HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-19 AgendaSubje':t ~o change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
Iowa City
City Council Agenda
Regular Formal CITY OF IOWA CITY
November :ig, 2002 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center - Harvat Hall ~*/~
410 E. Washington Street www.icgov.org
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM 2. OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS - Hoover Elementary
· Jeremy Krueger
· David Kusner
· Thomas Whittington
ITEM 3. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION.
· Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week: November 17 - 23
ITEM 4. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT C.a/LENDAROAS PRESENTED
OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of November 4 and
regular meeting of November 5, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Final/Approved Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Planning and Zoning Commission: October 17
(2) Police Citizens Review Board: October 22
c.Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New.
(1) Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, L.L.C., dba Iowa City
Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St.
(2) Class C Beer Permit for Fuller Properties, LC, dba T & M Mini Mart 2601
Hwy6 E.
Renewals.
(3) Class C Liquor License for Ground Round, Inc., dba Ground Round, 830
S. Riverside Dr.
(4) Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc.
#950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.
(5) Class B Wine Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc,
#950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.
(6) Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc., dba Atlas World Grill,
Inc., 127 Iowa Ave.
(7) Class C Liquor License for Inc., Limited dba Sanctuary Restaurant, 405
S. Gilbert St.
November 19, 2002 City of Iowa Cit~/ Parle 2
(8) Class C Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings
Grill & Bar, 201 S. Clinton St.
oa- ~ (9) Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit for Fuller Properties, LC, dba T & M
Mini Mart. 2601 Hwy 6 E.
d. Setting Hearings.
O3- ~/ (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 10 TO AMEND THE SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN
FOR IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY SECTION 8 PROGRAM.
Comment: The Section 8 Administrative Plan is being amended to
include various program updates including preference for Section 8
assistance and mandatory family composition change. The
Administrative Plan is a HUD required administrative document which is
used in the operations of the Section 8 program.
e. Resolutions.
~ol - 3~10 (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'I-FEST A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
Comment: This Memorandum of Understanding outlines the
maintenance responsibilities for the three pedestrian bridges located in
the City of Iowa City over US Highway 6. The bridges were constructed
at various times and currently a clear understanding does not exist as to
which entity is responsible for the bridges. It is the desire of the DOT,
City and University to clarify the allocation of responsibilities by way of
this Memorandum of Agreement.
o~-' ~,q~ (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND
PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR STONE BRIDGE ESTATES,
PART TWO, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
O~- ~,~i'~ (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND
PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR HICKORY HEIGHTS,
AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report. ~%~ .,~.~e~.~ ~ ~
'o~' ~ ~ (4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT.
Comment: This project has been completed in substantial accordance
with plans and specifications. The Engineer's Report and Performance
and Payment bonds are on file with the City Clerk.
November 19, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 3
o~--%q~ (5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF
FOUR DUPLEX LOTS LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 10, 11, 12,
AND 13, LONGFELLOW MANOR SUBDIVISION, UNDER THE
AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM.
Comment: The Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA), under its Affordable
Dream Home Oppodunity Program (ADHOP) and in partnership with the
Great Iowa City Housing Fellowship, propose to construct universally
designed, affordable duplex homes for homeownership. This resolution
authorizes the purchase of four lots in the Longfellow Manor Subdivision.
The lot prices have been reduced by the use of CDBG funds to make
them more affordable.
f. Correspondence.
(1) Drew Bledsoe: Request for Funding
(2) Colette Pogue: Montgomery-Butler House
(3) Daryl Woodson (The Sanctuary): Liquor License Renewals
(4) Danielle Wagner: Request for Panel Participation
(5) Robert Dostah Englert Theatre
(6) David Tingwald (Northside Neighborhood Association): Appreciation
(7) Gary Wolf: Scoff Boulevard
($) Postcards from 35 individuals: Affordable Housing
(9) Calvin Simmons: Taxes
(10) J. Patrick White: Appreciation
(11) Ingo Titze: Grand Avenue Court Closure
(12) Amy Helms (JC Extension Office): Rural Development in the Farm
Bill
(13) Hal Richerson: Vacating Grand Avenue Court
(14) Garry Klein: Traffic Light at Scott Blvd and First Avenue
(15) Scott Collingwood: South Sycamore Regional Greenspace and
Trail Project
(16) Jasmine Grassi: U of I to Host "Safe Farms, Sound Policies"
Program November 14 in Little Amana
(17)Craig Hart: Underage Drinking [staff response included]
(18) James Baetke: "Free Trade" Coffee Proposal [staff response
inclu, ded]
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
7,, a
,/
ITEM 5. PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council
Information" item.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: November 18, 2002
RE: Additions 11/19 agenda
Consent Caler]~-~--~ ~
~(8) Postcards from a revised total of 90 individuals:"'~
(" Affordable Housin~~ ~
~ 4f(19) Maryann Dennis, Iowa City Housing Fellowship: Stor~
age 2519 Clearwater Drive ~
November 19, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 4
ITEM 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for December 10 on an
ordinance rezoning 10.15 acres form Medium Density Multifamily (RM-
20) to Sensitive Areas Overlay and Planned Housing Development
Overlay (RM-20/OSA/OPDH) for property located Northwest of Highway
1 and Ruppert Road.
Comment: The proposed rezoning will allow for the development of a 198-
unit apartment complex with clubhouse. The Planning and Zoning
Commission is scheduled to vote on this application at their November 21
meeting. The Council is being asked to schedule the public hearing at this
time due to the limited meeting schedule in December.
b. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for December 10 on an
ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Single
Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (RS-5/OSA) for
5.6 acres of property located at 1520 N. Dubuque Road. (REZ02-,OI~.019)
Comment: At its November 7 meeting, by a vote ot~7':-0-, the Planrfir~g and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated October 17. This rezoning will
allow the construction of three single-family dwellings on property containing
critical slopes.
Action:
c. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for December 10 on an
ordinance vacating Lafayette Street, located west of Capitol Street.
Comment: At its N 7 meeting by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the vacation of this right-of-
way, Staff recommended approval in a staff report dated November 7.
Approval will allow the adjacent property owner, ~ty Carto_n~n to purchase
this property from the City.
Action:
d. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for December 10 on an
ordinance vacating the east-to-west alley in Block 27 of the Original
Town Plat, located between Market and Bloomington Street west of
Dodge Street. (VAC02-00007)
Comment: At its November 7 meeting by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the vacation of this right-of-
way. Staff recommended approval in a staff report dated November 7.
Approval will allow M~ercy Hospital to purchase this property from the City.
Action: /_//~z~d'/~ ~,~
November 19, 2002 Cit~' of Iowa Cit}/ Parle 5
e. Public hearing on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Article K,
the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, regarding requirements for Sensitive
Areas Overlay Rezonings and Sensitive Areas Site Plans.
Comment: At its October 17 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Shannon, Hansen
absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
the proposed amendments to the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. The
amendments will generally require approval of the Sensitive Areas Site Plan
by staff unless an applicant seeks modification of a Sensitive Areas Buffer
or seeks modification of other zoning requirements. Staff recommended
approval in a memorandum dated September 5, 2002.
Action: ~__.~.~
f. Consider an ordinance amending Title 14 Entitled 'Unified
Development Code,' Chapter 6, Entitled 'Zoning,' A~icle U, entitled
'Administration and Enforcement,' Section 7 Entitled 'Violations and
Penalties' to Increase the Municipal Infraction Civil Fines for Violating
the Zoning Code. (Second Consideration)
Comment: At its October 3 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of amendments to the Zoning
Code to provide that a penalty of $250 be assessed against the properly
owner/tenanFlandlord for the first offense, $500 for the second violation and
$750 for the third violation of the Zoning Code. This ordinance enacts one
of the recommendations of the Neighborhood Housing Relations Task
Force. Staff previously requested expedited consideration.
Action: ~~/~
g. Consider an ordinance to vacate the no~hern two feet of Benton
Street beginning 60 feet east of Gilbe~ Street and ending at Maiden
Lane. (VAC02-0005) (Pass and Adopt)
Comment: At its October 3 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request subject to the
applicant maintaining the two feet of vatted right-of-way as landscaped
area and subject to utility easements if necessa~. Staff recommended
approval in a repo~ dated October 3. Approval of this request will allow the
prope~y owner to reconfigure and expand a parking area to accommodate
a restaurant at 320 E. Benton Street. Applicant previously requested
expedited consideration.
Action:
November 19, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 6
h. Consider a resolution approving final plat of Whispering Meadows
Part 3, Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB02-00019)
Comment: This resubdivision of lots 139-156 of Whispering Meadows Pad
Two is an 18-1ot, 26.14-acre subdivision located south and west of
Whispering Meadow Drive. At it November 7 meeting by a vote of 7-0, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this
subdivision subject to staff approval of legal papers and construction
drawings prior to City construction drawings prior to City Council
consideration of the final plat. The construction drawings and legal papers
have been approved. Staff recommended approval in a report dated
November 7.
Action: /_//~.~..¢~///~__.2~_¢¢_~ ~-¢~
~cl~' i. Consider a resolution approving the extraterratorial preliminary plat of
Kennedy Subdivision, Johnson County, Iowa. (SUB02-00020)
Comment: The proposed Kennedy Subdivision is located outside Iowa City's
limits in Fringe Area C. It is a 4-lot, 40.2-acre residential subdivision located
southwest of the intersection of Dane Road SW and Osage Street SW. At it
November 7 meeting by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this subdivision. Staff recommended approval in
a report dated November 7.
Action: L/'~cc~ct-~¢~'//~_.../~
ITEM 7. CONVEYANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 200 SQUARE FEET OF BENTON
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY TO KATHLEEN A. STEVE.
Comment: The City Council is considering pass and adoption of an ordinance
vacating approximately 200.63 square feet of Benton Street right-of-way. The
adjacent property owner, Kathleen Steve, has made an offer to acquire the
property, subject to easements for existing utilities and the condition that it be
maintained as a grass area, in exchange for approximately 228 square feet of
her property adjacent to Maiden Lane. The Public Works Department wishes to
acquire said 228 square foot piece in connection with the Maiden Lane right-of-
way. This resolution authorizes conveyance of the above property, subject to
easements for existing utilities and the condition that it be maintained as a
grass area, in exchange for approximately 228 square feet of Ms. Steve's
property adjacent to Maiden Lane.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: r~L,~2 ~ ~
~.~. ~ ~ b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
Action: ~"),,~¢~¢ ,/ ~
/
November 19, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 7
ITEM 8. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED
"AIRPORT ZONING" BY REPEALING THE EXISTING CHAPTER IN ITS
ENTIRETY AND REPLACING SAME WITH A CHAPTER REGULATING AND
RESTRICTING THE USE AND HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES AND OBJECTS
OF NATURAL GROWTH IN THE VICINITY OF THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT BY CREATING APPROPRIATE ZONES AND ESTABLISHING
BOUNDARIES THEREOF: DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS USED HEREIN:
REFERRING TO THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ZONING MAP, AS
AMENDED, WHICH MAP IS ADOPTED BY THIS ORDINANCE:
ESTABLISHING AN AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION: ESTABLISHING AN
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: PROVIDING FOR
ENFORCEMENT: AND IMPOSING PENALTIES. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its September 9, 2002 meeting, the Iowa City Airpod Zoning
Commission recommended approval of this ordinance. The ordinance updates
the language of the Airport Zoning Code and provides zoning protection for the
projects anticipated by the Airport Master Plan. After the ordinance is approved
by the City Council, it will be forwarded to the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors for approval. The ordinance has been reviewed by the Airport
Commission, and the Airport Commission recommends approval.
ITEM 9. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT TO OBTAIN FUNDS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING FOUR NATIONAL REGISTER OF
HISTORIC PLACES NOMINATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED NORTH LINN
STREET, NORTH GILBERT STREET, EAST JEFFERSON STREET AND
EAST RONALDS STREET HISTORIC DISTRICTS, LOCATED IN THE
NORTHSlDE NEIGHBORHOOD.
Comment: In a report dated August 16, 2000 architectural historian Marlys
Svendsen of Svendsen Tyler, Inc. recommended the nomination of these three
proposed historic districts to the NRHP. The Iowa City Historic Preservation
Commission is also requesting in this grant that the consultant further evaluate
the Northside Neighborhood to determine if additional properties could be
included in these districts and/or designated as a conservation district. In order
to receive federal funding through the Certified Local Government program, the
Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission is requesting approval of this grant
and allocation of the required matching funds.
Action:
November 19, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa Cit~/ Parle 8
ITEM 10. CONSIDER A L A G FOR REVOLT
SKATEBOARD SHOP FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Comment: At their November 6, 2002 meeting, the Council Economic
Development Committee recommended that Revolt Skateboard Shop be
allocated a one-year grant in the amount of $12,500 for job creation. Staff
memorandum included in Council packet. Correspondence included in Council
packet.
Act,on: /
ITEM 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
THE BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION BY ADDING ONE
TIME SPECIAL PROJECTS ASSISTANT - CABLE TV, AND AMENDING THE
AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
ASSISTANT - CABLE TV.
Comment: This position was tentatively approved in the FY03 Budget. Council
wished to wait until the beginning of FY03 to ensure adequate funding was
available. Wages and benefits for this position will exceed those of the current
17-hour per week temporary position by approximately $7,300 for the remainder
of FY03. Funding is available in the current budget.
Action:
ITEM 12. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 13. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. ~ -, ~
a. Animal Care & Adoption Center Advisory Board - One vacancy to fi~ a ~-----~
three-year term January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005. (Term expires for
Tammara Meester) (0 Males and 2 females currently serve).
' b. Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term January 1,
2003 - January 1, 2008. (Term expires for T.J. Brandt) (4 Males and 0
females currently serve).
C. Board of Appeals - Two vacancies, one representative from the Home
Builders' Association and one Licensed Plumber to fill five-year terms
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007. (Term expires for John Roffman and
Gary Haman) (4 Males and 1 females currently serve).
d. Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006. (Term expires for Jan Warren, Charles
Major, Nick Klenske) (3 Males and 3 females currently serve).
e. Parks and Recreation Commission - Three vacancies to fill four-year
terms January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007. (Term expires for Toni Cilek, Rex
Pruess, Craig Gustaveson) (5 Males and I females currently serve).
November 19, 2002 City of Iowa Cit}/ Parle 9
f. Public Art Advisory Committee - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006. (Term expires for Sandra Hudson,
Charles Felling) (2 Males and 3 females currently serve).
g. Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005. (Term expires for Lori Benz, Charity
~,~wley) (3 Males and 3 females currently serve)
ITEM 14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Previously Announced.
(1) Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment: One appointment to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31, 2003 (3 males and 0 females
currently serve.)
{2) Airport Zoning Commission: Two appointments to fill unexpired
terms. One ending December 31, 2003 and the other ending
December 31, 2005. (2 males and 1 female currently serve.)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 4.
ITEM 15. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM 16. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
ITEM 17. ADJOURNMENT.
NOW AVATLABLE:
City Council Agenda support documents ofi-lifle at www.i¢§o¥.or§/¢oun¢ilage~$.~$~
City Council Znformation Packe~ on-line at
Appointments for November 19, 2002 Council Meeting -~m #13 ~
a. Animal Care & Adoption Center Advisory Board ~'~ ~
Tammara Meester (reappt.)
1313 E. Court St.
b. Board of Adjustment
Readvertise
c. Board of Appeals
John Roffman (reappt. Home Builders Assn.)
1314 Burry Dr.
Gary Haman (reappt. Licensed Plumber)
2703 Brookside Dr.
d. Human Rights Commission
Nick Klenske (reappt)
1039 W. Benton St. #5
Billie Townsend
713 Whiting Ave.
David Shorr
1705 Morningside Dr.
e. Parks and Recreation Commission
Craig Gustaveson (reappt)
2603 E. Court St.
Sarah Walz
1813 Morningside Dr.
Judith Klink
110I Harlocke St.
f. Public Art Advisor,/Board
Charles Felling (reappt)
825 S. Seventh Ave.
James Morgan Hemsley
445 Highway #1 West//23
g. Senior Center Commission
Loft Benz (reappt) Charity Rowley (reappt)
2012 Dunlap Ct. 519 Park Rd.
City Council Meeting Schedule and ,ove~nbe~4.2002
C~TY OF low^ C~TYWork Session A~, a._.~en..as
www.icgov.org
· MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Emma J. HarvatHall
6:30p Special Council Formal Meeting
Regular Council Work Session
· Review Zoning Items [Franklin] (15)
· Review Agenda Items [Atkins]
· Council Appointments: Animal Care & Adoption Center Advisory Board (1), Board
of Adjustment (1), Board of Appeals (2), Human Rights Commission (3), Parks
and Recreation Commission (3), Public Art Advisory Committee (2), Senior
Center Commission (2)
· Council Time
· TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00p Regular Council Formal Meeting
I TENTATIVE FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS I
· THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Thanksgiving Holiday - City Offices Closed
· FRIDAY, NOVEMBER29
Thanksgiving Holiday - City Offices Closed
· MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 Emma J. HarvatHall
6:30p Special Council Work Session
· TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00p Special Council Formal Meeting
· WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25
Christmas Holiday - City Offices Closed
Meeting dates/times/topics subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters Downtown Historic Preservation
Age of Consent