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Home My WebLink About1985-05-14 AgendaSPECIAL C01 -j; May I rte. �esL��./ i AGENDA SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 1985 - 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS ITEM NO. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER. ROLL CALL. ITEM NO. 2 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED. a. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (1) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor License for J.S. Mummey, Inc. (John Mummey) dba Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton Street. (new) �Fi-130 (2) Consider resolution issuing cigarette permits. b. Correspondence. (1) Letter from Charles A. Mullen, attorney for Viggo M. Jensen Company, regarding rezoning of property on Harlocke Street. After Council gives direction, the staff will reply, ,1 (a) /--I rro..i • -Je it 1)"elf soup j•cri'KI 14 ZYPCOuullelidzy p� not- Jo fexo„e� eke ;4xa�- 51 r Se,,,or house, ENO OF CONSENT CALENDAR�V PLO '71 ,,,1 Agenda Special Council Meeting May 14, 1985 - 6:30 P.M. Page 2 ITEM NO. 3 PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS. a. Consideration of the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance and Map. (first consideration) Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission, at a meeting held March 7, 1985, recommended by a vote of 5-0 adoption of the ordinance filed with the City Clerk January 24, 1985, and amended by the Commission. The amendments concern the number of roomers permitted in the RS -12 and RM -12 zones, accessory building coverage in rear yards, and transient housing. After a joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission on May 6, 1985, the Council and the Commission concurred that a grace period for compliance with the reduction in the number of roomers should be set to end December 31, 1986. The Commission also recommended by a vote of 4-1 (Scott voting no) the adoption of the Iowa City Zoning Map as amended by the Commission to rezone an area north of Shimek School from RS -12 to RS -8 and to reflect the Commission's recommendation regarding the Harlocke/Weeber Street area. The Commission consented at the joint meeting of May 6 to withdraw this recommendation on the Harlocke/Weeber area pending Council action on this item after July 1, 1985. A public hearing was held on the Commission's recommendations before the Council April 23, 1985. One comment was received from Mr. Bruce Glasgow opposing the RS -8 zoning north of Shimek School. An extraordinary majority vote of the Council will be required to rezone Mr. Glasgow's property. Action: �/� cru �G [��Ccr_l ILitC� 17 5/AI b. Consider an ordinance to change the name of Highlander Drive to Northgate Drive. (second consideration) Comment: Southgate Development Company, the current owners of the Highlander Development First Addition, have requested that the name of Highlander Drive be changed to Northgate Drive. The staff has no objections to this change. Southgate Development Company has requested a waiver of the readings and a vote for final passage at this time. Action: Apt r v � ri it 41t /! iLt�A ��-�F�•r da. �<li� - - - ------- 7,X�l Agenda Special Council Meeting May 14, 1985 - 6:30 P.M. Page 3 Consider an ordinance to rezone property in the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 16 in Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian (aka Neuzil property) from RM -12 to RS -8. (Z-8420) (passed and adopted) Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended 1 by a vote of 2-5 on an affirmative motion denial of the request from the Melrose Lake Community Association to rezone approximately 21 acres, which included the Neuzil property and the property under consideration in Item d , from RM -12 to RS -8. This recommendation is not consistent with that of the staff, which recommended that the Neuzil property be rezoned from RM -12 to RS -8. A public hearing was held on January 29, 1985; a number of comments were received. The Council consulted with the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding this matter at a joint meeting on February 19, 1985. The requisite property owners have filed objections to this rezoning; therefore, an extraordinary majority vote of the Council will be required to approve the rezoning. A map is included in the Council packet to clarify the Council's action to date. d �r Action: iLd �, d. Consider an ordinance to rezone property bounded by University Heights to the north, the former CRI&P railroad tracks to the east, the Lakewood Addition to the south and on the west by the east line of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 16, Township 79 Meridian from RM 12 toaRSe8.6 (Z-8420) (passed West of the FifaPrincipal and adopted) Comment: See Item c, The Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation for denial of this rezoning is consistent with the staff recommendation. The requisite property owners have filed objections to this rezoning; therefore, an extraordinary majority vote of the Council will be required to approve the rezoning. Action: �-.�v_----�- Agenda Special Council Meeting May 14, 1985 - 6:30 P.M. Page 4 e. Consider an ordinance to rezone from Public (P) to Central Business Service Zone (CB -2) property generally located immediately south of Washington Street to the bus depot building and approximately 107 feet in depth from the east line of Gilbert Street for senior citizen housing. (passed and adopted) Comment: On April 16, 1985, the City Council agreed to consider the sale of certain property at the southeast corner of Washington and Gilbert streets to Ecumenical Housing Corporation for the construction of 75 units of housing for the elderly and handicapped. Ecumenical Housing Corporation must submit an application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development by May 15 for funds to support this project. Rezoning of the property from P to CB -2 is necessary to permit elderly housing. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended by a vote of 2-5 on an affirmative motion denial of this rezoning. A public hearing was held on May 7, 1985; comments were received both in favor and opposed to this rezoning. Action: ITEM NO. 4 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SITE OPTION AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 107 FEET IN DEPTH FROM THE EAST LINE OF GILBERT STREET AND IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF WASHINGTON STREET TO THE BUS DEPOT BUILD- ING FOR SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING. Comment: City Council held a public hearing on the disposition of this property May 7, 1985. Ecumenical Housing Corporation has proposed to build 75 units of Section 202 direct loan housing for the elderly and handicapped. Authorization of the execution of the site option agreement is necessary so that Ecumenical Housing Corporation can complete its application to HUD. Action: �u.,�tc�cl — �c �s¢.Gc.. �uy ,Z%e/ � ,�/..� t/� ,z/„��,�f - - . __ .moi /�`� _ �i� � _,ttiG�2z Z%�.� �� d.6-��/ _ - 2u/ .G�r.�v �r�� ,GLS ,Gu-LLt/ �L .. �,L -- :� ,Gv�IL � 0�.�,v-tee, � �-s-C�ov � ,t��ca�, -7�� - - - .,�� _ .cam �=��.,� e�,�./ ��-f *61 -671c, /�� X% �(�'�`-�f • __ � /est-�,.�-,�.,�?��G.__-_ Agenda Special Council Meeting May 14, 1985 - 6:30 P.M. Page 5 ITEM NO. 5 - CONSIDER PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION AND RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT PROJECT - FY86. -� Comment: This Resolution is actually a series of resolutions which: sets the public hearing for June 4, 1985, at 7:30 p.m.; adopts a preliminary Resolution of Necessity; fixes property valuation; approves preliminary plans and specifications; and adopts a Resolution of Necessity. This project will install sidewalks at various locations throughout the city. ICA, //7c /Dic Action• .(.i /i'».XPr i je,l ITEM NO. 6 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23-189 OF'THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY TO SET THE SPEED LIMIT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD. (second consideration) Comment: Scott Boulevard was signed at 35 miles per hour after its construction in 1981. The proposed ordinance would set the speed limit for Scott Boulevard at 35 miles per hour in the Municipal Code. This codification of the speed limit was overlooked at the time of construction in 1981. The 35 miles per hour speed limit is consistent with the City's speed limits for other outlying paved roadways. Staff recommends a vote for final passage at this time. Action: 4a ITEM NO. 7 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23-161 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. (second considera- tion) Comment: The existing language in Section 23-161 refers to proceeding "with caution" after a stop. Prosecutions in magistrate court under that section are hampered due to the vagueness of that language. The proposed amendment will incorporate State Code language which is much more specific. Staff recommends a vote for final passage at this time. Action: All 6 _d� �%� e.1/iJ V R " I o I �/ I d - --- - --- d - ------ - ----- �,�r✓� �cFwi ------------ --------------------------------- i F o IV -M� m Agenda Special Council Meeting May 14, 1985 - 6:30 P.M. Page 6 ITEM NO. 8 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, RELATING TO STREET EXCAVATIONS BY REPEALING SAID ARTICLE II AND SUBSTITUT- ING IN ITS PLACE A NEW ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 31, WHICH INCLUDES NEW SECTION 31-38, EXEMPTION. (second consideration) Comment: A memorandum from the Director of Public Works regard- ing this matter was furnished with the agenda of May 7. A vote for final passage is recommended. ` n� Action: di" � �[r�� i•� c. �� 4p fir/ JG V%��✓ cm ITEM NO. 9 - CON IOER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADDING THERETO ARTICLE VIII, ENTITLED "SIDEWALK CAFES.' (sweand considera- tion) Comment: The purpose of this ordinance is to prescribe criteria to the establishment of and provide regulations for sidewalk cafes located on the public right-of-way in certain downtown areas of the city. This ordinance should be deferred indefi- nitely pending Council discussion on the resolution in this week's information packet. Action:/J- //0"'.Al lv > ��-4 0904ITEM N0, 10 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31-10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO DESIGNATE THE LOCATION WITHIN THE CITY WHERE CERTAIN SURFACE MATERIALS WITHIN THE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ARE PROHIBITED. (passed and adopted) Comment: A memorandum from the Public Works staff was included with the agenda of April 23, 1985. i Action: ITEM NO. 11 - ADJOURN TO INFORMAL MEETING. d �� _`41116� 7-, �C> City of Iowa City MEM0RANDUM DATE: May 10, 1985 T0: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule May 14, 1985 Tuesday 6:30 - 9:00 P.M. Council Chambers 6:30 P.M. - Special Council Meeting (Separate agenda posted) 7:10 P.M. - Gas and Electric Utility Franchises 7:45 P.M. - Sidewalk Cafes 8:05 P.M. - Swimming Pool/Recreation Facility Update 8:15 P.M. - City Offices - Old Elks Building 8:30 P.M. - Review interview process for City Attorney candidates 8:45 P.M. - Council time, Council committee reports May 20, 1985 Monday 6:30 - 8:45 P.M. Council Chambers 6:30 P.M. - Review zoning matters 6:50 P.M. - Clear Creek Development Project 7:20 P.M. - Newspaper Vending Machines 7:40 P.M. - Liquor/Beer License Suspension Policy 7:55 P.M. - Budget Amendments 8:05 P.M. - Review pending list priorities 8:15 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports 8:25 P.M. - Consider appointments to the Board of Library Trustees, Committee on Community Needs, Riverfront Commission, and Resources Conservation Commission May 21, 1985 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers May 22, 1985 Wednesday 5:30 - 9:30 P.M. Meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League - Holiday Inn, Iowa City May 28. 1985 Tuesday NO INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING - SUMMER SCHEDULE June 3, 1985 Monday 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Council Chambers 6:30 P.M. - Review zoning matters 6:50 P.M. - Gas and Electric Utility Franchises (Final discussion for June 4 formal action) 7:15 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports 7:25 P.M. - Consider appointments to the Airport Commission and Mayor's Youth Employment Board 7:30 P.M. - Evaluation of City Clerk and City Manager (Executive Session) City Council May 10, 1985 Page 2 June 4 1985 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers PENDING LIST Priority B: Conduct Interviews for New City Attorney Leasing of Airport Land for Commercial Use Congregate Housing Development Alternatives (June 1985) Mortgage Revenue Bonds (August 1985) City Plaza Fountain Barrier Comprehensive Economic Development Program City Administrative Code Sewer Tap -on Fees and Requirements Kirkwood/Dodge Signalization and Traffic Patterns (August 1985) City Government Fees Structure Council Pre -Budget Discussion (September 1985) Coralville Milldam Project Appointment to Design Review Committee - June 18, 1985 u