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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-04-05 Bd Comm. MinutesP MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 9, 1988 IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY - ROOM B MEMBERS PRESENT: Hulse, Streb, Stadtlander, Moore, Dawson MEMBERS ABSENT: Watts, Parden STAFF PRESENT: Seydel, Stroud, Barnes, Milkman, Stahmer OTHERS PRESENT: None RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: To approve all proposed amendments to the Housing Rehabilitation Manual, MEETING TO ORDER: 9:00 a.m. by Vice -Chairperson, Mary Joan Streb. MINUTES: Minutes of January 12, 1988, were approved on a motion by Stadtlander, seconded by Moore, carried 5-0. HOUSING/RENTAL REHABILITATION: Barnes - DEFERRED PAYMENT LOAN 210-1/2 South Clinton - application not presented at this time. 212-1/2 Sou h Clinton - $70,000.00 requested (pending receipt of high cost waiver This dwelling contains ten units. A high cost waiver is being re- quested for $7,000.00 per unit instead of the standard $5,000.00. Commission members requested that the electrical bid be broken out, that local contractors be asked to submit bids, and that more than one general bid be submitted. Motion to defer decision until next month was made by Moore, seconded by Stadtlander, carried 5-0. HOUSING REHABILITATION MANUAL AMENDMENTS - Milkman In addition to the previous amendments approved in January, one additional Policy was presented to the Housing commission for review: establishing priorities, since waiting lists for the rehab program are starting to build up. Motion was made by Hulse to recommend to Council to approve all proposed amendments to the Housing Rehabilitation Manual, seconded by Moore, carried 5-0. HOUSING COMMISSION VACANCIES - Streb Vacancies for two Housing Commission members will be posted 2-9-88. The terms for Al Hulse and Mary Joan Streb expire May 1, 1988. Applications for these positions must be submitted to the City Clerk by March 15, 1988, announcement will be made March 22, 1988. 4/W V M MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 9, 1988 PAGE 2 COORDINATOR'S REPORT - Seydel A Public Hearing for 62 units will be held at the 2-9-88 Council meeting. Two applications are actually being submitted - 50 each for Vouchers and Certificates, Seydel, Boothroy and Milkman will be attending a meeting 2-25-88 in Chicago for a discussion of the new housing law. Seydel stated that if Rental Rehab gets $93,000 in funds, we may be eligi- ble to receive 12 Vouchers, but they will be distributed differently this year - they're being given only to the Housing Authorities using them. Seydel stated he is expecting a release from Des Moines for FYBq, 85 and 86 Vouchers, leaving only about 12 Rental Rehab Vouchers available. Seydel gave an updated report on the status of Elizabeth Wolf - eligible for one -bedroom, and Royce Nelson - eligible for two-bedroom. Seydel stated that an amendment to the Public Housing Annual Contributions Contract is on the Council agenda for 2-9-88. The amendment was needed to receive $5,090.00 from HUD for excessive insurance costs. A budget for Public Housing will be completed at a later date to include purchase/replacements for: van, siding for two or three units, additional computer equipment, and painting for 10-12 units. Section 8 Update - February Housing Assistance Payments: 118 Vouchers - $31,425 469 Certificates - $102,643 January Public Housing Rental Income - $10,023 Three move -ins in January, one for March. One move -out end of February. 17 Applications submitted for approval. ADJOURN14ENT: Motion was made by Moore to adjourn at 9:55 a.m., seconded by Dawson, carried 5-0. APPROVED: Gary Watts, Chairperson MINUTES RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1987 MEMBERS PRESENT: Crain, Pelsang, Throgmorton, Moreland MEMBERS ABSENT: Duffy, Vogel, Persson STAFF PRESENT: Schoenfelder CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Moreland, Chair. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Throgmorton moved to accept the minutes of November 9, 1987 meeting as written, seconded by Pelsang, passed unanimously. PUBLIC AND MEMBER DISCUSSION: No public in attendance. COMMITTEE REPORTS: a. Media - No report. b. Energy Conservation Week - Pelsang reported that all poster materials and instructions had been delivered to participating schools. Everything is progressing on schedule. Moreland and Throgmorton needed to coordinate poster deliveries, hanging, and advertising with the Malls. OTHER BUSINESS: Pelsang read a note from Duffy which indicated he intended to resign from the RCL. Throgmorton suggested RCC members discuss the purpose of the Committee and the direction it should take with City Council members. He also suggested that the RCC gather an energy data base (community wide) to get some idea of the amounts and types of energy the RCC can deal with. No specific recommendations were made. Moreland will contact Pam Barnes and HACAP officials to find out more about the weatherization programs available to the community. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m. 41,/5 Y a MINUTES HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 1988 'MEMBERS PRESENT: MIMS, REED, HAUGHTON, BELLE WEILBRENNER, LU, POWELL MEMBERS ABSENT: HAINES, SMITHART STAFF PRESENT: ALEXANDER GUESTS: Three U of I students RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: None. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY MANAGER AND STAFF• None. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION7 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Vice Chairperson Weilbrenner, 2. Reed moved to approve the minutes of November 23, 1987. Seconded by Mims. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Belle nominated Reed for Commission Chairperson. Seconded by Haughton. Nominations were closed. The motion passed unanimously. Weilbrenner nominated Maines for Commission Vice Chairperson, Seconded by Belle. Nominations were closed. The motion passed unanimously. 4. In Conciliation: a. E/S & NO,1O-23-8601. A Probable Cause final determination has been made, the team will now proceed with conciliation. �416 b. H/REL, 10-15-8603. A No Probable Cause final determination has been made. The team expects the Complainant to appeal their determination. c. H/R, 8-19-8801. A No Probable Cause final determination has been made. The case will be closed. d. PA/S, 4-20-8701. Conciliation continues. 5. Cases In Legal: there are two cases in Legal. 6. Cases Opened: Seven cases have been opened. 7. Cases Closed: One Case has been closed. 8. Cases to assign: Case E/R, 12-17-8603 was assigned to Reed, Haines and Belle. 9. Community Education: a. .9 67v1170n9ue- Haughton reported on the shows scheduled for the next four months: 1) Police Stow _ a Show which explores how te City of Iowa City's police department manages diversity. The guests will include the Police chief, one white officer, a Black officer and a female officer. 2) National Organi7.glion r Women month of March, to commenorate Women's History Week, Members of NOW will describe their agenda for the 21st Century. 3) The Black .Coaches Association - Guest Rudy Washington, Assistant Athletics Coach, and President of the Black Coaches Association, will explain the goals and objectives of the Association, and perhaps explore other athletic issues as they relate to civil rights. 4) Big Mountain - an update on Big Mountain will be obtained from guest Gloria Williams, a member of the Big Mountain organization in Iowa City. 5) Thg President of the Unil2d St - his civil rights record and civil rights agenda, The show will educate viewers on the presidential candidates civil rights record and their vision of civil rights under their leadership. The guests will be representatives of each candidate still in the running after the New Hampshire primary. 6)w to Forward for Black History Month Alexander will coordinate a v community forum. Panelists will place our victories and continued d//6 0 M struggle into perspective. The show will be taped and shown live. Haughton asked for comments and suggestions. Much discussion ensued. Mims suggested a show on the U of I's new commitment for attracting greater numbers of people of color. Suggested guests were June Cargile, the Affirmative Action Director for the U of 1, and Rusty Barcelo, who is in charge of this new program. Haughton suggested a show on the impact the U of I has on the community, Other suggestions: A show on how it has been for people of color residing in Iowa City. How were students enticed here, how has it really been?. A show on the City of Iowa City's Fire Department, why are there no people of color or women firefighters, how does the fire department plan to attract people of color and women applicants? what does it take to become a firefighter? etc. 10, Old Business: a. Commission slogan - Commissioners decided to select a slogan at their February meeting. 1 1. New Business: a. HUD Type II Grant - Alexander described the second Type 11 Grant the Commission is a co -applicant of. b. Black History Month forum - described above under Community Education. 12. Staff Report: the staff report was discussed. 13. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m, Minutes taken by Phyllis Alexander. MINUTES HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: POWELL, SMITHART, WEILBRENNER, HAINES, BELLE, REED, LL' MEMBERS ABSENT: HAUGHTON, MIMS STAFF PRESENT: ALEXANDER RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL NONE. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY MANAGER AND STAFF: NONE. SUM—MARY OF RELEVANT DISCITSSIOV 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairperson Reed. 2. Belle moved to approve the minutes of January 25. 1988. Seconded by Powell. The motion passed unanimously. i. In Conciliation: a. E/S & NO. The team has made a Probable Cause determination. The parties will be apprised of the determination, the team will then proceed with conciliation. b. H/REL, 111-15-8603. The team made a No Probable Cause determination which the Complainant appealed. After reviewing additional information the team continues to believe discrimination did not occur. The case will be closed, c. PA/S, 4-20-8701. The Complainant has been sent a conciliation agreement for his review. To date the Complainant has not responded as requested. M '/6 d. E/R. 5-9-8603. No report. e. EIS. 8-31-8801. The team made a No Probable Cause determination. 4. Case Closed: E/R, 12-17-8603. This case was closed with a No Probable Cause determination. 5. Community Education R Civil Tongue: •On February 16 1988 a community forum was held in observance of Black History Month. Alexander described the event which is currently being shown on Channel 29. *On February 23 1988 Haughton will interview City of Iowa City police officers and ask them to describe how their department manages diversity. •On March 15 19SR a second community forum will be organized in observance of Women's Herstory Month. This one will also be televised live. Other shows were suggested: a show with men on how they have viewed and supported the woman's movement, a show with the Universities basketball and football coaches on the scholarship requirements. Speaking Engagements: *On February 23, 1988, Alexander will speak to participants of the Senior Center's Adult Day Care Program. Topic: Where were they in 1955 (when the Civil Rights Movement of this era began) *On February 26, 1988, Alexander will speak to 6th graders at Kirkwood. Topic: The job of the City's Civil Rights Coordinator. •On February 29. 1988, Alexander will speak to a University of Iowa Social Work class. Topic: Employment Civil Rights Law. M w •On :March 4, 1988, Alexander will speak to the K - 6 classes at Robert Lucas. Topic: Hands Around the World. 6. Old Business a. Selection of Commission Slogan - the slogan, IfAf i R/GNTS - A f brAfAN fSSU6 was selected. 7. Staff Report The staff report was discussed. S. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Minutes taken by Phyllis Alexander. V M MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION MARCH 9, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: Lewis, Blum, Foster, Ashby, Ockenfels STAFF PRESENT: Zehr, Sueppel, Wright GUESTS PRESENT: Ery Moses, Monique Grutter, Susan Wisbey, Meg Reasoner CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Attendance and guests were noted. PRESENTATION: Chairman Lewis presented an engraved plaque to Fred Zehr in recognition and appreciation of his outstanding dedication and service to the Commission and community during his years as Airport Manager. CORRECTION AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES: The minutes of the Airport Commission meetings on February 18, February 22 and March 3, 1988, were considered. The minutes of the February 18 were corrected to read, in the fifth paragraph of the second page, "Commissioner Ashby" rather than "Chairman Ashby." The minutes of all three meetings were then adopted. In consideration of the guests present, it was decided to move to Item 8 of the agenda. AIRPORT DOCUMENTARY PROPOSAL: Lewis recognized three guests who represented the Iowa City Airport Team (ICAT). Meg Reasoner explained the group of journalist and students have undertaken, as part of their course work, the production of a documentary which would recognize the importance of the Iowa City Municipal Airport in he history of aviation and of Iowa City. It would take the form of a 25 page camera ready magazine that would include both text and black and white photo- graphs. Actual printing of this magazine would depend on whether ICAT can obtain adequate funding. Production cost for 500 copies were estimated at $555 and the students asked the Airport Commission to help with funding. The Commissioners expressed interest in supporting the project and decided to place the matter on the agenda of the next meeting. To encourage the students in the pursuit of their project, Foster promised his personal financial support if it cannot be derived from the Airport Comnission, and other mem- bers joined in this assurance. Several suggestions for cutting expenses were offered. PRESENTATION OF BILLS: Zehr presented the bills for the month and explained them briefly. They were approved for payment as presented. 4. III Nu ILJ IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION MARCH 9, 1988 PAGE 2 AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN REVISIONS: Blum reported a meeting between himself, Faster, Dennis Knowlin Houston had resulted in a recommendation to make as few changes as as a result of the FAA's 9. and Dave gested Runway 12/30 be designated as gthird only trunwanways. They ssug- theecleadrsz nesthat do notrunway xtend oveat the poraril " displaced and relocated thso that permanent changes be made until neceesara e property. They recommended no ac- cepted and will be included in the revision of the Airport Layout Plan as y. These recommendations dere part of the 1988 Update of the MasterPlan. Zehr added he has received information from the Cedar Rapids Airport Control tower chief that there will be no recommendation to the FAA for any improvement in Iowa City's instrument approach capabilities in the foreseeable future. Bloom mentioned that the recent development of a microwave Ian din native in the future. g system which may a low cost alter - Blum made and Ockenfels seconded a motion to direct revision of the ALP to show the "temporary" relocation and displacement of Runway 12/30 and also the relocation of the lengthlocalizer for Runway 6/24 and revision of that runway . The motion was passed; Zehr and Moses were instructed to prepare the revisions for approval at the next meeting. DEVELOPMENT OF AIRPORT LAND FOR COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL USE: Zehr report the developer of the proposed retail store and supermarket plans to be in Iowa City on Friday, March 11 to look at the Airport's property. IOWA CITY FLYING SERVICE GRANT ARBITRATION: Lewis reported the Commission was still awaiting figures from Mr. Jones which were requested in the arbitrator's decision. The retroactive rent for 1987 instruct to Will be in arrears if it is not paid before April 11 1988. Foster moved to Commitment ttornsenduthee1grossSend revenuetfiguresMrasJ nes re amnding him of his seconded the motion and it was adopted unanimously. Possible. Ashby Ockenfels reminded the Commissioners of the arbitrator's condition that the having seenice make a the list on the counter at thar list e alirpoortthe butit was Louis lie volunteered to. ask Mr. Jones to keep the list current and posted on the bulletin board. AIRPORT MANAGEMENT/MAINTENANCE ISSUES: Zehr recommended the Commission divide into two teams for the purpose of reviewing the more than 30 operating manager applications which have been received so far, and selecting those which should be interviewed. Blum and Ockenfels agreed to devise a review form which could be used to screen the applications, They will also be one screening team, while Foster and Ashby will be another one. 41-17 MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION MARCH 9, 1988 PAGE 3 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT: Blum moved to enter into a contract with Fred Zehr to assure the necessary transfer of information and services while a new operations manager is being hired and trained. The motion was seconded and adopted. The contract was signed. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: Lewis again expressed his concern for the void which will be created upon the departure of Fred Zehr from the Iowa City Airport. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Ashby was nominated and elected to be the Chairman of the Iowa City Municipal Airport Commission during the next year. Blum was nominated and elected to be the Vice-chairman. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC AND COMMISSION MEMBERS INPUT Blum related that Zehr had stepped into a difficult situation as Airport Manager more than 8 years ago. He extended his appreciation and congratula- tions to Zehr for a job well done. Other Commissioners agreed. Ery Moses also said he had enjoyed working with Zehr and is sorry to see him leave the airport industry. He offered the assistance of his company as consulting engineers during the transition period. Ockenfels expressed his concern regarding certain statements made by the National Transportation Safety Boards investigator and the press coverage about the recent airplane disaster at Green Castle Airport. He felt the coverage was a disservice to the public and damaging to flying in general. Fred Zehr thanked the Commission for the latitude which had been given him in his work at the airport. He said the job had been a challenging one and had helped him grow professionally. He offered his assistance to the Commission and the future operating manager of the airport. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 PM. Recorder: Priscilla Wright. 4L/7 Y MINUTES PRELIMINARY FORMAL MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1988 - 7:30 PM &*OL to AwOYal CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Clark, Cook, Cooper, Dierks, Hebert, Scott, Wallace MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Beagle, Boyle, Kritz CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Scott called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: 1. Recommend approval of Z-8803, a request submitted by Michael Hodge Con- struction to rezone a 0.71 acre parcel, located north of Cae Drive and west of Cambria Court, from PDH -8 to RS -8. 2. Recommend approval of Z-8804, an application submitted by Hunter's Run Development Company to rezone the site of Hunter's Run Subdivision, Parts 2 and 3, and a 57.66 acre tract located immediately to the west, from PDH -5 to RS -5. 3. Recommend approval of S-8801, a request submitted by Hunter's Run Devel- opment Company for approval of an amended preliminary plat to establish a 115 lot, 57.66 acre subdivision known as Hunter's Run Subdivision, Parts 4-9, and located north of Rohret Road and west of Highway 218. 4. Recommend approval of S-8803, a request submitted by Michael Hodge Con- struction for approval of a preliminary and final plat for Cambria Court Subdivision, Part Two, a 3 -lot, 0.71 acre subdivision located north of Cae Drive and west of Cambria Court. 5. Recommend approval of S-8805, an application submitted by Rapid Creek Farm Partnership for approval of a preliminary plat for Rapid Creek Ridge, a 141.5 acre, 47 -lot residential subdivision located approximately 1.5 miles north of Iowa City. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: There was no public discussion. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 18, 1988: Wallace moved to approve the minutes of February 18, 1988. Cook seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. 41 -If Planning and Zoning Commission March 3, 1988 Page 2 ZONING ITEMS: 1. Z-8608. Public discussion of a request submitted by Southgate Develop - men o. for the rezoning of Northgate Corporate Park from CO -1 to ROP. Chairperson Scott noted that the Commission had received a letter from Harry R. Wolf of Southgate Development Co. requesting that their applica- tion for rezoning of Phase 2, Northgate Corporate Park be postponed indefinitely, and that they will contact the Commission in the future when they wish to reactivate the application. Cook moved to table Z-8608. Wallace seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. Z-8803 and S -8s803. Public discussion of a request submitted by Michael Drrive ands west of Cambria nCourt, 0.71e a acre PDHp8rtol RS,8cated north (Z 8803). p blic discussion of a request submitted by Michael Hodge Construction for approval of a preliminary and final plat for Cambria Court Subdivision, Part 2, a three -lot, 0.71 acre subdivision located north of Cae Drive and west of Cambria Court (S-8803). Beagle reported that the two remaining deficiences noted in the February 18 Staff Report have been satisfactorily resolved by the applicants staff recommends approval for both items. . The Dierks moved to approve Z-8803. Cooper seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. Cooper moved to approved S-8803. Cook seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. 3. Z-8804 and S-8801. Public discussion of an application submitted by Subdivisionl,nPartse2oandn3, a dpan57.66 acrentract locatedthe sitefimmediatelyRto the west, from PDH -5 to RS -5 (Z-8804). Public discussion of a request submitted by Hunter's Run Development Co. for approval of an amended preliminary plat to establish a 115 -lot, 57.66 acre subdivision known as Hunter's Run Subdivision, Parts 4-9, and located north of Rohret Road and west of Highway 218 (S-8801). Beagle reported that the remaining deficiences noted in the February 18 Staff Repd'rt have been resolved satisfactorily and that staff recommends approval for both items. Dierks moved to approve Z-8804. Hebert sgeconded the motion. Dierks stated she paceminttheed tmannerhe eprrovided iner on kthistdevelopmenthe VSto cott that the Commission will be receiving parks and Recreation Commission's recommendation concerning this application at the March 17 meeting. Clark asked whether Parks and Recreation will receive this Commission's recom- mendations prior to their next meeting. Beagle replied that Parks and Recreation will receive Planning and Zoning Commission's comments con- cerning this application. Clark stated that in general he wished for the Commission to continue to encourage the dedication of green space 0-16 M Planning and Zoning Commission March 3, 1988 Page 3 with new development. Clark, felt that it was important to consistently enforce this policy so that developer's don't have to go back and redo their development plans. Cook asked when the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion could expect a report back from Parks and Recreation. Scott added that when the Parks and Recreation study is completed, the Planning and Zoning Commission would like to see a copy of the results of that report. The motion carried 7-0. Clark moved to approved S-8801. Cook seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. 4. Z-8708. Public discussion of an application submitted by Plum Grove c7Fcres, Inc., to rezone a 42.54 acre tract east of First Avenue extended via Hickory Trail from IO -RS to RS -5. Wallace moved to defer Z-8708 to the formal meeting of March 17, 1988. Cooper seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. DEVELOPMENT ITEMS: 5-8805. Public discussion of an application submitted by Rapid Creek firms Partnership for approval of a preliminary plat for Rapid Creek Ridge, a 141.5 acre, 47 -lot residential subdivision located approximately 1.5 miles north of Iowa City. Beagle reported that the applicant is seeking preliminary plat approval to subdivide the 141.5 acre tract into 47 residential lots varying in size from 1.16 acres to 2.82 acres. The subdivision is comprised of two separate and distinct parts being divided by Rapid Creek which cuts east and west through the center of the development. The northern portion accounts for 31 lots and is accessible from Highway 1 with the southern portion comprised of 16 lots accessed from Rapid Creek Road. In 1987, Rapid Creek Farms Partnership requested to rezone the 141 acre parcel from A-1 (Agriculture) to RS -3 (Suburban Residential) was approved which established a density of development of one (1) dwelling unit per three (3) acres. The applicant is proposing to develop the 141 acre site as a "cluster subdivision" in accordance with the Johnson County Subdivision Regula- tions. Clustering permits buildings to be concentrated in a specific areas of a site provided the remaining land is set aside for recreation, common open space, or the preservation of natural areas. The dimensional requirements of the zone in which the development is located may be varied provided the density of development does not exceed that permitted in the zone. Given the density requirement of one dwelling unit per three acres of the RS -3 zone, a maximum of 47 dwelling units could be constructed on the entire site. The cultural provisions allow individual lot sizes to be not less than one acre. In addition, although common open space within the development is allowed to be included in determin- ing the site's total land area, land set aside for the travelled surface portion of subdivision roads must be deducted from the site's total land area when calculating the average dwelling unit density for the develop- ment. The proposed plat is not accurate with respect to the total land �/V Planning and Zoning Commission March 3, 1988 Page 4 area of the development, nor does it specify the land area set aside for the travelled surface portion of subdivision roads. A note has been placed on the plat which reads "The number of lots to be shown on the final plat(s) will not exceed the applicable requirements of the Johnson County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance." Although the total number of lots may increase or decrease once the development's total land area and area of subdivision roads is determined, staff recommends that the plat be approved with the understanding that any proposal for first plat approval must conform to the design of the approved preliminary plat. Both portions of the development are shown to have independent access with no vehicular integration between the two. An entrance permit has been issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation to construct a 30 foot wide entrance on Highway 1 for access to the northern portion. The proposed entrance is located approximately three-quarters of a mile north of Rapid Creek Road. Access to the southern portion will be provided by the construction of a road one-quarter mile south of the development to Rapid Creek Road. A 60 -foot wide access easement has been shown extend- ing between Running Deer Court and the east boundary of the subdivision for future connection to development located east and north of the subdi- vision. Improvement of the access easement is tied to annexation of the subdivision. A private, common well and water distribution system is proposed for the subdivision. A letter has been received from the Johnson County Health Department approving the proposed common well and water distribution system and individual septic systems. A letter has been received from the Solon Fire Department establishing a fire rating for the area and approving the proposed methods of fire protection. All deficiencies have been resolved and staff recomnends approval of a preliminary plat. Clark moved to approve 5-8805. Hebert seconded the motion. Chairperson Scott noted that on behalf of the Commission he wished to compliment the developer's representative on resolving all the discrepancies. The motion carried 7-0. PLANNING AND 2'ONING COMMISSION INFORMATION: Boyle also reported that the Council will not be meeting on March 21. Chairperson Scott noted that the Commission has received a letter from Jerry Meis, President of the Greater Iowa City Chamber of Commerce dated February 25, 1988. The letter indicated that he had appointed a task force to study the two issues that the Planning and Zoning Commission requested them to study and report back on. The two issues were the movement of CB -10 zone south of Burlington Street, to Court Street and/or to change the parking requirements for office uses in the CB -2 zone. ��d Planning and Zoning Commission March 3, 1988 Page 5 Chairperson Scott also noted that if any of the Planning Commission were to receive phone calls ffr� n the public regarding an upcoming request for pre- liminary plat approva9nJim Glasgow that this item will be considered at the informal meeting of March 14, 1988. ADJOURNMENT Hebert moved to adjourn the meeting. Wallace seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM. Minutes submitted by Kyle Kritz. Approved by: en ooper, ecre ary IM MINUTES SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: Gerri Busse, Lorraine Dorfman, Dorothy Fiala, Bud Gode, Geri Hall, Jean Hood, Ruth Wagner MEMBERS ABSENT: Jack Bock STAFF PRESENT: Bette Meisel, Joyce Phelps VISITORS PRESENT: Bart Bernardini, Nic McCleery, Council of Elders; Mike Lawson, MECCA CALL TO ORDER/INTRODUCTIONS/PUBLIC DISCUSSIO .NOTES• Hood called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. The visitors and new Commissioners introduced themselves. There was no public discussion. There was one correction to the minutes by the secretary, Joyce Phelps. The minutes were approved as corrected. COUNCIL OF ELDERS REPORT: In the absence of Hilleman, Bernardini and McCleery gave the Council of Elders report. They reported that cribbage was established now and 30-40 players come each week. The first evening dance on February 12 drew 74 paid admissions. A vote taken of those present showed a preference for evening over afternoon dances. For the next evening dance, volunteers would need to monitor and block off the parking lot to allow usage by Seniors after 5:Oo p.m. The next dance is on St. Patrick's Day from 2-4 p.m. This one will be of hosted by Alpha Kappa Psi and a band will provide the music. The feeling the Council of new activities were lbringing tnew faces hat the atoethegCenterolf �ving range, and other The Council Committees are working on the plans for Older Americans' Day on Tuesday, May 17. Plans are for a showcase of senior activities in the morning and a senior talent show in the afternoon. SENIOR CENTER Meisel said the quilt raffle was over and was successful. The computer has arrived and because the fund-raising was so successful, the plan is to buy a second computer for use in a class and by Senior Center participants for their own projects. Meisel said she had received two bids on refinishing the floors in the dining room. The City awarded the contract to an Iowa City company who was willing to do half the floor at a time in order to ensure uninter- rupted use of the dining room. 4419 Senior Center Commission February 22, 1988 Page 2 Three bids on blinds to darken the dining room have been received and they all include installation, Meisel said. They are: Penney's - $1,455; Artists' Concepts - $1,628; and The Window Dresser - $1,152. Meisel asked for authorization to proceed. The blinds will be paid for through the Gift Fund. Gode moved that the low bid from The Window Dresser be accepted. Wagner seconded it. Motion carried, all ayes. Meisel explained the new fund raisin Council of Elders. She said that in keeping with Seniproject orCenter that programs are meaningful to Y the amount of interest and time they participants tthe he Council of Elders earn money for programming at the Center that would be Of interest to the elderly. The project involves preparing roses for grocery store sales. The volunteers would need to unpack roses, cut stems leaves, and insert roses into vials containing nutrientstrip s. It woujd involve 4-6 people working 4-6 hours once a week and would approximately $4 per hour per person. Average money made would be about $100 a week. pay Meiselsaid it was really exciting to work with this Council of Elders because they were always interested in Planning new programs and new Volunteers for theeproject. l said a The dconsensus nof �the tComms ionhe POST owas ask for they had no objections to the Council of Elders pursuing this. Meisel passed around an article, "Move Over Sun City," concerning other Places to retire. Iowa City was mentioned in the article. She also Passed around a thank you letter from the Johnson Democrats for the use of the building for their caucus. County D Meisel and the Commissioners discussed the next few presentations to the City Council and the letter to George Strait regarding Senior Center activities. Hall said that Fred Goss has resigned. him for his contributiShe was to write a letter thanking ons to the Senior Center during his time on the Commission. There was general discussion of possible CHAIRPERSON'S UPDATE: replacements Hall said she had reviewed the old minutes about the snow policy. She suggested that the Senior Center should be closed when the Iowa City schools are closed for snow and ice; that this information should be Published in the POST in the fallPolicy statement about listening to the radioafor tinformationshould include a about Congr gate Meals. She stressed that if the weather was bad, seniors should not be encouraged to venture out on snow and ice. �f�9 Senior Center Commission February 22, 1988 Page 3 Hood moved that the Senior Center Commission establish an ice and snow Policy that the Senior Center will be closed if the Iowa City public schools are closed for ice and snow; that the Senior Center staff will make every effort to come to work; that this information will be published in the Senior Center POST from November to March; that seniors are encouraged to listen to the radio for information on Congregate Meals; and that this policy be submitted to the media for their public service announcements. This was seconded by Busse. Motion carried, all ayes. The second item Hall had on her agenda was the Commission's monthly visit to the City Council. She thought it would be beneficial to reserve time on the Council's agenda in May to show the slide show and invite the City Council to Older Americans' Day. Bock is scheduled to go to the City Council in May. It was decided to postpone new Commission member orientation for one month until Goss' replacement is appointed. There was general discussion on inviting new City Council members Randy Larson and Susan Horowitz to the Center. The focus of this discussion was on what feelings and impressions and needs the Commission wished to convey about the Center and how this could best be done. The dates to be suggested are: first choice - Thursday, March 10; second choice - Thursday, March 3; and third choice - Thursday, March 31. The time decided on is from 9:30 a.m, to 11:00 a.m. The short time they will be at the Center will present a challenge to the Commission to allow Larson and Horowitz to glean a philosophy that is so important to understanding what the Senior Center is all about and which includes: the value of volunteering to the volunteer as well as to the Center's operation; the goals of attending to as many needs of the elderly as possible; and the possibilities that could become realities for many more volunteer activities and services with additional staff, particularly a full-time volunteer specialist. OPEN DISCUSSION: Hood passed around a pamphlet on Years: Zestful Living to be held in meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m. a Gerontological Workshop Retirement Cedar Rapids on March 9, and then the Minutes prepared by Joyce Phelps, Senior Center Secretary. Minutes approved by Ruth Wagner, Senior Center Commission Secretary. 40 MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT „z-:•.;� MARCH 9, 1988 - 4:30 P.M. w CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Mask, Pelton, Randall, Winegarden MEMBERS ABSENT: Messier STAFF PRESENT: Boyle, Franklin, Hartwell, Rockwell OTHERS PRESENT: Dave Cahill, Mary Jo Duffy, Daniel Bray, Jay Honohan, Jim Houghton, E.K. Jones, Helen Jones, Bill McCarty, Joe Murphy, Robert Ontjes, Anne Rawland, Beth Walsh CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10 1988: Pelton ed seconded. he totionrPassedove hunaniFbruarmous y by 10, 4-0 1988 Winegarden SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEMS: SE -8703. Public hearing of a request submitted by Trinity Christian Reformed Church to extend the expiration date of the order rendered by the Board on March 12, 1987, on an application for special exceptions to expand a religious institution in an RS -5 zone and to reduce the front yard requirement from 34 fet property located at 2908 Raven Street. eto 20 feet for Rockwell stated that on August 12, 1987, the Board had approved by a 3-0 vote, an extension of the expiration date to March 12, 1988. Rockwell added that the applicant was requesting an extension of 90 days, making the order effective to June 10, 1988. Robert representing the Trinity Christian Reformed Church, stated that the applicant was ahead of the progress schedule submitted beforeand had gone Board; contract � the da gone to the congregation d forf final approval. Randall asked if construction would be begun by the end of March. Ontjes replied that beginning of construction was anticipated by the end of March with the completion date expected to be September 1, 1988. Winegarden asked if the fundraising drive, which was the reason for requesting the first extension, had been successfully completed. Ontjes replied that the fundraising drive had raised enough money to cover construction costs. Winegarden moved to approve a request submitted by Trinity Christian Reformed Church to extend the expiration date to June 10, 1988, for the order rendered by the Board on March 12, 1987, on the application for special exceptions to expand a religious institution in an RS -5 zone and to reduce the front yard requirement from 34 feet to 20 feet for property located at 2908 Raven Street. Pelton seconded. The motion passed by a 4-0 vote. SE -8804. Public hearing of a request submitted by Joe and Mary Jo Duffy to modify the front yard requirement of the RS.5 zone for property located at 1906 G Street. dao Board of Adjustment March 9, 1988 Page 2 Rockwell presented the staff report stating that the Duffys desired to add a third bedroom and increase the dining room and bathroom areas of their home through construction of a 26' x 14' addition. The proposed residential addition would increase the living quarters by 364 square feet. The applicants also desired to construct an attached accessory structure, a 26' x 26' garage directly north of the proposed residential addition. Because the Duffys property is located on a corner lot, the setbacks on Fifth Avenue as well as on G Street must comply with the front yard requirements for an RS -5 zone. The proposed construction would extend the west edge of the structure north 40 feet with the addi- tions encroaching 11 feet into the required front yard. However, Section 36-69(a) of the Zoning Ordinance states that: "If all the buildings along a frontage are located more than five feet closer to the street than the required front yard, the front yard shall be established five feet closer to the street than the required front yard." The only other residence on the block is located nine feet back from the right-of-way line. Thus, the front yard setback for this property along Fifth Avenue is 15 feet not 20 feet; and the encroachment of the existing and proposed structures would be 6 feet, not 11 feet. Because of the extra wide 75 -foot Fifth Avenue right-of-way, the 25 - foot distance between the curb and property line, and the 34 -foot distance between the curb and the existing and proposed structures, an adequate setback between the street and residential use exists. The combined existing and proposed structures (26' x 64') would result in a lot coverage of 28%. although a maximum 45% building coverage is allowed. The lot area seemed sufficient for the requested building size in the RS -5 zone. The "practical difficulty" of complying with the intent of the Ordinance requirements was considered. The applicants requested a six foot reduction in the front yard requirement, which would still maintain a 34 -foot distance between the curb and the existing and proposed structures. This is consistent with standards required of all new residential construction. The effects, if this special exception were approved, would not impose an additional burden on available government facilities, would not produce a substantial change in the neighborhood or create a substantial detriment to adjoining properties, and could not occur without the granting of a special exception. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommended approval of the requested special exception to reduce the minimum front yard requirement along Fifth Avenue from 15 feet to 9 feet for property located in an RS -5 zone at 1906 G Street with the condition that the modification apply only to the 40 -foot length of frontage abutting the proposed addition as shown on the Board of Adjustment March 9, 1988 Page 3 site plan submitted as part of the application (filing date stamped February 18, 1988), and that the existing drive be removed and the curbing be replaced on G Street. Discussion. Pelton asked if the stated improvements would make this house comparable to other homes in the neighborhood. Rockwell replied that the present structure was small and that the additions would make it comparable to other homes in the area. Mary Jo Duffv, 1906 G Street, stated that the surrounding homes all have three to four bedrooms and two -car garages. The proposed improvements would benefit the surrounding neighborhood. Rockwell stated staff had received two letters, one in support of the application and one against the proposed improvements. Staff had also received two phone calls supporting the proposed exception and a submittedphone l the letter oppoaainst the singcthe application sameRockwellbppointed out that the objections to the application did not pertain to the frontage where a special exception was being requested, but to the east side yard where the applicant was in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. Winegar d no feeling dethattaitdwould haenhancebthe ineighborhoodto the SpeCThe extrial a -wide street easily permitted the expansion, which would not be encroaching any further into the front yard than the existing house. Pelton moved to approve the request submitted by Joe and Mary Jo Duffy to reduce the minimum front yard requirement along Fifth Avenue from 15 feet to 9 feet for property located in an RS -5 zone at 1906 G Street with the conditions that the modification apply only to the 40 -foot length of frontage abutting the proposed addition as shown on the site plan submitted as part of the application (filing date stamped February 18, 1988), and that the existing drive be removed and the curbing replaced on G Street. Mask seconded. The motion passed by a 4-0 vote. SE -8802. Public hearing of a request submitted by James Houghton for special exceptions to modify the yard requirements for property located at 1041 East Burlington Street. Franklin presented the staff report, stating that at 1041 East Burlington there exists a duplex and two accessory structures, a garage and a carriage house. Recently the owners began remodeling the carriage house to use it as a residential unit. No building permit was acquired and stop work orders were placed on the remodeling activity. The property owners were advised that in single-family residential zones, there may not be more than one principal use or building on a lot. The existing duplex is the principal use and building. A residence in the carriage house would be a second principal use. Board of Adjustment March 9, 1988 Page 4 Two solutions for this property exist: the lot can be divided into two lots, or, a variance can be sought. However, a variance requires that no reasonable use of the property exists. Since the property is already used as a single-family residence, staff advised that a variance was not arguable. The lot split proposed would create a non -conforming structure on Parcel B due to the fact existing garage from Parcel B encroaches that the on Parcel A, and does not meet the required setback for accessory structures. The following summarizes the non-compliance created by the lot split and change of use proposed. On Parcel A - Side yard to east deficient by 4.5 feet. Rear yard deficient by .8 feet. Garage from Parcel B encroaches on side yard to the west. On Parcel B - Garage consumes more than 30% of the required rear yard. Garage encroaches on Parcel A. Side yard to east of garage deficient by 3 feet. A special exception is requested only on Parcel A to modify the east side yard from 5 feet to .5 feet and on the rear yard from 20 feet to 19.2 feet. An encroachment easement is proposed to resolve the problem with the garage. Franklin presented the arguments submitted in the staff report, achieve9compliance with the out ththe 9code dand othe tapplicants 'he olack ns eofsevideto nce to substantiate practical difficulty argued against granting the exceptions requested. She stressed concern with the distance between the garage and the proposed residential unit, noting that fire safety standards require that six feet exist between a dwelling unit and a garage. However, only housed twIffoot properarsetback exists requirementsn fore thisthara9eproperty and rrwere enforced, a distance of eight feet would exist between the garage and carriage house. Franklin said staff had received two letters supporting the restora- tion of the carriage house and its future use as a single-family residence. The property owner abutting Rose Alley to the south, however, stated although she favored the exception, she wondered if the carriage house traffic could be deterred from the alley. 11,20 Board of Adjustment March 9, 1988 Page 5 Staff Recommendation. Staff recommended denial of the requested shown as Parcel A on a lot survey of the Kauffman's Addition dated February 18, 1988. Discussion. exceptions for property east 83.9 feet of Lot 4, Jim Houghton, attorney for the property owner, Helen Jones, stated he had a petition from the neighbors favoring the special exception. Only one family that was contacted disapproved. Houghton stated that the existing buildings could have been demolished and replaced by an apartment complex, but that the owners were interested in preserving the historic structure. Houghton asked Franklin to explain why staff thought the garage took up 30% of the duplex's back yard. Franklin replied that the land in Parcel A was not counted as part of the required rear yard for Parcel B; the required rear yard for Parcel B was diminished by the lot split. Randall asked if staff would be satisfied if the garage was reduced by six feet on the east side. Franklin replied that this measure would help but that doing this would not satisfy the rear yard coverage requirements. Houghton stated that the garage, which is a historic structure, would be renovated after the renovation of the carriage house was completed. Houghton stated that all three structures were historic and had been built around 1912. Pelton asked if the carriage house was already a non -conforming use. Franklin replied that it wasn't since the present rear yard extended from the garage to Rose Alley. The problems arose with the use change and the lot split. Pelton asked what the existing rear yard setback was. Franklin replied that an accessory structure can be within three feet of the rear lot line; only when the carriage house becomes a single-family dwelling unit does the problem exist. Houghton stated that the carriage house had previously been used as a residence and that it was not suitable for a storage area. If it were used as a storage area, it would not be renovated, and thus, it might not be preserved. Joe Murphy, 1115 E. Burlington, stated that this property had been an eyesore and the renovation Helen Jones was doing was "worth having." Very little investment in the neighborhood usually occurs, thus support should be given to those people interested in improving their homes. Helen Jones, the property owner, stated that the buildings were historic; the brick house had been built in 1875, and the garage and carriage house built in 1912. Jones stated that she understood that the exception was self-created he Board's approval. Shealso st t dth tswould felt the Cityrwawas ate t not interested Board of Adjustment March 9, 1988 Page 6 in having the building torn down. Randall replied that he understood the value of the property, but that he wanted the garage problem solved. E.K. Jones, 1033 E. Burlington, stated the property had been in severe disrepair before he and his wife acquired it. There had been three fires in the garage that he knew of, yet the carriage house had never caught on fire. He thick concrete walls, and the ceeilingewasralsoesevenshouincheshasstheick�and had a tin roof. Jones stated that the buildings already existed, as did the parking problem in the alley. He said that the previous owners had several children, all with their own cars, who used the alley to access the back yard parking area. Franklin stated that the fire safety issue should be addressed if the Board is considering approval. She stated that the exception could contain a condition that the garage be improved to fire safety standards. Winegarden asked what the possibility was of fire spreading from the garage to the carriage house. Randall stated the threat of fire would be reduced if the garage were three feet shorter. Randall also said he was trying to abide by as much of the code as possible. Pelton stated that the burden of the exception should be placed on the owner and questioned whether the garage could be moved to a more suitable location on the property. E.K. Jones replied that the garage could not be moved since it was constructed of concrete blocks, and restated that three previous fires had never gone beyond the tin roof overhead. Randall asked if the owners would be willing to reduce the garage by three feet as part of the renovation. Helen Jones replied that the renovation would consist only of repairing the windows and doors and painting; she could not agree to this request. Winegarden said he was abstaining from voting since he insured this property and could indirectly benefit from the Board's decision. Mask stated that a number of modifications and requests were being sought, and she thinks staff disapproves because of this. She stated the property is unique and peculiar, and that it is not realistic to destroy three feet of the garage. Pelton asked for staff's opinion on potential conditions. Franklin replied that 1) the reductions requested for Parcel A only apply to the carriage house, and that 2) practical difficulties in using the carriage house as an accessory that use should be shown. Franklin stated if the second condition was met in the Board's opinion, the second condition need not be imposed. Randall asked what condition would satisfy staff. Franklin replied that solving the garage encroachment would address some of the staff's concerns. Mask asked if the fire safety issue needed to be included as a condition. Boyle replied that the Building Inspector automatically inspects accessory units which are within a certain number of feet of a primary dwelling unit, thus, no condition needed to be stated. t/,2 D Board of Adjustment March 9, 1988 Page 1 Franklin pointed out that the garage would not be accessory to the carriage house with the lot split. Houghton stated that an easement would notify future buyers about the garage encroachment. Mask stated she was concerned about the additional traffic generated on Rose Alley, stating that a daycare center is located nearby. Franklin stated that no more additional traffic than that generated by a single family dwelling would be generated on Rose Alley. Mask moved to approve a request submitted by James Houghton for a special exception to reduce the east side yard from 5 feet to .5 feet, and the rear yard from 20 feet to 19.2 feet for property located in an RS -8 zone at 1041 East Burlington Street, subject to the following conditions: a. That the yard reductions apply only to the carriage house. b. An encroachment easement for Parcel A be recorded in the Johnson County Recorder's Office. Pelton seconded. The motion passed by a 3-0 vote (Winegarden abstained). SE -8803. Public hearing of a request submitted by Youth Hames, Inc. to permit a group home and to reduce off-street parking requirements in the RM -145 zone for property located at 402 South Linn Street. Rockwell presented the staff report stating that the applicant's purchase of this property is contingent on the Board's granting of the required exception. Two exceptions were being requested: one to permit a group care facility, and one to reduce the number of off- street parking spaces on the site by 33% of the number of spaces required for this use (from nine spaces to six spaces). Section 36-58(a)(4)b of the Zoning Ordinance requires group care facilities to supply one parking space for each staff member, determined by the maximum number of staff present at one time, and one parking space for every two occupants. The applicant indicates that the maximum number of staff members are present at the facility at shift changes. While three staff persons may be present for approximately 30 minutes at shift changes, usually only one or two persons is on staff at a time. The Program Director makes two or three one-hour visits to each group home each week. It is feasible, therefore, that four staff members could be present at the group home at the same time. If parking requirements are strictly applied, this. use would be required to provide four off-street spaces for personnel and five spaces for the ten residents, for a total of nine spaces. The applicant indicates that the children who would reside within this home would not be allowed to either own or operate motor vehicles. The residents themselves would, therefore, not generate a need for off-street parking spaces. l,4,? 0 Board of Adjustment March 9, 1988 Page 8 As the applicant noted, however, parents typically visit their children once a month and on weekends. It is reasonable to expect that with ten unrelated residents living in e group home, that a th demand made for parking on the weekends by the family of these residents may be greater than the demand made during the week by social workers and counselors who are capable of scheduling visits during the five-day work period. One could expect that not all the parents will visit at the same time, but should also anticipate the possibility of unscheduled visits by residents' peers. Although it is technically feasible to fit six spaces on the lot, including the two parking spaces in the garage, staff had safety concerns about the vehicles backing onto busy, sloped streets. For this reason, staff asked that an extra wide drive on Linn Street be included as part of the proposed site plan. The applicant had pointed out that the handicapped space designated off Court Street would rarely be used and could be accessed as a tee - turn for vehicles parked in the garage. This could not technically count for a forward -moving means of egress from the property onto Court Street. However, if the handicapped parking space were clearly marked and non -handicapped persons were prohibited from parking there, it would reduce the number of vehicles backing onto Court Street. It would also effectively reduce the number of available parking spaces by one space to five spaces. Rockwell counseled the Board to weigh the need for parking against the need for safe egress to determine whether a satisfactory balance could be attained. Group care facilities are permitted, via a special exception within the RM -145, High Rise Multi -Family Zone. Within the RM -145 zone, detached single-family dwellings, duplexes, fraternity/sorority houses, and high-rise multi -family dwellings are permitted by right. The zone requires that there be at least 300 square feet of lot area for each occupant. For ten residents, therefore, the site must have at least 3,000 square feet of lot area. The property on 402 South Linn Street contains approximately 7,336 square feet of lot area. The group living arrangements should have little impact on the multi- family, religious and commercial uses surrounding the site. Rockwell offered staff comments referencing special exception standards as enumerated in the Zoning Code: I. The proposed use of the property as a group care facility should not prove detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare. The off-street parking for the property should be conditioned to promote safety. 5. The parking arrangement on the property should observe safe egress onto hillside streets with heavy traffic. The proposed use is consistent with the Mixed Residential/Com- mercial designation for this area on the Comprehensive Plan, and appropriate to the purpose of the RM -145 zone to provide for a mix of uses suited to a high intensity residential development. SL.2 0 Board of Adjustment March 9, 1988 Page 9 Staff Recommendation. Staff recommended that the special exceptions requested by the applicant to establish a group care facility, a home for ten adoles- cent girls, at 402 South Linn Street and to reduce the parking requirements for this use from nine spaces to six spaces be approved with conditions to assure safe egress onto both Court and Linn Streets from the provided parking spaces. Discussion. Randall asked what type of safe egress conditions were needed for Court Street. Rockwell stated that the Board could evaluate designating parking space q3 for handicapped parking only. Practically speaking, this parking space would usually be vacant and could be used as a tee -turn. Bill McCarty, Director of Youth Homes Inc., stated that Youth Homes is a private, non-profit agency which runs a group home for girls with emotional problems due to physical or sexual abuse. Youth Homes does not serve the mentally ill or youth with a history of violence. McCarty stated that Youth Homes is seeking to buy property to replace the present rented home on Washington Street. Group homes are permitted in an RM -145 zone via a special exception. The special exception to reduce off-street parking was also requested. McCarty stated that he had come before the Board last May and had successfully requested a 50% reduction in parking. This time he was only requesting a 337. reduction. McCarty introduced eight Youth Home, Inc. Board members and supplied letters of support from people with direct knowledge about Youth Homes, which stated that the group home had not deteriorated the neighborhood around Washington Street. McCarty stated that the Washington Street location presently only has two usable parking spaces. Staggered work schedules help reduce parking demands during shift changes. Parking demands are also low since youths are not allowed vehicles and their friends usually do not possess vehicles. Parents visit only on weekends, a time when the number of caseworkers is lower, thus, parking requirements are further reduced. The maximum number of spaces ever needed is six, and this number is rarely needed. McCarty stated that ten youths could reside at the home at one time, although the average number is only eight youths. Parents do not usually visit every weekend and parking is further reduced because some youths go home during the weekends. Furthermore, many staff members do not drive to work, but walk or use the transit system instead. Youth homes plans to invest $65,000 to renovate the property which will create positive benefits for surrounding neighbors. The Board of Adjustment March 9, 1988 Page 10 property is separated from surrounding neighbors by Linn and Court Streets on the west and north sides, and by a vacant lot on the east side. The placement of the house on the lot also helps to separate it from neighboring properties. McCarty stated due to an oversight, three neighboring property owners All three were not notified of the Board of Adjustment meeting until yesterday. the property einwquestionners fch de ac notiommrial fication signcposted, amnoticethad been published in the paper, and that surrounding neighbors, who did receive letters about the Board's meeting, were encouraged to contact other neighbors about the upcoming public hearing. Daniel Bray, 150 E. Court, stated that there are many youths who need a group home and that the youth home is a resource to the juvenile court. Some youths have special needs which must be met by local agencies. Bray also stated that the parking demands of Youth Homes detrimental mbe iml thus, h reduced mentaloraburdento theeneighborhood. parki gsupportedwindof be the application in its entirety. Anne Rawland, 839 Roosevelt, a member of the Iowa City Committee on Community Needs (CCN), which helps allocate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, said that she came to the hearing because Of CCN's priority in assisting Youth Homes in acquiring an appropriate facility. She stated that a friend lives close to the existing Washington Street home and has never experienced parking problems associated with Youth Homes. Rawland also stated that the Evans Street proposal by Youth Homes had generated negative feelings from homeowners in a historic residential area. Rawland pointed out that the proposed location on South Linn is different, because it is surrounded by commercial uses, thus the impact on surrounding property owners should be minimal. Beth Walsh, President of the Youth Homes, Inc. Board of Directors, stated that she would appreciate the support of the Board of Adjust- ment for the Youth Homes' proposal. Jay Honohan, 330 E. Court, spoke on behalf of Old Feed Associates. Honohan stated that he did not object to the use of the property for a group home, but objected to the request for reduced parking. Honohan said the area presently has an intense parking problem with unauthorized businesses locating too the parking request tin reserved oarhave tkinheCenumberMoost f required parking spaces reduced, and this further intensifies the parking problem. After-hours parking is not a problem because the commercial properties are closed. Honohan stated he thinks his firm will have problems due to people associated with Youth Homes parking in his reserved parking lots. He was Board to deny the specosed to ialinexception to the forbreducedHonohan parking; toemaintai�n the parking requirement for nine parking spaces. u Board of Adjustment March 9, 1988 Page 11 Davi 319 Gilbert Street, owns commercial Street. Cahill stated that he didn't want to create ray on Gilbert Youth Homes, but he was opposed to the request for reducedoblem Parkinfor g. He said many unauthorized people are using his lots, and that Iowa City has a problem with people trying to circumvent the parking requirements. Mask asked if staff had received any complaints against the property being used as a group home facility. Rockwell stated staff had received no complaints on the requested special exception for the use. to establish a Winegarden coved to approve a request submitted by Youth Homes, Inc. for property located in aeRM-145�zoneaat 402 South for eLinn Street. girls seconded. The motion passed by a 4-0 vote. McCarty stated that if Youth Homes thought that six spaces were not enough, then they would not be before the Board seeking a special exception. Youth Homes has been in operation for a number of years and has had experience with parking demands.McCarty continued that the City Ordinance did not adequately reflect the actual demand for parking by the Youth Homes operation. Winegarden asked if additional parking spaces could be provided. Rockwell replied that topography constraints precluded additional parking spaces from being constructed. McCarty confirmed that the topography limited the number of parking options. Randall stated that six parking spaces should be enough. concurred that Youth Homes was not adding to Pelton the parking burden in the helpatoa reduce In athe neighbo hood'sking is being created, which might that as Director he has additional controlpr McCarty added could require that staff park in the garage. .Foproblem. exam Mask askand ed McCarty if he would have an office at the Linn Street property Youth where staff Homes Inc. office wouldlbe be and staff meetings would be held at the Youth Services Facility on Iowa Avenue -- a different site. Maskstated she did not feel that Youth Homes would be adding to the parking problem. Winegarden said that he was for the application the last time and no change his mind. He was for the apargument had been presented to Plication now. Winegarden moved to approve a request submitted by youth Homes, Inc. to reduce the parking requirement for a group care facility from nine spaces to six spaces for property located in an RM -145 zone at 402 South Linn Street, subject to the following conditions: a. That a minimum drive of 24 feet be required for egress from parking onto Linn and Court Streets. 4020 V s Board of Adjustment March 9, 1988 Page 12 b. That the parking space labeled as !3 on the revised site plan submitted on March 6, 1988, be designated and enforced for handicapped parking only. Pelton seconded. The motion passed by a 4-0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Minutes submitted by Mimi Hartwell. Robert Randall, Chairperson ` 1 %G�cvtT `V7Q�GG� Ka/in Franklin, Secretary �z v MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION -- DECEMBER 16, 1987 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dotson, Henry, Hesse, Weideman, Willis MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT: FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: PUBLIC DISCUSSION: IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION: Watson Hradek, Malloy, Steinbrech, Trueblood, Kriz, Ertz, Howell, Moran Melody Department ng Planning and Program Development Karen Hradek addressed the Commission, as a private citizen, regarding the International Peace Walk. During1988 American -Soviet 200 Soviets will join 200 Ameriansntoawalknd ulfr'om98he east to the west coast. They will be in Iowa City on July 3rd and 4th. Presently, a celebration is being Planned to show them a warm welcome. Hradek stated there were numerous ways to help with this event and asked for everyone's suggestions, help and support. Hradek provided the commission with an information sheet. Melody Rockwell, staff assistant to the Riverfront Commission, addressed the Commission on the progress of the Iowa River Corridor Trail project. She outlined the proposed trail system running from Crandic Park downstream to Sturgis Ferry Park, and stated certain portions of the trail were virtually complete, with only minor repairs being needed. The Riverfront Commission Will be working with the Corps of Engineers, who will be developing a trail system on federal land around the Coralville Reservoir. Funding options were briefly discussed. The consensus of the Commission was that this was a good long-term objective, and felt discussion regarding approving use of Parkland Acquisition Funds for this prod be delaye ject should the Parkland Acquisitiuntil the future of Willi on Fund has been determined. ranked as sone oft the Commissi'sIbeen be done. onpriorithes, andt thi P'Ojct aseshould The following named individuals were suggested to serve on the Iowa City Parks & Recreation Foundation: Mark Jennings, of the University of Iowa Foundation, Deb 4�z/ a Locker, of Hills Bank; Reggie Prince, Swim Club; Charles Pope, of the Iowa City Co.Mike Iowa -Illinois Gas & Cilekof Iowa-IlliElectric ; , of Smith, Associates; and Mark Heffron, of Hilgenberg, Cilek & ACT. Roger Dotson had representative indicated his interest to fill the remaining Commission seat on the foundation. Steinbrech formally appointed Craig Willis, Dary, Weideman, and Roger Dotson to serve as represenl Henrytatives Mary of the commission on the Iowa City Parks & Recreation Foundation. Weideman stated the tax recognition issue was being taken care of and that the first meeting of the Board would be held in the near future to discuss the gift catalog. RYERSON'S WOODS: Hradek stated she had funding with regard togdevelopment iven some hof Ryers nht to l'serWoods. She suggested contacting The Nature Conservancy, a national organization, to see if they would be interested in developing or taking over and maintaining Ryerson's Woods. HARRIS POCKET STREET The Commission discussed the naming of the POCKET PARK: Street Pocket Park. Moved by w;,,:_ __ Harrison R. unanimous. — of the FY'89 BUDGET: Trueblood provided the commissionwith a priority listing CIParks & Recreation Department's FY'89 ..P./Capital Outlay Requests. briefly discussed. The FY'89 budget was CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: Steinbrech reported on the meeting held with the City Manager regarding the Parkland Acquisition Fund. Willis had furnished the Commission members with a letter he had written to the City Council setting forth the Commission's position on the Parkland Acquisition Fund/Recreation stated the CommissFacilities Reserve Fund. Steinbrech ion may want to form a committee to review what parkland the city presently has, determining the use and location thereof and Frances . Roger Dotson, Karen Hradek Malloy volunteered to serve on this developed committee. A copy of the Open Space Plan, which was committee. a few years ago, will be provided to the DIRECTOR'S REPORT: CitI Park Tennis Courts: Trueblood distributed a memo he had received from the City's Engineering Division for complete reconstructionofthe Cit? 500) and cost courts ($87,500). Staff will investigate Pthe hark iring' of a firm to determine if testing can be done to see if overlaying is advisable. The Commission will be kept informed. -2- 7�1 3 V M Pro.iect Green: Trueblood reported that Project Green would be undertaking the rejuvenation of the Dubuque Street entrance to Iowa City. The project consists of replacing missing trees, pruning existing trees, selectively eliminating volunteer trees and supplying additional trees and shrubs in the right of ways. Hesse distributed an information sheet and outlined the project. Project Green has contracted with Leon Lyvers to do the work, and he will be working with the City Forester on this project. Parks & Recreation Complex: Trueblood reported he had met with the Board of Directors of the Iowa City Kickers Soccer Club to discuss the conceptual plans for the new facility. The club indicated their willingness to help. OTHER BUSINESS: Willis stated he was reviewing past commission material and came across notes from a meeting the commission had 3-4 years ago with the City Council at an informal session, which turned out to be a state of the department from the commission's standpoint. He stated now may be the time to have such a meeting again at an informal council meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Dotson, seconded by Henry, to adjourn at 8:30 P.m. Unanimous. -3- jai Y 0 a MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 13, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dotson, Henry, Hradek, Steinbrech, Watson, Weideman, Willis MEMBERS ABSENT: Hesse, Malloy STAFF PRESENT: Trueblood, Kriz, Coffin, Ellerbrock, Ertz, Howell, Moran FORMAL ACTION: The minutes of the December 16, 1987 meeting were approved by acclamation. Elected by acclamation were Bill Steinbrech as Chairperson, and John Watson as Vice -Chair. Moved_ by Willis seconded by Dotson to endorse the revenue increases and expenditure reductions as proposed in the December 30 1987 memo to the Finance Department from Terry Trueblood. Ayes: Dotson, Henry, Steinbrech, Watson, Weideman, Willis. Nays: Hradek. Motion carried. RIVERFRONT Steinbrech stated the Commission needed a representative COMMISSION: to serve on the Riverfront Commission. Karen Hradek agreed to be that representative. PARKS & RECREATION Willis stated a meeting of the Parks & Recreation FOUNDATION: Foundation would be held in the next couple of weeks, and at that time, the regularity of meetings established. Willis referred to the January 1988 memo to City Council from the City Manager regarding recommendations made by the Citizens Committee on City Revenue, wherein the recommendation to explore the community fund concept was briefly addressed. Willis stated the expectations, both above and below the Parks & Recreation Foundation, for the performance of this concept are high, and indicated it is time to move it into gear. Also, the success of the Foundation, aside from the work the individuals on the board will do, will be a communication process. It will be important for the general constituency of parks and recreation to be aware and know about the Foundation. FY'89 BUDGET: The Commission members were provided with the following material: 1. 12-30-87 Memo to the Finance Department from Terry Trueblood re FY'89 Property Tax Reduction - Recreation Division 2. Revised FY'89 C.I.P./Capital Outlay Requests, Tentative Priorities for the Parks & Recreation Department 3. Citizen's Summary of the 1988-89 Financial Plan /21 0 / 4, January 1988 Memo to the City Council from the City Manager re Program Analysi Policy s and Evaluation 5. January 1988 memo to City Council from the City Manager re Budget Plan - Citizens Committee on City Revenue Recommendations 6• January 1988 memo to City Council from the City Manager re 1987 - End -of -Year Summary of Programs, Projects, etc. Item H1 - Memo re FY'89 pro ert Tax Reduction: Trueblood stated the Finance Department had instructed te Recreation Division to reduce its FY'89 property tax asking. Sfort uggested fee increases expenditure reductions were set raisin in this memo. Hradek stated she had a problem with respect to etheotime Pool admission fees, with Center. In some cases, Person can swim at the for one hour before having torget out oth son may only get to swim to lessons beginning, use by the Swim Clubf etce.pool, due at City Park pool, you can swim all da ; whereas, the Recreation Cod stated enter pool will have longer lostretches of open swim time once the Mercer Park Aquatic Center is open. Also, the pool schedule is advertised, and a person coming to swim knows the amount of time they will be able to. receiWillis asked Commission members if they had ved any negative responses regarding fee increases. Hradek, Weideman and Henry stated they had with regard to swimming. Steinbrech asked when the last fee increases were made. Trueblood stated it had been three to four years for swim passes; approximately two years for aquacize; recently for swimming lessons, due to the $1.00 Red Cross fee being charged; and approximately May, 1986 for pool admission fees. Willis stated the Recreation Division should look at raising non-resident fees in regard to all activities. Trueblood stated he would like to delay raising non-resident fees until staff looks at the entire fee structure and reviews the non-resident fee policy. reviewe Manager reduced Willis d therevised listing asLrecommendedldlY s b Trueblood Trueblood stated the C.I.p. y the City ha from a five-year Plan to a three yeard plana noted the Parks & Recreation Complex, a priority -2- IP/ 38 item, had been removed, and voiced concern as to why it was dropped, and if this meant it was dropped out of the planning process. He stated the five-year C.I.P. plan was a way to keep track of plans that were good, which we wanted to do in the future. Steinbrech stated there had to be a way or vehicle to keep items out front, and this procedure needed to be known. Trueblood stated he would contact the City Manager regarding these concerns. Item 83 - Citizen's Summar Trueblood briefly went over the Citizen's Summary of the 1988-89 Proposed Financial Plan. PARKLAND STUDY COMMITTEE: Steinbrech asked if the committee had an what the committee's duties were. Dotsons stated tithe duties were to look at existing park facilities to see if they are serving a need, and also, to identify areas for future park expansion. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: Steinbrech congratulated Mike Moran on his election as President-elect of the Iowa Park Association. and Recreation Steinbrech briefly discussed possible Commission goals for 1988 - operation of the Park & Recreation Foundation; completion of the parkland study, making if recommendations , any, and applying same to long-range plan; having the Commission being more visible to the public, and possibly including a Commission page in the Recreation Division's brochure; , and providing information on the Foundation in the brochure. Setting of the 1988 goals will be put on next month's agenda. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: 0 ep n Space Plan and Proposed Ordinance: most recent Open Space Plan and A Copy of the proposed ordinance was distributed to Commission members, Use of School Facilities: Trueblood reported on a meeting held with Jerry Palmer, Executive Director of Administrative Services for the Iowa City Community School District, regarding some concerns the Department has relative to recent problems in scheduling facilities. use of school Mr. Palmer indicated he was willing to work with the department, and give departmental programs some degree of priority over other miscellaneous groups. Swim Club: Trueblood reported on a meeting held with the Swim Club regarding payment by the Swim Club for use of the swimming pools. The Swim Club agreed to pay for use of the pools, regardless of which pool they use. The total amount of payment needs to be determined, as well as the hours of use. -3- Y M Mercer Park A ivatic Center and Cit Park Pool: Trueblood reported work at City Park pool is presently in its programmed shutdown. Mercer Park Aquatic Center is behind schedule in some aspects, but the completion date should still be mid-May. Sud eLt: Trueblood reported that the City has eliminated six positions in the proposed budget, due to service reductions. OTHER BUSINESS: Willis stated it was his personal a memo to the City Councilregardingnthe policy prepare process in reference to the Parks & Recreation Complex• members. ofAl he, he memow lilllbe efollowin d u o the Commission the City Council 9 P on his memo to ng the Acquisition/Recreation Facilities F Funds. Parkland ADJOURNMENT: Next month's meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m., February 10, 1988. Moved Dotson Unanimouss.. , seconded by Hradek to adjourn. -4- 4.Z/ /0 MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 10, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dotson, Henry, Hesse, Hradek, Malloy, Steinbrech, Watson, Weideman, Willis STAFF PRESENT: Trueblood, Coffin, Eggleston, Ellerbrock, Ertz, Kriz GUESTS PRESENT: Peg McElroy, Executive Director of the Mayor's Youth Employment Program; Klatt McGinnis and Cathi Uitermark FORMAL ACTION The minutes of the January 13, 1988 meeting were approved TAKEN: by acclamation. Y"' . unanimous. (see page 2 for list of 1988 goals and objectives) r anon uouus. lconstruction of a canoe access/boat ramp) PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Matt McGinniss, a University of Iowa student, distributed an informational questionnaire for each commission member to complete, and stated the questionnaire would assist him in completing a class assignment. PARKS & RECREATION Willis reported the Parks and Recreation Foundation will FOUNDATION: be meeting regularly the first Wednesday of each month at 4:15 p.m. The foundation plans on making an annual report at the end of its annual year. 1988 GOALS & hloved by Willis seconded by Hradek to adopt the OBJECTIVES: following list as a formal statement of obiectives for the Commission for the uocomina vear. Unanimous. I. Operation of the Parks and Recreation Foundation. 2. Completion of the parkland study, making recommendations, if any, and applying same to the long-range plan. 3. Improve contact with the public through various methods, in order to build a constituency to receive information from and to give information to. 4. Continue activity with the City Council; meet with the City Council during an informal session to express, from the Commission's standpoint, what issues the Department will be facing. Review the master plan of the Parks and Recreation Department with staff to get ideas, not only with regard to facilities, but also programs, and what to look at in the future. Elevate, in the planning process, the Parks & Recreation Complex back to a reasonable level. Determine if the fee structure is equitable in terms of revenue and its attribution to non-residents. MAYOR YOUTH'S Peg McElroy, Executive Director of the Mayor's Youth CANOE ACCESS/ Employment Program, appeared before the Commission BOAT DOCK PROJECT: regarding the construction of a canoe access and boat dock on the Iowa River in one of three parks; City Park, Terrell Mill Park, Crandic Park. She distributed a memo regarding the proposed project. She stated they were seeking funding from the Department of Natural Resources, and asked for the Commission's endorsement of this project and for a letter of support, which will be included with the application for funding. The project would be co-sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department and Mayor's Youth. Resource staff, equipment and tools would be provided by the Parks & Recreation Department. The grant from the Department of Natural Resources would cover the costs of materials, supplies and tools, and Mayor's Youth would pay for the labor costs involved. The University of Iowa has been asked to consider a contribution to Mayor's Youth for the match required of the labor costs. The remaining portion would be paid by the Department of Economic Development. The estimated cost should be below $10,000. A sub -committee had been previously formed to assist with the proposed project, of which John Watson and Terry Trueblood are members. McElroy stated the final decision on the site would fall on this sub -committee to make a recommendation to the Commission. Watson stated the Department of Natural Resources, the Riverfront Commission and the Parks & Recreation Department would all need to approve the plans. It was expressed that City Park appears to be the best site due to its location on the river and accessibility. Hradek asked if this project could possibly interfere with the project proposed by the Corps of Engineers (trail from the Coralville Reservoir to Sturgis Ferry Park). Watson noted this project would be constructed on city -owned land. Willis asked if the dock would be restricted to non -motor boats. Commission members expressed concern that people CPZ 41W M HOSPICE ROAD RACES could operate motor boats from the dock. Watson stated the dock could be made narrower, thereby making it difficult to back trailers down to. Peg McElroy, as director for the Hospice Road Races, expressed thanks to the Commission and the Parks and Recreation Department for their continued support and participation in this event, and presented a 1987 tag to be placed on last years award. She expressed a special thanks to Rick Ertz for his involvement in serving on the planning committee. BUDGET UPDATE: Trueblood reported that one of the City Council's tentative recommendations is that the Recreation Facilities Reserve payback not be paid back this year. This amounts to $11,700. It is possible that the entire amount, approximately $58,000 or $11,700 per year for five years, will not be paid back. SWIM PASS FEES: Trueblood distributed and reviewed a brief history of swim fees. Staff originally proposed to increase swim fees an average of 10%. He stated in reviewing this, 10% is low, and noted the swim pass fees have not kept up with the daily admission fees as far as increases. Also, staff is looking initiating at a punch card, which could be purchased in place of an annual or summer pass. Watson asked if it would be possible to receive data how on many patrons went into the pool by paying the daily admission as compared to a swim pass. Trueblood noted he would be putting more information together regarding swim fees. Willis stated increasing the swim pass fee should be looked at, but also there is a need to get a handle on raising fees and determining what the governing principle on fees is. Weideman stated we need to convey this to the public, giving them reassurance that not every year the fees will be raised. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: With regard to the objectives, Steinbrech stated he would draft a schedule of approach, starting next month with reviewing the fee structure. OTHER BUSINESS: Hradek extended an invitation to attend a short slide presentation on the planned American -Soviet International Peace Walk. The presentation will be given at the City Council meeting on February 22nd. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Dotson, seconded by Henry to adjourn. Unanimous. Adjournment 6:00 p.m. -3- V P MINUTES APPROWEN DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 25, 1988 - 4:00 P.M. LIBRARY MEETING ROOM B MEMBERS PRESENT: Amert, Novick, Seiberling, Sinek, Waters, Welt MEMBERS ABSENT: Alexander, Haupert, Nagle, Nelson STAFF PRESENT: Cain, Reggentin GUESTS PRESENT: Carol Chase, Steve Elmer, Nancy Faux-Burhans, Maria Mahan, David Martin, George Mihalopoulos, Bob Poeschl, Morris Schaller, Julie Spencer, Jackie Walker, RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL None. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Welt called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. INTRODUCTIONS Welt introduced guests and members present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 17 1987 Seiberling moved, seconded by Sinek, to approve the minutes of December 17, 1987. The motion carried unanimously. REVIEW OF NEW SIGN PROPOSAL FOR FLOUR POT COOKIES Cain gave background information on this item. She stated that Flour Pot Cookies would like to move their outside sign to an inside location and establish a new sign on the outside of the building. Martin stated that the store was to be reopened under new management and said they felt the sign was too small for the storefront that is exposed. He explained that the sign would be identical to the one presently located on the building except approximately twice as long and slightly taller. Photos were circulated of the present sign. Martin then stated that he felt that the Holiday Inn building overwhelms the present signage and a larger sign would compensate for this factor. Welt stated that on the review of the First Flour Pot Cookie sign, the decision was made to use a reduced sign size in order to fill only one panel on the front of the building. He said it now would cover two panels, according to the sketch. Seiberling asked how the width of the sign was determined. Martin stated that the location had been viewed from the Plaza and calculations were made to fit the building scale from the distance from which the sign should be readable. Mahan stated that the sign would have a brass frame and be back -lit, like the current one. Jaz U Design Review Committee February 25, 1988 Page 2 Novick asked what is the size of the Flour Pot Cookie window. Martin stated that the store window is 14 feet wide and the sign would be 18 feet. Mahan stated that the building size is much larger. Novick said the sign would then be wider than the store window, and she felt it would be out of proportion to the store. Seiberling stated that she felt that the size of the present sign is the best possible size in the way that it relates to the space and the operation. She stated that a large sign would be out of scale with the rest of the building. Mahan stated that a market research study had been done and showed that people did not recognize the store as a cookie shop. Seiberling stated that the Design Review Committee encourages signage respectful of the space where it is located. Waters said she agreed the existing sign was too small and asked if there could be a mid-sized sign instead of the very long sign. Mahan stated that they just wanted a larger sign and they would consider any other option. Martin said they wanted to keep the original design but would consider stacking the lettering to shorten the sign. Mahan stated that stacked lettering would be attractive and they would definitely consider this prospect. Sinek said that stacking the lettering would relate well to the building. Seiberling asked if perhaps they could come back with a new design. Mahan stated that the grand opening is March 7 so they need to get it approved before that date. Welt offered for the Design Review Committee to have a special meeting to consider a new sign proposal. Martin stated that they would need a ten foot area to work with in length and four to four and one-half feet in height. Amert felt that a sign this large would be counterproductive to good usage of space. Welt stated that the Design Review Committee is often concerned with overly large signs. He added they still have to look at the shorter width in order to gain approval. Martin said that a width of at least eight feet would be needed to accomplish the desired effect. Members agreed that eight feet in width would still allow the sign to be centered within one exterior panel. Mahan said she would prefer a sign with stacked letters which would be consistent with other franchise signs. Cain asked if a time could be set for a meeting next week to review the new sign proposal. Martin stated that Wednesday at 4:30 would be good. The members present agreed. CART APPEARANCE EVALUATION FOR CITY PLAZA VENDOR APPLICATIONS Cain circulated pictures of all the applicants' carts. A brief discussion was held about each cart and the appearance of each cart was evaluated on a scale of 0 (unacceptable) to 5 (excellent). On the Bon Appetit cart, Carol Chase showed a fabric swatch to illustrate how the awning would be made. There was also discussion of the menu signage. Chase will use a chalkboard or erasable board, probably mounted on the pole. The ratings were as follows: 4, 4, 4, 4, 3, 3. 441712. u .n Design Review Committee February 25, 1988 Page 3 On the Chicago Grill cart, Seiberling complimented the placement of the cart name but questioned the design of the menu board. The ratings were 4, 4, 4, 3, 3, 3. On the Popcorn Wagon, all members gave a 5 rating. For the Gringo's cart, Faux-Burhans said the counter would be all stain- less steel, not wood as before. The ratings were: 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 4. On the Fries' cart, Schaller said he was adding a veggie sandwich to the menu and this would be added to the printed window signage. The ratings were: 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2. On the Gyros cart, Mihalopoulos said the color and signage would be the same as before. The ratings were: 5, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4. On the Yogurt cart, members noted that the application and picture supplied did not indicate signage and there was insufficient information for evaluation. The ratings were: 4, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2. ADJOURNMENT Waters had to leave the meeting and there was no quorum for further action. Welt adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted Mark B. Reggentin. Ilan u l J MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FORMAL MEETING JANUARY 7,1988 - 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Cook, Clark, Dierks, Hebert, Scott MEMBERS ABSENT: Cooper, Wallace STAFF PRESENT: Boyle, Moen, Kritz RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: Recommend approval of item Z-8709, an application submitted by Southgate Development Company to rezone an approximate 1.8 -acre tract located east of Boyrum Street and north of Olympic Circle from I-1 to CI -1. 2. Recommend approval of item 5-8720, an application submitted by Frantz Construction Company, Inc., for approval of a preliminary plat for Village Green, Part XI, a 41 -lot residential subdivision located south and west of the intersection of Muscatine Avenue and Scott Boulevard. Commission also recommends waiver of the subdivision regulation requiring that blocks be a minimum of 200 feet wide for the following three blocks contained in Village Green, Part XI. 1. Chamberlain Place between Village Road and Hampton Street, 2. Hampton -Street between Chamberlain Place and Hampton Court, and 3. Hampton Street between Hampton Court and Scott Boulevard. 3. Recommend approval of item 5-8728, an application made by Bill Knabe for the extension of Weeber Street. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Scott called the meeting to order at 7:43 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: There was no public discussion. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 11, 1987: Clark moved to approve the minutes of December 17, 1987. Cook seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. ZONING ITEMS: 1. -8709. Public discussion of an application submitted by Southgate Development Company to rezone an approximate 1.8 -acre tract located east of Boyrum Street and north of Olympic Circle from I-1 to CI -1. (45 -day limitation period: January 8, 1988.) Moen reported that there was no new information to report on this item since the last formal meeting. 45.4 Planning & Zoning Commission January 7, 1988 Page 2 Clark moved to approve item Z-8709. Dierks seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. 2. Z-8710. Public discussion of a request submitted by First National Bank to rezone property located at 615 East Jefferson Street from RNC -20, Neighborhood Conservation Residential Zone, to CO -1, Commer- cial Office zone. (45 -day limitation period: January 25, 1988.) Moen reported that in 1981 and 1982, landowners of property in the area identified as the Inner City Area in the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update, sought to halt the erosion of the neighborhood caused by development of the area for multi -family residential use. The area, over several decades, experienced a state of transition from neighborhoods of predominantly older, single family detached residences to much higher density, multi -family development. Residents of the area requested that the area be downzoned in an effort to stabilize the neighborhood by removing incentives to demolish existing structures and reconstruct at higher densities. Moen indicated that while the mix of multi -family development as a result of conversion of larger, older structures was not objectionable, residents were opposed to demolition of existing structures and the construction of dwellings that did not reflect the tenor of the residential neighborhood. Conversion of a dwelling unit from single-family to multi -family use allowed an increase in available dwelling units while generally maintaining the integrity of the original structure and thus the neighborhood. In December, 1982, the RNC -20 zone was established to encourage conversion over redevelopment and to recognize the validity of existing higher density apartments by granting them conforming status and, thereby, perpetuating their existence. First National Bank, owner of the property at 615 East Jefferson Street, requests that their property be rezoned from RNC -20 to CO -1, Commercial Office, to allow expansion of the parking lot serving Pediatric Associates, the medical clinic located immediately west of the subject property. Parking areas associated with a use may only be located within zones in which the principal use is permitted. Because a medical clinic is not a use permitted in the RNC -20 zone, the parking lot serving this use may not be located in that zone. The applicant, therefore, wishes to rezone his parcel from RNC -20 to CO -I to allow redevelopment of the site for off-street parking for the medical clinic, a use allowed in the CO -1 zone. Staff finds the proposed rezoning from RNC -20 to CO -1 of the property located at 615 East Jefferson Street to be contrary to the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update and incompatible with the residential character of the area and surrounding land use patterns which could threaten the stability of this neighborhood. Staff, therefore, recommends the request to rezone this property be denied. Dierks inquired whether the Historic Preservation Commission had any comments on this item and whether this property is located in an existing or proposed historic district. Moen replied that the 4 II O Planning & Zoning Commission January 7, 1988 Page 3 property is not located in a proposed or established historic district. Scott commented that at the informal meeting, legal staff was requested to outline previous commission decisions regarding the rezoning of other RNC -20 zoned properties for commercial uses. Pending the Commission's receipt of that outline from legal staff, Scott felt that this item should be deferred. Dierks moved to defer Item Z-8710 to the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion meeting of February 18, 1988. Cook seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. 3. Z-8111. Public discussion of a request submitted by Iowa City Landscaping to rezone a 1.32 -acre parcel located at the intersection of Highway 1, Hudson Avenue and Miller Avenue from P, Public Zone, and RS -8, Medium Density Single -Family Residential zone, to CI -1, Intensive Commercial zone. (45 -day limitation period: January 29, 1988.) Moen reported the applicant wishes to purchase the site to relocate his existing plant nursery operation from 705 Highway 1 West. The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) parcel is presently zoned P, Public zone, and RS -8, Medium Density Single -Family Residential zone, neither of which permit a plant nursery. Upon conveyance of the land from IDOT to a private entity, the zoning classification must be changed regardless of the use. Plant nurseries, such as Iowa City Landscaping, are permitted as of right in the CI -1, Intensive Commercial zone. Two factors which need to be evaluated in considering the appropriateness of this request are 1) the Comprehensive Plan designation for this general area, and 2) the land use relationship established through the rezoning. Within the immediate vicinity of this site, properties to the east, west and south of the site along Highway 1 are designed for general commercial land use. Based upon surrounding land use patterns, and the site's frontage on and access to Highway 1 West, the proposed rezoning is consistent with the commercial designation of the Comprehensive Plan for properties along the Highway. Moen indicated, in this particular case, the fact that the site is over an acre in size and abuts two local streets and a major highway, permit the development of the site for any use in the CI -1 zone and allow that provisions be made to address those aspects of a commer- cial use which may be less desirable near residential uses. Any traffic generated by commercial uses in this location can be accom- modated by access to the site via curbcuts on the southern extremity of the property onto either Hudson or Miller avenues and to Highway 1 via these streets so that commercial traffic will not be compelled to use the residential streets to the north. Traffic from the west may use Benton Street to Miller or Hudson avenues to access the site; however, traffic from the north, east and south would likely use Riverside Drive, Highway 6/1 and Old Highway 218 to reach this commercial area. 4sa Planning & Zoning Commission January 7, 1988 Page 4 The site is of sufficient size to allow a building location which can shield or buffer the residential uses from the commercial activity, Similarly, sufficient land exists for the development of the site and provision of a generous vegetation buffer along the northerly and nthe ortheasterly property lines. The minimum performance standards of screeZonin between commerciaince will leuse gandeany tresidentiahis le use planting arbor vitae planted four feet on center and reaching maturity of at least six feet. Additionally screening may be required, if deemed appropriate by the Commission and Council, through a conditional zoning process. The staff recommends approval of the request to rezone the IDOT maintenance facility site from P and RS -8 to CI -1. Moen also reviewed a memorandum from Karin Franklin regarding the Commission's question pertaining to the possibility of placing a traffic signal at the intersection of Miller Avenue or Hudson Avenue with Highway 1 in connection with the rezoning of the IDOT property to a commercial use. The necessity of a traffic signal at Orchard Street or Hudson Avenue has been discussed andcounts were done which revealed that a signal was not warranted for existing conditions. However, City officials will be meeting with representatives of the Iowa DOT within the next few weeks to discuss traffic movements on continued the entire stretch from Freeway 218 to Riverside Drive. with development accommodateincreased traffic and turningomovem nrridr ts wofl thext to isisarea. Clark commented that he feels that any discussion of lights must be based on a comprehensive approach to this area and not just to the relevant two intersections. Clark moved to defer item Z-8711 to the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion meeting of January 20, 1988. Clark seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. DEVELOPMENT 1. S-8716, Public discussion of an application submitted by Metro Pavers, Inc., for approval of a Large Scale Non -Residential Develop- ment (LSNRD) plan for property located at 1722 Stevens Drive. day limitation period: waived.) (45- Moen reported that the applicant intends to amend the LSNRD plan to reflect enclosure of the batch mix plants at the site without provisions for additional watersources on the property. should be receiving an amended LSNRD shortly. Staff Dierks moved to defer item S-8716 to the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion meeting of January 20, 1988. Cook seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. 2. S-8720, Public discussion of an application ConstruVillagecGreen, Part )1, a' 4lrlotpresil of a dential submitted by Frantz preliminary plat for subdivision located --I" - . -.. ---, ,_ �. _ ... - --_ 1150 Planning 8 Zoning Commission January 7, 1988 Page 5 south and west of the intersection of Muscatine Avenue and Scott Boulevard. (45 -day limitation period: waived.) Moen reported that staff has reservations regarding the proposed preliminary plat of Village Green, Part XI, and its impact on the design of future subdivisions of land south of the proposed develop- ment. The original design envisioned for the approximate 200 acre tract known as Village Green and Village Green South incorporated a looped collector street known as Village Green Road that was intended to filter traffic from local residential streets to arterial streets. Given the size of Village Green and Village Green South tracts, the collector street was intended to minimize unnecessary traffic on local streets and facilitate the provision of transit and emergency services in the area. The subdivision design now proposed for Village Green, Part XI, obstructs the ability to continue the collector street concept on the eastern part of the tract. The continuous or looped design of the collector system is disrupted by T-ing Village Road into a local street identified as Chamberlain Place and allowing direct access of single family residential uses onto these streets. This system fails to immunize new residential uses from the negative effects of higher traffic volumes by exposing these uses not only to local traffic accessing individual properties, but to traffic moving through the neighborhood to get from one end of the neighborhood to the other. This arrangement is also expected to hinder the provision of emergency services to the area by establishing a maze of local streets that must be negotiated by emergency service providers. Staff maintains that minimization of the impact of increased traffic on existing development by new development can be achieved without sacrificing the collector street concept which is intended to relieve the negative effects of traffic produced by a sizeable residential development. The staff cannot, therefore, endorse the street patterns shown on the preliminary plat of Village Green, Part XI. Dierks moved to approve the preliminary plat of Village Green, Part XI, and to recommend that the subdivision regulation requiring that blocks be a minimum of 200 feet wide be waived for the following three blocks: 1. Chamberlain Place between Village Road and Hampton Street, 2. Hampton Street between Chamberlain Place and Hampton Court, and 3. Hampton Street between Hampton Court and Scott Boulevard. Clark seconded the motion. Dierks commented that she appreciated the extra work put in by the applicant, neighbors and MMS Consultants in order that this develop- ment may proceed in a manner that is beneficial to everyone. Clark commented that his vote of approval for S-8720 was based on several considerations. First, staff and Commission members alike have historically been concerned that to the extent possible, the concerns of the public should be addressed and, in this case, be directed that additional studies be made in the interest of satisfying some of those concerns. The developer and his consultant have gone several extra miles in developing a new development concept I /f d Planning & Zoning Commission January 7, 1988 Page 6 plan for the undeveloped area of Village Green, which the Village Green representatives have endorsed, and a portion of which is included in this preliminary plat. Clark said he also recognized that the approval of this preliminary plat will set the stage for a significant departure from the concept plan developed by the original developers. While the street patterns are anticipated to be significantly altered, many of the original development concepts, though not identical to the original plan, will be retained. Some of those concepts include private open spaces, identifiable neighborhood clusters, and internal walkways that interconnect the proposed open development. ace and Whilehthesor�iginalith s Vi�lllage ar fRoadres loop,initself, n the existing have been an excellent concept for facilitating vehicular traffic movements, the original plan contained a major flaw in that it did not provide an adequate exit route from the loop. If adequate exit routes had been required by previous planners or commissions, Clark felt the Commission would not have been faced with the issues presented to this Commission by the neighbors. The street layouts, as proposed, are a significant departure from the original concept plant; however, careful study of the plan will reveal that traffic from thenew development is being subtly directed toward Scott Boulevard, and though the original loop had been interrupted with strategically placed T -intersections, it is still possible to drive around the Village Green area. Perceived additional and extraneous traffic, traffic traversing through the Village Green area and exiting on Wayne Avenue, has been one of the primary concerns of the neighbors. Though the proposed street patterns will not prevent this from occurring, the likelihood of significant numbers of outsiders using the Village Green street system as a shortcut from Scott Boulevard to southwesterly destination points will be significantly reduced. Scott commented that he supported both Clark and Dierks, and that there has been effective cooperation between all parties. He also agrees with staff concern over traffic patterns but does not agree that the looped collector street could relieve conditions in the area. The motion was approved 4-0-1; Cook abstained because he is a new member and did not have the benefit of hearing previous discussion of this item. S-8728. Public discussion of a request submitted by Bill Knabe for the extension of Weeber Street. Moen reported the applicant is pursuing the extension and construc- tion of Weeber Street in accordance with an order of the Iowa District Court in Johnson County. The order of the court provides for the extension of Weeber Street along the property line and places the burden of construction on Gordon Russell, one of the abutting property owners. Approval of the street extension by the City is provided for in the order; it is within the purview of the Planning and Zoning Commission to review this proposal. Planning & Zoning Commission January 7, 1988 Page 7 The proposed construction complies with City specifications for roadway materials. The dimensions noted in the cross-section deviate from the current standards for the city streets in that the width of the streets shown is 25 feet rather than the required 28 feet. The 25 -foot dimension is consistent with the existing width of Weeber Street. Since Weeber Street will probably serve as a local residential street and eventually tie in with Edingale Drive extended, another 25 -foot street, it is appropriate that the street be extended at this dimension. The alignment proposed permits the continuation of Weeber Street south to an indirect connection with Edingale Drive or Highway 1. Given the steep grade of Weeber Street as it exists, a direct connection with Highway 1 and the use of Weeber Street as a collector street would be ill advised. However, that question is not and need not be addressed at this point given the flexibility for continuation of the street that this proposal presents. Assuming that Weeber Street will function as a local residential street, the alignment proposed permits development of the lots on either side of the extension and its potential continuation. The staff recommends that the proposed extension of Weeber Street be approved as shown since the extension permits the orderly and continued development of adjacent properties. Dierks commented that she was concerned about the need for grading if Weeber Street is extended due to sight line considerations for vehicles using the street. Larry Schnittjer of MMS consultants replied that this has been taken into account and that there will be filling along the alignment proposed for Weeber Street to smooth the transition over the crest in question. Bill Knabe commented that they intend to extend Weeber Street after the uphill section and that the topography doesn't encourage behavior such as speeding. Additionally, Mr. Knabe commented that they wanted to build a home on the adjacent property and would like to be connected with a residential street and not a collector street. Clark moved to approved item 5-8728, preliminary plat for the extension of Weeber Street. Dierks seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS: Discussion of an agreement between Seville Corporation and the City of Iowa City regarding the rezoning of Southwest Estates and the provision of certain capital improvements. Clark commented that he felt that the 90%, subdivision completion was too exacting of a requirement. Boyle replied that the developers have not seen this yet and more discussion is expected. Boyle also noted that the agreement identifies intervening development as the property lying south of Willow Creek and the County Care Facility, and west of Deerfield Drive in Hunter's Run Subdivision. Chairperson Scott noted for the record that the conditional zoning agreement between Seville Corporation and the City of Iowa City was received, reviewed and accepted by the Planning and Zoning Commission. J ASO Planning 8 Zoning Commission January 7, 1988 Page 8 2. Planning and Zoning Commission Information. Moen distributed the historic review guidelines to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Scott reminded h Zoning Commission meeting� a would be on Wednesday the 20thPlannin the regular Thursday night meeting on the 21st. Clark moved to adjourn the meeting. Cook seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p,m, Minutes submitted by Kyle L. Kritz. Approved by: _�/�� �� w �� i z—+—� v ginrKs, secretary Y 0