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MINUTES
IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 1, 1976
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT- Branson, Fountain, Bouschlicker, Hibbs,
Retish, Lombardi
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kamath
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Seydel, Burke, Rodgers
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
Recommendation that the City Council defer action on
the Ordinance referred to the Housing Commission
Ordinance No. 2319, Pending Housing Commission amending
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: action.
order. Chairperson, Fredine Branson, called the meeting to
2. It was moved by Fountain and seconded b
that the minutes of July 21, 1976 be approved.
unanimously. Y Bouschlicker
Motion passed
3• Ordinance referred to the Housing Commission b
City Council was discussed. It was moved b
seconded by Lombardi that Y Hibbs and y the
City Council defer the Housing Commission
Commission action on the ordinance recommend the
action on the revision of the minimum
minimum housining
4. Housing Maintenance 4 code.
revision Ho and Occupancy
revisionthe minimum housing code s Code. The second
Of the Occupancy Code) was discussed thru (Housing Maintenance and
remaining chapters is Chapter 9.30.5. Discussion
(special meeting)scheduled for September
not be distribued It was decided that this evion8sh
has been reviewed outside the Housing Commission should
draft will and drafted to their satisfactionnti�het
then be made to
to interested
groups for discussion and input prior to resubmission
City Council. Parties and
to the
NEXT MEETING - SEPTEMBER 8, 1976, 8:30 a.m.
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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 1976 7:30 P.M.
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
GUESTS PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
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Buchan ,�BMooreon' Farber, Kirkman,
Newsome
Ostedgaard, Richerson
Hyman
Chamber of Commerce representatives,
Keith Kafer, Don Hebert, Jack Ashby,
Bob Downer
Lolly Eggers
The meeting convened at 7:
at the request of 46 P.M. President Farber
Commerce the executive committee explained,
consultant the background of the site °f the Chamber of
on Block ' and the reasons study the role of the
64. Discussion followedon
ry Board requested a
library. Kirkman outlined °n suitable site
ing the needs some sites for a public
buildin °f the library beforettheBoard's plans for bring -
at 8:30 P.M. given for the Chamber membepublic. A tour of the
Respectfully submitted,
y1Vi�Buc�,ecr)-'_�""�eta--
s. Meeting adjourned
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MINuTES
IOWA CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 16, 1976 -- 7:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL. CIIMIRERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ogescn, Jakobsen, Cain, Vetter, Blum, Kammermeyer,
Lehman
STAFF PRESENT: Schmeiser, Child
RECOI-94E-NDATIONS TO "11111 CITY COUNCIL:
To approve Z-7612, application submitted by American College Testing
Program, Inc., for rezoning a tract of land, R1A to ORP, measuring
about 48 acres located south of Old Dubuque Road and cast of Highway
01.
2. To approve Z-7615, application submitted by Frantz Construction Company,
Inc. to rezone a tract of land located south of Highway 6Bypass and
cast of Sycamore Street from an RIA Zone to an RIB and R2 Zone, with
the understanding that the tract will not be subdivided for development
that would cause.thc maximum allowable capacity of the ,existing :sanitary
sewer to be exceeded. -
3. To approve S-7621, Court Hill -Scott Boulevard,,Part 5, preliminary plat,
submitted by Plum Grove Acres, Inc., located.west of Scott Boulevard
and north of an eastern extension of Washington Street."
4. To approve S-7623, Village Green South, preliminary plat located east
of Dover Street and south of Parkview and extending south to the Rock "
Island'Railroad.ROW subject to the following:
(a) physical improvements being made to the lift station, and
(b) dedication of the 40' strip of open space along the railroad tracks.
s. To approve S-7625, Orchard Court Subdivision, preliminary Planned Area
Development located west of a northern extension of Orchard 'Street and
south of the Rock Island R.R. ROW subject to the followingcontingencies
and waivers:
(a) that additional right-of-way be purchased and dedicated for the
uniform extension of Orchard Street,
(b) that the fire hydrant be moved pursuant to the Fire Chief's
recommendations;
(c) that a schedule of completion be attached to the plat;
(d) that a waiver be granted of the setback of the existing house to
Orchard Court; and
(e) that a waiver be granted of the frontage.requirementof Lots 6
and 7 since a common driveway is being provided to both lots.
6. To approve S-7627, Orchard Court Subdivision, final plat, subject
to the following:
(a) approval of the legal papers;
(b) waiver of the setback of the existing house to Orchard Court; and
(c) waiver of the frontage requirement of Lots 6 and 7 since a common
driveway is being provided to both lots.
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7. To approve 5-7629, Ken's, preliminary and final Large Scale Non -Residential
Development (LSNRD) plan located at the northwest intersection of Orchard
Street and Highway N1 West, with the understanding that:
(a) any efforts to improve the planting design to meet the intent and
spirit of the proposed Tree Ordinance will be encouraged; and
(b) that a sidewalkwaiver be granted on the basis that a sidewalk
agreement is submitted which would exclude the rights of the
property owners to object to the amount of any sidewalk assessment.
8. To approve 5-7631, revised preliminary Planned Area Development (PAD)
plan of Towncrest Addition, Part 4 - Tract C, except the west 110 -feet
and north 420.6 feet which lies contiguous to the east side of Dover
Street.
9. To approve 5-7630, a subdivision of the West 110 feet of Towncrest
Addition, Part 4 - Tract C, final plat, located east of Dover Street
and north of Parkview Avenue, subject to the following three contingencies:
(a) changing the name of the development to Hamm's First Addition;
(b) provision of a bar scale; and
(c) signature of the utility companies.
REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE:
1. That an opinion be obtained from the Legal Staff regarding the legal
procedure for rezoning areas which were not included in the 1962 Compre-
hensive Plan and to determine whether such rezonings would constitute
amendments to that Plan.
2.
To refer to the Parks and Recreation Commission consideration of
Z-7614,
application submitted by Mr. and Mrs.'Will"7. Hayek for rezoning
a
tract of land R2 to R3 located north of Brown Street and east'of
Dodge
Street and adjoining Happy Hollow Playground, for the following
information:'
(a) review and comment to the P$Z Commission by October 7, 1976;
(b) clarification of the recommendation regarding discontinuation
of
mowing the undeveloped portion of the Hayek tract; and
(c) determination of the City's possible interest in purchasing
the
subject. property as an extension of Happy Hollow Park.
LIST OF MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION -COUNCIL DISPOSITION:
1.
72-04. Board of Adjustment Appeal Amendments.
2.
P-7317. Creation of a University Zone (U).
3.
P-7410. Creation of a Mobile Home Residence Zone (RMH).
4.
P-7403. Revision of M1 and M2 Zones.
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SUMMARY 01 DISCIISSION AND POINAI, ACTIONS TAKEN:
Chairman Ogesen called
additions or the meeting to order :end asked if there were any
corrections to the minutes of the meeting held on September 2,
seconded
A motion to approve the minutes as written was made b
se— corded by Lehman, and carried unanimously,
y Vetter,
Z-7612• Application submitted by American College Testing Program, Inc.
Robert W. .Jansen, Attorney, for rezoning about 48 acres. Located south of g tract of land
Date filed: 8/17/76, 45. Old Dubuque Road and east of HRghwayaKlring
day limitation: 10/1/76,
A motion was made by Cain, seconded by Jakobsen, to recommend to the City
Council approval of Z-7612, application submitted b
Testing program, Inc., for 'rezoning
about 48 acres located south of Old Dubuque Road and American College
g a tract of land, RIA to ORP, measuring.
Commissioner Blum yucstioned cast of Highway #1.
proposed change to an ORP the legality of rezoning the area since the
hensive Plan. He stated thateheawould s not includedthe exi
a legal opinion could prefer todeferconsideration until62 e
be obtained.
Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner, informed the Commission that
would be present at future Planning and Zoning Commission meetings
legal assistance. the Legal Staff
to provide
Chairman Ogesen stated that he did not share the concern liver the legality
Of the proposed rezoning because the precedent for recommending
and admending the zoning map had been well established as a function of
Planning and Zoning T"On O fgt
Commission. the
A motionwai made by Blum, seconded by Kammerme er,
Of Z-7612,application submitted by American CollegetTesting prosrderation
to a special meeting at the call of the Chairman and to re
opinion from the Legal Staff. g le Inc
quest a legal
Commissioner Cain noted that an ORP Zone in the subject area was indicated
by a study done by the Johnson County Regional Planning
which the City Counci] reviewed as part of
g Commission in 1972
P the Transportation Study`
The motion for deferral failed 1-6.
the motion.)
(Commissioner Blum. voted in favor of
A motion was made by Blum
motion by recommending seconded by Kammermeyer, to amend the original"
submitted b g to the City Council approval of Z_
Legal StaffYs opinion thatican esucherezoninrogram, Inc, 7612' a
ting pplication'
(1) changing ,.contingent upon the
8 g land use, and 2 8 would be an_rehens'iv p method of
O amending the 1962" Comprehensive pian
Commissioner Cain indicated that the above-mentioned
considerable period of time.
study might involve a
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A vote on the amended motion failed 1-G
of the motion.)
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(Commissioner Blum voted in favor
Commissioner Vetter stated that she favored
arca and it would berezoning the area from RIA to
ORI' because (1) other similaraand facilities are already established in the
n (3) proper use of the land; (2) an ORP Zone would remain
busline which
a low density arc, the area is presently served by the Dodge Street
is a valuable aid for people working in the area.
A vote on the original motion carried 5-2 with Blum and Ogesen dissenting.
Chairman Ogesen's negative vote was based on concerns expressed in the
Staff -Report dated September 2, 1976.
A motion was made by Jakobsen, seconded by Vetter, to request an opinion
from the Legal Staff regarding the le al procedure for rezoning areas which
were not included in the 1962 Comprehensive Plan and to determine
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such rezonings would constitute . The motion carried
unanimously. whether
amendments to that Plan
Z-7614. Application submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Will J. Hayek, C. Peter'Hayek,
Attorney, for rezoning a tract of land, R2 to R3. Located north of Brown
Street and east of Dodge Street and adjoining Happy Hollow Playground. Date
filed: 8/26/76; 45 -day limitation: 10/10/76.
Peter Hayek, attorney representing his mother, Mrs. Will J. Hayek. e
that the arca adjacent to the Happy Hollow Park has been mowed and used by
the City for the last 16 Y explained
said, Dennis Showalter, Director OfpParks�and yRecreation, recommended to the
City Council the discontinuation of that relationship due to the cost two months ago Mr. of
providing mowing service to the arca.
less harmful Mr. Hayek stated that it would seem
to the general character of the neighborhood to construct one
building rather than six or seven duplexes.
Mr. Wayne Begley, 804 Ronalds Street, opposed the proposed rezoning because
R3 development of the property would be incompatible with'the'existing character
Of the neighborhood. Mr. Begley submitted a
petition bearing the signatures
Of five people who object to the proposed rezonin
regarding discontinuation of mowing the undevelo The recommendation
tract was arrived at by mutual consent Ped The
of the Hayek
Mr. Begley said.
Marsha Linder, 830 Ronalds Street, indicated that she would like to see a'
plan showing the proposed development of the subject area. Ms. Terry Smothers,
712 Ronalds Street, expressed concern about safety hazards
(e.g., traffic
parking, etc.) the proposed development might present to
,
A motion was made by Blum, seconded b Young children.
Z-7614, application submitted by Mr. and aMrsSeWill�Jdefer consideration of
tract of land R2 to R3 located north of Brown Street aHaynd ek oofrezoninDodge Street
and adjoining Happy Hollow Play round, refer the round, and to request to the Parks
and Recreation Commission for:
(1) review and comment to the ppZ C
(2) clarification of the ' °mmtssion b
mowing the undevelo Ped Portion
re y October 7, 1976;
(3) determination of P Portion of regarding discontinuation of
subject Property clic Cit the Hayek tract; and
Y s Possible interest in Purchasing
Y as an extension of Happy Hollow Park.
The 8 the
motion -carried unanimously.
A motion was made b----_
submitted b Y Cain, seconded b
R2 to 113 located and Mrs. Will J. HayekBfor to refer Z-7614
Happy Hollow north of Brown rezoning a tract �Ofplandation
Playground Street and east of Dodge Street
R3A Study Area, and t° refer Professor Douglass Lec and ad'
he
the project area. to Professor Project Lea Joining
Lee any subsequent rezoningstin
Commissioner Jakobsen asked
that a time
quasi -Cit questioned whether limit be added to the motion.
Commissioner Blum
y organization. the above mentioned organization .is a-
"voted 'he motion failed to carry by a 2_$ vote.
in favor of the motion.)
(Commissioners Vetter and Cain
Z-7615. Application
°f land to Application
submitted by Frantz Construction Co.
Bypass and known as Mt. Prospect P
east of S Located for rezoning tract
45 -day limitation: ycamore Street, RlA to south of Hi
10/14/76, RIB and R2. Date ed: 3
filed: 8/30/76;
A motion was mad° b
Council approval OF Vetter, seconded b
Com an Z-7615, applications Lehman, to recommend to the
P" Y, Inc, to rezone a tract submitted b City
and cast of Sycamore Street from° land
Zone
Y Frantz Construction
the understandin south of Highway
would cause the g that the tract will not be to an RIB and R2 Zone. Bypass
to maximum allowable Subdivided for ' with
be exceeded. capacity of the existingdevelopment that
sanitary sewer
Chairman Ogesen stated
land use and a that the proposed rezoning
what would a good lbocation for the use pr°posed would seem to be,
desired appear to circumvention of , but he would proper
zoning. Co�mnissioner the Zonin not condone
Vetter concurred. g Ordinance to obtain the
The motion carried unanimously.
5-7621. Court
Plum Grove Hill -Scott Boulevard, and north
Part s, Preliminary
north of an Lucas, Attorney, Located west Of Scott 7/22/76; 45-daeastern extension
Y limitation: waived. °f Washington
Street. Date filed:
Commissioner .Jakobsen complimented help with meeting the intent the developer
Commissioner Blum stated of the Oil atte
Ordnance would that becausethere
Storm Water Detention obtain
be implemented, there was some Ordinance.
it was his understandgnestiat as to how the
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development would not be subject to the requirements of the Ordinance.
Mr. Schmeiser stated that any preliminary.plat which has not, yetbeenconsidered by the City Council.for approval will be subject to the
requirements of the Ordinanco.. Mr. Schmeiser noted that.all discrepancies
with the subject plat had been corrected.
A motion was made by Kammermeyer, seconded by Jakobsen, to recommend to
the City Council approval of S-7621, Court Hill -Scott Boulevard, Part.5,_
preliminary plat, submitted by Plum Grove Acres, Inc., located west of
Scott Boulevard and north of an eastern extension of Washington Street.
The motion carried 6-1 with Cain dissenting.
Commissioner Cain stated that she would like to be assured that the proposed
development does meet the provisions of the Storm Water Detention Ordinance.
S-7623. Village Green South, preliminary plat submitted by Village Green
South, Inc., Charles A. Mullen, Attorney. Located east of Dover Street
and south of Parkview and extends south to Rock Island R.R. ROW. .Referred
to Parks and Recreation Commission. Date filed: 8/3/76; 45 -day limitation:
9/17/76.
Mr. Schmeiser explained that the Parks and Recreation Commission voted in
favor of a 40' strip of open space along the railroad tracks as long as
there were protuberances of triangular areas at the ends of cul-de-sacs.
The Parks and Recreation Commission would accept this property and would
prefer that it be dedicated to the City.
A motion was made by Vetter, seconded by Kammermeyer, to recommend to the
City Council approval of S-7623, Village Green South, preliminary.plat
located east of Dover Street and south of Parkview and extending south to
the Rock Island Railroad ROW subject to the following:
(1) physical improvements being made to the lift station, and.
(2) dedication of the 40, strip of open space along the railroad tracks.
The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Blum expressed concern regarding control over future development.
S-7625. Orchard Court Subdivision, preliminary Planned Area Development (PAD),
submitted by Mary and Alvin Streb, Robert M. Downer, Attorney. Located
west of a northern extension of Orchard Street and south of Rock Island R.R.
ROW. Date filed: 8/18/76; 45 -day limitation: 10/2/76.
After discussion, a motion was made by Blum, seconded by Vetter, to recommend
to the City Council approval of;S-7625, Orchard Court Subdivision, preliminary
Planned Area Development located west of a northern,extension of Orchard.
Street and south of the Rock Island R.R. ROW subject to -the following
contingencies and waivers:
(1) that additional right-of-way be purchased and dedicated for the
uniform extension of Orchard Street,
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(3) that the fire hydrant be moved pursuant to the Fire chi
(3) that a schedule of completion he attached to
(4) that a waiver he% ef s recommendations;
Orchard granted of the s• the plat;
Court; and setback
the. existin
(5) that n waiver he g,house•to
since a common dr vew y of the frontage requirement of Lots 6 and 7
Y is being provided to both lots.
"-he motion carried unanimously.
5-7627• Orchard Court Subdivision, final plat. Sec
filed: 8/19/76, 45 -day limitation:
10/3/76 5-7625 above. Date
q motion was;made b
Council a Y .lakobsOn, seconded by Vetter,
pproval of S-7627 Orchard to recommend to the City
to the following: Court Subdivision, Plat, subject
(1) apweral.of the legal papers; final lot
of the setback of the
(3) waiver of the fronto existing house to Orchard Court
way is being providedetoebothelots of Lots 6 and 7 command
on
since a
l'he motion carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Blum
fin stated that he usually would not favor
approval of a final plat with contingencies
worked hard to meet the requirements suggested recommending
however, the developer,.has ,
llgesen stated that the revised develo entwil by the Commission.
life for residents in the arca. development will add to a Chairman
better,quality of
5-7629. Ken's,,
,.Preliminary and final Large Scale Non -Res
idential;Ucvclopmcnt
). submitted by Sherkin
at northwest intersection , Inc- ,:William sueppel gttore
8/30/76; 45 -da of Orchard Street and Highway 1 West, -Located
y limitation: 10/14/76, hwa q Dat e. filed:
Commissioners suggested
that the applicant attempt to meet
the proposed Tree
Council. prior to submittal of the intent of
the request to .the City.,
Chairman Ogesen questioned whether
request on the basis that the it would be proper to den
Proposed Tree Ordinance, development Tt er y the subject
CommissionereBlum es not meet the provisions of the
creativeoblems with the subject develo meat stated that
creative Pdeveloper
because there are
in order to comply as much as the .develo er
°f the. Tree Ordinance. Possible a will need to. be
with the spirit and intent
A motion was made by Blum, -
°f 5-7629, Ken's, preliminary seconded by Kammermeyer, to defer'considOration
ment, to :]low the developer and final Large Scale
with er an Opportunity Non -Residential Develop_
the spirit and P y to co
m 1
in tell
the Tree Ordinance. P y as muchas possible ,
William Sueppel� Attorney, questioned how it would be
faith effort at meeting the provisions of the
poree Ordinance
a. good
Proposed Tree Ordinance when
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it has not yet been implemented. tie explained that the property owners
adjacent to the subject property do not want trees and a protective covenant
was signed that no trees would be planted for twenty years. The property
owners want the space for gardens, he said.
Commissioners suggested that the applicant meet with Rick Geshwiler,
Senior Planner of Advance Planning, for suggestions of how the intent
and spirit of the proposed Tree Ordinance can be met.
Commissioners Blum and Kammermeyer withdrew the motion for deferral.
A motion was made by Lehman, seconded by Kammermeyer, to recommend to the
City Council approval of S-7629, Ken's, preliminary and final Large Scale
Non -Residential Development (LSNRD) plan located at the northwest inter-
section of Orchard Street and Highway Nl West,'with the understanding that
(1) any efforts to improve the planting design to meet the intent and -
spirit of the proposed Tree Ordinance will be encouraged; and
(2) that a sidewalk waiver be granted on the basis that'a sidewalk agreement
is submitted which would exclude the rights of the property owners to
object to the amount of any sidewalk assessment.
The motion carried unanimously.
S-7631. Revised preliminary Planned Area Development (PAD) plan of Towncrest
Addition, Part 4 - Tract C, except the west 110 feet and north 420.6 feet
which lies contiguous to the east side of Dover Street. Date filed: 9/10/76.
45 -day limitation: 10/25/76.
Mr. Schmeiser indicated that the name of the development had been changed
to Hamm's First Addition and he stated that the legal papers were correct.
Commissioner'Cain noted that the subject development does not represent a
real change in concept from the original Planned Area Development. Jay
Honohan, attorney, explained that the`request'was submitted to alter the
boundary line.
A motion was made by Cain, seconded by Kammermeyer, to recommend to the City
Council approval of S-7631, revised preliminary Planned Area Development (PAD)
plan of Towncrest Addition, Part 4 - Tract C, except the west 110 feet and
north 420.6 feet which lies contiguous to the east side of Dover Street.
The motion carried unanimously.
S-7630. A subdivision of the West 110 feet of Towncrest Addition, Part 4.
- Tract C, final plat, located east of Dover Street and north of Parkview'
Avenue. Submitted by Merlin Hamm and Jerry Hilgenberg (MH Enterprises),
Jay H. Honohan, Attorney. Date filed: 9/10/76. 45 -day limitation:
10/25/76.
A motion was made by Kammermeyer, seconded by Vetter, to recommend to the
City Council approval of S-7630, a subdivision of the West 110 feet of
Towncrest Addition, Part 4 - Tract C, final plat, located east of Dover
Street and north of Parkview Avenue, subject to the following three contingencies:
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(1) changing the name of the development to Hamm's First Addition;
(Z) provision of a bar scale; and
(3) signature of the utility companies.
The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Blum, seconded by Jakobsen, that a policy be initiated
whereby Planning and Zoning Commissioners would attend City Council meetings
on a rotating basis. The responsibility of the Commissioner attending
the meeting would be to represent the Commission's point of view rather
than a personal point of view. The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioners requested that consideration of the U (University) Zone be
included on the agenda for the next informal P$Z meeting and that Sam Fahr
and Dick Gibson be informed of the meeting.
The meeting adjourned.
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