOW INCOME 11250 12900 14500 16100 17400 18700 19960 21750 NSA Iowa City, IA _-- FY 1989 MEDIAN FAMILY LOWER INCOME 20050 22900 25800 28650 30450 37250 34050 38600 INCOME: 35800 VERY LOW INCOME 12550 11300 16100 17900 19350 20750 22200 73650 MSA Omaha, NE -IA —• ---------_-- FY 1989 MEDIAN FAMILY LOWER INCOME 19550 22300 25100 27900 29650 31400 33150 34900 INCOME: 34900 VERY LOW INCOME 12200 13950 15700 17450 t8650 20250 21650 73060 NSA Sioux City, IA -NE FY 1989 MEDIAN FAMILY LOWER INCOME 16450 18800 21150 23500 74950 26450 27950 29400 INCOME: 29400 VERY LOW INCOME 10300 11750 13250 14700 15900 17050 16250 19400 . NSA Waterloo -Cedar Falls, IA FY 1989 MEDIAN FAMILY LOVER INCOME 17550 20050 22550 25050 76600 78200 79760 31300 INCOME: 31300 VERY LOW INCOME 10950 12500 14100 15650 16900 18160 19400 20850 COUNTYIA ADAIR FY 1989 MEDIAN FAMILY LOWER INCOME 15700 17900 20150 22400 23800 75200 26800 28000 INCOME: 22900 VERY LOW INCOME 9800 11200 12600 14000 15100 15250 17350 16500 COUNTYIA ADAMS FY 1989 MEDIAN FAMILY LOVER INCOME 15700 17900 20160 22400 23800 25200 26600 78000 INCOME: 23500 VERY LOW INCOME 9000 11200 12600 14000 15100 16250 17350 16800 COUNTYIA ALLAMAMEE FY 1909 MEDIAN FAMILY LOWER INCOME 15700 17900 20150 22400 23800 26200 26600 28000 INCOME: 23200 VERY LOW INCOME 9600 11200 17600 14000 18100 10250 17350 10500 COUNTYIA APPANOOSE FY IOR9•MEDIAN FAMILY LOWER INCOME 15700 17900 20150 22400 23800 25200 26600 28000 INCOME: 22200 j VERY LOW INCOME 9800 11200 12600 14000 15100 16250 17350 18500 020209 165305 MINUTES IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS C"ISSION FEBRUARY 27, 1989 SENIOR CENTER GAME ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Harold Weilbrenner, Ray Haines, Dorothy Paul, Jason Chen, Chia-Hsing Lu MEMBERS ABSENT: Rosalie Reed, Haywood Belle, Terry Powell, Fred Mims STAFF PRESENT: Alice Harris, Dale Melling RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: None. REOUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE: None. LIST OF MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION -COUNCIL DISCUSSION: None. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC AND NEWS MEDIA: John Wilder, Director of Center for Social Justice. Six university students were present. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Weilbrenner. The next Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 27, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the Transit Facility. John Wilder addressed the Commission about his Agency. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS: Haines discussed presentation material and solicited assistance with examples to be included under sections B and C. He presented an article on the Department of Education. Harold Weilbrenner stated that the HUD training session on January 21, 1989, that was cancelled will be rescheduled. This session will be conducted by Mr. Elvis Gibson of the Kansas City HUD Office. A new date will be set for March 27, at 2:00-6:00 p.m., or an alternate date is April 10 at 2:00 p.m. Lu discussed his role as editor for the proposed newsletter. Clarification is needed and will be discussed in goal setting sessions. WX MINUTES IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION FEBRUARY 27, 1989 PAGE 2 CASES PENDING: Harris reported that she has received five new complaints since January 1989. She has had a number of requests for statistics on sexual orientation. She reminded Commissioners they need to select a hearing officer for case going to public hearing. Harris assigned cases to concicaseslareirecommendedrNoeProbable Cause androvl is eonecisda t next arecommendediProbable Cause. Harris reported that five cases have been sent to Legal. Two were Probable Cause recommendations - one on sexual orientation and one on equal pay. A No Probable Cause recommendation was sent to HUD on a case. Several cases involve a sexual harassment charge. Two were resolved through pre -determination settlements. OLD BUSINESS: Harris made reference to FY89 goal setting and need for possible review. Helling said reports can be provided. Harris provided her speaking engagement schedule on March 30, 4:30-5:15. She will speak to the Industrial Engineering Seminar at the EngineeringCommission.ersity of IowaRoom 419onEmployment Discriminaion and NEW BUSINESS: Dale Helling brought up the orientation training for new Commissioners. it will be held on March 7, 1:00-3:00 in the Human Relations Conference Commissioners. aul and Conciliation sandtraining lin Auguswill t by RECCRIwassannounceden to all by Harris. Haines and Harris will attend the HUD conference in March as part of the mandatory training requirement. Harris asked for assistance with preventing sexual harassment training. A Commissioner reference handbook is being developed by Harris. COMMISSION/GOAL PRIORITY SETTING DISCUSSION: A subcommittee was formed including Harold Weilbrenner, Fred Mims, Rosalie Reed, Alice Harris, and Dale Helling to establish goals. Weilbrenner explained goal -setting outline and expects everyone to have it completed and ready to discuss at next meeting. Meeting was adjourned. Vorz MINUTES FORMAL MEETING PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 16, 1989 - 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS �. .,.yi..„,.( •0 r r u�.,.;:,,IONS( MEMBERS PRESENT: Clark, Cook, Cooper, Dierks, Hebert, Scott, Wallace MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Franklin, Gentry, Kritz CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Scott called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. CONSIDERATION OF THE MARCH 1, 1989, MINUTES: Dierks moved to approve the minutes of March 1, 1989. Cooper seconded the notion. The notion carried 6-0-1, Scott abstained due to absence. DEVELOPMENT ITEM: 1. Public hearing on a request from the Joseph Company to amend the Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the 28 acre parcel on the south side of Highway 1 West, immediately west and south of Carousel Motors from industrial to general commercial. Franklin indicated the area subject to the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment. Franklin also indicated that the area was proposed to be rezoned from I-1 to CC -2. Franklin identified three principal issues related to the proposed Westport Plaza development: (1) whether there was adequate industrially zoned land existing within the city, (2) whether there was an appropriate amount of commercial land existing within the city, and (3) whether the particular site in question is appropriate for a commercial designation and hence commercial development. Franklin indicated that the Joseph Company has waived the 45 -day limitation period. Franklin reviewed several letters received from the public on the proposed rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendment: ICAD commented on the particular appropriateness of the subject parcel as commercial land; a letter from Marshall Schminke in support of the proposed rezoning; a letter from several people expressing an objection to the shopping center; a postcard from Melinda Bricker in opposition to the proposed rezoning; a letter from Mary Hartwig in support of the proposed rezoning; a communica- tion from the Chamber of Commerce expressing support for economic development generally. Scott also indicated that Commissioners had received a letter from Joseph Holland objecting to the rezoning. The public hearing was opened at 7:50 p.m. 443 Planning 3 Zoning Commission March 16, 1989 Page 2 Bill Tucker, 109 Shrader, stated that as representative of the Sycamore Mall, he agreed that there was not much commercial land available, but was also concerned about the overdevelopment of commercial land in Iowa City. Tucker continued and noted that he was also concerned about the effect the proposed development would have on the Iowa City Transit system. Tucker noted that he did not feel that the proposed development would prevent leakage of retail sales to Cedar Rapids given the combination of stores proposed. Tucker concluded by expressing concern over the potential loss of existing local businesses due to a loss in sales to the proposed development. Bob Plumb, 51 Green Mountain Drive, stated that he was concerned about the proposed rezoning and in particular the statistics presented by the developer. Plumb continued and explained that he estimated that there were ten Wal-Mart stores within 60 miles of Iowa City and indicated that he has been involved with a study on the leakage of sales to Cedar Rapids and does not feel that the Wal-Mart development will alter that trend. Plumb also expressed doubts that another supermarket could succeed along the heavily commercialized Highway 6 corridor. Plumb also stated that he did not feel that there was enough labor available for the new store and the other stores in the complex. Plumb concluded by saying that he felt that the land in question should be developed but not for this particular development and asked if Wal-Mart was receiving any incentives to develop by the city. Clark asked Bill Tucker, the representative for Sycamore Mall, how much vacant space was available in the Mall. Tucker replied that 10,000 square feet were vacant. In response to further questions from Clark, Tucker indicated it would take 16-24 months to fill the space at Sycamore Mall while nationally it usually takes approximately 6-12 months to fill similar space. Wallace asked if a new tenant was about to locate in some of the vacant space at Sycamore Mall thereby diminishing the vacant space. Tucker replied yes, a new tenant was expected. Cook asked what percentage of the mall's space was leased. Tucker replied that 85-90% was leased. Emily Stover, 130 E. Jefferson, 031, stated that she was on the University of Iowa Student Senate and indicated that if the minimum wage went up in Iowa, as has been proposed, and considering the rising cost of tuition at the University of Iowa, the addition of 600 jobs would be well received by the students in town. Stover indicated students could utilize more discount shopping opportunities. Stover also expressed amazement that the residential areas in close proximity to the proposed development would prefer industrial over commercial development. Stover concluded by saying that she did not feel that the downtown would be hurt by the Wal-Mart development as there are a large number of students living in or near downtown, which provides a solid consumer base for the downtown. Dierks asked if Stover would stay in Iowa City once she graduated. Stover replied that while most students do leave once they graduate, they are still concerned about the town, because it's their home while they are at school. Clark asked if Stover felt students at the University of Iowa were #005 Planning & Zoning Commission March 16, 1989 Page 3 in need of jobs. Stover replied that student employment is cyclical with the school year but that as tuition increases, she felt more students would enter the local labor force in order to fund their school expenses. Mike Yoder, 1225 South Riverside Drive, #15, stated that he has shopped in Iowa City for the most part of 30 years and recalled that the Montgomery Ward Building was vacant for over three years, and was worried that the same would happen if the Wal-Mart store failed. Yoder indicated that he does not feel that another shopping mall is needed in Iowa City and that the development would have trouble filling its open jobs at the minimum wage price. Yoder recalled that the telemarketing firm which recently located in Iowa City had to raise the wages paid for its jobs to fill them. Yoder concluded by indicating that the area should be developed, but had concerns regarding traffic movement throughout the area due to the development's size. Wallace asked Mr. Yoder if, as a former resident of Wellman, Iowa, he would expect the citizens of Wellman to come to Iowa City to shop at the Wal- Mart store. Yoder replied that he did not think they would come to Iowa City just to go shopping at Wal-Mart. Dave Larson, 912 Sunset, presented a petition in support of the rezoning to the Commission. Larson continued and indicated that he was in favor of the rezoning because it would serve the best interest of the community as a whole. Wallace asked what Mr. Larson's position was. Larson replied that he was a real estate broker working for the Joseph Company. Mike Wisdom, representative of the Joseph Company, stated that the proposed project is important to the Joseph Company. Wisdom stated that there were five major issues to be addressed: (1) Aesthetics. The proposed project's impact on the entryway to Iowa City will be negligible as it will meet all applicable regulations and will be appropriate for the area. Wisdom displayed a graphic of a Wal-Mart store currently being built in Illinois as well as pictures of BDI and noted that while BDI was better than most industrial parks aesthetically, it still does not compare to the proposed development of the Joseph Company. (2) Wisdom addressed the issue of diminishing industrial land by indicating that there were currently 200 acres of vacant industrially zoned land available, with 125 acres fully serviced. Wisdom noted that based on the projections provided by the Planning Department, those 125 acres would last approximately 15 years at the current absorption rate and that the additional 75 acres that is not fully serviced would provide an additional nine years worth of industrial growth. Wisdom also indicated that there was potential for some airport land to be developed industrially as well as annexation east of the BDI. (3) Wisdom addressed the issue of excess commercial property. Wisdom noted the staff report indicated that 2-5% of a City's area zoned commercially was adequate and that Iowa City already has 6% commercial land. Wisdom continued and noted that when one considers how much land is vacant, and does not included all types of commercial land, there is certainly not much commercial land vacant in Iowa City. Wisdom also presented figures from X83 Planning Z Zoning Commission March 16, 1989 Page 4 the Bureau of Census indicating that there have been 4,200 new jobs created in Johnson County since 1980 and that Iowa Job Service has reported the number of new jobs between 1980 and 1988 as 9,500 jobs within Johnson County. Wisdom stated that of the 42.06 acres of vacant commercial land in Iowa City, the largest single piece was 11 acres which was too small for the proposed development and that if there was a properly zoned piece of commercial land available, the Joseph Company would have been glad to use that as a site for the development. (4) Wisdom addressed the issue of creating a new commercial core. Wisdom indicated that the design of the proposed development was oriented so that it faced toward existing development on Highway 6 rather than westward and noted that flight zones would allow only one other 19 acre piece of property to develop for commercial uses in the area. (5) Wisdom stated that the market study and the issue of blight is a difficult one, as not everyone agrees with the market study, but that it was done by an independent consultant hired by the Joseph Company at the request of the City of Iowa City. Wisdom also indicated that the Wal-Mart Corporation had performed their own market analysis and the Joseph Company would welcome another market study to be completed if someone else saw fit to hire a firm to do one. Wisdom stated that he feels that the development would help Iowa City become a regional shopping center. Wisdom concluded by saying that 250 construction jobs would be created; 600 permanent, full-time and part-time jobs; and $330,000 of annual property taxes would be generated by the proposed development and that the development would present a positive entryway into the City. Linda Gentry, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the issues that must be decided by the Commission on the proposed development are: (1) Are uses permitted by the proposed commercial rezoning compatible with existing commercial and other uses in the surrounding area? (2) Will rezoning the parcel to commercial detract from Iowa City's ability to attract industrial uses? Is there enough industrial land to accommodate Iowa City's need for industrial land in the reasonable future? (3) Is the City's infrastructure (transit, water, sewer and streets) sufficient to accommodate the permitted uses in the proposed commercial zone? (4) Is there sufficient commercial land to fill the existing needs of the Iowa City community, including the proposed retail development? (5) Will rezoning the land from industrial to commercial adversely affect neighboring commercial uses, and create urban blight? Note: This question should be answered by facts presented to the Commission, duly considered, not solely based on anecdotal opinion. (6) The ultimate questions are: Have substantial and reasonable reasons been presented to rezone and amend the Comprehensive Plan? Or alterna- tively, is there evidence of substantial and reasonable reasons to deny the proposed rezoning and amendment? (7) Vitality of the downtown urban renewal area is not a substantial factor in rezoning unless some evidence has been brought forth that the proposed rezoning request will create blight in the downtown. (8) The market study is only relevant to the question of whether surrounding commercial uses will be blighted by the proposed rezoning. Dierks asked Wisdom what the breakdown or percentage of jobs would be held by students. Wisdom indicated that it would be difficult to say, but that there would be a lot of opportunities for students to hold jobs, most being 110,3 Planning & Zoning Commission March 16, 1989 Page 5 part-time jobs as it is difficult to work full-time and go to school. Wallace asked how many Wal-Mart stores were within the market radius and how these stores would interact with the proposed store. Wisdom indicated that 50-75 miles is the market area of a power center, and that a 50 mile trade area is depicted in the market analysis; within the 50 miles there are no Wal-Mart stores. Clark asked if the Wal-Mart Company would consider a free-standing store. Wisdom replied that he could not answer for sure, but that at one time it was considered, but he did not think it would be now. Clark stated that he asked the question because he was not as concerned about 60,000 square feet of commercial space as he was about 200,000 square feet of commercial space. Cook stated that he was concerned about the social infrastructure connected with the development, i.e. whether Wal-Mart and Joseph Company are good corporate citizens and would be contributing to local charities, fund raisings, etc. Wisdom replied that he could only speak for the Joseph Company, but that involvement from their offices in Peoria would be difficult. Wisdom noted that in Peoria, the Joseph Company is involved with the Chamber of Commerce, Easter Seals and contributes regularly to other causes in the community. Wisdom indicated that he could not really speak for the Wal-Mart Company but that he does believe that Wal-Mart officers are encouraged to get involved locally. Scott asked if the development would be downsized if there was not a second major anchor. Wisdom replied that Joseph Company was not having trouble getting a second major anchor, it was only a matter of coordinating the schedule of nine separate people connected with the Cub Food Store chain getting to Iowa City to view the site. Wisdom also indicated that if Cub Foods Company does not commit, there are other uses that could locate in the development. Scott asked that regardless of the second anchor, would the Joseph Company consider a reduction of the amount of land to be rezoned. Wisdom replied no. Patt Cain, Economic Development Coordinator, addressed Casey Cook's question about Wal -Mart's civic involvement by indicating that Wal-Mart has an agreement with the State of Iowa to provide a list of items they sell produced outside the U.S. Cain indicated that if an Iowa business can produce the product at the same price, Wal-Mart will purchase it from the Iowa business. Dave Larsen, stated that in response to a question asked at the informal meeting regarding sales per square foot per week at supermarkets, the Super Value in Des Moines has a $5/square foot per week sales figure which was typical for Hy -Vee and Super Value stores and that $7.50 was common for larger stores. Larsen concluded by indicating that Iowa City has one of the best occupancy rates in the region and felt that the 10% vacancy rate at Sycamore Mall was a result of the cost of the space which was available. 111P Planning Z Zoning Commission March 16, 1989 Page 6 Charlie Ruppert stated that he did not feel that transit would be hurt by more riders which the Wal-Mart could create and that there were plenty of apartment units available in town. Wisdom stated that the power center would not be the only draw in Iowa City, and that people coming to Iowa City would also patronize other establishments. Scott indicated that he was concerned by traffic aspects of the proposed development, and that if the rezoning was approved, an LSNRD plan would be necessary as well as off-site improvements to be paid by the develop- ment. Scott continued and said that in regard to the Chamber of Commerce letter, it was stated in the letter that the Chamber does not want to be involved with individual proposals. Scott also indicated that in regard to Dr. Schminke's letter, the opposition to the proposed development should not be placed on City planners. Scott stated that the staff recommendation is based on past statements of the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission. As in the current Comprehensive Plan update process, the Commission and Council will decide whether to approve the amendment and rezoning while staff is charged with presenting alternatives to the Commission. Scott concluded by saying that the trade area delineated in the market study roughly extends 31 miles south of Iowa City, 35 miles west, 12 miles north and 20 miles east and that within 60 miles, he agrees there is close to ten Wal-Mart stores. Public hearing closed at 9:03 p.m. ZONING ITEM: 1. Z-8902. Public discussion of a request from the Joseph Company to rezone 27.992 acres on the south side of Highway 1 West, immediately west and south of Carousel Motors, from I-1 to CC -2. (45 -day limitation period: March 16, 1989.) Franklin indicated she had nothing to add on the item. Hebert moved to defer item Z-8902 to the April 6 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Cook seconded the motion. The motion was carried 7-0. 2. Z-8904. Public discussion of a City -initiated rezoning of a one-half acre parcel of land on the west side of Broadway Street from RM -12 to P/RM-12. Franklin reviewed the staff report dated March 16, 1989. Cooper moved to defer item Z-8904 to the meeting of April 6, 1989. Dierks seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. 3. Public discussion of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to permit neighborhood centers in residential zones. MP3 Planning & Zoning Commission March 16, 1989 Page 7 Franklin indicated that the changes to the proposed ordinance have been done to reflect the Commission's desire to eliminate neighborhood centers from the RS -5 and RS -8 zones. Clark asked what types of activities would be included in a neighborhood center. Franklin replied that child care, counseling and referral would be included. Clark expressed concern about putting neighborhood centers in residential zones because of their size and operation, including hours, and felt that such factors need to be specifically addressed in the ordinance before it is approved. Scott indicated that the child care use within the neighborhood center would be controlled by the requirements for child care facilities in the zoning ordinance, and that the Commission had decided that centers were not needed in the RS -5 and RS -8 zones. Franklin indicated that the child care requirements addressed play area, size and operation. Clark stated that he was more concerned about recreation for older children than daycare per say. Clark indicated that he felt that there should be clearly stated standards regarding noise and hours of operation so that the neighborhood centers are compatible with residential zones. Commissioners agreed to have staff address these concerns including hours of operation, traffic and parking. Wallace agreed that this concern should be given to staff, but wondered if the Commissioners were in agreement with the overall purpose of the neighborhood centers being in residential zones. Clark stated that he was not against the neighborhood centers, but was concerned about their compatibility with the neighborhood and would like to have the parameters set out clearly in the zoning ordinance. Dierks moved to defer Item 3 to the April 6, 1989 meeting. Hebert seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion of the speed limit on Highway 1 North. Cooper moved to recommend that Council look into the lowering of the speed limit on Highway 1 North. Cook seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. Scott noted that the action was in response to a letter from the IDOT which stated at this time, IDOT would not consider any speed limit change on Highway 1 North. Planning and Zoning Commission Information. Scott encouraged Commission members to attend the video conference on April 4, 1989. Scott also informed the Commission that a tentative joint meeting between Planning & Zoning and the City Council has been set up for April 11 at 4:30 P.M. at the Highlander. Commissioners agreed with the proposed meeting schedule. #00 Planning & Zoning Commission March 16, 1989 Page 8 Cook moved to adjourn the meeting. Hebert seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M. Minutes submitted by Kyle L. Kritz. Minutes approved by Kenneth Cooper, Secretary