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Home My WebLink About1983-01-18 Bd Comm. minutesr MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 4, 1982 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Jordan, Horton, Seward, Jakobsen, Scott, Blank MEMBERS ABSENT: Baker STAFF PRESENT: Boyle, Knight, Boothroy, Behrman, Franklin RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: 1. Z-8217. That the application submitted by Cedar River Pasta Company, Inc. fora rezoning of certain property located at 1411 Waterfront Drive from M2 to C2 be approved. 2. Z-8219. That the application submitted by Apel, Miller and Moreland for the rezoning of certain property located at 505 Burlington Street from C2 to R3A be approved. 3. That a proposed ordinance amending the Subdivision Ordinance by clarifying the language regarding issuance of building permits, adding a penalty section and permitting the final plat to include part of the preliminary plat only upon Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation and CitCouncil approval be approved. y 4. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission Program Division Statement be adopted. REQUESTS TO CITY MANAGER FOR STAFF ASSISTANCE: The Planning & Zoning Commission requests staff assistance in drafting a proposed amendment to Section 8.10.25, Off -Street Parking Requirements, of the Zoning Ordinance. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: Seward called the meeting to order. There was no public discussion of any item not included on the agenda. ZONING ITEMS: Z-8217. Public discussion of an application submitted by Cedar River Pasta oma pang, Inc. for a rezoning of certain property located at 1411 Waterfront Drive from M2 to C2; 45 -day limitation period: 11/24/82. Knight reviewed the staff report, stating that the applicant was requesting a rezoning from M2 to C2 to make the zoning a better reflection of the actual use, i.e., restaurant. Knight stated that the fact that this area has developed in a commercial, rather than an industrial manner, is recognized in both the existing Comprehensive Plan andthe proposed update which both recommend highway commercial for this area. While C2 is a more general commercial zoning category I41CROFILMED BY �.1".. _JORM-..MICR# AB_ ...-.. -1.._7 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES f 1 s2 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 4, 1982 PAGE 2 than CH, the two zones permit very similar usage. Therefore, staff believes that amendment of the Comprehensive Plan would not be required to approve this rezoning. Knight raised an additional question regarding this rezoning; would it be more appropriate to wait until the adoption of a new zoning ordinance? Knight stated that this application was submitted due to a decision to remodel the existing restaurant located at the site and reopen under a new name. He explained that for a new business to be established, it would be necessary to erect new signage, and to be competitive, it is necessary that signage should be installed prior to opening. Staff recommended, therefore, that the requested rezoning be approved. Jakobsen suggested that voting on this item be deferred as there were other more controversial zoning items yet to be heard. Jakobsen moved that this item be deferred until the next meeting. Jordan seconded the motion. *The motion carried unanimously. Z-8218. Public discussion of an application submitted by Nagle and Furman, an o a General Partnership, for the rezoning of Lot 26, Lyon's Second Addition, located east of Van Buren Street, north of Bowery Street, west of Johnson Street, and south of Burlington Street; 45 -day limitation period: 12/2/82. Knight briefly reviewed the staff report, stating that the applicant is requesting a rezoning of a 9,000 square foot lot from C2 to RX According to the Comprehensive Plan, this area is designated for a density of 16-24 dwelling units per acre. Therefore, an amendment to the existing Comprehensive Plan would be required. The staff recommended that the rezoning request for the property located at Lot 26, South Van Buren Street, be deferred pending amendment of the Comprehensive Plan. Upon revision of the Plan, the staff would recommend that the application be approved. Mike Furman, 2305 Cae Drive, stated his desire to move ahead with a 12 unit project. Furman urged that the Planning and Zoning Commission act now on the rezoning since it was inevitable that the rezoning would take place; it was only a question of timing. Seward pointed out that the Planning and Zoning Commission currently had 17 or more requests pending which were awaiting amendment of the Comprehensive Plan. Jakobsen asked if an application regarding the same area would be heard by the Board of Adjustment on November 10. Furman stated that an application had been filed before the Board of Adjustment appealing the decision of the Zoning Code Interpretation Panel. Jakobsen stated that she was not in favor on acting on this item at this time due to the fact that the item would require an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and there were other items pending. Jakobsen further stated that the Board of Adjustment's ruling prior to the next Planning and Zoning Commission might affect this item. Jakobsen moved that this item be deferred until the next regular meeting. Horton seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Blank asked for an explanation regarding the matter of the 17 pending items awaiting amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Knight explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission was proceeding in a timely manner to update the Comprehensive Plan. Upon completion of that process, the 17 amendments would be taken care of. 1 MICROFILMED BY 1. _-JORM MICR6LA - CEDAR RAPIDS DES NIONES I I I _.._ A S,2 T —'1 J / I j PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 4, 1982 PAGE 3 Z-8219. Public discussion of an application submitted by Apple, Miller and ore and for the rezoning of certain property located at 505 Burlington Street from C2 to R3A; 45-day limitation period: 12/4/82. ! Knight reviewed the staff report, stating that the applicant is requesting a rezoning from C2 to R3A to permit construction of multi-family housing on this site. The Comprehensive Plan's land use designation for the overall area is "mixed use" with both commercial and residential uses being shown. The tract in question appears to be shown as general commercial with all land surrounding it t shown in residential categories. Specifically, the land to the west is shown as 25+ dwelling units per acre, the land to the south as 16-24 dwelling units per 4 acre and the land to the east as 8-16 dwelling units per acre. Because the land use designation shown on the Comprehensive Plan map have never been interpreted to be site specific, and because the requested rezoning conforms with the mixed use concept, it is the staff's finding that an amendment to the plan would not be required. Knight stated that, given the nature of the adjoining land uses, it does not appear that the proposed rezoning would in any way negatively impact the surrounding property. However, it should be noted that rezoning this property to R3A will make the existing building nonconforming because the 20 foot front yard required in that zone cannot be provided. Knight stated that t this problem can only be ameliorated by the Board of Adjustment's granting a variance to the zoning request, or by demolition of this building. The staff recommended that the rezoning from C2 to R3A be approved. e � Seward asked if the proposed development was in the floodplain, Knight stated that the existing building was on the floodplain, and its elevation was below flood level. t John Moreland, 1941 Dellwood Drive, spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning. Moreland stated that unless rezoned, the project would not take place due to the cost of the land. Moreland stated that the City Engineer had recommended against using the property for residential use since the height of the floor of the building was below the 100 year flood level. Moreland indicated that potential renters at this location would most likely not have cars as they were located close enough to the central business district. He urged that a vote be taken as soon as possible so that the applicant could proceed with submitting a i Large Scale Residential Development plan for review. Seward asked if the building would be demolished. Moreland indicated that the t plans called for its demolition. Moreland explained the reason for this was that it lies within the floodplain and that it also was a hazard to visibility at the intersection of Van Buren Street and Burlington Streets. This is the old building located on the lot line of the property. a Jakobsen asked if any improvements were planned for Van Buren Street. Moreland stated that the City has improved this street somewhat by removing railroad tracks. He indicated that their plans did not include improving the street. Moreland explained that the biggest concern was the visibility at Burlington Street. Moreland stated that, although many people would be upset at the demolition of the building, something aesthetically pleasing would be constructed in its stead. 512 - I .` MICROFIL14ED BY 1 , ,,.• `• ( —'JORM Jf CEDAR RA PI D5 DES M01. I .i I i 1 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 4, 1982 PAGE 4 Dennis Wilson, 326 South Johnson, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. Wilson stated his reasons for opposition were due to the Pack of parking provided on the site. Wilson stated that parking in the area was a problem and traffic congestion had been on the increase. Wilson also argued that the old building was aesthetically pleasing and should not be demolished. i Blank asked how many parking spaces were planned for the proposed structure. Moreland indicated that at least 1's parking spaces per unit would be constructed as required by code. Moreland indicated that specific plans would be reviewed when the LSRD plan is submitted. Jakobsen moved that this item be deferred until the next regular meeting. Scott seconded the motion. Scott asked who would be in attendance at the November 18 meeting; Jakobsen, Jordan and Horton stated that they were unsure if they would be present. Scott pointed out that it was the City Council's desire to have at least four votes on all the Planning and Zoning's decisions dealing with rezonings. Jakobsen suggested that item Z-8217 be reconsidered. Seward suggested that a quorum be established prior to the November 18 meeting. The motion to defer item Z-8219 failed 2 to 4; Scott, Jordan, Blank, and Seward voted no. ? Seward expressed the desire :to have this item 'discussed at another formal hearing prior to voting. Moreland urged the Planning and Zoning Commission to vote at this meeting. The members discussed whether adequate notice had been j posted. Scott stated that Baker had indicated to him that he would vote against t this item on the basis of parking. Knight pointed out that legally, there were questions as to whether or not this item could be voted against on that basis since an ordinance to amend the parking requirements had not yet been reviewed. i Scott moved that item Z-8219 be approved. Jordan seconded the motion. Scott indicated that he had no problem voting on this item at this meeting. Parking problems had been adequately discussed and Scott indicated that this item should not be delayed or deferred due to those. Scott stated that, while all the Commissioner's had expressed qualms regarding parking in R3A areas that were more single family oriented than this parcel, property closer to the downtown business district should not have to provide as much parking. Scott explained that, if this area had been more traditionally residential, parking may have posed a different problem. Scott stated that he would vote in favor of this motion. Blank asked if the parking question was germane to this item. Scott stated that it was germane but pointed out there were problems with considering an ordinance that had not even been drafted. Jakobsen noted that 60 new apartments would have a significant impact on that neighborhood. Blank stated that she had looked at the.building in question with the contractor. Had the problems not been as severe as they were, perhaps the building could have been saved. However, Blank indicated that she would not be devastated by the demolition and felt that moving the building back further from the lot line would enhance the neighborhood. The motion to approve carried 5 to 0; Seward abstained because he felt this item should be discussed at an additional public hearing. 52- _ i 141CROFILMED BY JORM__ MI C R6LA B_ .._ CEDAR RANDS DES MOI4E5 I /� PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 4, 1982 PAGE 5 Jakobsen stated that while she was concerned with parking in the City, she agreed with Scott's comments about requiring less parking closer to the central business district. Jakobsen moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission reconsider the motion to defer item Z-8217. Blank seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. j Jakobsen stated that the reason for deferring this item was due to the practice of having zoning items on the agenda for two meetings to permit a public hearing j to be held at one and voting at a later meeting. Jakobsen stated that she had € been unaware of the attendance problems at the time of the motion to defer. i Jakobsen further indicated that a sir member decision would be better than a S four member decision. e Jakobsen moved that item Z-8217 be approved. Horton seconded the motion. Scott stated that he had voted against the Country Kitchen rezoning because it was being requested for signage. He stated that even though this request was similar, he would vote for it because the Commission had approved the previous € request. t d The motion carried unanimously. y Furman asked that his application (Z-8218) also be reconsidered. Blank moved that this item be reconsidered. The motion failed for lack of second. Seward explained that the Commission was still concerned about the precedence of the y other 17 items awaiting amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. SUBDIVISION ITEMS: i f 1. Public discussion of a proposed ordinance amending the Subdivision Ordinance by clarifying the language regarding issuance of building permits, adding a penalty section and permitting the final plat to include part of the preliminary plat only upon Planning and Zoning Commission k recommendation and City Council approval. Knight indicated that the amended copy was before the Commissioners. Boyle explained the questions legal had had regarding Section 32.5. Boyle explained that this proposed change would limit the issuance of building permits where the City felt someone had not divided the property the way they should have. Boyle stated that the amendment speaks to an individual subdividing his own property and referred to the case Dean Oakes vs. the City of Iowa City. Scott asked if this amendment was another version of the one lot subdivision ordinance. Knight stated that it was not. Scott asked if there were enough abuses to warrant the passage of another ordinance. Knight pointed out the initial reason this ordinance was prepared was due to a problem in control over what land should be included in the final plat. That was the purpose of Section C. Boothroy stated that the City had always determined what land should or should not be included in the plat; this ordinance merely put that in writing. Boothroy stated that it had just been discovered that it was up l MICROFILMED BY 1. -DM- OR"��MIC R�LA B" CEDAR. RAPIDS DES MOINES 52 J� PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 4, 1982 PAGE 6 to the applicant's discretion; further, most every subdivision ordinance had a penalty clause and this was standard and necessary. The members discussed the ruling on the Dean Oakes versus City of Iowa City. Scott questioned whether this proposed ordinance would take care of the problems raised in that case. Boothroy stated that this ordinance would take care of a recurring every day problem the building official faces. The building official does not feel he has the right to question plats for subdivision; with the proposed language changes, the building official can ask if the drawing submitted is a subdivided lot before a building permit is issued. Boothroy emphasized that this was not an additional ordinance, merely a cleaning up of the language in the present ordinance. Boothroy stated that this ordinance would put the building inspector on "firmer ground"; one does not wish to issue a building permit on illegally subdivided property. Scott asked if this had occurred in the past and Boothroy indicated that it had many times. Jakobsen asked for examples of permits issued to illegally subdivided land and Boothroy gave some examples. Boothroy stated that this proposed ordinance would not control the problem that a one lot subdivision ordinance would, but at least now the building inspector can question whether or not the property is properly platted. Knight stated that the powers of the ordinance were basically limited to requiring subdivision and issuance of building permits. Jakobsen moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the ordinance as circulated. Blank seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 5-8222. Public discussion of an application submitted by Southgate Development for approval of the preliminary plat and preliminary LSRO/PAD plan of Walden Ridge, located south of Westwinds Drive, east of Mormon Trek Boulevard, and north of the proposed Walden Road; 45 -day limitation period: 11/26/82; 60 -day limitation period: 12/11/82. Knight recommended that this item be deferred due to the many deficiencies and discrepancies listed in the staff report. Jakobsen moved that this item be deferred. Scott seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Public discussion of the Planning and Zoning Commission Program Division Statement. Scott moved that this division statement be adopted. Jakobsen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Public discussion of a proposed amendment to Section 8.10.25, off-street parking requirements, of the Zoning Ordinance. Jakobsen moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission make a request to the City Manager for staff assistance on this item. Scott seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. tI i Id ICROFILIdED BY 11" "'DORM -'MIC RbLA B'- -� 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES t401BES J� PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 4, 1982 PAGE 7 3. Planning and Zoning Commission information: Jakobsen brought to the Commissioners' attention an editorial which appeared in the Daily Iowan by Derek Maurer. Maurer's editorial complained about the North Branch Dam and suggested that lineal parks be placed along the creek side. The editorial did not give the City Council credit for having considered this option, which is in fact a recommendation of the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee. Jakobsen stated that it did not seem that the Planning and Zoning Commission received good form in the press and y Jakobsen invited the press to be aware of the actions of this Commission and give credit where credit is due. Public discussion of the Commission's recommendation to the City Council regarding the rezoning of the College Hill/South Dodge Street area: Boothroy. indicated that the City Council has had questions regarding the use of R2 and not RNC -20 zoning in some places. Boothroy referred to a map distributed for the Commissioner's benefit. Boothroy stated that the City Council would like to know if the Planning and Zoning Commission was willing to change any of its recommendations or to give reasons behind each e of the proposals. The City Council had strong feelings regarding the Woodlawn area, feeling it was more appropriate to zone the area R2. Jakobsen stated that RNC -20 would be a travesty east of Summit especially along Washington Street. Blank stated that she had received a phone call regarding the Woodlawn area to the effect that, as the area was an historic it district the two houses on the corner should remain R2. Blank stated that all of Woodlawn was currently R2. Jakobsen stated that the people who own those lots at the front of the Woodlawn district had come before the p Planning and Zoning Commission; requesting R3 and that one of the pending amendments to the *Comprehensive Plan was that those two lots remain at a higher density. Boothroy stated that that was correct; since 1978 those land owners has consistently objected to any kind of downzoning for that property. Seward stated that our obligation is to point out the rationale behind the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation. Seward stated that the development to the west of the triangular lot was 8-16 du/a so the R3 zone was appropriate. North of Iowa Avenue the level of development was high enough that the RNC -20 zoning was warranted. Franklin stated that letters had been received by the City Council regarding property on 1003 East Washington, 831 East College, 215 South Governor and 1025 East Washington, all objecting to downzoning. Seward stated that he did not recall protesters to the downzoning of these properties at the public hearing. The Commission discussed their recommendation regarding the area south of Burlington Street. Boothroy suggesed that the entire area might be better if rezoned RNC -20. Scott stated that the potential in that area for redevelopment had been considered in the Commission's recommendation. Boothroy asked for the Commission's rationale behind the recommendation west of Dodge Street and south of Burlington Street. Seward stated that the recommendation was based upon existing structures and allowing for 5a Id ICRDFI LI4ED BY 1- - —JORM.—MICR;L"A13 I CEDAR RAPIDS DES .10I:IES I f _ ; i PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 4, 1982 i PAGE B development; thus the area was recommended for R3A zoning. Boothroy stated that there were several protesters regarding their downzoning. Jakobsen stated that it was her understanding that the public had wanted those homes to remain R3. Boothroy stated that that was not necessarily the case; the people at the public hearing rather than the property owners had given that impression. Jakobsen stated that it had been her understanding that the area was being used as single family and people had wanted it to continue as such. Boothroy stated that the City Council was asking that a member from the Planning and Zoning Commission attend the informal meeting to explain the recommendation. Regarding the area north of Burlington and west of Johnson Streets, Scott stated that the Commission had discussed the density of each structure and the need for a buffer between zones. Seward stated that he was planning to attend the City Council meeting. Seward stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission was not anxious to consider any modifications to this recommendation at this time. The meeting adjourned at 9:29 PM. Taken by: Approved b, 5a 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM-'--MICRLAS -- �.� CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOIRES i r 1 17 e MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION DECEMBER 2, 1982 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS q MEMBERS PRESENT: Scott, Jordan, Horton, Seward, Jakobsen, Baker, Blank. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. € 9 Y STAFF PRESENT: Keller Knight, Boyle, Behrman. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: x i 1. Z-8218. That the application submitted by Nagle and Furman, and Iowa General Partnership, for the rezoning of Lot 26, Lyon's Second { Addition, from C2 to R3A; located east of Van Buren Street, north of Bowery Street, west of Johnson street, and south of Burlington i Street, be approved. ' t 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the City Council r make a recommendation to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors that an application to rezone certain property in Johnson County from C1 w to C2 be referred to the City/County Fringe Committee prior to taking action on the rezoning. F e REQUEST TO CITY MANAGER FOR STAFF ASSISTANCE: 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission requests staff assistance for the preparation of an ordinance to amend Section 8.10.328 regarding who can officially protest a proposed rezoning. ! SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: y Seward called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. Scott moved and Baker seconded that the minutes of November 17, 1982, be approved. The motion carried 5 to 1, Jakobsen abstained because she had not been present at that meeting. There was no public discussion on any item not included on the agenda. I; ZONING ITEMS: 1. Z-8218. Public discussion of an application submitted by Nagle and u_rman, an Iowa General Partnership, for the rezoning of Lot 26, Lyon's Second Addition, from C2 to R3A; located east of Van Buren Street, north of Bowery Street, west of Johnson Street, and south of Burlington Street, 45-day limitation period: 12/2/82. Keller reviewed the staff report, stating that the surrounding land uses to the east, south and west were multifamily residential and commercial to the north. Keller explained that the rezoning request generally does not conflict with the recommendations of the Compre- hensive Plan, but that it does not conform to the specific recommen- 1 , sa� r J MICROFILMED BY .` .L. 111 j - JOR M"'MIC RI�LAB� L CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ! SUBDIVISION ITEMS: 5-8223. Public discussion of an application submitted by Tom Wegman for approval of the preliminary plat of Prairie View Estates, Part One, located north of I-80 and east of Prairie du Chien Road; 45 -day limitation period: 12/30/82; 60 -day limitation period: 1/14/83. Knight stated that there was nothing new to report since the informal meeting discussion. Jakobsen asked if the discrepancies listed had been resolved. Knight stated that he had seen no update plans to date. i Jakobsen moved that this item be deferred until the next regular meeting since the discrepancies had not yet been addressed. Blank seconded the motion. Larry Schnittjer, engineer for the applicant, stated that the only deficiency listed was installing fire hydrants; according to Department of Environmental Quality standards, there was insufficient water pressure to accommodate lines and fire hydrants effectively. Seward asked if coordination with the Solon Fire Department would be sought. Knight � l i MICROFIL14ED BY Ai I1' JORM"-MICRbLAB'-_ -j CEDAR RAPIDS DES M014ES sa r (- I Ji Planning & Zoning Commission December 2, 1982 Page 2 dation for the request area. Keller pointed out that it was with the authority of the Commission to interpret this rezoning to be in conformance with the plan since the plan was intended to serve as a general guide to development, not act as zoning. Scott moved that this application be approved. Jordan seconded. the motion. Baker indicated that he would vote against the rezoning because he did not agree with the general interpretation of a s Comprehensive Plan for this area. The motion carried 5 to 1 to 1; Baker voted no and Horton abstained. Horton stated the reason for abstaining was due to his absence at the informal meeting where the interpretation of the plan had been discussed. i 2. Z-8220. Public discussion of an application submitted by Michael L. Turman and William V. Van Odyn for the rezoning of certain property located north of the CRI&P Railroad and in the vicinity of Van Buren and Johnson Streets from M1 to R3A; 45 -day limitation period: 12/22/82. n Jakobsen asked if a letter of waiver had been received for this item. Knight stated that one had. Jakobsen moved that this item be deferred until the first regularly scheduled meeting in February. !' Baker seconded the motion. Boyle asked if the wording in the letter of waiver was such that it was clear that a deferral to February was satisfactory to the applicant. Knight pointed out that the applicant had stated in the letter that he was waiving the limitation period until February 1,• 1983. Knight explained that legal had always been of the opinion that a time limit could not be placed on a waiver. Furman agreed to amend the letter to conform to the motion. The motion carried unanimously. SUBDIVISION ITEMS: 5-8223. Public discussion of an application submitted by Tom Wegman for approval of the preliminary plat of Prairie View Estates, Part One, located north of I-80 and east of Prairie du Chien Road; 45 -day limitation period: 12/30/82; 60 -day limitation period: 1/14/83. Knight stated that there was nothing new to report since the informal meeting discussion. Jakobsen asked if the discrepancies listed had been resolved. Knight stated that he had seen no update plans to date. i Jakobsen moved that this item be deferred until the next regular meeting since the discrepancies had not yet been addressed. Blank seconded the motion. Larry Schnittjer, engineer for the applicant, stated that the only deficiency listed was installing fire hydrants; according to Department of Environmental Quality standards, there was insufficient water pressure to accommodate lines and fire hydrants effectively. Seward asked if coordination with the Solon Fire Department would be sought. Knight � l i MICROFIL14ED BY Ai I1' JORM"-MICRbLAB'-_ -j CEDAR RAPIDS DES M014ES sa r (- I Ji Planning & Zoning Commission December 2, 1982 Page 3 1. Discussion of an application to rezone certain property in Johnson f County from C1 to C2 and consider making a recommendation that Johnson County refer the request to the City/County Fringe Committee prior to taking action on the rezoning. Jakobsen moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to i the City Council that they consider making a recommendation that the } Johnson County Board of Supervisors refer the request to the City/County Fringe Committee prior to taking action on the rezoning. Scott seconded the motion. i Seward stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission might have an " opportunity to state a position as well as make a referral on whether this request was consistent with the plans for development. Jakobsen suggested that this item be placed on the agenda for the next meeting in order to receive staff input. Knight stated that it was his impression that the application was not in conformance with what has been recommended by the Comprehensive Plan. Jakobsen felt that the referral was appropriate in order to allow the application to progress in a timely fashion. She further proposed that the Planning and Zoning Commission discuss this item at a future meeting and then forward their recommendations to the City/County Fringe Committee. Knight agreed that, rather than just refer the application, the Planning and Zoning Commission should reserve the opportunity to express its feelings about the application. Seward emphasized the need to make a further assessment of Planning and Zoning's views and to express these to the City/County Fringe Committee. Horton asked for the applicant's name. Knight stated that the application had been received from Darold Albright, 309 Fairview Avenue. Jakobsen amended her motion, stating that Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to the City Council that they consider making a recommendation that the Johnson County Board of Supervisors refer the request to the City/County Fringe Committee prior to taking action on the rezoning and that this item also be placed on the Planning and Zoning Commission's agenda for the December 16 meeting, so that the Planning and Zoning Commission could have further MICROFILMED BY I1" -JORM -MIC Rd LAG - CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MDINES i Sol r I J� explained that a letter from the Solon Fire Department would be required with the final plat approving fire protection for the proposed development. i The motion to defer this item carried unanimously. x Public discussion of a proposed ordinance amending the LSRD review procedures contained in Chapter 27 of the Municipal Code by placing a time S limit on the final plan and adding language permitting lateral deviation of building locations under certain circumstances: i t Knight stated that staff was still working on changes and asked that this titem be deferred. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Discussion of an application to rezone certain property in Johnson f County from C1 to C2 and consider making a recommendation that Johnson County refer the request to the City/County Fringe Committee prior to taking action on the rezoning. Jakobsen moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to i the City Council that they consider making a recommendation that the } Johnson County Board of Supervisors refer the request to the City/County Fringe Committee prior to taking action on the rezoning. Scott seconded the motion. i Seward stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission might have an " opportunity to state a position as well as make a referral on whether this request was consistent with the plans for development. Jakobsen suggested that this item be placed on the agenda for the next meeting in order to receive staff input. Knight stated that it was his impression that the application was not in conformance with what has been recommended by the Comprehensive Plan. Jakobsen felt that the referral was appropriate in order to allow the application to progress in a timely fashion. She further proposed that the Planning and Zoning Commission discuss this item at a future meeting and then forward their recommendations to the City/County Fringe Committee. Knight agreed that, rather than just refer the application, the Planning and Zoning Commission should reserve the opportunity to express its feelings about the application. Seward emphasized the need to make a further assessment of Planning and Zoning's views and to express these to the City/County Fringe Committee. Horton asked for the applicant's name. Knight stated that the application had been received from Darold Albright, 309 Fairview Avenue. Jakobsen amended her motion, stating that Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to the City Council that they consider making a recommendation that the Johnson County Board of Supervisors refer the request to the City/County Fringe Committee prior to taking action on the rezoning and that this item also be placed on the Planning and Zoning Commission's agenda for the December 16 meeting, so that the Planning and Zoning Commission could have further MICROFILMED BY I1" -JORM -MIC Rd LAG - CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MDINES i Sol r I J� s Planning & Zoning Commission December 2, 1982 Page 4 discussion and receive staff input into the ramifications of this application and make a recommendation to the City/County Fringe Committee. Scott seconded the amended motion. Jordan stated that he had attended a neighborhood meeting discussing this application and there were 50 neighbors in attendance who opposed the rezoning. Jordan also indicated that this item had been placed on the Johnson County Zoning Commission's agenda for December 16, and that the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission's discussion of this item on December 16 might be too late. Knight indicated that the Zoning Commission might defer this item. He also pointed out that action by the Board of Supervisors would come some time after the meeting on December 16. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Planning and Zoning Commission Information: Baker asked if proposed off-street parking regulations would be discussed tonight. Knight indicated that this item would be discussed at next Thursday's informal meeting. Baker asked Knight to explain the process of amending an ordinate. •Knight explained. Seward asked staff to obtain information concerning, other communities off-street parking regulations for Thursday's discussion. Baker indicated that he would like to see the off-street parking regulations amended as soon as possible. Jakobsen stated that a question had arisen at last night's neighbor- hood meeting concerning what forced the City Council to an extra- ordinary vote. Jakobsen asked if land owners in the front and rear of a property within 200 feet were considered to be the only legal objectors to a rezoning. Jakobsen indicated that she had thought that neighbors within 200 feet on all sides were considered to be legal objectors. Boyle researched the question and stated that, according to Section 8.10.328, legal objectors were considered to be land owners within 200 feet of the front and back of the property in question. Knight explained that this langugage was based on the State Code and asked Boyle if home rule gave the City the authority to amend this. Boyle answered that it could be amended as long as the change was more restrictive than the State Code. Jakobsen moved and Scott seconded that staff assistance be requested to look into amending this ordinance. The motion carried unanimously. Jakobsen recapped last night's neighborhood meeting and suggested that it be further discussed at the next informal meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:11 P.M. 1 141CROFILMED BY DORM MIC Rf�L AB' I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ' 512 JI T -I Iy` r MICROFILMED BY / JORM-MICR#1_-,48- � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ROOM B, RECREATION CENTER DECEMBER 15, 1982 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dean, Jennings, Martin, Riddle, Willis, Wooldrik MEMBERS ABSENT: Crum, Mitchell STAFF PRESENT: Showalter, Lee, Ackerman, Crutchfield GUESTS PRESENT: Anne Glenister (Project GREEN), Kurt Martin RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL None. RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STAFF The Commission agreed to prioritize CIP projects as follows: City Park pool replacement, restroom building at Napoleon, Miller Park, Aber Park, Scott Park, Caroline Park, Foster Park. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN Moved by Dean, seconded by Martin that the November 10 minutes be approved as written. Unanimous. Riddle presented a placque to Barb Humbert in thanks for her service on the Commission. There was a short discussion regarding the possibility of the school district asking us to provide alternative activities for junior high students not currently involved in competitive sports. At this point the idea is in the discussion stage only. Riddle asked Lee to contact Mr. Lahr of the Iowa City Community School District regarding continuing the youth basketball program at Hoover School this year. Dates would be January 8 through April 16, Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Showalter reported that there had been no changes in the budgets at this point. The Commission is scheduled to meet with the City Council on January 13 at 7:00 p.m. for approximately one hour. We will meet at the Recreation Center at 6:30 p.m., then go to the Civic Center together. COMMITTEE REPORTS Willis reported on the Riverfront Commission proposal to request a conservation easement on each property along the river. This would be done on a vole^*= " basis for each property owner. There is also a possibility that the Ci will pass a zoning ordinance which would make all areas within 30' of t conservation areas. I r— MICR0FILMED BYJUOR i -,,._,'., l.. M --MIC Rf�CCEDAR RAPIDS DES MO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 1982 MINUTES, PAGE 2 There was a lengthy discussion, on the Napoleon Park pedestrian trail proposed by Riverfront. There is a tremendous mosquito problem in the summer, and any sprayital moniesnforould suchcause programs. Showalter nresponded ethat Parks sDivisionsked bcouldudoout ethe work, but no funds have been added to their budget to cover the cost. Moved by Wooldrik, seconded by Martin that we encourage Riverfroht's programs, and if they feel that they would like to have the Napoleon Park trail, that in lieu of budgetary problems for the Parks Division we would gladly cooperate with them and work closely with them and their volunteers to complete the project. Unanimous. The Commission agreed that there are two problems which need to be discussed further: the severe mosquito problem during the hot months, and that the trail leads to private property. The Commission would advise Riverfront to discuss these problems with Showalter. CHAIR REPORT None. DIRECTOR'S None. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Showalter discussed capital improvement recommendations for FY84-89, including mandatory parkland dedication projections as computed by Crutchfield using formulas by Showalter and Planning. Scott Park - formulas project 5.16 acres for mandatory park dedication. Miller Park - formulas project 4.19 and 3.07 acres respectively; Showalter would recommend using additional funds from the proceeds of the sale of Elm Grove Park or other funding so that we would have eight acres. Foster ht acres. AberParkrk 107level nacres, acould rbepused vfor twousoccer9est fields. May be cut in half when Aber Avenue is extended. Caroline Park - 10 acres - a wooded area with a stream which should be preserved for its ecological sig- nificance, with perhaps a small play area. After discussion, the Commission agreed to recommend priorities in the following order: Miller, Aber, Scott, Caroline, Foster. The Commission discussed the need for a restroom at Napoleon Park. Showalter estimated the cost at $20,000 and suggested that we could ask for e relace- mentpoftial CityfParkmpoolowas discussed9ascthe highestipriority,pwith anhantiicipated cost of $1,250,000. OTHER BUSINESS None. Moved by Wooldrik, seconded by Dean to adjourn, 8:30 p.m. Karen Ackerman M IR0111141D BY 1_--� -- 'JORM- --- MIC R#CAB-- CEDAR RAPIDS DES Mo ES I� 53 r- 'r I MINUTES HOUSING APPEALS BOARD DECEMBER 14, 1982 MEMBERS PRESENT: Al Logan, Goldene Haendel, Mike Farran and Fred Krause MEMBERS ABSENT: Beth Ringgenberg and Carol Karstens STAFF PRESENT: Judy Hoard, Kelley Vezina, David Brown, Ralph Taylor and Michael Kucharzak SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Chairperson Haendel called the meeting to order. Logan made a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting; this motion was seconded by Mike Farran. The motion carried. APPEAL OF JENNIE SCHNOEBELEN Others Dresent: Jennie Schnoebelen Inspector Vezina reported that he conducted a complaint inspection at 1012 Hudson Avenue on October 28, 1982. The first violation being appealed was Chapter 17-5.L.(4) Improper location of heating unit. Hot water heater contained in bathroom. Mrs. Schnoebelen stated that the hot water heater was in the bathroom when she purchased the home. She also stated that there wasn't any other place that she felt she could put it. She has no basement in her house. Logan made a motion to table the decision until further inspection of the property could be made and the Fire Marshal could be consulted on possible remedies to the situation. Farran seconded the motion. The motion carried. Subsections (b) and (c) of 17-5.L.(4) was also appealed, (b) furnace improperly located in southeast bedroom and (c) furnace improperly located in southwest bedroom. Mr. Taylor, the plumbing and heating inspector, testified that he thought a new furnace had been installed in place of one of the old ones. He stated that if this was indeed the property, the furnace would have to meet the safety codes. He also stated that he didn't know for sure that this was the correct property. Logan made a motion to table this decision until a further inspection of the house was made and the Fire Marshal and Plumbing and Heating Inspector could be questioned. Farran seconded the motion. The motion carried. S MICROFILMED BY j — D - 1. i ORM -MIC ROLAB t CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 1� 11 -,A J Housing Appeals boaru December 14, 1982 Page 2 APPEAL OF KIM A. ROSBOROUGH Others present: Kim A. Rosborough Inspector Vezina reported that he conducted a licensing inspection at 815 East Washington Street on October 21, 1982. The violation being appealed was Chapter 17-7.F. Exterior wood surface unprotected from the elements. Paint is peeling on south side of house. Ms. Rosborough stated that she would like an extension of time to have the building repainted. E Logan made a motion to uphold the violation of Chapter 17-7.F. Exterior wood surface unprotected from the elements, but to grant an extension of time until August 15, 1983, to have the painting completed. Krause seconded the motion. The motion carried. i The next violation being appealed was Chapter 17-5.I.(2)(a) Lack of required handrail. Handrail is lacking for bottom ten steps to patio, south side of house. Krause made a motion to uphold Chapter 17-5.I.(2)(a) Lack of required 's handrail. Logan seconded the motion. The motion carried. APPEAL OF WANDA W. MATTHESS Others present: None Inspector Vezina reported that he conducted a licensing inspection at 415- 415h South Governor on October 21, 1982. The two violations being appealed were Chapter 17-7.A.(1) Foundation, roof, floor, wall, ceiling, stair, step, elevator, handrail, guardrail, porch, sidewalk and/or appurtenance not maintained in safe and sound condition. (a) Stairs to second floor, exterior, carriage is deteriorated and rotted. (b) Roof shingles are curled and deteriorated, southwest side of house. The Board started to vote on these violations when it was discovered that Wanda Matthess had not received the notice of hearing that was sent by certified mail to her. Consequently, Krause made a motion to defer all action and rehear the appeals when Ms. Matthess has received proper notification. Farran seconded the motion. The motion carried. I APPEAL OF C. PETER HAYEK I Others present: Attorney John Hayek Inspector Vezina reported that he conducted a licensing inspection at 1025 East Washington on October 6, 1982. The violation being appealed was Chapter 17-5.N.(4) Lack of required 7' minimum ceiling height. (a) N3, bedroom; 6' to 6'8" observed. (b) N3, kitchen; ceiling height 6'�" to 615" observed. (c) M5, dining room; ceiling height 6' to 6'6" observed. (d) N4, southeast bedroom; ceiling height 616" observed. (e) N6, east bedroom; 612" to 6'10" observed. (f) N5, kitchen; 611h" to 6'9" observed. Jr� MICROFIL14ED BY DORM"-MICR;LAB- CEDAR RAPIDS DES 11014E5 �� (-I Housing Appeals Board December 14, 1982 Page 3 Attorney Hayek stated that the building was very old. He also stated that it would be very costly to raise the roof or lower the floors. The roof on that building was just repaired and the cost was around $3,000. He requested a variance. Krause made a motion to grant a variance to Chapter 17-5.N.(4) Lack of 1 required 7' minimum ceiling height, subsections (a -f). Farran seconded k the motion. The motion carried. The next violations being appealed were Chapter 17-5.J.(1) Lack of required natural light. 82 dining room lacks minimum window area for natural light and Chapter 17-5.K.(2)(b) Lack of required natural ventila- tion. k2, dining room lacks minimum window area for ventilation. Mr. Hayek stated that the room was being extensively renovated at the present time and was not being rented or occupied by anyone. Krause made a motion to grant a variance to Chapter 17-5.J.(1) Lack of required natural light and Chapter 17-5.K.(2)(b) Lack of required natural ventilation. Farran seconded the motion. The motion carried. APPEAL OF BOB OOSTENDORP Others present: Attorney Emil Trott On August 24, 1982, Inspector Vezina conducted a licensing inspection at 931 North Summit Street. The violation being appealed was Chapter 17- 5.I.(2)(g) Lack of required minimum door/doorway. Entry door to basement unit from exterior lacks minimum height; 6'lh" is height of doorway. Mr. Trott stated that the house was very old and it would be very costly to correct. He also said that the house was inspected before and he thought that the matter had been cleared up then. Krause made a motion to grant a variance to Chapter 17-5.I.(2)(g) Lack of required minimum door/doorway. Logan seconded the motion. The motion carried. The next violation being appealed was Chapter 17-5.N.(4) Lack of required 7' minimum ceiling height. Second floor unit lacks minimum ceiling height, kitchen has 617"; northwest bedroom has 616�"; northeast room has 6'6A"; southeast room has 6'61'. Farran made a motion to grant a variance to Chapter 17-5.N.(4) Lack of required 7' minimum ceiling height. Logan seconded the motion. The Nation carried. APPEAL OF RICHARD M. FOX Others present: Richard Fox Inspector Hoard reported that she conducted a licensing inspection at 918 Iowa Avenue on May 6, 1982. The violation being appealed was Chapter 17- r 141CROFILMED BY _I 11'—JORM-MIC Rd►L'A CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 5el r� Housing Appeals board December 14, 1982 Page 4 5.N.(4) Lack of required 7' minimum ceiling height. 413, kitchen has ceiling heights of 6'10's" and 6'7�". Inspector Hoard said she mistakenly omitted citing the violation at the time of the initial inspection. Logan made a motion to grant a variance to Chapter 17-5.N.(4) Lack of required 7' minimum ceiling height. Krause seconded the motion. The i motion carried. i F APPEAL OF JUDITH TERRY r y Others present: Mr. Terry Inspector Hoard reported that she conducted a licensing inspection at 628 { North Linn Street on October 18, 1982. The violation being appealed ivas Chapter 17-5.N.(4) Lack of required 7' minimum ceiling height. (a) i Basement apartment, living room ceiling height at 6'10h". (b) Basement apartment, southwest and northwest bedrooms have ceiling heights of 1Ilk". a - v s Mr. Terry stated that his property had been remodeled 5-6 years ago and at a that time it passed inspection. Now the codes have changed and he is r going through this again. He also said that to correct the 1'•t inch violation in the living room and the h inch in the bedroom would create additional expense and construction for them. Krause made a motion to grant a variance to Chapter 17-5.N.(4) Lack of required 7' minimum ceiling height, subsections (a & b). Farran seconded the motion. The motion carried. F APPEAL OF DEAN G. OAKES Others present: Attorney Marion R. Neely Inspector Hoard reported that she conducted a licensing inspection'at 222 i East Market Street, Iowa City on October 6, 1982. The first violation being appealed was Chapter 17-5.F Lack of privacy in toilet room/bathroom. (b) Second floor communal bathroom, door to bathroom lacks a lock. (c) Third floor communal bathroom, door to bathroom lacks a lock. Logan made a motion to grant a variance to Chapter 17-5.F Lack of privacy i in toilet room/bathroom, subsections (b & c). Krause seconded the motion. Then it was decided that the code was not exactly clear so Krause made a motion to dismiss the violation of Chapter 17-5.F. Lack of privacy in toilet room/bathroom, subsections (b & c). Logan seconded the motion. The motion carried. i I The next violation being appealed was Chapter 17-5.N.(3) Lack of required minimum room size. Apt. 2, west bedroom has 68.9 square feet, lacking the required minimum of 70 square feet. Mr. Neely stated that the building was an old structure. Krause made a motion to grant a variance to Chapter 17-5.N.(3) Lack of required minimum room size. Logan seconded the motion. The motion carried. 514( MICRDFILI4ED DY II ..` �.... _..._1 _.� "DORM-�"MIC RbCA B--- LCEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES / 0 Housing Appeals Board Dece,nber 14, 1982 Page 5 Several other violations including 17-5.M.(1), 17-6.0., 17-6.K.(1), 17- 7.A.(5), 17-7. I. and 17-7.N. were withdrawn by Mr.' Neely. APPEAL OF DANIEL L. DALY Others present: Daniel L. Daly and Mark Wilson Inspector Hoard reported that she conducted a licensing inspection at 419 S. Lucas on October 8, 1982. The first violation being appealed was Chapter 17-5.I.(2)(g) Lack of required minimum door/doorway. (a) North basement rooming unit, doorway has height of 5'10", (b) South basement rooming unit, doorway has height of 5.9". Krause made a motion to grant a variance to Chapter 17-5.I.(2)(g) Lack of required minimum door/doorway. Logan seconded the motion. The motion carried. The next violation being appealed was Chapter 17-5.N.(4) Lack of required 7' minimum ceiling height. Basement, south rooming unit has ceiling height of 6'6" and north basement rooming unit has ceiling height of 6'8". Logan made a motion to grant a variance to Chapter 17-5.N.(4) Lack of required 7' minimum ceiling height. Farran seconded the motion. The motion carried. The final violation being appealed was Chapter 17-5.N.(4)(b) Ceiling obstructions exceed allowances of Housing Code. Basement, south rooming unit has ceiling obstructions at 5'10". Krause made a motion to grant a variance to Chapter 17-5.N.(4)(b) Ceiling obstructions exceed allowances of Housing Code. Logan seconded the motion. The motion carried. Logan made a motion to adjourn the meting. Farran seconded the motion. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned. Go dene Haendel, Chairperson Housing Appeals Board i IIICROFIL14ED BY I JORIVI-��MIC R�C'A B" - CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 54� i MINUTES IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION/PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 13, 1982 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS is MEMBERS PRESENT: Gill, Raupp, Portman, Watson, Futrell, Jordison, Johnson, Barcelo i MEMBERS ABSENT: Turner t STAFF PRESENT: Williams, Helling, Behrman i. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: r ' Watson called the public hearing to order and welcomed the public, stating t that the Commission was here to receive public comments and changes to the { Iowa City Non-discrimination Ordinance. Watson introduced the members as well as two pending appointees: Gerry Felton and Anne Scupham. Watson thanked CableVision for broadcasting the public hearing live and informed the public that the Commission could be reached with questions at 356- 5017. Watson called the public's attention to the distributed literature. Futrell, as chair of the legislative committee of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission, gave a brief overview of the proposed revisions to the City's non-discrimination ordinance. Futrell presented a background on f the changes and the procedure.these proposals will go through, stating that the final vote on the proposed changes would take place at the next meeting, at which time those changes will be forwarded to the City Council for their decision. Futrell stated that the Commission was mainly interested in comments on the substantive changes in the ordinance as outlined on the blue sheet. t Watson set a few ground rules for the public hearing, asking that the speakers write their name and address on the paper provided and then state it for the record. Watson urged the speakers to limit their comments to five minutes and to be brief. If representing an organized group, Watson stated it would be helpful to designate one speaker for that group so that all groups could be heard. Watson stated that telephone comments would be taken and after the public comment period, the Commissioners would have a three minute limit to their comments. Watson asked that the speakers remain civil and courteous and that there be no interruptions. Watson reminded the television viewers that this was a live public hearing. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC REGARDING PROPOSED REVISIONS TO CITY'S NONDISCRIMINATION ORDINANCE: - Kenneth Wessels, 841 Hawkeye Park, spoke on behalf of the people with children who rent apartments. Wessels urged that discrimination against children be ended so that people with children may live wherever they can. Wessels referred to the "ghetto situation" that people with children are forced to live in and stated that the situation needs to be changed. Wessels stated that this was a civil rights issue and he would like to see it addressed as such. Wessels stated that the sooner Iowa City had an ss I 141CROF11.14ED BY —JORM.. _—MICR#L AB'" LCEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i J Human Rights Commission December 13, 1982 Page 2 open housing situation, the better. Wessels expressed support for the proposed revisions regarding housing. A telephone comment was received from a speaker at 2260 Davis Street, who stated there was a problem with the proposed changes. The speaker stated it was the right of the people who live in an area to be allowed to determine if they want someone with children or someone unable to pay rent to live with them. The speaker stated that, while he sympathized with people with families, this was a college town; most of the students are concerned with a degree of quiet and privacy. The speaker referred to the Hawkeye Apartments, stating that the noise level there was very great and students living there without families were unable to study or enjoy the apartments to the fullest extent. The speaker stated that he did not see how putting the burden on the landlord would ease the problems with housing and there were enough regulations at present. The speaker stated that marital status, dependents, and sexual orientation under housing were not categories covered by the Constitution. Robert Hibbs, 606 Reno Street, directed brief comments toward the entire group of revisions. Hibbs suggested that the revisions were a throwback to the proposals of the 1970's and would have profoundly negative impacts on the social fabric of Iowa City. Hibbs stated that he spoke against these revisions in 1977 and urged that others do the same today. Hibbs indicated that these revisions would further tend to alienate the small investor and would be in favor of more modern complexes with their increased costs and higher rents. Hibbs stated that these revisions would add 10-15% to the cost of housing. He objected to any inclusion of a provision prohibiting children as an area of consideration under housing. Hibbs stated that there was sufficient housing allowing children and that the proposed revisions would limit everyone's right to choose whether or not to live with children. Hibbs suggested that most of the college student apartment complexes are not desirable places for children to live as there is no play area. Hibbs also pointed out that the typical two bedroom apartment design had thin walls and it would not be right to have "ten year old Sally next door to a couple making love." Hibbs stated that the "no kids policy" was a direct outgrowth of parents who are unable to regulate their own children; if that changes, perhaps rules would be relaxed. Hibbs questioned what business the City had to force landlords to rent to children, stating that the change, if adopted, could further shrink the amount of older housing stock and raise prices. Nancy Combs, 502 North Dodge Street, representing Iowa NOW Legal Education Defense Fund, strongly supported the addition of the proposed changes under housing. Combs stated that gays and lesbians were being discriminated against by landlords and the inclusion of this revision would ensure full equality of all citizens and should eliminate discrimination based on sexual preference. Duane Rohovit, 721 North Van Buren Street, representing the board for Hawkeye Area Civil Liberties Union, spoke in favor of the adoption of the changes as proposed. Rohovit stated that, in the area of housing, the high occupancy of rental housing made it a scarce resource. Rohovit stated that the groups most impacted by the changes were groups already 1 r 141CROFILMED BY l __l JORM--MIC RICA B'-- � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES j I es J Human Rights Commission December 13, 1982 Page 3 protected (women, poor, disabled, minorities and women). Rohovit stated that as the City was willing to accept the labor, credit and money of gay members residing here, the continued discrimination against those groups was unconscionable. Rohovit approved other recommended changes. Watson pointed out that the Commission would be receiving written comments until December 20 on this matter. Agnes Kuhn, 1185 East Jefferson Street, spoke in support of the proposed revisions. Kuhn congratulated the Commission for the beautiful way tensions were quieted in a town where money is tight and feelings are high. Kuhn stated it was important to pass these revisions. Kuhn stated that, while children make noise and are hard on housing, it is difficult to find a place to live in Iowa City. Kuhn stated that if parents did not have minimal housing, they were unable to do a good job raising their children. Verne Kelley, 376 Koser, representing the Community Mental Health Center at 505 East College, read a letter into the record in support of proposed revisions to expand protection in the area of credit to include the mentally disabled. Michael Blake, 605 East Burlington, stated that the three major revisions have been long in coming. Blake applauded the inclusion of children in housing. Blake stated that it was unclear why housing protection to sexual preference had not been included previously. Blake stated that the original ordinance has not created gays "flaunting" their sexual orientation. Blake stated that gay mere and lesbians live in constant fear that they will be harrassed and use the ordinance every day. Blake stated that the psychological benefits of these revisions could not be measured by statistics but would result in more productive 'contributors to the community and erase one more obstacle to well being. Blake remarked that his personal experience corroborates the exitence of "danger" as he had had many requests for "safe housing" from his gay friends. Blake stated that, as the ordinance stands today, no one, gay or straight, is safe from being denied housing. Blake stated that proposed revisions would further protect the straight person and urged the City Council to adopt these revisions to allow its citizens to interact healthfully every day. Paula Klein, 1013h, North Dodge, stated that she felt compelled to speak as a student who had lived here seven years. Klein stated that she was more than aware of the effect the student market has on housing. Klein stated that, as a single person, students have a definite advantage to housing. Klein stated she could not imagine what it would be like to be a single parent with children unable to live near the services students enjoyed. Klein stated that many students who come to Iowa City don't stay, while single parents and their families contribute long-term to the community and suffer most from prejudice. Klein stated that, as a lesbian, she wanted to address the issue of sexual preference. Klein urged passage of the proposed revisions. Theresa Catalano, 712 North Gilbert, representing the Women's Resource and Action Center at 130 North Madison, spoke in support of the proposed i i MICROF ILRED BY 11_—JORM--MICRI1)-LAF1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES 1dD19ES S05 r J Human Rights Commission December 13, 1982 Page 4 changes; specifically, the inclusion of sexual orientation under housing. Catalano stated that it was ridiculous to believe that there was no discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and urged that Iowa City enact these revisions to protect its citizens. Catalano stated that the ordinance as it exists now is like a "three-legged stool"; if she lost her job because she was lesbian she could fight back and then lose her housing. Catalano stated that, without a fully comprehensive ordinance, the city was allowing, if not condoning, discrimination. r Pat Dowst, 1616 Crosby Lane, spoke in support of all the changes. Dowst stated that her work as coordinator for the Women's Resource and Action Center has shown her that women have faced discrimination on the basis of marital status, children and sexual preference. Dowst stated that she i knew of lesbians that had been evicted due to their sexual preference and who could not complain to the Human Rights Commission because that protection was not included. Dowst stated that discrimination exists and is real and is happening in Iowa City and urged the ordinance change as proposed. Watson read a letter into the record from Carol Thompson, the director of the Johnson County Social Services. This letter stated that many mentally 3' retarded individuals are capable of handling credit and supported the f' proposed changes for tenants, in particular those seen as undesirable mainly because they receive public assistance. Ed Barker, Rural Route 1, stated that it was highly possible that the proposed changes may infringe on the rights of others. Barker stated that the proposed change in marital status to include the presence or absence of dependents infringed on the right of people who wished to live free from children. Barker strongly urged that the clause "include or restricts the presence of children" be removed from the proposed revisions. Barker stated that source of income should be a decision that should rest with the owner of the property rather than a governing group; landlords were often leary of foreign students without stable incomes, or (2) would have no recourse if there were substantial evidence that the income was from a criminal source, or (3) the owner may not wish to participate in some government subsidized programs. Barker urged that those revisions dealing with dependents, marital status and source of �- income be removed from proposed changes. Patricia Maher, 218 North Lucas, spoke as president of the University of ` Iowa Student Senate. Maher stated that a resolution had passed 51 to 1: Be resolved that the University of Iowa Student Senate heartily supports the proposed changes. Maher questioned the timing of the hearing as it was finals week, stating it was difficult for students to express their views. Maher respectfully requested that the City's Boards and Commissions take into consideration the University's holidays in interim when planning public hearings so as not to shut out 21,000 members of its population. Janet Lyness, 15h South Johnson Street, representing the Johnson County/Iowa City National Organization for Women, endorsed the recommended changes. In the area of credit, Lyness stated that it was ss 11 i i 141CROFILMED BY 1.I 1 -DORM MIC RI�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES l i Human Rights Commission December 13, 1982 Page 5 necessary to look at the individual and their credit worthiness. In the area of housing, Lyness applauded the inclusion of marital status and stated that it was acceptable to live with children and repugnant to allow discrimination based on children in the home. Lyness stated that these provisions would help single women with children who are unable to find housing. Referring to source of income as a protected class, Lyness stated that the individual should be looked at; many times women were in the lower income brackets and being discriminated against. In the area of sexual orientation, Lyness said that gays and lesbians are already subjected to enough problems and no further problems needed to be added. Lyness expressed complete support for the proposed changes. Jesse Cingerman, 117,6 Hotz, representing the Heris Psychotherapy Collec- tive, expressed support for all the changes especially the extension under credit to include mental disability. Cingerman stated that the designation of mental disability had nothing to do with an individual's willingness or ability to meet credit payments. ! Clara Oleson, 403 South Gilbert, stated that she was an attorney, property owner and former member of the Human Rights Commission. Oleson stated 3 that discrimination hurts and recently -divorced women and their children were unable to find housing. Oleson stated that discrimination is rarely rational and urged the Commission to confront its irrationality and strip away irrational arguments made. Oleson stated that it had been a political compromise to leave out sexual preference when the ordinance was drafted. Oleson stated there was no economic reason for the City to k subsidize discrimination to low income and persons with children. Oleson said that 25 out of 100 landlords refused to rent to children and Iowa City subsidized them through police protection, fire and housing inspection. This discrimination raises the rent by creating scarcity on the rest of the housing market. Oleson pointed out that, the same way that the moral majority is not interested in the family, then speakers against the revisions have not been persons noted in the community for defending civil liberties. Oleson urged the passage of these proposed revisions. Oleson asked if the City Council would hold public hearings on this ordinance. Helling stated that he was unsure but assumed that there would be public hearings held by the City Council. Iva Hilleman, 411 South Summit, spoke on behalf of the "over -50" years of age citizens, and also as a realtor and businesswoman. Hilleman stated that she had never objected to different sexual preference unless it was flagrantly advertised; the question was not asked unless flagrant and she had never seen an application for an apartment that has a blank for sexual preference. Hilleman stated she did not believe the inclusion of sexual orientation under housing was a necessary change. With regard to the inclusion of marital status, Hilleman stated that some buildings were not equipped for children. There were a lot of apartments with no play space, unprotected pools, etc. and that older clientele, in their golden years, should be able to find buildings that do not take children without entering a senior citizen arrangement. Hilleman stated that senior citizens and career oriented people do not chose to live with children and by granting these revisions, the City would be taking away others' rights. 55 i MICROFILIdCD DY j 1- —JORM-MIC ROLAB "L !% I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 117 CICS Human Rights Commission December 13, 1982 Page 7 Jesse Bronsen, 20 E. Market, independent living coordinator, addressed mental disability regarding credit. Bronsen stated that the concept of the ordinance was to protect everyone and was concerned with the perpetu- ating of stereotypes. Bronsen stated that to protect everyone all the time was not a luxury nor an unreasonable request. Regarding mental i disability, Bronsen stated that he worked with people whose only disability is the way in which these people are perceived. Many are responsible and should be protected under credit like others. ' Most of them are usually more conscientious and more responsible than those who over extend their lifestyles and can't meet their credit payments. Bronsen stated that it was unfair to treat mental disabled differently. With regard to sexual orientation and marital staus, Bronsen stated that should never be a question relating to anything. Bronsen urged that all changes be addressed equally as both A and B need to be protected. 1: Bronsen supported the proposed revisions. 4 Bonnie Baird, 804 N. Dubuque Street, stated that as a college student; she was tired of age discrimination. Baird stated that she has been a resident manager and has had children living in the building. Baird remarked that these children were no trouble and there was never injury nor noise to these kids. The noise ordinance was being enforced due to ( stereo and party noise. With regard to sexual orientation, Baird stated i that as resident manager, she could not recommend that her lesbian friends k and homosexuals live in the building because she was not sure they could live there without fear of eviction. t Bill Snider, 300 Melrose Court, questioned the revision under Article 3, Section 18-31 employment which added a new section (D8) to read: To employ on the basis of disability ain those certain instances where presence or absence of disability was a bonafide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to a normal operation of a particular business or enterprise. The bonafide occupation qualifi- cation shall be interpreted narrowly. Rationale: To allow additional exemption to employers. i C; Snider questioned the rationale for allowing further exemption and asked what a bonafide reason would be. Snider urged that subsection D7 not be deleted. Mark Brown, 2 Gilmore Court, spoke to the credit transaction extension to the mentally disabled. Brown stated that the mentally disabled had the right, as did other people, to receive credit. Credit should be given equally and based on the ability and not on a persons mental disability. Jean Bott, 130 N. Madison, stated that she had been a good tenant living with other women and had received a letter with a return address for lesbian connection and was evicted. Bott urged that the new revisions be passed as discrimination does exist in Iowa City. John Riley, 914 S. Dubuque Street, spoke in favor of the changes. Riley stated that his reasons for supporting these changes were due to the fact 1 ; f i MICROFILMED BY ; -JORM .MICRbLAB_ - I I CEDAR P.AI'(DS DES !lOIYCS ' SS J Human Rights Commission December 13, 1982 Page 8 that racism, sexism, heterosexism, physicalism were not merely bigoted attitudes but institutions. The law as a part of that bigoted institution - allows both forms of bigotism to exist. Riley spoke of the need to dismantle these bigoted institutions and stated that these revisions were only one part of many revisions to come. I Watson stated that the Commission had been asked to define a bonafide r occupational qualification. Snider stated that he did not feel that i should be in there at all. There was no commissioners comment. McGuire asked whether or not the commissioners supported these revisions i and by what margin. Watson stated that the Commission had voted 7 to 2 to bring these changes to public hearing. At the next meeting on Monday night in Room 8 of the Iowa City Public Library, a final vote will be taken. Watson stated that he could project what that vote might be. Watson thanked the public for their input. The public hearing was adjourned at 9:11 PM. Taken by: i Sara 8ehrman �^ tdICROFILIdED BY �---- JORM-'"MICR6CA13-111 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES'M S5 MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE JANUARY 5, 1983 4:00 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Haupert, Seiberling, Amert, Sinek, Lafore, Summerwill, E Eckholt, Alexander i MEMBERS ABSENT: Wegman, Wockenfuss STAFF PRESENT: Hauer, Behrman 6 GUESTS PRESENT: Gene Kroeger, Richard Kruse, William G. Nusser, William Nusser, Jr. 4 i Y, RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: 1. The Design Review Committee recommends approval of the project plans for a y building to be built at 320 South Linn Street. The Design Review Committee � recognizes the builder's intent to keep the exterior relatively innocuous � in relationship to the adjoining structures, as well as the builder's intent to use little or no signage on the proposed structure to keep it rinobtrusive in the surrounding residential neighborhood. E 2. The Design Review Committee recommends approval of the design plans for 13- 15 South Dubuque Street. Further, the Committee would like to note its enthusiasm for the very professional design. The Committee hopes the design for the new building will serve as a stimulus and a guide for renovation work performed on other surrounding buildings. SUMMARY: 1. The project plans for a building to be built at 320 South Linn Street were found to be adequate. The builder was commended for his intent to minimize the use of signage in the residential area. 2. The design plans for 13-15 South Dubuque Street were received with enthusiasm. Concern for the proper lighting of the recessed doors was expressed and resolved. The Committee discussed the potential fire hazards 5 posed by the excessive age of the structures on the remaining portions of the entire block. The Committee expressed the hope that the design plans for this new building would serve to educate future builders on the block r. to the various exciting design possibilities possible when renovating their buildings. 3. The Committee discussed its goals and objectives. A subcommittee composed of Wegman, Amert and Seiberling will meet to discuss the agenda for the Committee's meeting with the City Council. The Committee also discussed the lack of imagination in the use of window display space by the merchants of Iowa City, particularly at Old Capitol Center. Eckholt offered to look into the matter and proposed several potential solutions. 56 �..-�MICROFILMED BY :/ORM"-MIC R1ifLAB- LCEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES F/ DESIGN REVEIW COMMITTEE JANUARY 5, 1983 PAGE 2 DISCUSSION: Seiberling called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. Seiberling introduced Gene Kroeger who reviewed the design plans for a,building to be built at 320 South Linn Street. f ; 4 REVIEW OF DESIGN PLANS FOR A BUILDING TO BE BUILT AT 320 SOUTH LINN STREET Kroeger reviewed the site and plot plans, stating that an all -brick exterior for the 3,000 square foot structure was being proposed. He stated this building would be used for commercial rental space with an upper floor rented by an insurance firm. Kroeger said there would be a green area in the back of the structure and four parking stalls. He explained he could build lot line to lot line without installing windows but has chosen not to, thereby enabling him to do some landscaping. Seiberling asked if the location of the trees presently in the area would be taken into account. Kroeger confirmed that those trees would not be affected and future plantings would blend with those. Kroeger displayed a medium brown -coloured brick sample of the exterior, stating the brick and mortar would be similarly -colored. The structure will have aluminum window fittings. Summerwill asked if the building would have a flat roof and Kroeger indicated it would. Seiberling questioned signage plans. Kroeger said a gold leaf sign was being planned for the door with directory listing; there would probably be no other signage. Amert asked if the first floor would be used entirely for commercial space. Kroeger said it would. He added that two or three additional floors could be added to the top of the building. Kroeger stated there are no parking requirements in the Central Business Service District but four parking spaces would be provided. Summerwill asked if private dwellings were located south of the building and Kroeger stated there were. Kroeger reviewed the landscaping plans which included flowering crab trees and small evergreens. The Committee indicated satisfaction with the landscaping. Kroeger emphasized this was a simple building and stated he hoped to build as soon as possible. Alexander asked if an architect had designed the building and Kroeger replied it had been drafted by professional draftsmen. Richard Kruse of Hansen Lind Meyer presented the design plans for 13-15 South Dubuque Street. Kruse stated the proposed structure would have a below -level basement, and a first and second floor. It will replace the building burned in December, minus the shed in back. Kruse said the area in the rear of the building would be planted with flowers and other shrubs. The new building will be divided into two ground level retail spaces but a single tenant would probably use the second level. The building will be of fire - 111CROEILMED BY -JORM-MICR6LAB` CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 56 i I DESIGN REVEIW COMMITTEE JANUARY 5, 1983 PAGE 3 proof construction. Kruse stated that the overall width of the property had been reduced because the structural walls of the surrounding properties were not strong enough to withstand new construction and thus new structural support walls would have to be constructed. Kruse related that these plans were an attempt to design a new building in a different style, yet respond in height and design to the block. Kruse showed how the doors were set back from the front of the building. He said signage would be kept to a minimum. The materials discussed for the building were colored aluminum, possibly in pastel colors (the design plans showed an olive and sand color combination). Kruse explained the window materials would make the facade energy-efficient. The facade also had a strip five inches above the sidewalk line to serve as a protective railing. Both Eckholt and Summerwill stated they were impressed with the design plans. Echolt said he hoped these design plans could be used to educate neighbors and future builders on that block as to design options. Kruse explained the extent of fire damage stating it had reached as far north as 11 South Dubuque Street. Nusser said the original building design was a difficult design to 'rebuild but the proposed design responded to the styles of the other structures on the block. Seiberling asked if the colors on the rendering suggested the actual colors of the building (olive and sand) and Kruse stated they did. Seiberling queried if there would be divisions in the glass. Kruse explained that a piece of aluminum would clamp down on the glass and divide it. Alexander asked if the peak on the crest of the building would be a skylight. Kruse explained it was intended as a decoration and whether or not it would be a skylight was unknown. Eckholt complimented the use of the frontal peak. Seiberling asked if the doors were to be recessed. Kruse stated the doors would be recessed to the right and left and discussed possibilities for entryways. Alexander asked about signage. Kruse said there would probably not be much signage, and whatever signage there would be, would be small. Nusser indicated he would not like signage in the building. Seiberling complimented Nusser on his past efforts in signage design. Nusser described how the design plans had been formulated. He mentioned that while he would like to increase the height of the proposed strucuture, he hesitated because the entire block would probably burn one day. Alexander outlined a brief history of the block citing the ages of various structures, and discussed the potential fire hazards posed by these buildings. Eckholt asked what the design plans for the structure at 11 South Dubuque Street were because the second floor window facade was to be removed due to fire damage. He mentioned his hope that building plans for other structures such as this one would also take into account the design of the existing structures. Nusser expressed the desire that the 13-15 South Dubuque Street design plans would make a statement to other buildings on the block. Alexander wanted to know if the doorwell recesses would be well -lit for safety reasons. Nusser stated they would be. Kruse described some lighting possibilities. Seiberling thanked Kruse and Nusser for their presentation. t I r 141CROFILI4ED BY 1" -DORM - MICRbLAB- 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MO14ES ..J 56 DESIGN REVEIW COMMITTEE JANUARY 5, 1983 PAGE 4 The Committee discussed the merits of each of the design plans presented. Summerwill said a single-family home had been demolished at the site of the proposed building at 320 South Linn Street. Hauer stated a single-family residence (built in 1898) had been demolished in fall 1982 but the area had been zoned for commercial use for a long time. Summerwill questioned whether additional office space in the downtown was needed. Hauer stated while no studies had been done, the builder had indicated in his presentation that the space has already been rented out. Amert said it was hard to comment about the building. It represented the maximum utilization of space. The landscape planning was only being considered because the builder wanted to have windows. She felt the design was singularly uninspired. Alexander commented that it was "real estate" architecture. Lafore stated that it had shopping center attributes. Summerwill said the building would look peculiar next to the Northwestern Bell building. Seiberling agreed but noted the builder had gone to great lengths to tone down the structure and keep it simple. Summerwill wondered if the residents of the area were aware of the design plans. Seiberling stated the Committee could commend the builder for not using signs in a residential area. Alexander moved to recommend approval of the project plans for a building located at 320 South Linn Street and that the Design Review Committee recognized the builder's intent to keep the exterior relatively innocuous in relation to adjoining structures as well as the intent to use little or no signage.in a residential neighborhood. Sinek seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0-2; Lafore and Haupert abstaining, Wegman and Wockenfus, absent. Haupert explained his abstention; the builder was a client. The Committee then discussed the plans for 13-15 South Dubuque Street. Seiberling said that Nusser was the first applicant to come to the Committee with a truly innovative design. Summerwill felt the building should be commended by the Committee. The Committee discussed the problems on that block caused by other builders' remodeling attempts. Summerwill felt the proposed pastel colors of the structure were interesting. Alexander commented the sand color was nice but he was not sure why green had been chosen. Amert said it was astonishing how well the square shape, which was not used in Victorian architecture, worked so well in this structure. Eckholt moved the Design Review Committee recommend approval of the design plans for 13-15 South Dubuque Street. Further, the Committee would like to note its enthusiasm for the very professional design. The Committee hopes this design will serve as a stimulus and a guide for renovation and remodeling work performed on other buildings in the block. Summerwill seconded the motion. Lafore stated he liked the size of the structure but nothing else. The motion carried 7-0-1; Lafore abstaining, Wegman and Wockenfuss absent. 5,49 rw I / � MICROFILMED BY 1. ._JORM-MICRdLAB. CEDAR RAPIDS DES M110IRE5 /� L-- DESIGN REVEIW COMMITTEE JANUARY 5, 1983 PAGE 5 REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 23, 1982: Alexander asked for clarification of the words "carefully demolished" on page two, fourth paragraph. Hauer said these were the exact words used by the project architect. Alexander moved that the minutes of November 23, 1982, be approved. Sinek seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, Wegman and Wockenfuss absent. (_ r, P OTHER BUSINESS AND PUBLIC DISCUSSION: 1 Hauer asked if the Committee members required parking permits for Committee meetings. A number of the Committee members indicated they would like to have parking permits. $ Hauer suggested that, as the Committee had requested a meeting with the City t Council to discuss its future direction, they write a letter to the Council } requesting a specific date. Seiberling commented that the Committee's existence did serve as a focus point for people who are inquiring about design. Lafore 1 suggested a subcommittee be formed to draft a specific agenda which .could be discussed at the next Design Review Committeee meeting and then with Council. Seiberling appointed Wegman, Amert and Seiberling to serve on the subcommittee. Alexander asked if the rest of the members thought they had had an effect as a Committee; the overwhelming consensus was yes. i Eckholt said the window facade in the Old Capitol Center was a disaster in that the signage band was wrinkling and pulling back.' Eckholt elaborated by saying window display space was not used to its greatest effect and suggested a student project be organized. Seiberling asked Eckholt to look into the possiblity of such a project. Eckholt suggested venetian blinds might remedy the situation f for the unused window space in the Old Capitol Center. Lafore wondered if the space could be rented free to civic organizations. Seiberling said the Design Review Committee exhibit was now at the library. All p expressed compliments on the wonderful exhibit. Amert reported on her participation as a representative to the Hotel/ Department Store Steering Committee. She said tonight's meeting would consider two plans c for the hotel development; one developer would be recommended to the City Council. Amert stated both bidders are sensitive to the design plans drawn by the City's consultant and it would be difficult to make a recommendation as to which of the two developers would achieve the better design plan. Eckholt asked if the impact of whether or not Armstrong's Department Store was built would effect the development of the hotel. Hauer explained it would not and reviewed the materials presented on January 3 to the Council by John Hayek on this issue. The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m. Submitted by: Sara Behrman, Minute -Taker 56 I 1, i Id1CROFIL14E 1" JORM- 'MIC6- CEDAR RAPIDS DES:NES /� MINUTES HOTEL/DEPARTMENT STORE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE JANUARY 5, 1982 7:00 PM CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Amert, Berlin, Hayek, McDonald, Perret MEMBERS ABSENT: Eckholt STAFF PRESENT: Hauer GUESTS PRESENT: Vernon Beck and Gene Hefter representing Hilton -Iowa City Partners (Hilton), and Don Staley and son representing Integra -Built (Sheraton) RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: I. The Committee endorsesHilton-Iowa City Partners as the preferred developer for Parcel 64-1b, subject to written confirmation that this bid is not dependent upon receiving an extra 25 foot width on the eastern boundary of the hotel parcel. 2. The Committee would like to indicate that both bids for the site (Hilton - Iowa City Partners and Integra -Built) were very strong and financially capable bids. DISCUSSION: The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Ferret opened the discussion by admitting into the record the correspondence from the two developers that was in response to the inquiries from the City on clarification and further elaboration of developers' bids. (Letter from City to Vernon Beck & Associates, Inc. of December 1, 1982, letter from Vernon Beck & Associates, Inc. to City dated December 7, 1982, letter from City to Integra -Built dated December 1, 1982, and letter from Integra -Built to City dated December 9, 1982.) Hayek requested Hauer summarize the two bids. Hauer began by stating the projects hereinafter would be referred to as the Hilton (Hilton -Iowa City Partners represented by Beck & Hefter) and Sheraton (Integra -Built represented by Staley) bids. She compared the bids with respect to the number of rooms, rates, management experience, Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) experience, proposed amendments to preliminary design plans, and other basic issues. Hayek said the big difference between the two bids seemed to be with the furnishings, fixtures, and equipment expenditures; the Hilton bid showed $1,968,000 expended for this item while the Sheraton bid had costs of $615,000. Hayek noted there were fairly comparable figures between the two bids for the raw costs of the facilities; the difference between the two bids (Sheraton's total costs of $8.6 million and Hilton's total cost of $14.1 million) seemed to be in cost accounting. He commented the pedestrian right-of-way would be altered by both bidders. r j MICROFILMED BY f1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES t �r 57 � J i Hotel/Department Store Coordinating Committee Page 2 I Perret indicated concern with the Hilton bid which showed the right-of-way to be located between the department store site and the hotel. He also said the skyway comments in the Beck letter to the City were not relevant to the bidding j situation. Perret noted the retail space on the ground floor in the preliminary design plans was eliminated by the Hilton bid and decreased in the Sheraton bid. Berlin said both bidders wished to eliminate most to all of the retail space P because of the need for increased space for food preparation facilities. McDonald asked if the elimination of the retail space in the development bothered Perret. Perret replied yes and no. He said while the inclusion of the retail space makes the hotel more exciting, he could understand eliminating this € ions. He also mentioned the concern of space for other necessary hotel funct many downtown merchants about excessive downtown retail space and was willing not to press the issue. fl' Berlin said the developer should be able to weigh the economic considerations of ' eliminating the retail space. Hefter said downtown Iowa City already provides many of the retail functions i traditionally found in the hotel and thus retail space was not necessary. g McDonald noted the cited $9 per square foot rent for the retail space in the Sheration bid was very low in comparison to other downtown rents. Hayek said a prime consideration in evaluating the bids should be how quickly a developer could move on the project. He read the letter from Beck to the City which said they could work with the existing design if Armstrong's was not the developer for the department store while Sheraton has always indicated that they would work with the preliminary design plans. g Berlin stated he would like to hear from each developer about financing the project. Staley said the hotel project would be financed with a UDAG loan (not grant), and Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs). He stated these were necessary to maintain room rates at about $52 per room. He said the high cost of the rooms was due in part to the tight site which created costs constraints that are not necessarily found in other hotel developments. He also said he has worked on other projects in Iowa and is aware of Iowa legal requirements. He reiterated this design (the preliminary design plans) from the exterior was excellent but that the interior configuration needed amendment, especially for food services. He said he especially wished to increase the ground floor lounge area so both hotel guests and non -hotel guests would feel comfortable using the facilities, and that the lounge area was accessible and visible from City Plaza. Berlin asked what kinds of assurances Staley could offer with regard to the INS. Staley said he felt the current market for IRBs is stronger than in 1982 and that the lower interest rates made it a more attractive investment. He stated hotels provide a good investment for those investors looking for tax exempt issues. He noted that two other projects he is working on (Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and Dixon, Illinois) did not have marketable IRB issues in 1981 and 1982 but are now marketable with INS. I r� MICROFILMED BY 1- 1 � ( 'DORM "MIC RCA B-' / I CEDAR RA IDS DS • DES MO RUES Hotel/Department Store Coordinating Committee Page 3 Staley said he has talked to UDAG officials about a UDAG for this project. The UDAG officials said if the project came in on a 5:1 ratio (overall investment to grant ratio) the chances are good for receipt of a UDAG. Staley uses a consultant to prepare the UDAGs and said this consultant has been successful in receiving UDAGs, citing the Dixon, Illinois and Osh Kosh, Wisconsin hotel projects. Amert asked about alterations he would make to the design plans and whether he would use a local architect for further work. Staley said he would work with the plans except to change some of the interior configurations. He indicated he had talked to Hansen Lind Meyer and would consider using them. Staley said the exterior materials he is considering for the building would either be brick or stone; he had had previous problems with precast concrete forms. He indicated the pedestrian right-of-way would have to be redesigned because of the reconfiguration of interior space on the ground floor for food services. Beck, in response to the question on financing, said the financing for the project and finding the market for rooms at the $50 rate were the most important issues in successfully completing this project. He said there is a question as to whether the market can absorb $50+ rooms per night and because of that, this is a risky project. However, he said the financial markets have 'softened' considerably in the last several months so the project could be done with IRBs and personal funds rather than with G.O. bonds as was suggested in the bid document submitted to the City. Beck said they contemplate using $10 million worth of IRBs and either personal sources or a UDAG grant for the remaining portion of the project financing. Beck said four local banks have agreed to sell $4 million of the IRBs and the remaining portion of the IRBs would be sold by Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis. Beck said because he wanted the kitchen and dining facilities on the same level, the retail space on the first floor would have to be eliminated. He had previously indicated they wished to enlarge the site by a 25 foot width to create additional space on the first floor. However, so as not to have to rebid the project, their group was prepared to work within the present property boundaries. Perret wanted to know Beck's feeling about using a UDAG. Beck replied his group would work with Zuchelli, Hunter & Associates for assistance in preparing the grant. Hayek requested additional information on the partnership proposed for this project. He asked if the personal assets of Dr. Harry Johnson were available as back-up equity to the partnership. Beck replied that he or his company would own 25% of the partnership and Johnson would own the remaining 75%. All people involved in the venture are willing to sign personal notes. Hayek asked about the language that would be necessary to execute a contract, given the fluidity of the financing proposed for this project. Beck indicated his group wished to use IRBs, personal funds, UDAG, and other sources as the sources of financing and that language to this effect would be inserted into the contract. 1 I i 141CROFILMED BY I DORM- MICR#t:AB � 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ' 57 J� Hotel/Department Store Coordinating Committee Page 4 In response to a question about the cost estimates for the project, Beck noted the Hilton construction costs were educated guesses, and the actual precise costs would not be known until the project was bid. Hayek reiterated the information about the financing proposed by Beck. He pointed out it was very persuasive that the Hilton group could proceed without a UDAG. Berlin said Dr. Johnson had called him earlier that day to express concerns about the 25 foot width. Johnson seemed to have a good deal more concern about the necessity of having the 25 feet for the development than did Beck. Beck replied he thought both were in agreement on this issue. Berlin asked at what point would there be a definitive answer. Beck replied that if the project had to be rebid to get the 25 feet, they would "surrender on this issue." Amert asked about compliance with the design plans. Beck replied the group intends to use Edward Kinney, the Hilton group architect, to work as a consultant and if possible, a local architect for the internal work. Perret asked if the exterior would be constructed of precast concrete. Beck replied that precast concrete was one of the choices they were considering. Perret asked if they had moisture problems with precast concrete. Beck said no. Hauer asked Beck how he proposed to use INS without a UDAG on this project, given the federal regulations limiting total project costs to $10 million if any IRES were used on the project. Beck replied he was not aware of this as a constraint. After some discussion, Beck indicated the project could possibly be financed without any IRBs. Berlin asked if the Integra -Built group would consider not using IRBs for the project. Staley replied it would be extraordinarily difficult and given the rate of return investors expect on this project, a UDAG was the only way to attract investors. Hefter indicated the Hilton group had two or three outlets who have indicated an interest in purchasing bonds for the project. Beck also said insurance companies have financed previous projects for their group at competitive rates not using IRBs. Hayek asked both bidders who would purchase the INS. Staley replied commercial investors. Hayek wanted to know if banks would be included in this group. Staley replied banks are having considerable difficulties in making money and that INS were not the most lucrative source for making money. Hefter replied I that banks would be the ultimate pur6i.asors of the Hilton group's IRBs. Beck said their IRB issue would be backed with a letter of credit as a guarantee of no -default on the issue. Hayek asked whether the Sheraton group would use a letter of credit backing for their issue. Staley said they have done one issue with a letter of credit backing and found it to be of minimal use as a marketing tool. Staley said the cost of obtaining a letter of credit increases other costs so much as to equal the cost of an IRB without the letter of credit. Hayek inquired whether from the purchaser's viewpoint, it wasn't more attractive to have a letter of credit. Staley said that he has found that it has not helped in attracting investors. MICROFILMED BY 1 JORM"MIC R �bL'49-- CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 57 i V W J I Hotel/Department Store Coordinating Committee Page 5 Beck took issue with Staley. He said without the letter of credit backing, the bonds are not saleable. He said from his experience, the individual investor wants the letter of credit as a guarantee. Beck also added he had worked with i four local banks in Iowa City to obtain $4 million worth of letter of credit backing for Hilton -Iowa City Partners' INS. i i McDonald asked whether the additional rooms proposed by the Hilton group would be in the same design as the preliminary design plans. Beck replied affirmatively. McDonald asked why the group was willing to accept higher than normal vacancy rates in the hotel. Beck replied that if the hotel was a success, e the group would rather not have to interrupt hotel operations to build additional rooms. Further, it is cheaper to build the rooms now than later. 1 Berlin asked if the fact that the City cannot provide free parking was a i; hinderance. Both Beck and Staley replied no. Both said as long as the City can provide the long-term contract to guarantee space and costs, that was acceptable. Hayek asked Berlin or Hauer on direction on how to proceed. Hayek noted both SS developers are working with the same design and their costs were essentially 4 similar. The major issue in making a decision was which developer could get the building financed and built with the least amount of trouble. Hayek emphasized that both developers appear to be capable, have good track records, and are associated with major hotel chains. F Berlin said the issued seemed to come down to which group has the "deeper r pocket". (Deep pocket was used in the sense of available financial backing.) While Dr. Johnson provides the deep pocket for the Hilton group proposal, if the deep pocket resources were not available when needed for the project, it would t not Loi of much use. r Hayek remarked that the letter of credit backing to make the bond issue more saleable made sense to him. Hayek wanted to know if the Committee should make a recommendation tonight. Berlin replied yes. Perret said he was not sure the Committee recommendation should be made tonight because the Committee had not met since August and had not received any written analysis of the two bids. Berlin replied that the analysis of the projects was given by Hauer at the beginning of the meeting. Perret wanted to know how much importance should be given to the statements made at the meeting by both developers. Berlin asked for an elaboration of that statement and Perret said he wanted additional information on financing. McDonald wanted to know what type of information Perret wanted. Perret replied he wanted an in-depth financial analysis on each bid. i Hayek said he agreed with Berlin's analysis of the deep pocket. Staley added it was important to know if the deep pocket 'and its equity was pledged to the project. Hayek said he understood the Hilton group's contract would be signed by Johnson and the other investors so there is use of the deep pocket but that the Hilton group was not willing to commit itself as outlined at tonight's meeting. 57 MICROFILMED BY _ �1 -DORM -MIC RCA B�� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIRES i f � Hotel/Department Store Coordinating Committee Page 6 Berlin said the only definitive basis to choose a developer for this project is the availability and amount of financing and whether it will be used if needed. Hayek requested both developers to discuss the ownership for the project. Staley replied a partnership could not be formed until the project is out of the political arena. Hayek wanted to know the difference between Integra -Built I c and II. Staley said I is the Iowa corporation and II is the Minnesota a corporation. Staley also said he uses different groups of investors for - different types of projects. He said he has a hotel group that would be used for this project but the exact composition is not known at this time. Hefter replied that it would be the Beck's company and Dr. Johnson. Hayek moved the Committee recommend the Hilton -Iowa City Partners be designated as the preferred developer for Parcel 64 -ib to the City Council because of the Hilton -Iowa City Partner's stronger financial capability. McDonald seconded the motion. Perret asked if Hauer had anything additional to add to the discussion. Hauer said that she was primarily concerned with the UDAG application. She reiterated both firms' experience with UDAG and noted that a UDAG would most likely be necessary for the project. Both Berlin and Hayek wanted to emphasize both bids were strong financially and if something were to happen to the Hilton -Iowa City Partners bid, the Sheraton bid was also a good bid. Hayek said it appeared that the Hilton bid was the financially stronger of the two and that was the basis for the Committee decision. Perret said he was disturbed about Dr. Johnson's comment on needing the additional 25 feet for the hotel project. Berlin asked if Beck would obtain a written statement from the partnership affirming Beck's statements of this evening that the 25 feet was no longer an issue in the bid. Beck replied he would. Amert said she would probably vote in the minority. She felt both proposals were good and equal in many regards. She stated the Sheraton bid was especially good because of the developer's past experience on other projects and with the UDAG program. She said the Sheraton developer seemed more open to design considerations and given she was representing the design interests on this Committee, she had to give extra weight to that consideration. Hefter said he would like to clarify a previous statement; the Hilton group is working on its first UDAG on a project in the Twin Cities area. Beck added there has been a philosophical bias against using UDAG for projects but they realized it is perhaps necessary for this project to succeed. Perret asked if both developers were willing to work fully with the City on design changes. Both replied affirmatively. Perret said it was difficult to choose between the proposals. He said the Hilton group presented somewhat more financial information but that he was impressed with the design experience in the previous projects done by the Sheraton developer. The motion was called with 4 ayes (Berlin, Hayek, McDonald, and Perret) 1 nay (Amert) and 1 absent (Eckolt). MICROFILMED BY JORM-MICR#LAB- - - 111 _ CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOVIES J 57 -J Hotel/Department Store Coordinating Committee Page 7 v Berlin said this recommendation would be discussed at the January 17, 1983, informal meeting of the City Council. If the Council came to a decision at that time, this item would be placed on the final agenda for consideration at the January 18, 1983 formal Council meeting. OTHER BUSINESS AND PUBLIC DISCUSSION: McDonald moved and Amert seconded the minutes of August 25, 1982, be approved. The motion carried unanimously, Eckholt absent. t The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Submitted by - Andrea Hauer SFS f 5 E 4 f 2 4 1 jMICROFILMED BY L JORM-MIC R*L"A B- "}CEDAR R0.R105 • DES MOINES II ( ...1 i i j MINUTES COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS JANUARY 5, 1983 12:00 PM IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, ROOM C MEMBERS PRESENT: Bonney, Whitlow, Cook, Lauria, Leshtz, Hirt, VanderZee, Lockett MEMBERS ABSENT: McGee, Becker, Dodge STAFF PRESENT: Milkman, Hencin, Keller, Behrman COUNCILPERSONS PRESENT: None RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: None. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: Bonney called the meeting to order. Hencin requested clarification on page 1, paragraph 4 of the minutes of December 1, 1982. Milkman explained that the Committee had decided to send a flier to the Creekside neighborhood telling them of the Committee's decision to recommend that the City Council fund the storm sewer project instead of sidewalks and street paving.. The minutes of December 1, 1982 were approved as clarified. Public Discussion: Hencin asked if all the CCN members had received the flier inserted in the December 18 Iowa City Press Citizen, which outlined Iowa City's Community Development Block Grant Program for 1982. He distributed samples of the flier to those members who had not received it. Hencin announced that HUD had notiM ed him, unofficially, that the 1983 CDBG grant would be $824,000 rather than the $671,000 previously expected. He explained that this was due to the fact that HUD was now using the 1980 Census data, which indicated an increase in the low income population of Iowa City (probably due to the increased student population). Milkman stated that the CCN Application Form had been accepted by the City Council as recommended by CCN. Bonney urged those members whose terms were expiring to reapply since they had served 2 year terms or less. Lockett indicated that she would not be resubmitting her application. Leshtz indicated that he would be reapplying, and Cook stated that she was unsure. Bonney announced that Lockett had recently been nominated to Who's Who in American Women. Congratulations were offered. 111CROF ILIdEO BY ( 1 -1- i JORM-AAIC RbL'A 6 (( CEDAR RAPIDS DES MDIYES II� r1. ... ._ .. .. ..J PA i 1 MICR0(ILMED BY 1- 'JORM-MICRA1_.t CEDAR RAPIDS • DES'-] EE M J� Committee on Community Needs Page 2 Bonney distributed a draft letter to the Mayor of Iowa City, commending the staff for all their efforts on behalf of the Committee on Community Needs. Lauria moved and Whitlow seconded that this letter be sent to the Mayor as drafted. The motion carried unanimously. c Election of Officers Bonney declared the nominations for chairperson open. VanderZee nominated Lauria for the position of chairperson. Hirt 1 r nominated Bonney. Bonney declined the nomination, and declared that nominations were now closed. Whitlow moved that there be a unanimous vote to elect Lauria as chairperson. Cook i� seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Bonney declared the nominations for vice -chair open. Leshtz nominated McGee for the position of vice -chairperson. There being no other nominations, Bonney declared the nominations closed. Cook moved and Lauria seconded that McGee be N unanimously chosen as vice -chairperson. The motion carried unanimously. Review of Housing Assistance Plan (HAP): i; rt Keller reviewed the Housing Assistance Plan's new format. He explained the HAP's to goals assist the low income population of Iowa City. Keller indicated that HUD did not expect the City to meet the needs of all these individuals, but rather to aid them with available funds for rehabilitation, reconstruction and {' home improvement projects to the extent possible. He stated. that the home improvements program (such as weatherization) was a new addition to the HAP. Lauria asked why the goals did not reflect the percentage of persons needing assistance. Keller explained that the high "small percentage of family units" (most of them students) made it difficult to realistically meet the needs of this sector of the low income population. i; Lauria asked if it was a conscious decision to treat owner -occupied and rented units in the same manner under rehabilitation. Keller explained the meaning of a substandard unit, as defined for the HAP. He stated that a large percentage of substandard rental units were handled well through the code enforcement program; although it looks like a higher percentage of those units helped were owner - occupied, the figures were relatively equal. Hencin stated that approximately 1200 units were brought up to code on an annual basis. VanderZee asked what specific programs were planned under the section entitled "industrial revenue bonds." Keller expressed the hope that apartments could be built near the central business district using industrial revenue bonds. Lauria questioned whether weatherization loans were available for rental units, and Hencin explained that they were just available to home owners. Lauria asked if this was an Iowa City rule, and Milkman answered affirmatively. Hencin explained that the narrative section of the HAP addressed some of the concerns specific to Iowa City. This section includes programs, such as Hillcrest Family Services and Systems Unlimited, Inc., do which not fit within the tables of the HAP, but which do serve the housing needs of low income and handicapped residents. i 1 MICR0(ILMED BY 1- 'JORM-MICRA1_.t CEDAR RAPIDS • DES'-] EE M J� I Committee on Community Needs Page 3 Review of the Housing Market Analysis: Milkman highlighted some items in the Housing Market Analysis. She commended Doug Hillstrom for his major efforts on this study. Milkman explained that this analysis is intended as a data base and warned against certain confusing items: a) sometimes the figures apparently don't correspond, due to the fact that some data is based on the 1980 census and other figures include data through January 1982; b) some data is for the entire urbanized area (Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville), but all the population and future housing demand projections are only for Iowa City; and c) some data deals with rental units and some with total housing units (renter and owner -occupied). Milkman explained that contrary to a recent newspaper headline, 4,000 apartments were not needed in Iowa City but rather 4,000 total housing units were projected as the need through 1995. Milkman stated that the most significant point to be made by the Housing Market Analysis was that between 1970 and 1982, the population in the urbanized area grew 12% and the housing supply by 33%. Even so, there is still a low vacancy rate in rental housing and a continued need for housing in Iowa City. Milkman explained that this is largely due to the fact that there is an increase in the formation of new households. Single -parent households, divorces, an increase in elderly population, and an increased preference to live alone all contribute to new household information. Milkman stated that between 1970 and 1980 there was an 85% increase in single person households in Iowa City. Milkman complimented Lauria's class for their telephone data -gathering on rental unit vacancy rates.for the Housing Market Analysis last year. She urged that CCN members pay particular attention to the "Future Housing Demand" section and the section on "Housing Policies" in the analysis. Milkman pointed out that the future housing demand was extremely difficult to predict and, in essence, the Housing Market Analysis ignored what would happen to enrollment at the University. This was due to the fact that there was no way of knowing whether enrollments would continue to increase, even though they had been projected to decline. Milkman stated that there was a great need for more housing near the central business district, close to the University, and perhaps specific site surveys could be done in the area south of Burlington Street and west of Van Buren Street. Lauria asked if any housing units were planned to be part of the rebuilding for that section of the downtown that had recently burned. Hencin stated that he did not know, but that the Design Review Committee would review design plans for a new building as part of an industrial revenue bond request at a meeting that afternoon at 4:00 PM. Whitlow asked if staff could explain the situation with sewer problems and projected developments in Iowa City. Milkman stated that the City was limiting development on the east side due to sewer problems; however these sewer problems will likely be solved within the next ten years and the solution will permit additional housing units. Hencin suggested that some of the staff currently working on the Comprehensive Plan could come to a future CCN meeting and discuss this issue. S� 1 i Id16ROFILI4ED BY _ t l_ 'JORM -MIC RdLAB- � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MD19ES �� i Committee on'Comnunity Needs Page 4 VanderZee asked if the University of Iowa would be building any housing for their students in the future. Milkman stated that there were no such plans. VanderZee pointed out that there was a great need for more student -family housing. Update on Disposition of Lower Ralston Creek Properties- Hencin announced that the City was now attempting to sell five parcels of land in the Lower Ralston Creek Area; a sixth parcel was designated for assisted housing in some form. Hencin stated that the Ml zoning did not encourage housing and the parcels were not large. He stated that the City was requiring bidders to develop the sites within two years. He pointed out that, when flood plain maps are updated, the properties should no longer be shown as floodprone. Update on River City Housing Collective: Milkman stated that this proposal had also gone for review by the Housing Commission who had some concerns relating to the project. She stated that several things had to be checked by the legal staff, for example, the Articles of Incorporation and By -Laws of the Collective, to determine who would be responsible for repaying the loan if the organization folds, as well as a possible conflict of interest for Dan Daly, who left CCN less than a year ago and is also a city employee. VanderZee asked for clarification of which funds might be used for a loan to the River City Housing Collective. Milkman explained that 1982 CDBG funds earmarked for the acquisition of public housing would be used. $65,000 of these funds had "rolled over" and would be used for this loan. Lauria asked if "rolled over" funds necessarily had to be used for the same purpose for which they were originally intended. Hencin stated that these funds must be allocated to low income housing projects according to CCN's original decisions. Bonney wondered if any action could be taken concerning the "unsightly structure" (914 S. Dubuque Street) in the Lower Ralston Creek area viewed during the bus tour. Hencin stated that the request would be sent to the Department of Housing and Inspection Services. The meeting adjourned at 1:00 PM. Taken by: _'`nom rt j3I" y� Sara Behrman, Minu e' a er 141CROFIL14ED BY L .111 JORIVI -"MIC R6G AB-- CEDAR RAPIDS DC$ MD 11'E$ Sol I I i I MINUTES f IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION F WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1983 3:30 P.M. IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 4 � MEMBERS PRESENT: Haendel, Krause, Logan, Vander Zee, Farran (- y MEMBERS ABSENT: Karstens, Ringgenberg STAFF PRESENT: Seydel, Flinn, Kucharzak, Brown, Munson, Williams t` F HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Watson, Barcelo, Turner, Gill, Futrell r t RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: 1. The Housing Commission recommends to the City Council: a) that an application for 25 additional units of Section 8 Existing, and b) that an application for 100 units Elderly Public Housing be prepared. Moved, Krause, seconded Logan, approved 5/0. C 2. The Housing Commission recommends to the City Council that the unencumbered monies returned from the sale of public housing land g that was earmarked by CCN for River City Housing Collective be given back to the Housing Commission for further recommendation. Moved Logan, seconded Krause, approved 4/1. 3. The Housing Commission supports the City Council response to the School Board on the disposal of the south half of the block of Central Junior High for Congregate Housing and further recommends i that the bidding documents for disposal of the site also consider 202 ti Elderly Housing, if an acceptable developer for Congregate Housing cannot be found. Moved Krause, seconded Logan, approved 5/0. 4. The Housing Commission recommends to the City Council that if no g private developer comes forward to purchase the pipe yard parcel, that they consider it for 202 Housing. Approved 5/0. 1. Meeting to order - Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Haendel j at 3:30 p.m. 2. Minutes of meeting of December 1, 1982 - moved Vander Zee, seconded i Logan that minutes be approved as mailed. Approved 4/0. 3. Coordinator's Report— Seydel Section 8 Existing - Seydel reported 35 applications submitted for approval and two found not eligible. One ineligible person was former tenant who abandoned property leaving a large amount due. The S9 i MICROFILMED BY �� •` -JORM.-'MIC RbLA .J, I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ! / MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION JANUARY 5, 1983 PAGE 2 second ineligible applicant is a disabled person who was evicted from previous unit for repeated violation of rules regarding unregistered guests and pets, damage to a refrigerator, and being $490.00 in arrears in rent. Seydel reported that a request for an appeal of certificate size had been received, but that appellant had withdrawn the request immediately prior to meeting. Robert Long, speaking on behalf of appellant confirmed that it was her intent that the appeal be withdrawn. Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation - Seydel recommended this be tabled until next month. Public Housing 22-3 - no problems. Van purchased from these funds has been delivered. Public Housing 22-4 - on or ahead of schedule. Application for additional units - Seydel quoted a news bulletin in the Housing & Development Reporter indicating Congress had passed an 8.65 billion dollar budget for Assisted Housing for FY83 including 14,000 units, Section 202, no public housing development, and 67,146 additional Section 8 Certificates (in addition to conversions). He explained that the "in addition to conversions" is assumed to refer to conversions to the voucher system. With this in mind, he recommended that we apply for an additional 25 units Section 8 Existing and 100 units Elderly Public Housing. Moved Krause, second Logan, that the Housing Commission recommends to the City Council 1) that an application be prepared for 25 additional units of Section 8 Existing, and 2) that an application for 100 units elderly public housing be prepared. Approved 5/0. 4. Housing Rehabilitation - Tabled until February meeting at request of Chair. 5. Civil Rights Ordinance - Discussion with Human Rights Commission The following questions and concerns were raised concerning the procedures of the Human Rights Commission as well as the content and intent of the proposed changes in the ordinance: a. Krause indicated one concern was that it did not seem appropriate to hold the public hearing prior to meeting with the Housing Commission in that the ordinance impacts on housing in the community. b. Krause asked what rights property owners and tenants should have regarding their moral or religious beliefs. 1 MICROFILMED BY i- - -JORM"-MICR6LA8C - 1 1 CEDAR RAMOS DES MOINES ' 59 MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION JANUARY 5, 1983 PAGE 3 Mark Hamer, speaking on behalf of the Apartment Owners Association, indicated one of the real problems in Iowa City is that we have a housing shortage, and that it affects everything that is going on. He advised that the Housing Commission needs to look at the interplay of all the regulations and their affect on housing. There is already a reluctance of investors to build in Iowa City, and we need to focus on housing as a primary concern and need to look at ways of increasing housing stock instead of diminishing it. Hamer suggested a task force coupling landlords, tenants, and Commission members to look at increasing the quantity of housing. He stated that there is i 141CROFILRED BY l.' DORM 'MICR#L-A:B- - ff CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOMES II 59 C. Questions were raised as to the incidence of discrimination f against gays and what concrete data there is on abuse in cases of sexual preference. Haendel questioned Iva Hilleman as to any , complaints the apartment owners had received charging f- discrimination on the grounds of sexual preference. Hilleman j advised that she was not aware of any; that she felt homosexuals are protected by the same provisions as heterosexuals in that it takes 30 days to evict and the grounds for eviction are set out i by State Code. t d. Vander Zee stated he has a hard time visualizing or understanding how this would work. He stated he believes a person has the right to do what s/he wants in the privacy of their own home as long as it does not impinge on the rights of others. He questions how it becomes an issue. How does sexual preference become a matter of discrimination? Has there been advertising "no gays allowed"? j e e. Logan differentiated between the protection of constitutional r rights and the protection of rights of individuals and classes of persons who have choices. i f. Questions were raised about the rights of individuals who have i raised their children and who desire some peace and tranquility at a later stage in their life being denied the opportunity when t there are numerous complexes that do rent to persons with children. Members of the Human Rights Commission defined their role and indicated that it was their belief that protected classes should be I P covered in all areas of the Code. They did indicate that there is some difficulty with the language and that they will be meeting with the City legal staff to clarify that. They did indicate that < dependents will be broken out from marital status in the revision. They indicated that public comment has centered more about requiring admission to children than about the sexual preference issue. g However, it was brought out in both cases that the visibility of their activities was a consideration. Mark Hamer, speaking on behalf of the Apartment Owners Association, indicated one of the real problems in Iowa City is that we have a housing shortage, and that it affects everything that is going on. He advised that the Housing Commission needs to look at the interplay of all the regulations and their affect on housing. There is already a reluctance of investors to build in Iowa City, and we need to focus on housing as a primary concern and need to look at ways of increasing housing stock instead of diminishing it. Hamer suggested a task force coupling landlords, tenants, and Commission members to look at increasing the quantity of housing. He stated that there is i 141CROFILRED BY l.' DORM 'MICR#L-A:B- - ff CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOMES II 59 MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION JANUARY 5, 1983 PAGE 4 very little cheap housing in Iowa City, and what new housing is under construction is very expensive housing. He further indicated no one wants rent controls, that the solution is more housing. River City Housing Collective - David Brown reported that he had reviewed the Articles of Incorporation and By -Laws in context of Federal Rules and Regulations for CDBG funds. He read from Section 570.200 A-2 of the Rules and Regulations relative to compliance, and expressed concern that it has to be a public place. By -Laws provide membership to be determined by policies adopted by the Board of Directors, but at this time there is no written policy. At the present time, membership is almost exclusively University people. To comply with "public purpose" membership practices would have to be more open. Brown further advised that question had been raised regarding a possible conflict of interest since Dan Daly has served on CCN during the past year, and indicated this would have to be clarified through HUD. Brown further indicated any organization to whom the City was allocating funds would have to be checked for compliance with City codes. It was pointed out that there are some language problems with zoning and housing code relative to practice of mixing single and married persons in rooming units. Haendel pointed out that the Housing Commission has set priorities and has been working very hard for some time to satisfy the need for Congregate Housing and Emergency Housing and that any monies that become available should go toward meeting those priority needs. Logan suggested backing off for 12 months while River City had a chance to resolve the legal and technical problems, and then review again in 12 months. Daly pointed out there several houses on the market right now that might not be available by then. Vander Zee indicated that this would help to alleviate the housing shortage problem in that the density is greater. He further pointed out that there will be additional CDBG dollars allocated this year. Seydel pointed out that there are technical concerns that should be considered by the Commission: 1) that rules and regulations distinguish between individuals and families, and that it is the role of the Commission to provide for families (families to include single persons over 62, handicapped or disabled); 2) regulations state you must show a serious need for the allocation of these dollars; 3) must show a public purpose served. Seydel additionally pointed out, that if there are $65,000 available to alleviate a housing shortage or housing need, it should come to the Housing Commission to set the priority. 1 i t41CROFlU4E0 BY _ l r l JORM "MICR6L_AB-_ I+ CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I II� ..J 59 J MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION JANUARY 5, 1983 PAGE 5 s Concerns were expressed about the timing of CCN meetings in relation to those of the Housing Commission and that decisions are continually being made before the Housing Commission has had a chance to review or discuss them, thus causing problems, not only for citizen committee members, but also to those persons or groups who come } before them with legitimate requests. Haendel expressed her feeling that since this came before the Commission after the fact, that if there is $65,000 to be utilized for housing, that we should recommend to City Council that they refer it back to the Housing Commission and that the Commission review it in light of their priorities. Moved Logan, seconded Krause that the Housing Commission recommends to the City Council that the unencumbered monies returned from the sale of public housing land that was earmarked by CCN for River City Housing Collective be given back to the Housing Commission for !; further recommendation. Approved 4/1. t 7. Congregate Housing - Munson asked for recommendations prior to February meeting. Would like approval of report with modifications desired by Commission. Moved Krause, seconded Farran, that we approve the report in principle. Approved 5.0. New Construction - Kucharzak reported that the City Council was favorably impressed with the concept of the proposal and recommended that the City Attorney and City Manager get together with the School Board and their attorney to discuss the sale of the land to a private developer for the purpose of Congregate Housing. The Commission discussed this recommendation along with possibility of utilizing 202 funding if no developer were found to purchase the land and made the following recommendation: The Housing Commission supports the City Council response to the School Board on the disposal of the south half of the block of Central Junior High for Congregate Housing and further recommends that the bidding documents for disposal of the site also consider 202 Elderly Housing, if an acceptable developer for Congregate Housing cannot be found. Moved Krause, seconded Logan, approved 5/0. Kucharzak advised that Paul Lawton will be coming to Iowa City February 14 and 15. He will be meeting with the University primarily on the 14th and will meet with the Housing Commission on the 15th. Mr. Lawton indicated he had read the materials sent to him and agreed to come based on the efforts of the Housing Commission. Workshop will be planned for February 15. Commissioners should be providing input for topics to be covered. i 141CROFILMED BY I I 1' --JORM -MICR(6CA13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOMES f r I. J MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION JANUARY 5, 1983 PAGE 6 S. Other Business The sale of the City pipe yard was discussed. Moved Vander Zee, seconded Logan, that the Housing Commission recommend to the City Council that if no private developer comes forward to purchase the pipe yard parcel, that they consider it for 202 Housing. Approved 5/0. Commission discussed improving housing stock in Iowa City and made the following recommendations: 1) that accessory apartments be discussed at the next meeting; and 2) that the City provide encouragement prior to the arrival of next year's students to private property owners to consider roomers. Kucharzak advised Housing Appeals Board members that they should use the microphone and advised of designated smoking areas. 9. CCN - It was suggested that CCN change their meeting time. 10. Adjournment - Moved Logan, second Farran, that meeting be adjourned. Approved 5/0. Adjourned 6:00 p.m. Approved: Goldene B. Haendel Chairperson p MICROFILI.ED BY ^ I --�- "-DORM---MIC Rt#ILAB- r CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES $9 I � _ I f