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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-10-11 Agendar �� j 1 AGENDA IY�stCGarJ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 11, 1983%P, 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Item No. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER.,�„� ROLL CALL. Item No. 2 - MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS. a. Fire Prevention Week - October 9-15, 1983. b. United Nations Day - October 24, 1983, G. U%lii% Gare Svlr/r 71Op - Oc/Ga• /S /Jd'3. Item No. 3 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDE sr e... atee4j*gj, '�/•ze a. Approval of official Council actions of theAregular meeting of September 21, 1983, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of September 15, 1983. (2) Board of Library Trustees meeting of September 22, 1983. (3) City Conference Board meeting of September 26, 1983. (4) Senior Center Commission meeting of August 11, 1983. (5) Committee on Community Needs meeting of September 20, 1983. I (6) Civil Service Commission meeting of September 29, 1983. C. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: (1) Consider motion approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip, 1548, 955 Mormon Trek. (renewal) (2) Consider motion approving Special Class C Beer/Wine License and Sunday Sales for Schlo-Bar, Inc. dba Super Spud Food Shoppe, Old Capitol Center. (new -change on ownership) Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 11, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 2 13.? 6 3a? X30 (3) Consider m4tion)apprdving Class)C BegPermit and Sunday Sales for William�: Fai chiip.r and rDavid EtJ Ay'resLdba Fair2hiIdIS,,I05 E. B[rlington Street. j `new) (4) Consider motion approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for New Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New Pioneer Cooperative, 22 S. Van Buren. (new) (5) Consider motion refunding a portion of a Beer/Wine License to Fraser Foods Corp, dba Superspud Food Shoppe, Old Capitol Center, S. Clinton Street. (6) Consider resolution issuing cigarette permits. (7) Consider nation approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Michael R. O'Donnell and Larry P. Waters dba L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 East Burlington Street. (new) d. Resolutions. (1) Consider resolution accepting the work for the paving and the storm sewer improvements in the resubdivision of the multi -family portion of the P.A.D. (Lot 62) of Part Two -MacBride Addition to Iowa City. Comment: See Engineer's Report. (2) Consider resolution accepting the work for the.sanitary sewer in Walden Square Subdivision in Iowa City, Iowa. Comment: See attached Engineer's Report. (3) Consider resolution accepting the work for the sanitary sewer for Aspen Lake Subdivision, Part I, in Iowa City. (4) Consider resolution accepting the work for the FY83 landfill excavation project as constructed by Parkview Company of Iowa City, Iowa. Comment: See Engineer's Report. (5) Consider resolution accepting the work for the sanitary sewer for Windsor Heights Sixth Addition in Iowa City. Comment: See attached Engineer's Report. �l 9 -1 Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 11, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 3 e. Correspondence. (1) Letter from the Chamber of Commerce regarding the hotel project. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. (2) Letter from Hillcrest Family Services requesting additional funds. This letter has been referred to the Human Service Planner for recommendation. (3) Letter from James Martinek with attached petition signed by 63 persons requesting a beer garden at Studio 114, 114 Wright Street. (The signatures are on file in the Clerk's office for review.) The City Clerk and City Attorney currently are reviewing staff input in order to establish criteria for beer gardens. A report will be sent to Council in early November to coincide with the report on sidewalk cafes. (4) Letter from Ed Zastrow, of Bushnell's Turtle, regarding the exterior dining room. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. (5) Letter from John Hayek requesting an opportunity to present information to the Council regarding the Plaza Suiterezoning request. This request is Item 4d under the Planning and Zoning Matters on this agenda. (6) Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding "No right turn on red" at Burlington Street/Summit Street. 7) ik 4evsm New f• Applications for the Use of Steetand Public Grounds.L�� (1) Application from Laura VanDyke for the use of Biackhawk Minipark for a bake sale on September 27, 1983. (approved) (2) Application from Laura Tremmel for a two-mile Fun Run on October 1, 1983. (approved) END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. .J Se (G),/ 60 -/_ �--- - 2zli- r 0 Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 11, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 4 Item No. 4 - PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. a. Consider setting a public hearing for October 25, 1983, on the proposed disposition of vacation items V-8301 (alley right-of-way between Lincoln Avenue and Valley Avenue); V- 8303 (alley ri ht -of -way abutting the rear of 522 South Dubuque Street and V-8304 (Des Moines Street right-of-way). Comment: Vacation of item V-8301 and V-8303 was approved on August 16, 1983, tand September 13, 1983, respectively. The ordinance vacats art ing item V-8304 is scheduled to be passed and this a. The each case havadopted indicatedtaodesire toeacquire thepparcelssinnquestion. Appraisal reports to establish market value of the land have been ordered and land value figures will be presented to Council prior to the date of the public hearing. Action: b. Public hearing on an amended preliminary and final Planned Area Development (PAD) and Large Scale Residential Development (LSRD) plan for Lots 94 and 95, Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part 2. S-8323. Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission, at a regular meeting held September 1, 1983, recommended by a 7-0 vote approval of the amended preliminary and final PAD and LSRD plan of Lots 94 and 95, Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part 2, with a waiver of the following zoning ordinance provision: I. The parking design standards requirements which state that "parking spaces shall be designed to permit ingress and egress of a vehicle without moving any other vehicle occupying a parking space"; and 2, the location requirement which states that "., no...drive yardlwhicheisicontiiuousatoptheiprincipal building side lot." 9 The Commission also recommended that theexiion with the sting walkway easement on Lot 95 be vacated in conjunct establishment of a new easement. The above action was taken isnconsistenent towithpthe staff'sl of erecommeal ndation containeders. This in staff report dated August 18, 1983. A copy of the staff report and of the ordinance approving the amended PAD plan are included in the agenda packet. The LSRD plan will be approved by resolution at the time final consideration is given to the ordinance approving the PAD. Action: Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 11, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 5 Action: Action: Action: J C. Consider an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by regulting dwellitnumberhe roomers ngs. Thisitem wasrrfe id erredotheCommissionin nbyathe City Council. The Council referral, which included provisions for single- and two-family zones was expanded by the Commission to include multi -family zones. consideration) ••x,.1.1. LO `03. v-8317. (first Comment: At a regular meeting held September 1, 1983, the Planning & Zonin Commission recommended by a 5-0-1 vote (Blank abstained to recommend approval of the rezoning of certain property located at 404-406 South Dubuque Street from R3B to CBS. This recommendation is consistent with that of the staff, presented in a staff report dated August 15, 1983. Public comments presented during the Commission's discussion regarded concerns with adequate off-street parking being provided and traffic circulation near Regina Elementary School. e. Consider an ordinance approving the amended final PAD plan of Lots 122, 123 and 124 of Court Hill -Scott Boulevard Addition, Part 7. 5-8325. (first consideration) Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission, at its meeting of August 18, 1983, recommended by a 5-0 vote approval of the amended PAD plan with variations to the side yard requirements and the parking design standards. This recom- mendation is consistent with the staff's recommendation contained in the staff report dated August 18, 1983. The applicants have requested that the first and second consider- ations be waived and final approval of the amended PAD be given at this time. U ,, ` .d�tcli oar � led jPqe- NC- ¢ Gi i '� j ¢�•3 / Af-el Ci Ile - y . -- .�GC!//til-CCJ �fIZGCL"GC i123 1 9 1. Li m Cyd_ y ...Cavi % �iucl� Gr��¢dJ /.�//-v.✓ .�'3/j. s ___.___./Lt�j•--.�Llilydln%_ COBS ...!� l...,./aJ2��i✓ //�eclJ a-ctQ•...4ttirace� �. V/may __ I f Item No. 4c. - Consider an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by regulating the number of roomers permitted in various zones. (first consideration) Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its August 18, 1983, meeting, recommended by a 5-0-1 vote (Blank abstained) approval of a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance regulating the number of roomers permitted in residential dwellings. This item was referred to the Commission by the City Council. The Council referral, which included provisions for single - and two-family zones, was expanded by the Commission to include multi -family zones. Item No. 12a. - Parks and Recreation Commission - Two vacancies for four year terms ending October 1, 1987. 1._ Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 11, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 6 f. Consider an ordinance amending the -£inaj provisions of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the same signage in the RNC -20 zone as is permitted in other multi -family zones. (second consideration) Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval of this amendment to the Sign Ordinance by a 6-0-1 vote. This amendment permits the same signage in the RNC -20 zone as is currently permitted in the R3, R3A and R3B zones. A public hearing was held on this item on September 13, 1983, and no comments were received. Action: Consider an ordinance vacating a portion of the Des Moines Street right-of-way located immediately west of Gilbert Street. V-8304. (passed and adopted) Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval of this vacation by a 5-0-2 vote subject to retention Of a 15 foot access easement to the rear of the property and a continuation of an existing utility easement from the north. Action: h. Consider a resolution vacating an easement on Lot 35 of Windsor Heights 5th Addition and accepting an easement over Portions of Lot 39 of Windsor Heights 6th Addition. detf ention basinservingeWindsormHeightst5thsand 6thAdditionswas granted to the City in 1978 over Lot 35, Windsor Heights 5th Addition. This is a poor access point due to the terrain, however, no alternative was previously available. A more appropriate access point became available with the Platting of Windsor Heights 6th Addition and the extension of Seventh Avenue to the north. The developer and the owner of Lot 35 are requesting a vacation of the existing easements and the developer, in exchange, is granting a 15 foot access easement to the stormvater detention basin along the northerly boundary of Lot 39 of Windsor Heights 6th Addition. Action:A/�_�O p ,� Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 11, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 7 i. Consider a corrective resolution amending the language in Resolution No. 83-279 approving the preliminary plat of Oakes Third Addition and in Resolution No. 83-120 approving the preliminary plat of Prairie View Estates such that the documents are not required to be recorded. Comment: There are no substantive changes in this corrective resolution regarding the preliminary plats of Oakes Third Addition and Prairie View Estates. The purpose of the resolution is to delete a reference, made in the original resolution, to recording the preliminary plats for these subdivisions. Preliminary plats should not and will not be recorded by the County Recorder. Thus, the language of the resolution, technically, should be changed. Action: _5/e' tt/u s? j. Consider a resolution approving the amended final Large Scale Non -Residential Development (LSNRD) plan of Phase I and iI of Millard Warehouse. S-8328. Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to take action on this item at their October 7, 1983, meeting. The applicant has requested that it be placed on the Council agenda immediately to allow them to complete construction prior to the end of the 1983 construction season. The staff has recommended approval of this item and a revised plan has been submitted correcting all deficiencies and discrepancies listed in the staff report. Action: 4/ Item No. 5 - PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE 1983 CDBG PROGRAM AND BUDGET. Comment: Due to changes in expected program income and the need to reallocate certain funds, the Committee on Community Needs recommends amendment of the 1983 CDBG budget according to the attached proposal. Comments on the proposed amendment were included in the Council packet for the September 27, 1983, Council meeting. The recommendation allocates $20,000 to complete rehabilitation of the Hillcrest Family Services Facility. The Nelson Adult Center requested $102,441 for renovation. CCN recommends $50,000 for this project at this time, and will consider funding the balance of the project with 1984 CDBG funds. Action: 741g') y r .,A4„ R i i C iY Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 11, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 8 3.3.5 Item No. 6 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1983 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND BUDGET. Comment: Subject to a positive response at the public hearing, adoption of this resolution will permit Hillcrest Family Services, and the Nelson Adult Center to proceed with rehabilitation and renovation projects using 1983 CDBG funds. Action: 4Ji�/�� , �J Item No. 7 - PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE RUNDELL, DEARBORN AND CENTER STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Comment: This project involves the construction of two storm sewer lift stations installation of associated storm sewer pipes and intakes and removal and replacement of street slabs as required in the Rundell, Dearborn and Center drainage basin. The Engineer's estimate is $292,400. Action: 33 4 Item No. 8 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RUNDELL, DEARBORN AND CENTER STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED NOVEMBER 1, 1983, AT 10100 A.M. Action: Item No. 9 - Comment: See comment above. PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT -AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1984 SPECIAL PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT TANGLEWOOD STREET-VENTURA AVENUE, ST. ANNE'S DRIVE. Comment: This project involves construction of seven inch P.C.C. paving with the necessary grading, drainage facilities, driveways, etc. on Tanglewood Street, Ventura Avenue and St. Anne's Drive. The estimated cost of this project is approximately $188,000. Action: _ 41- 6,?rrJ 4z1z6=e -,Q _ N Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 11, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 9 IJ2 Item No. 10 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1984 SPECIAL PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT TANGLEWOOD STREET-VENTURA AVENUE, ST. ANNE'S DRIVE AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED NOVEMBER 1, 1983, AT 10:00 A.M. Comment: See comment above. Action: %j/'���,_%�U Item No. 11 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION. 461z Item No. 12 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. a. Parks and Recreation Committee - Two vacancies for four-year ter%e! (Terms of David Wooldrik and Fred Riddle end.) The term or the person appointed to fill Mr. Wooldrik's position wilin November 22,. 1983 (date of appointment), since Mr,driJ, has resigned. He now resides outside the City l imis. endwl pck bcr 1, 1991. b. Board of Adjustment -One vacancy for a five-year term ending January 1, 1989. (Robert Randall's term ends.) c. Board of Appeals - Two vacancies for five-year terns ending December 31, 1988. (Terns of Jack Barrows and Warren Buchan end.) d. Board of Examiners of Plumbers - Two vacancies (one for a journeyman plumber and one for a representative of the public) for two-year terns ending December 31, 1985. (Terms of Rick Kondora and Steven Vanderah end.) J J "� Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 11, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 10 e. Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies for three-year terms ending January 1, 1987. (Terms of Isabel Turner, Elliott Johnson and John Watson end.) f. Mayor's Youth Employment Board - One vacancy for a three- yearterm ending December 31, 1986. (Joan Jehle's tern ends.) g. Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies for three-year terms ending December 31, 1986. (Terms of Jeanne Williams and Allan Arneson end.) h. Riverfront Commission - One vacancy for a three-year term ending December 1, 1986. (Linda McGuire's term ends.) i. United Action for Youth Board - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending June 30, 1984. (Neal Morris resigned.) These appointments will be made at the November 22, 1983, / meeting of the City ✓Council. _ ���� Item No. 13 - CITY COUNC L INFORMATION. ���� c.,/..�.-- - - & A , /1r atcaG��� d i- e 0 ml - �f L iF -1 i ■ J Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 11, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 11 Item No. 14 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY. a. City Manager. b. City Attorney. —O s0� Item No. 15 - RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. a. CCN members recommend amending the 1983 CDBG budget and program as follows: (1) Delete the allocation of $70,000 to Independent Living Inc. (2) Allocate $20,000 to Hillcrest Family Services for rehabilitation. (3) Allocate $50,000 to the Nelson Adult Center for renovation. Information regarding these recommendations was enclosed in the Council packet for September 27, 1983. A public hearing on 1983 CDBG budget amendment will be held on October 11, 1983. Aff- Item No. 16 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 1983 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS (LYON'S SECOND ADDITION). Comment: This resolution is required to continue the assessment procedure as set up by bond counsel. Action:�� F 1 J Agenda ^ Regular Council Meeting October 11, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 12 mi=l— Item No. 17 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT, INC. FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, REHABILITATE, AND OPERATE AN EMERGENCY HOUSING FACILITY IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Comment: The City Council had earlier budgeted $125,000 from the special Jobs Bill CDBG Program for the establishment of an emergency housing facility in Iowa City. Adoption of the Resolution will permit this project to proceed as scheduled. Action: 340 Item No. 18 - RESOLUTION DIRECTING THAT ANY REVENUE RECEIVED BY THE CITY IOWA CITY FROM THE SALE OF THE CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH PROPERTY BE ALLOCATED IN THE PARKLAND ACQUISITION FUND. Comment: This resolution is based on previous Council discussion and informal concerns regarding the use of revenue from the sale of the Central Junior High property. This resolution has been prepared at Council's direction. Action: /(*,�y /�1 7) Item No. 19 - ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31-32 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO MAKE THE STARTING TIME FOR EXCAVATION WORK CONSISTENT WITH THE consideration) "NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE," (first Comment: The purpose of the proposed amendment is to change the permissible starting time for excavation work in a public place from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., thereby making said starting time consistent with permissible hours for construction activity as provided in the "Noise Control Ordinance." Action: , 7 , / � // O Ci f 1 ■ J e --------------- --- � r y/—ha_ Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 11, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 13 Item No. 20 - ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24.4-4 OF THE "NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE" TO PROHIBIT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES DURING CERTAIN HOURS. (first consideration) Comment: The purpose of the proposed amendment is to correct an apparent omission from the noise ordinance. Currently, under the "Exceptions" section of the noise ordinance, construction activities between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. are exempt from the provisions of the ordinance; however, there are no specific "provisions" regulating construction noise to which the exception would apply. The proposed amendment would supply 'the necessary provision. Action: 4zeZ/�/�> '3r_S3 Item No. 21 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. (second consideration) Comment: Under the proposed ordinance, the Director of Parks and Recreation is authorized to designate streets and parking areas for parks and playgrounds and to place signs designating same. Further, the ordinance would prohibit persons from leaving vehicles parked in City parks and playgrounds during closed hours. Any vehicle illegally parked could be ticketed with the registered owner being prima facie responsible. �� 7a Action: RM Item No. 22 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23-189 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES SO AS TO CHANGE THE SPEED LIMIT OF HIGHWAY #1 FROM RIVERSIDE EAST AND NORTH TO THE NORTH CITY LIMITS. (second consideration) Comment: This amendment will reflect the changes in speed limit recommended by an engineering study performed by the Iowa Department of Transportation. Technical data from the study is available in the Clerk's office for anyone who wishes to review it. Action:l�lli/Aim/ii '� 1� ,Bale Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 11, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 14 r1 7� Iten No. 23 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 31 TO PROVIDE THAT SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY BE LICENSED AND FOR ELIMINATION OF SUCH SIGNS BY JUNE 30, 2003. (first consideration) Comment: The proposed ordinance has been revised to correct a typographical error and to provide that pennit applications be filed with the City Manager or his/her designee rather than with the City Clerk. Action:1/%%Ic7% D o0o sib Iten No. 24 - ADJOURNMENT. I ■ Gi j City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 7, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meetino Schedule October 10, 1983 Monda 7:30 - 9:30 P.M. Conference Room 7:30 P.M. - Review zoning matters 7:50 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports 8:05 P.M. - Review new zoning ordinance issues October 11, 1983 Tuesda 7:30 P.M. - Regular Meeting PENDING LIST Priority A: Discuss Council Policy Resolutions Priority B: Housing Inspection Funding Policy Housing Market Analysis Recommendations MECCA Funding Request Lower Ralston Creek Parcels - Use and Configuration Meet with Broadband Telecommunications Commission (October 24) Discuss Amendments to Non -Discrimination Ordinance Bicycle Lane Designations Tour of New Transit Facility Meet with Design Review Committee (October 24, 1983) Traffic Signals - Flashing Mode Mandatory Parkland Dedication (Fall 1983) Shamrock/Arbor Drive Drainage Area (November 1983) Grant Proposal by Friends of Old Brick Appointment to Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals - October 25, 1983 Appointments to Board of Adjustment, Board of Appeals, Board of Examiners of Plumbers, Human Rights Commission, Mayors Youth Employment Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Riverfront Commission, and Senior Center Commission - November 22. Priority C: F.