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E ORANDUM
Date: October 21, 2002
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 21, 2002, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dulek, Holecek, Karr, Davidson, Brotherton, Franklin, O'Neil, Hardy,
Nixon
Tapes: 02-78, Side 2; 02-82, Both Sides; 02-83, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Majority of Council agreed to add Duds 'N Suds liquor license to the agenda.
In response to a request from Council Member Kanner to add a motion changing his vote on the
final reading on the municipal infractions on October 8, there was not agreement to add the item
to the agenda.
PCRB VIDEO
Council stated they felt the video was well done, and complimented Cable staff.
POLICE ALCOHOL VIDEO
Sgt. Brotherton distributed copies of the script and present for discussion. Council encouraged
pursuing television and newspapers to publicize the video, and make it available to the
University for residence hall orientation and the Inter-Fraternity Council for rush week as well.
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. Setting a pubtic hearing for November 5 on an ordinance amending Title 14 Entitled 'Unified
Development Code,' Chapter 6, Entitled 'Zoning,' Article U, entitled 'Administration and
Enforcement,' Section 7 Entitled 'Violations and Penalties' To Increase the Municipal
Infraction Civil Fines for Violating the Zoning Code.
B. Setting a public hearing for November 5 on an ordinance to vacate the northern 2' of Benton
Street beginning 60' east of Gilbert Street and ending at Maiden Lane. (Steve/VAC02-0005)
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C. Ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low-Density Multi-Family (RM-12) to
Sensitive Areas Overlay Low-Density Multi-Family (OSA-12) on 1.06 acres to allow a 14-unit
multi-family building located on the west side of First Avenue south of Stuart Court. (Second
Consideration)
D. Ordinance changing the zoning designation from 1) High Density Multi-Family Residential,
RM-44, to Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, RMo20 with a Conditional Zoning
Agreement, for an 8.69-acre property located north of Highway I and west of Miller Avenue;
2) Community Commercial, CC-2, to Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-20 with a
Conditional Zoning Agreement, for a 1.45-acre property located north of Highway 1 and
west of Miller Avenue; and 3) Medium Density Single-Family Residential, RS-8, to
Community Commereial, CC-2, for a 1.45-acre property located north of Highway 1 and
west of Miller Avenue, (Ruppert/REZ02-00013) (Second Consideration)
E. Ordinance vacating portions of the Harrison Street and Prentiss Street rights-of-way and an
adjoining alteyway, west of Madison Street. (University of IowaJAC02-00004) (Second
Consideration)
F. Ordinance vacating portions of Front Street and Prentiss Street generally located south of
Burlington Street and west of Madison Street. (CRANDICNAC02-00002) (Second
Consideration)
G. Ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Section 14-6H-1, General Industrial Zone, to allow
repair of commercial and industrial trucks as a provisional use. (Pass and Adopt)
H. Resolution approving the final plat of Windsor Ridge Part 16, a 6.94-acre, 5-lot residential
subdivision located at the intersection of Ashford Place and Camden Road. (SUB02-00014)
I. Letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a rezoning
from Al, Agricultural, to CP2, Planned Commercial for 54.8 acres located south of Herbert
Hoover Highway and west of Interstate 80 subject to conditions pertaining to traffic
improvements and sanitary sewer treatment. (CZ02-012)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Council Member Kanner noted that in the 2003 Board and Commission Annual Report, the
Animal Shelter stated their interest in doing a leashless dog area, and questioned if they
were working with the Parks & Recreation Commission. The City Manager stated he
assumed they were but would provide an update memo on the matter.
2. (Consent Calendar #4g - Harold Stager e-mail regarding sale of water plant) In response to
Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Manager stated the sale was still not finalized, and
the money would go into water reserves revenue (water fund overwhelmingly, and
remaining monies distributed in accordance with how the project was financed). The City
Manager will respond with a short note and copy Council.
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3. (Item #7 - Airport Zoning) In response to a question regarding protection zones, the Mayor
stated the item was scheduled for separate discussion later in the meeting.
4. (Item #12 - Ordinance ... lease addendum) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef,
Asst. City Attorney Holecek and PCD Director Franklin stated the addendum refers to
occupancy of unrelated individuals, and doesn't address family as defined in the Zoning
Ordinance.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE (IP1 of 10/17 Info Packet)
PCD Director Franklin present. After discussion majority of Council agreed not to make any
changes to the Comprehensive Plan at this time.
MELROSE AVENUE TRAFFIC STUDY ,(IP2 of 10/17 Info Packet)
Asst. PCD Director Davidson noted that the City does not have the ability to condemn University
property as they do with private property; study area would be intersection of Melrose and
Melrose Ct. to the intersection of Riverside Drive; meetings with the City, University,
neighborhood representative and consultant, would not be open public meetings.
STAFF ACTION: Hire consultant and provide periodic updates to Council on progress of
the study aiming for completion in six months. (Davidson)
AIRPORT ZONING (Agenda Item #7)
Airport Manager O'Neil introduced Howard R. Green consultant Dick Blum and Airport Zoning
Commission Chair Jerry Full. Consultant Blum presented an overview of the plan.
COUNCIL TIME
None
Meeting adjourned 9:20 PM.