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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-10-03 Bd Comm minutesMICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MUINLS, IOWA MINUTES IOWA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ,1 'RECREATION CENTER ROOM B SEPTEMBER 13, 1978 MEMBERSANT: Berry, Boutelle, Cilek, Crum, McLaughlin, Thayer, Ward MEMBERABSENT: Skelley STAFFS T: Flowers, Glaves, Howell, Jones, Lee, Ray, Showalter i RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. That one-half of the proceeds of the proposed hotel -motel tax bPool- quarter for one quarter of, the construction costs of, an additional indoor swimming p I 2 That the balance of the revenue from the proposed hotel -motel tax be used to yi maintain and police the downtown mall area. ; SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION FORMAL ACTION TAKEN- sum AKEN: S The Iowa City Parks' and Recreation Commission met in Regular Session with Chairperson Boutelle presiding. be a roved * Thayer moved and Crum seconded that the minutes of the August 9 meeting PP as written. Unanimous. Discussion of lans for the Downtown Plaza. Paul Glaves, Planning and Program Development, was present to discuss the Downtown I ids had been sent01 atterned after"tit for the he Blackhawk Plaza plans. He reported that the b fountain -and indicated that the City Plaza would be p to Mini-Pn!woodeneplanters�andll bbenches,aved wand willith kberamst pedestriaorefron mallsexcept for will CW He emergency and ,service vehicles. He, stated that there will be more plantings than originally `planned'and that the,maintenanctresponsibilities for of,maintenanthe s will fall on the Parks and Recreation Department; -He added that ease of; maintenance would be incorporated into the plan as much as possible and stated that the plaza would havela semi, -automatic irrigation system. He reported that the ordinance i, allows a permit for delivery to businesses in instances where the business is land locked. He also indicated that the utilities currently located in the alleys; would be put underground. i Commission and d iscussion of a ro osal b Hartwig t Comms Re ort of the Riverfron i Motor Company to bui d at Sturgis Ferry Park. commendations n re I Commission would be discussi g McLaughlin reported that ,the Rivthe river r corridor. regarding possible zoning along, the river corridor. He also indicated that he had bste omnittee�ntHe indicatedithat themRiverfronsion trCommission wouldesentative to discussin9Fthel�ties C proposal by Hartwig for Companhetairport and the park, ind catingsthat lthe key ter ted thee source of money from which it was Ito .the matter of who owns the park it the a to the department except P urchased. He also stated that the park has little va u or BY JORM MICR+LAE7 I. CCDRR„RANDS UES MOINES tA!CROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINLS, 1UviA Minutes Page 2 September 13, 1978 as open space and in terms of the investment in the park for plantings. McLaughlin indicated that the park was of value to the Riverfront Commission as a buffer along the river corridor. Several Commission members then commented about the lack of screening at the corner of Highway 6 north of Sturgis Ferry Park.' Showalter indicated that the department had been 'asked to beautify the present and future'modulars at the service building area but had not been requested to provide other screening. McLaughlin left the meeting at 8:25 p.m. to attend a , i special Riverfront Commission meeting. r Other Committee Reports. Berry reported that the Environmental Review Record was completed for the Hickory Hill dam project. He indicated that'the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee was currently in a -phase of re -organization -since many of the people on the Committee have, moved out of the Ralston Creek area ! Cilek suggested that Boutelle appoint a new representative to the Committee on Community Needs since his term on the Commission expires in December. He stated his feeling',that the new representative should be appointed soon so as to i in participate the budget process. Ward expressed an interest in the appointment � and Boutelle indicated that the decision would be made at the Commission's next meeting. ;Cilek announced that the CCN would take a bus tour of city projects on Wednesday, September 20. ` Chairperson's Report. I Boutelle inquired as to the possibility of using vacated modulars at City Park oras a service - recommendationswithbuilding aMercer Park. �lrentl investigate and make sent to Boutelle. In. response to a question'from Boutelle, Showalter watt er re o ted that the mill stones for Terrell Mill Park are still at West Branch but that they will be moved to the park this fall.` Discussion of the proposed hotel -motel tax. Showalter reported that the proposed hotel -motel tax will be on the ballot this fall at a rate of 5%. He indicated that the Council will hold a public hearing prior to the election and that the Parks' and Recreation` Commission had been` requested to make a recommendation as to how the moneygenerated from'the"tax should be spent if the proposal passes. The tax would not be levied until, April 1, 1979, with the revenue estimated at approximately $55;000.'' Showalter indicated that the staff unanimously recommended that the money be used for'construction of four handball courts as an addition to the Recreation' Center at an approximate cost of $120,000 with the money to be set aside in an interest-bearing, fund. The Staff's second choice would be to use the money for construction of tennis courts. Cilek moved that one-half of the proceeds of the hotel -motel tax be used for construction of four handball courts as an addition to the Iowa City Recreation Center. The motion died for lack of a second. Thayerthenmoved and Cilek :41CROFILIIED BY JORM MICR4L-AE3 CCDAR RArms ...- DES MOINES � ..: IAICROFILMED BY,JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MUIIILS, :UWA Minutes Page 3 September 13, 1918 binusedfor istax seconded that one-half of the proceeds of the proposed ehotel-motel construction of an additional indoor swimming pool. e stated swimming inIowaCity but that the there was nota need for a recreational pool his motion to state that the Parks and Recreation * schools need a pool. Thayer amended of the proceeds of the proposed hotel -motel tax Commission recommend that one-half the construction costs of an additional indoor swimming be used for one quarter of pool. The motion passed unanimously. * Cilek then moved and Crum seconded that the Parks and Recreation Commission hotel -motel, tax be recommend that the balance of the revenue from ;the proposed the downtown mall area. Berry, Cilek, Crum, Thayer, used to maintain and police with Boutelle voting nay and McLaughlin and Skelley absent. } and Ward, voted aye Motion carried. Director's in Showalter , reported that street construction ark wouwould ld9be outaofnpublic t to auseefor on P1979 he ark that consequently, t P an d + An the springwill be shutoff. street ion is completed d as the es P until the construction truct f the Cit Park pool,for water loss had been completed y estin of Y that t 9 probably e ported problem was Y „Leer p the leakage prob P l and that the loss was minimal, indicating that times for girls',swimming at the Recreation Center a solved. He also reported that the with the Regina team practicing from 3'OLeetann i had been re -arranged uncedmthatd West and City High teams practicing from 5:30 to 7:00 p. November '12 for special, populations and there would be a Sports and Games Day on the and m at tevent he nwill ter fbemHospital in ion that the event wound pating the noon until 6:00 p. that day. Groups9particim Iowa Recreation Education, and Schook; Systems Unlimited, ARC, University of Recreation Division. The the Commission was possibly Goodwill and the ,concensus'of to support the activity. Lee expressed thanks to the Commission ,for ,participating in the Recreation Center had been successful. % Staff for planning and 10 and reported that the event open house on September running the open house and Boutelle thanked the Recreation Skelley for their help at the Commission table. Boutelle thanked Ward, Crum, and the Park Division should be thanked for their fine job of also commented that In aintenance in the parks. Miscellaneous discussion. j Cilek suggested that fees should be raised for someetalsosannouand ncedethatlle relection an update on fees collected at the next meeting. ting. There be held at the next mee of the Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson would the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. being'no further business, j Respectfully submitted, / L!�C /HCl Ellen R. F owers, Secretary ' MicRorILMED BY iJORM MICR4LAE3 CEDAR RAPIDS • ICS MOINES MICROFILMED BY JORM'141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND: UES MOINES, IOWA i MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING 6 ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 21, 1978 -- 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS l l� MEMBERS PRESENT: Cain, Kammermeyer, Vetter, Blum, Lehman MEMBERS ABSENT: Jakobsen, Ogesen ' i j j 1 STAFF PRESENT: Ryan, Schmeiser, Wilkinson � RECOMNIE:NDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: € 1. IS -7834. ',That the final plat of Northridge Subdivision be approved subject to approvail'of the legal papers and obtaining the necessary signatures.(( ,I REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE: E 1. Staff assistance in drafting a secondary set of rural subdivision standards. SUhC4ARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: ' Kammiermeyer'called the meeting to order and asked if,anyono present wished to discuss any item not included on the agenda.No one responded. i lie then called for consideration of the minutes of the meeting of September 7, 1978. Commissioners voted unanimous approval of these minutes. Blum arrived and presided at the remainder of the meeting. Public discussion of a proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by allowing long' structural alterations (additions) to be made to non -conforming buildings as front etc.) is the non -conforming, characteristic (insufficient side yard, yard, 1 as not increased or ;extended. ` Schmeiser stated that the Board of Adjustment had reviewed the ordinance and has Ryan { forwarded their recommendations o the Planning and Zoning Commission.' pre- sented thou recommendations which are as follows: 1 1. In the Intent section, delete the first sentence and move the second sentence i to the end of the paragraph. E 1 2. In D.3., delete the entire paragraph and substitute the language of Section 8.10.21.8'as it now exists. i 3. In D.4., adding after the first word the words "structure devoted to a". 4, In D.7., after the words"Secti.on 8.10.18.A" adding the words "and Section j 8.70.16.8". /78,6 ± MICROEILMED BY u4 JORM MICR+LAB {L. l 1 - CEDAR RAPIDS • DES :MOINES,. MICROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA y Planning $ Zoning Commission September 21, 1978 Page 2 'i After quite some discussion of various parts of the ordinance, the Commissioners requested a revised draft of the ordinance before any action is taken. ,I j S-7834. Public discussion of the final plat, of Northridge Subdivision, located, ` between North Governor and Dewey Streets; 45 -day limitation period: 10/13/78, 60 -day limitation period: 10/28/78. Blum asked if anyone present wished to speak on the subject subdivision. Jay Honohan,_attorney for the developer, stated that the deficiencies listed in the Staff Report have been taken care of with the exception of some of the signatures. He requested thatthe Commission approve the final plat subject to these signatures being obtained. N f Schmeiser pointed out that the legal staff has not yet reviewed and approved the legal papers. Blum called for approval of the final plat of Northridge Subdivision subject to the approval of the legal papers and obtaining the necessary signatures. Approval was unanimous., p ty Blum stated that at the informal City Council meeting held on September 18 subdithe vision } Council had discussed the possibility of having a secondary set of rural subdivision standards to be used when PF,Z wanted to waive any part of the standards. This ' would give us an alternate standard rather than requiring nothing when a waiver is granted.) !!!! t Kammermeyer moved,, and Lehman seconded, that staff provide, assistance in drafting i this ,secondary set of standards. Motion carried unanimously. Blum stated that Council also discussed the need for an annexation policy. He pointed out,that'no specifics were discussed but that the feeling of Council was that an annexation policy needed to be developed.' 1 Schmeisor stated that plans are for a full blown study of this subject to be done as soon as staff time permits. I Blum also stated that Council would like to see something done about getting the k Industrial zones back into a form that could be reviewed and studied. Ile further stated that Council seemed to feel that this did not have priority enough to "bump" other priorities at this time. r' Discussion of a proposed trip to the new town development of Jonathon in Chaska', Minnesota Blum asked what had been decided at the informal meeting. It, was pointed out that there appears to' be no need to plan, the trip immediately. Blum stated ''that he had talked with Dennis. Kraft regarding monies budgeted for PFZ travel and had learned w I41CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+I_AB CEDAR C RAPIDS •RCS MOINES - • 111CROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MOINES, IUWA MINUTES IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13 1978 -- 7:30 P.M. CITY ill CONFERENCE ROOM ' MEMBERS PRESENT: lipley, Jahr, Gilpin, Knight, Lindberg, Sokol, McLaughlin -(8:30) 1 j ' ME-MBIIRS ABSENT: Fountain, Krocze, Neuzil, Vetter (1 STAFF PRESENT':, Conklin, Milkman, Ryan GUESTS: Kay Gilles 1 RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: r i 1. T'he Commission was pleased to note that at your August, 7, 1978 informal j 1 meeting you ,expressed support of the Riverfront Commission's recommendation t to.establish.a River Corridor Overlay Zone. The Commission would like to , # cooperate with the City Staff in formulating such a River Corridor Ordinance as part of the new zoning ordinance. 9S{ 2. Airport Property -see ,attached letter: 3. Landscaping City Service Building -see attached letter. 4. Rikeway Plan -The Commission recommends that a City Bikeway Plan be adopted in the near future, to permit application for Federal Bikeway Funds for river trails. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: The Iowa Riverfront Commission met in regular session on September 13, 1978 i with chairperson Epley presiding. The minutes of the July IS 1978 meeting were discussed and approved. Milkman reported that weeds and undergrowth along the Iowa River had been cut and cleared in response to Mr. Voxman's request. Knight commented by saying' it was not only weeds, but undesirableplants and shrubs that needed removals 1 No trees were ,dis disposed of because the were needed to secure the bank. A P Y tl suggestion to, coordinate plans with the University to beautify the River bank p was considered an excellent idea. , {yI The Johnson County Conservation Board in response to the Commissions letter h requesting a representative stated that at this time there was no one that could take on another committee, however, they did say they would try to find someone. II I Iliere was a request from the City Council for a Riverfront Commission member to attend the informal Council meeting, September 18th when the Wagner -Murphy Annexation request will be discussed. The representative from the Riverfront i Commission will be Bill Gilpin: The report from the Waste Water Facility Committee indicated that this was basically an informative meeting. X757 �t', 141CROFIL14ED BY ,y! '. JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR. RApIos •DCS mows. 1•,11CROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MOINES, IOWA Riverfront Commission September 13, 1978. Page 2 A motion was made by Gilpin to solid a letter to Barry ilokanson (see attached letter) concerning the North Corridor Study. The Commission recommended Following the Stanley flan and explained that further investigation 'was,taking j' place. The motion was seconded by Knight: and carriedunanimously,. tIt was noted that the City Council supported the Riverfront Commission recommendation on the River Corridor Overlay Zone, but that there were legal i questions raised by Clemens lirdahl. Ryan stated that she would be working on the legal aspects of the zone. Gilpin stating that he felt. the Commission f should stay cn'top of this, matter made the following motion: "The Riverfront Commission would like to respond to Councilman'Grdahl's' comments concerning "the protection of natural areas through zoning ordinances" as published in the, Iowa City Press Citizen on August 8, i 1978. ss, A resolution, passed and approved by the City Council on the 22nd day t of February, adopied Phase, 11 of the Stanley Iowa [liver Corridor '1977 Study, states that the City of Iowa City desires to establish direction l' for future preservation, development, and management of the River Corridor Area. It further states that the Plan is it flexible base outlining public desires and concerns which can be integrated with i private development through maximum public/private imagination and3 ,1 cooperation.' On page 36 of Phase II, the study recommends' that "To protect the t sensitive nature of the River Corridor, and thus the public and private investment Ili development, it is recommended that a special River, { 1 Corridor Management Ordinance be enacted." Ile can understand Councilman Erdahl's concern, however, we feel that: our recommendations to establish the Overlay Zone, is e,plan to cooperate with developers. Unregulated development threatens the 'public 'interest with irreversible damage to the River Corridor. We also feel -that this is the opportune time to include this in the new proposed zoning ordinance which states, in section 8.10.00.01, item 5, under NECESSITY, "to protect the natural, enviroment from t.ho adverse effects of urbanization." i (inclosed is n copy of the resolution adopting Phase 11, and a copy of!the Goals and Objectives of the Riverfront Commission. We hope that you will agree that to accomplish these goals and objectives, - we need the cooperation of the Council, developers, and the public." After considerable discussion as to timing and appropriateness of the motion, Gilpin moved and Fahr seconded the tabling of the motion. Motion carried 5-1 4 (Lindberg opposed). Lindberg then moved and Fahr seconded the motion that i "'file Commission was pleased to note that at your August 7,'1978 informal - mecting`,you'expressed support of the Riverfront Commission's recommendation to establish a River Corridor Overlay Zone. ','17ie Commission would like to cooperate with the City Staff in formulating such a River Corridor Ordinance as part of the new zoning ordinance." Unanimous. 'file Commission also decided to request staff funding for this project. 7 CROP IL MED BY DORM MICR4LA13 1 I. CEDAR RAMS •: DESFIOI NfS -. i;11CROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA v i Riverfront Commission September 13, 1978 I Page 3 i Pick i,instino presented the proposed pl:ms for the new service buildings. 'I'hc Conanlaiun dlticussed thr. ilrublem of the ,alt pile Saying that they were snowed. i cunu hied out the dIlinage ul the sols into the River when it rained or made by % The Lonunissipn felt. the City should landscape the area. A motion was suggesting the Lindberg t.o send a letter to Lhe Mayor and the City Council Service Buildings. Council ilocate funds for landscaping the proposed new City 1" file Commission reviewed the preliminary Ilikeways Plan, and noted that it was in agreement the Iowa River Corridor Study regarding trails along general ,with the Itiver. The Commission recommended that :1 City Bikeway Plan he adopted in rile ncar'1'uwra This will permit application for Federal Ilighway Funds for, building a trail along Rocky Shorn Drive, a high priority trail, and completion of the bikeway along the east side of the River between the Music School footbridge and park Road. l Motioned by Lindberg and seconded by Fahr.. Unanimous. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday October 4, 1978 at 7:30 P. M.. me meeting was adjourned. Prepared by;�. :i In is Conklin Sr. Clerk/'typist 1 k r, I "r I • Y 141CROFILIIED BY `. DORM MICR+LAB j CEPAR:RAPIDS • oEs Mtlirvrs ;�, t•1ICROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINLS, IOWA } MICROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 141CROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MUINLS, IOWA MINUTES IOWA CITY BOARD OF APPEALS September 7, 1978 Engineering Conf.'Room MEMBERS PRESENT: Kohl, Franklin, Milled i MEMBERS ABSENT: Buchan, Frantz STAFF PRESENT,: Bowlin, Siders SUMNARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN:_ Chairman Kohl called the meeting to order and a roll call of the members was taken. It was moved by Miller, seconded by Franklin, to approve the minutes of the meeting held on August 3, 1978. The motion passed unan- imously. I c Chairman Kohl opened the meeting for discussion of any old business. Staff member Siders pointed out that the Council has seta public hearing, date of September 12, 1978 to consider an amendment to, the Uniform Building Code reducing the light area of kitchens from the present 10% to 3% Siders indicated that this amendment had been presented to the Council „previously I with the Board's !recommendation to require a 0% light for kitchen areas which was voted upon and turned down at the third reading. It was mentioned t and urged bye, Siders that the Council was going to reconsider this amendment � h any board member ;who wished to speak on this amendment to attend the Sept- I ember 12th. public hearing., 1 Chairman Kohl addressed the board members and stated that effective longer participate in o P he could n P . October 6, 1978 due to his retirement, 9 0 . any of the Boardis activities. He suggested that all members be in attendance at the next board meeting for the election of a new chairman and vice chairman. Staff member Siders commented that he was going to check with the Legal Department to see what proceedings, would be necessary to terminate board member Frantz from the Board of Appeals. Siders indicated that board member Frantz has not attended a meeting for approximately the last year and wished to vacate the position so a new member could be chosen by the City Council. 3 k Staff member Siders addressed the memorandums sent to the Iowa City Housing and Commission suggesting some possible changes to the Housing Maintenance received ive Occupancy anc Code. Siders indicated to the Board that he had not yet received P Y 'o 'ssi n. an response to either of the two memorandums sent to the commission. Y P There being no further old business or new business Chairman Kohl opened` discussion for the appeal of 332 E. Washington Street which was requested by Washington Park, inc., Mr. Bruce R. Glasgow, Landlord. I E 7 g :41CROFILMEO BY DORM- MICR+LAEI I CEDAR 2Avin5 mC5 MOlNCS. t;11CROFIL4ED BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, 10NH Y MINUTES IOWA CITY BOARD OF APPEALS 9/7/78 page 2 i Chai170an Kohl opened the discussion by rr.ferring to Mr. Glasgow's letter dated August 3, 1978 requesting the appeal. Chairman Kohl indicated that by reading the ,copy of the 'letter that was in his appeal packet he i was uncertain as to exactly, what Mr. Glasgow was appealing. Staff member Bowlin asked for the floor to present to the Board some evidence that the window situation in the Davis Building was in fact a hazardous situation. Mr. Bowlin presented to the Board Mr. Dennis Kraft and asked Mr. Kraft several questions pertaining to the situation of the windows in the Davis Building. I I Mr. Kraft,', speaking as a tenant of the Davis Building, gave several comments and remarked that he had in fact seen an entire window blow out of the Davis Building and nearly strike a pedestrian walking on the City right of way on the exterior of the building. Mr. Kraft also 'indicated that windows had blown out on several occasions, mostly during storms,' and whenever a wind situation arises in his own office he frequently moves' away from the window in fear that the glass may blow in and injure himself. Mr. Kraft offered several pieces ofevidence to indicate that "the windows j in the Davis Building were in his opinion a hazardous condition. Mr. Bowlin then asked staff member Siders some questions relating to the results of the inspection e n Mr< Siders made on b d' P the ull ding. i 9 Siders commented by saying that several panes of glass were loose at the time of the inspection and in his opinion were in immediate need of repair. Siders also indicated that because some areas of the building are unoccupied { f and locked off, an inspection of'all windows was, not able to be made how- ever, the majority of :the windows that were inspected in the building were found to be in a bad condition. Staff member Bowlin then presented to the Board two exhibits "which are denoted as A and B. Exhibit A shows the staff report to the Board of Appeals, shows a copy of a,letter dated June 27th.to Washington Park Inc, citing the ` violation, also shows a letter dated August 3,''1978 which is a request for am appeal'by"Mr. Glasgow. It shows a copy of a letter dated August 18, 1978 to Mr. Glasgow indicating the time and date of,the appeal hearing and also includes a tentative agenda. Exhibit 8 is a copy of Ordinance 77-2860 which i is an ordinance adopting, the 1976 edition of the Uniform Code for the Abate- ment of Dangerous Buildings. S Chairman Kohl asked if there were any other individuals who wished to speak on the Board. Mr. Glasgow, not being present and having no one there to represent him, Chairman Kohl then asked for `comments "from the Board members. s Board member Miller indicated, that there was no doubt in his mind that the windows were in a dangerous condition and should be corrected. Chairman Kohl 'asked if there was any further discussion 'on this appeal. There being 'none Chairman Kohl asked for a motion. It was moved byFranklin, seconded by Miller that because Mr. Glasgow did not show, or have any repre- sentation at the appeals meeting, it would be the determination that Mr. Glasgow has chosen to waive his right to an appeal. The motion carried unanimously.' 5 NICROFIL14ED BY JORM MICR6LAE3 CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES..