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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-12-04 Info Packet~ - i ~: ~m1ilr. ~ ,. ww®~~~ -~^c.as~ CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET December 4, 2008 MISCELLANEOUS IP1 Council Meetings and Work Session Agenda IP2 Memorandum from the City Manager: Informational Update IP3 Memorandum from the Public Works Director: Yard Waste services from February 1 - March 15, 2009 IP4 Memorandum from the Associate Planner: FY10 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Application Materials IP5 City Cares 2008 -Refill the Crisis Center Food Bank IP6 Thank you from Alec James: Citizenship Award IP7 Building Permit Information -November 2008 News of Interest from City Manager: [Distributed 12/4 to Council Members] DRAFT MINUTES IP8 Planning and Zoning Commission: November 17, 2008 IP9 Human Rights Commission: November 25, 2008 IP10 Youth Advisory Commission: November 23, 2008 IP11 Planning and Zoning Commission: November 20, 2008 1 = 1 ~~~.®R7~ ~III~ ~ • rY111RO~~~ CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET December 4, 2008 MISCELLANEOUS IP1 Council Meetings and Work `Session Agenda IP2 Memorandum from the City MaiQager: Informational Update IP3 Memorandum from the Public rks Director: Yard Waste services from February 1 - March 15, 2009 IP4 Memorandum from the Associate PI nner: FY10 ommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG)/HOME Investment Partnersh s Progra (HOME) Application Materials IP5 City Cares 2008 -Refill the Crisis Center, Foo~tl Bank IP6 Thank you from Alec James: Citizenship Av~rd IP7 Building Permit Information - Novem DRAr~T MINUTES IP8 Planning and Zoning Commissi :November 17, 2018 IP9 Human Rights Commission: ovember 25, 2008 \ IP10 Youth Advisory Commissi November 23, 2008 IP11 Planning and Zoning Co mission: November 20, 2008 :.r®~~, ~!~~m~'~`t REVISED ~p~ -.~...~ CITY OF IOWA CITY City Council Meeting Schedule and Work Session Agendas December 5, 2008 www.icgov.org TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 North Liberty 4:30p Joint Meeting -CANCELLED • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 Emma J. Harvat Hall 5:30p Special Work Session 7:OOp Formal Council Meeting Continue Special Work Session if necessary • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day -City Offices Closed • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26 Christmas Holiday -City Offices Closed • THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 New Year's Day -City Offices Closed • MONDAY, JANUARY 5 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Council Work Session • TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Formal.Council Meeting • SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 Emma J. Harvat Hall 8:OOa - 3:OOp Special Work Session -Budget • MONDAY, JANUARY 12 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30P Special Work Session -Budget • THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 Emma J. Harvat Hall 1:30p - 8:OOp Special Work Session -Budget • MONDAY, JANUARY 19 Martin Luther King Holiday -City Offices Closed • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Work Session -Budget Boards/Commissions/Community Events • THURSDAY, JANUARY 29 Emma J. Harvat Hall 1 1 - ®~r~ ...:. ti ~~~ ~ ~~ ~~ City Council Meeting Schedule and CITY OF IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas December 4, zoos www.icgov.org • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Emma J. Harvat Hall TBA Special Council Work Session • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOP Special Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Emma J. Harvat Hall President's Day Holiday -City Offices Closed • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Emma J. Harvat Hall TBA Special Council Work Session • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting • TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Emma J. Harvat Hall TBA Special Council Work Session Special Formal Council Meeting Continue Special Work Session if necessary • MONDAY, MARCH 23 Emma J. Harvat Hall TBA Special Council Work Session • TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOP Special Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, APRIL 6 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Council Work Session • TUESDAY, APRIL 7 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting ~~__--'r,®~ CITY OF I01NA CITY 1P2 ~III~~~ ~~,~~ RA N D C~ N[ ~~~o Date: December 4, 2008 To: City Council From: Michael Lombardo, City Manager Re: Informational Update Transportation Services On Wednesday, December 3, we received the attached complaint from Mr. Wayne Lindsey regarding the timeliness of our bus transportation services. You may recall comments made by our transportation services director, Chris O'Brien, during a recent work session that the department was in the process of examining all routes throughout Iowa City and would be considering possible systemic changes to improve timeliness and reliability. I forwarded Mr. Lindsey's email to Chris for comment and provide the following information to keep you apprised of what is being done to address this issue: Several of the current routes have been in operation since 1971, when Iowa City Transit initially began operations, and have had only minor adjustments as our corporate limits have expanded. This has led to routes that consistently are behind schedule during peak operations. We would like to conduct a study of our current routes, survey the MTO's and the riding public and present to you the results of the information gathered. At that time we can determine the next course of action which may involve no changes, minor adjustments or a major overhaul of our transit system. Our process will go as follows: - survey the MTO's to gather information on the current system and any suggested changes that they may have - surrey the riding public to gather information on destination points and likes/dislikes of our system - contact local agencies, businesses, and University Departments to inquire about needs - map out major pick up and drop off points in Iowa City - map potential routes to service Iowa City Thus far we have completed information gathering from MTO's regarding areas of concern that they have with the system. We have taken that information and will be conducting a survey of the riding public in early January. We have received other complaints similar to those expressed by Mr. Lindsey. We have looked at the routes that are having delays and will be proposing temporary changes where possible -the Court Hill is a route that will likely be adjusted and a proposal will come to Council in January. We will not be able to fix all of the issues with temporary adjustments; however, we feel that the route study will result in a proposal of a totally restructured system that is more reliable. December 4, 2008 Page 2 Economic Development Earlier this summer, Iowa City, along with other flood-affected communities was made aware of funding through the federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) to assist with projects that would stimulate local economies and assist them in the process of recovery. Since August, we have been meeting with a broad cross-section of people and entities to discuss the prospects of a business incubator; this concept was identified as a good candidate by regional EDA representatives and we believe would be tremendously successful. Following is an excerpt from the draft proposal that will give you greater insight into the concept. I, along with Jeff Davidson and Wendy Ford, would be happy to discuss this exciting concept with you more completely and would encourage you to contact us with your questions: The City of Iowa City seeks funding from the EDA to evaluate the feasibility of developing a business incubation program that is integrated into the downtown area. This program will be designed to attract an emerging generation of entrepreneurs from outside the community as well as accelerating the growth of an existing `creative class' of innovators already located in Iowa City. Central to this concept is the unique approach of fully integrating incubator tenants into the exciting vibe of the downtown community and culture as a means to accelerate innovation and creativity. Rather than building or remodeling a single facility to house incubator tenants, a series of 3-4 unique, primarily upper story remodeled spaces are envisioned, scattered throughout the downtown district, each with it's own unique architecture, services, amenities and 'sense of space'. Tenants from the varied locations would be networked with one another, the downtown community and University through networking events, online and onsite learning and education, and shared resources/services. Page 1 of 1 Michael Lombardo From: WAYNE LINDSEY [arkie78@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 11:30 AM To: Council; Michael Lombardo Subject: Transit Department This is an open letter to Iowa City Manager and the city council. With the large amount of property taxes we pay, one would think that we as citizens of this fine city would receive excellent city services. This is not the case when it comes to our transit system. In May, transit routes where changed to supposedly make the buses run on schedule. This has not been the case. The morning and evening Court Hill route is late on average four out of five days. In the morning, those of us who work on the south side of UIHC and transfer to the Plean View, miss our connection. Sure we can catch the next Red Route Iambus, but we are always late for work. In the evening, the drivers take an "Oh well, we get there when we get there" attitude. When we call transit management to complain, we always get the same old song and dance: i.e. heavy traffic, increased rider ship, public school being in session, bad weather, etc, etc. But, the ultimate excuse, "We're working on it," is the one we receive the most. City leaders want its citizens to ride public transportation to help with traffic flow and help the environment.' But when transit provides such poor service, why should we. It's time for city management to quit raising property taxes for fluff projects and fix the problems it now has. I recommend a major overhaul of the transit department. Wayne Lindsey Iowa City You live life online. So we put Windows on the web. Learn more about Windows Live 12/4/2008 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM TO: Michael Lombardo, City Manger ~ ~,r FROM: Rick Fosse, Public Works Director ~ '~ DATE: December 4, 2008 RE: Yard Waste services from February 1 -March 15, 2009 The attached memo from Rodney Walls, Assistant Superintendent of Solid Waste outlines a plan to perform yard waste services from February 1St through March 15th by appointment only rather than driving the regular routes. This is a period of minimal yard waste. I believe that this plan will save significant fuel and operating expenses while maintaining good service for our customers. This is also consistent with our City's goal of reducing our carbon footprint. We will begin plans to inform our customers of this plan in January. If you or members of the Council have reservations about this plan, please let me know by December 15th (the deadline to include information in the January utility bill). City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM TO: Rick Fosse, Public Works Director FROM: Rodney Walls, Asst. Superintendent Solid Waste DATE: November 7, 2008 RE: Suspending Yard Waste services from February 1 -March 15, 2009 In order to combat the rising costs of the current economy it is my recommendation that we suspend regular yard waste collection routes from February 1 to March 15, 2009 and pick up yard waste by appointment during this period. Currently, our yard waste truck drives approximately 800 miles per month in February and March. Our trucks average 3 miles per gallon. In FY08 we picked up only 0.62 tons in the month of February and 2.35 tons from March 3 to March 14. We could save significant fuel and maintenance costs by offering pickup by appointment. My recommendation is to offer services during this period by appointment only. Residents could call our office and let us know if they have yard waste to be picked up during this period. We would pick up these specific addresses on their regular collection day. I trust you agree that limiting yard waste services during this time would make sense economically. I look forward to your recommendations. ^~„®~ CITY OF 14WA CITY 1P4 ~~~~~ RA N D U M MEMO Date: December 4, 2008 To: City Council From: Tracy Hightshoe, Associate Planner ~~ Re: FY10 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Application Materials Applications for FY10 CDBG and HOME funds will be available at www.icgov.orq/fy10apps beginning Friday, December 5 or at the Planning and Community Development Department at City Hall. Approximately $1,475,000 in funding will be available to help meet the housing, jobs, and service needs of low- to moderate-income Iowa City residents. Applications are due by noon on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. The FY10 allocation process and application materials were discussed at the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) meeting on November 20, 2008. The commission reviewed and discussed last year's process and made the following changes: 1) Based on the Affordable Housing Market Analysis for the Iowa City Metro Area, preference will be given to those housing projects that meet the Iowa City housing demand (e.g. Part 10 - Existing and Projected Demand for Affordable Housing). The Market Analysis can be found online at http~//www.icgov.orq/affordablehousing or copies may be reviewed or purchased at the Planning and Community Development Office, City Hall, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City. The Market Analysis is also available for review at the Iowa City Public Library. 2) The minimum award for CDBG public service projects is $2,500. 3) Applicants must submit all application materials by the application deadline. The Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) will not review any materials submitted by the applicant after the deadline unless the Commission specifically requests an item to be submitted for review by all Commission members. The minutes for the November HCDC meeting are available online. Please contact me with any questions at 356.5244. IP5 This year demand is high and supplies are low at the Crisis Center Food Bank. We can help our neighbors in these challenging times. Monetary donations are also welcome. Checks can be made out to the "Johnson County Crisis Center" and delivered to the Planning Department, Attn: Linda Severson. fter you have successfully campleted your first mission, please await instructions for Week #2. ~!, P I ~ y~ a tom'-- '',~,,° ~~ ~'` .. ~^~..~,.,. W _ .. BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION November 2008 KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS .Type of Improvement ADD -Addition ALT -Alteration REP -Repair FND -Foundation Only NEW-New OTH -Other type of construction Type of Use RSF -Residential Single Family RDF -Residential Duplex RMF -Three or more residential RAC -Residential Accessory Building MIX -Mixed NON -Non-residential OTH -Other IP7 .. 't I~~ Page : Date : 2 12/1/2008 City of Iowa City Extraction of Building Permit Data for To : From : 11 / 1 /2008 11/30/2008 Census Bureau Report TyUe Twe Permit Number Name Address ~ Impr Use Stories Units Valuation BLD08-00694 NCS PEARSON INC 2510 N DODGE ST ADD NON 0 0 $1,400,000 BACK UP GENERATOR AND PAD FOR BUSINESS Total ADD/NON permits : 1 Total Valuation : $1,400,000 BLD08-00815 JIM GLASGOW 101 WOODSIDE DR ADD RMF 3 0 $10,000 ADDITION FOR APARTMENT BUILDING Total ADD/RMF permits : 1 Total Valuation : $10,000 BLD08-00772 SONIA SUGG & JOEL SHILY 322 BLACKHAWK ST ADD RSF 3 0 $653,000 Addition/remodel of home BLD08-00730 LIPSIUS, DARCY J 1029 E MARKET ST ADD RSF 2 0 $40,000 ADDITION FOR SFD BLD08-00768 DOUGLAS D & DEANNA D C 827 COVENTRY CT ADD RSF 1 0 $38,000 Third car garage addition and sun room BLD08-00840 PATRICK & RUTH ALLEND)= 1704 RIDGEWAY DR ADD RSF 0 0 $26,500 ADDITION FOR SFD BLD08-00781 NILA HAUG 511 E WASHINGTON ST ADD RSF 1 0 $8,000 Uncovered wood deck BLD08-00833 MARK BROWN 1435 PHOENIX DR ADD RSF 0 0 $2,500 ADD DECK STAIRS FOR SFD Total ADD/RSF permits : 6 Total Valuation : $768,000 BLD08-00721 MERCY HOSPITAL 500 E MARKET ST ALT NON 0 0 $150,000 REMODEL OUTREACH AREA IN HOSPITAL BLD08-00311 TOPPERS PIZZA 366 S CLINTON ST ALT NON 0 0 $118,000 PIZZA RESTAURANT TENANT FINISH BLD08-00808 LIBERTY BANK 14 S CLINTON ST ALT NON 2 0 $75,150 CHANGE OF USE FROM COPY CENTER TO BANK BLD08-00675 MEKONG RESTAURANT 5 STURGIS CORNER DR ALT NON 1 0 $71,852 ALTERATION AND CHANGE OF USE FOR RESTAURANT BLD08-00465 DOWNES, GREGORY J 601 HOLLYWOOD BLVD ALT NON 0 0 $40,000 REMODEL TENANT SPACE FOR MEDICAL OFFICES BLD08-00731 QUALITY INN & SUITES 2525 N DODGE ST ALT NON 0 0 $12,000 ALTERATION OF POOL ROOM WALLS/WINDOWS BLD08-00770 DEY BLDG LLC 8 S CLINTON ST ALT NON 0 0 $10,000 Install windows on 2nd floor west side of building BLD08-00780 GOOD NEWS BIBLE CHURC 845 PEPPERWOOD LN ALT NON 0 0 $2,500 Install walls in basement BLD08-00776 DAVE MOORE 310 E PRENTISS ST ALT NON 1 0 $1,500 RESTAURANT REMODEL BLD08-00828 BIJOU HAIR BRAIDING 5 STURGIS CORNER DR ALT NON 1 0 $500 HAIR BRAIDING SALON Page : 3 Clty Of IOWA Clt~/ Date: 12/1/2008 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To : 11/1/2008 From : 1 1/30/2008 Census Bureau Report Type Type Permit Number Name Address Imnr Use Stories Units Valuation Total ALT/NON permits : 10 Total Valuation : $481,502 BLD08-00750 DAVID J RANDA 2104 DAMS ST ALT RDF 0 0 $1,050 Install window BLD08-00751 DAVID J RANDA 2110 DAMS ST ALT RDF 0 0 $1,050 Install window Total ALT/RDF permits : 2 Total Valuation : $2,100 BLD08-00786 DOLPHIN INTERNATIONAL 2401 HIGHWAY 6 EAST 14 ALT RMF 3 0 $425,000 ALTERATION OF APARTMENT BUILDING--INTERIOR PARTITIONS AND WINDOWS ONLY BLD08-00806 DOLPHIN INTERNATIONAL 2401 HIGHWAY 6 EAST 16 ALT RMF 2 0 $352,000 INTERIOR PARTITIONS AND WINDOWS FOR APARTMENT BUILDING- BUILDING ADDITION NOT INCLUDED BLD08-00807 DOLPHIN INTERNATIONAL 2401 HIGHWAY 6 EAST 18 ALT RMF 2 0 $352,000 INTERIOR PARTITIONS AND WINDOWS FOR APARTMENT BUILDING- BUILDING ADDITION NOT INCLUDED 3 0 $15 000 BLD08-00625 GOVERNOR PROPERTIES 831 E JEFFERSON ST ALT RMF , REMOVE MANSARD ROOF AND ADD BALCONIES FOR RMF BLD08-00712 RANDY HAMPTON 4782 E COURT ST ALT RMF 2 0 $12,498 CONVERT SCREEN PORCH TO 3 SEASON FOR TOWNHOUSE UNIT Total ALT/RMF permits : 5 Total Valuation : $1,156,498 BLD08-00823 JAMES ROBINSON & MEGA 313 RIVER ST ALT RSF 2 0 $57,600 2ND FLOOR REMODEL FOR SFD BLD08-00767 THOMAS A NOVAK 609 MANOR DR ALT RSF 0 0 $45,000 Flood repair and interior remodel BLD08-00826 DAVID & RUTH CHRIST 1335 EMILY CT ALT RSF 0 0 $2,780 BASEMENT FINISH FOR SFD Total ALT/RSF permits : 3 Total Valuation : $105,380 BLD08-00633 SHELTER HOUSE 429 SOUTHGATE AVE NEW MIX 2 0 $2,362,360 2 STORY MIXED USE SHELTER HOUSE/COUNSELING BUILDING Total NEW/MIX permits : 1 Total Valuation : $2,362,360 BLD08-00118 CITY OF IOWA CITY 1201 N DUBUQUE ST NEW NON 1 0 $75,000 RESTROOMS FOR CITY PARK BLD07-00681 JOHNSON CNTY BOARD OF 4810 MELROSE AVE NEW NON 1 0 $0 GARAGE BUILDING JOHNSON COUNTY SEATS PROGRAM PROJECT VALUE & PERMIT VALUE IN BLD07-00680 Total NEW/NON permits : 2 Total Valuation : $75,000 Page : 4 City of Iowa City Date : 12/1/2008 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To : 11 / 1 /2008 From : 11/30/2008 Census Bureau Report Type Type Permit Number Name Address Imnr Use Stories Units Valuation BLD08-00756 MOWERY, GLEN R 1026 ST CLEMENTS ALY NEW RAC 1 0 $15,000 24' x 28' Detached garage BLD08-00799 MARCO TULIO PRADA-RO 1131 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN R NEW RAC 1 0 $4,500 18' x 21' carport Total NEW/RAC permits : 2 Total Valuation : $19,500 BLD08-00671 APARTMENTS DOWNTOW 551 S LINK ST NEW RMF 3 12 $2,076,122 12 PLEX APARTMENT BUILDING BLD08-00790 ADVANTAGE CUSTOM BU 741 ARCH ROCK RD NEW RMF 2 4 $530,000 4 UNIT TOWNHOUSES WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGES 741-745-749-753 ARCH ROCK RD Total NEW/I2MF permits : 2 Total Valuation : $2,606,122 BLD08-00800 WALTON BUILDERS, INC 863 KENNEDY PKWY NEW RSF 1 1 $290,000 S.F.D, with three car garage BLD08-00758 DAV-ED LIMITED 3432 IRELAND DR NEW RSF 2 1 $235,000 S.F.D. with three car garage BLD08-00802 SOUTHGATE HOMES 4024 GUSTAV ST NEW RSF 2 1 $197,000 S.F.D. with two car garage BLD08-00741 ADVANTAGE CUSTOM BU 1701 MACKINAW DR NEW RSF 2 1 $193,107 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD08-00759 ADVANTAGE CUSTION BU 1717 MACKINAW DR NEW RSF 1 1 $182,675 S.F.D. with two car garage BLD08-00787 KEVIN KIDWELL CONSTRUE 878 KENNEDY PKWY NEW RSF 1 1 $180,000 S.F.D. with two car garage BLD08-00760 ARLINGTON DEV INC 557 HUNTINGTON DR NEW RSF 1 1 $175,978 S.F.D. with three car garage BLD08-00743 DAV-ED LTD 665 GALWAY DR NEW RSF 1 1 $173,624 S.F.D. with three car garage BLD08-00742 REGENCY LAND CO 1813 MACKINAW DR NEW RSF 1 1 $165,000 S.F.D. with two car garage BLD08-00803 SOUTHGATE HOMES 894 MCCOLLISTER CT NEW RSF 1 1 $155,000 S.F.D. with two car garage Total NEW/RSF permits : 10 Total Valuation : $1,947,384 BLD08-00788 ROBERTS DAIRY CO 1109 N DODGE ST REP NON 0 0 $63,786 REROOF COMMERCIAL BUILDING BLD08-00777 PREUCIL SCHOOL OF MUSI 524 N JOHNSON ST REP NON 0 0 $59,228 Reroof school BLD08-00755 HENRYS & NUHA A GHUB 1029 S RIVERSIDE DR REP NON 0 0 $56,831 Reroof BLD08-00752 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CH 2701 ROCHESTER AVE REP NON 0 0 $28,000 Reroof Church Page : 5 City of Iowa City Date : 12/1/2008 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To : 11 / 1 /2008 From : 11/30/2008 Census Bureau Report Tune Type Permit Number Name Address Imnr Use Stories Units Valuation BLD08-00753 CHARMAINE LINDA SVOB 430 -90 IOWA AVE REP NON 2 0 $9,000 Reroof office building BLD08-00839 KIDS DEPOT OF IOWA CITY 502 RENO ST REP NON 0 0 $1,422 EXTERIOR STAIRS FOR DAY CARE Total REP/NON permits : 6 Total Valuation : $218,267 BLD08-00746 JAMES ROBERT HANSON 1721 MUSCATINE AVE REP RAC 1 0 $3,500 Install new roof on garage Total REP/RAC permits : 1 Total Valuation : $3,500 BLD08-00827 ANNA BUSS 2105 -07 J ST REP RDF 0 0 $800 REPLACE CARPORT ROOF FOR DUPLEX Total REP/RDF permits : 1 Total Valuation : $800 BLD07-00449 TERRY WILLIAMS 101 WOODSIDE DR REP RMF 0 0 $320,000 STABALIZE AND REPAIR FLOOR SYSTEM FOR APARTMENT BUILDING BLD08-00706 B & H BUILDERS 27 PENTIRE CIR REP RMF 2 0 $107,000 FLOOD REPAIR FOR RMF UNIT BLD08-00795 BILL & LYDA BROWN 31 PENTIRE CIR REP RMF 2 0 $83,000 FLOOD REPAIR FOR RMF UNIT BLD08-00705 B & H BUILDERS 21 PENTIRE CIR REP RMF 2 0 $81,000 FLOOD REPAIR FOR RMF UNIT BLD08-00649 ALBAGHDADI, MAZEN 17 PENTIRE CIR REP RMF 0 0 $80,000 FLOOD REPAIR FOR RMF UNIT BLD08-00658 SAADI ALBAGHDADI 45 TREVOSE PL REP RMF 2 0 $80,000 FLOOD REPAIR FOR RMF TOWNHOUSE UNIT BLD08-00515 PENNINGROTH APARTMEN 201 N RIVERSIDE DR REP RMF 0 0 $75,000 FLOOD REPAIR OF APARTMENT BUILDINGS BLD08-00763 CORRIDOR CRAFTSMAN 46 PENTIRE CIR REP RMF 0 0 $71,000 Flood repair BLD08-00817 BOB & JACKIE BENSON 22 COLWYN CT REP RMF 1 0 $55,000 FLOOD REPAIR FOR RMF UNIT BLD08-00764 L JAY STEIN 48 PENTIRE CIR REP RMF 0 0 $54,000 Flood repair BLD08-00766 GREATHOUSE PROPERTIES 114 PENTIRE CIR REP RMF 0 0 $54,000 Flood repair Total REP/RMF permits : 11 Total Valuation : $1,060,000 BLD08-00765 GARY W & SUSAN M DAVI 305 TAFT SPEEDWAY REP RSF 0 0 $100,000 RAISE SFD TO FLOOD PROOF BLD08-00471 SCOTT ANDERSON 612 NORMANDY DR REP RSF 0 0 $72,000 FLOOD REPAIR FOR SFD Page : 6 City of Iowa City Date: 12/1/2008 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To : I vv2oo8 From : 11/30/2008 Census Bureau Report Permit Number Name Address BLD08-00748 KEO V HOANG & PAUL E M 712 NORMANDY DR Flood Repair BLD08-00762 CORRIDOR CRAFTSMAN 128 PENTIRE CIR Flood repair BLD08-00816 CHARLES JONES 813 EASTMOOR DR FLOOD REPAIR FOR SFD WITH ALTERED BATHROOM BLD08-00614 JONATHAN OZEROFF 833 NORMANDY DR FLOOD REPAIR FOR SFD ?~ Twe Imyr Use Stories Units Valuation REP RSF 1 0 $60,000 REP RSF 0 0 $58,000 REP RSF 0 0 $29,450 REP RSF 0 0 $15,000 Total REP/RSF permits : 6 Total Valuation : $334,450' GRAND TOTALS : PERMITS : 70 VALUATION : $12,550,863 Page 1 of 2 Marian Karr From: Michael Lombardo Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 8:55 AM To: Dale Helling; Kevin O'Malley; R Bailey; 'Matthew J. Hayek'; Mike Wright; 'Ross Wilburn'; 'Amy Correia'; Marian Karr Subject: FYI -News of Interest I receive a daily enewsletter containing information that is relevant to municipalities -passing it along for your consideration. Marian -please make a copy for Connie and Mike O'Donnell. King County, Washington, Councilmembers Call On State Legislators To Give Them Revenue Options. In an opinion piece for the Seattle. Times {12/5}, four members of the Metropolitan King County Council write, "After six weeks of intensive deliberation, the Metropolitan King County Council averted apublic-safety crisis with unanimous adoption of the 2009 King County Budget -- but that is just the first of two steps needed to truly protect the highest priorities of public safety, health and quality of life." Using a series of one-time, cost-cutting measures, the council was able to close this year's budget shortfall. But, they said that they "will not find those savings next year," while adding that they "are not asking the state for cash." Instead, "we are seeking...the means to help ourselves so that the counties of Washington can be self-sustaining." If the problems are not addressed, "we will be forced to dismantle county government program by program, putting citizens' safety at risk and jeopardizing our constitutional responsibility to provide basic services." They urge citizens to call on the state legislature for action "so they will feel compelled to find options and provide flexibility to ensure citizens of King County are safe and healthy, enjoying a high quality of life for decades to come." Budgeting and Finance Report Underscores Fiscal Strains On State, Local Governments. The Financial._Tmes (12/5, Bullock} reports, "State and local governments across the U.S. are grappling with bulging budget deficits and clamoring for federal aid as the economy worsens and lending remains tight." A report by the National Conference of State Legislatures, "a bipartisan research group," notes that "California, which faces an $11 billion deficit that is projected to rise to $28 billion by 2010, declared a fiscal emergency this week. Illinois has warned it has $4 billion in overdue payments ranging from rent to Medicaid costs. City hall in Atlanta, Georgia, which faces a $50-$60 million shortfall, will close on Fridays from next week. Most city employees are going to a 36-hour working week." The report "says deteriorating revenues in nearly every state are the main culprit behind fiscal conditions," and notes "most states are required to enact balanced budgets, and state and local government officials have been calling for federal aid for months. State governors were on Capitol Hill this week lobbying lawmakers for help and meeting Barack Obama, the president-elect." --Michael. Michael A. Lombardo City Manager 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 319-356-5010 phone 319-356-5009 fax michael-lombardo(r~iowa-city.org 12/5/2008 IP8 MINUTES Preliminary PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 17, 2008 - 6:00 PM -INFORMAL CITY HALL, EMMA J. HARVAT HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Charlie Eastham, Ann Freerks, Wally Plahutnik, Elizabeth Koppes, Michelle Payne, Josh Busard MEMBERS EXCUSED: Tim Weitzel STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Karen Howard, Sarah Greenwood-Hektoen, Sara Walz OTHERS PRESENT: None CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Chairperson Ann Freerks OTHER: Miklo explained that the public hearings on the amendments to the number of parking spaces required and number of unrelated persons allowed in the downtown zones is on the City Council's current agenda. Miklo said that Staff met the previous week with some downtown property owners who proposed that less than one full space be required for one-bedroom apartments. As the code stands now, Miklo said, one space is required per one and two-bedroom units, and two spaces are required per three bedroom unit. Miklo said that property owners indicated that one-bedrooms have somewhat less of a demand for a parking space. Miklo said that the question is if the Council chose to require only .5 or .75 of a space necessary for a one bedroom, would the Commission feel that this was a significant enough change that the amendment should come back to the Commission for review, or would they be alright with such a change being made from the floor. Eastham said it did not seem like a major change to him, but that it certainly could be something the public would be interested in. Howard said that a change such as the one above might help to meet the goal of encouraging smaller bedroom sizes without penalizing one-bedroom units. Freerks asked how the Council wanted to change the amendment, and if they wished to eliminate the parking requirement completely. Howard said that she did not know that the Council would even want to change it, but that Staff was guessing that they would be lobbied to change it. Plahutnik said that it seemed reasonable when placing limitations on what a developer can do in one area, such as bedroom size, to give them a break in another area, such as parking requirements. Freerks said that she could support a change as long as she felt that the full thought process had gone into it. Walz asked if it was only the one bedroom units that were being discussed, and if such a change would not create a small incentive to build smaller units. Koppes said she did not feel it was a significant change if the Council lowered the parking requirement to .5 or more; less than that, she felt would be a significant change. Freerks agreed that eliminating parking for one-bedrooms entirely could create a problem. Miklo said that it sounded like there was a consensus that if it was at least .5 of a space per one bedroom unit, it did not need to come before the Commission again. Freerks added that if there were multiple changes they would need to look at it again. Eastham said he could go along with the changes but that Planning and Zoning Commission November 17, 2008 -Informal Page 2 he was apprehensive about not having a completely open process when it comes to parking, as it does impact other areas of the city. ANNEXATION /REZONING ITEM: ANN08-00001/REZ08-00009/ANN07-00001/REZ07-00006: Discussion of applications from the Veronica Prybil Trust and the Iowa Interstate Railway for annexation and rezoning from County Residential (R) to Interim Development Industrial (ID-I~ and General Industrial (I-1) for approximately 179 acres of property located adjacent to 4201 Street, west of Taft Avenue, and for the Iowa Interstate Railroad right-of-way between Industrial Park Road and Taft Avenue. Howard addressed the issues that came up at the last public hearing and the questions Commissioners had requested more information on. One issue was, what exactly does the Fringe Area Agreement say about the annexation of this property. Howard said that the Fringe Area Agreement directs both the County and the City to look favorably upon voluntary annexation. Jeff Davidson met with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and found them and their planning staff to be generally supportive of this application and the future use of the property. With regard to the Comprehensive Plan, one member or the public had said that this application was counter to the southeast district portion of the Comprehensive Plan. Howard said that the area is shown as white in the 1997 Comprehensive Plan as the Iowa City growth area had not yet extended to that point. Howard said that railroad serving as a buffer between residential and industrial has not been particularly effective. She said there have been complaints about noise and odor coming from residential areas on the other side of the tracks from the industrial area. Staff's considerations have found that using the natural drainage ways and implementing agreen-way or park area surrounding them would serve as a more effective buffer than the railroad line. The questions regarding transportation links and the desirability of railroad connections has been answered by various industries in such a way that it is clear both trucking routes and rail links are important to industrial development. Howard said that 420th Street would serve as the traffic collector for truck traffic leading them out to arterial streets. In the future, as development occurs, Taft Avenue would be developed and improved to standards similar to Scott Boulevard. Howard said there has been discussion of changing the intersection of 420th Street and Highway 6 when 420th Street is improved. Eastham asked if there was some reason for thinking a little harder about how to rezone the annexation request at this point, since the City will own the property. Miklo said the creek serves as the ideal transition area for most of the area, and noted that the reason that the City is looking to get a sizable industrial area is that the industries looking for land have been looking for at least 50 acre-parcels, if not 100; this property is ideal for that purpose. Eastham asked if there was a clear demand for that size of industrial land. Miklo said that there is, and that there are not a lot of areas that meet the requirements in the way this parcel does. Eastham asked Staff to elaborate more fully at the formal meeting as to the future projected need for industrial land in the area in order to provide the rationale for why the Commission is seeking to extend industrial beyond the railroad tracks. Howard said it was important to note that the City is not yet annexing that portion of the land. Eastham said he would be more at ease with this annexation and rezoning if there was a Southeast District Plan that had been carefully developed and thought out. Miklo said that Staff has a rough concept plan in which they laid out a residential development and provided an adequate buffer to the industrial area, and found it to work reasonable well. Howard reminded the Commission that this rough concept plan includes property that has not been annexed by the City and in which discussions with property owners have not taken place, so it is merely a concept. Eastham asked if the applicant's request for annexation was also contingent on the zoning to industrial being approved. Howard stated that the City is purchasing the land and it is the City that wishes it to be Planning and Zoning Commission November 17, 2008 -Informal Page 3 zoned industrial. Greenwood-Hektoen noted that the zoning request is actually coming from the applicant, not the City, but that the City has made the request a part of its purchase agreement. Freerks asked what the status was as to the 80 foot wide strip of land owned by the Trust which E&L Prybil is buying. Greenwood-Hektoen said that they are working to get an easement agreement worked out, but that she did not know if a lack of resolution on that front would necessarily prevent the Commission from voting on the matter. She noted that a deferral would likely be requested by E&L Prybil if an easement agreement was not worked out. The easement agreement is part of the purchase agreement, not the annexation necessarily. Plahutnik said that it seemed as though it was a private land matter and would not concern the Commission. Miklo explained that E&L Prybil had been using 80 feet of the Prybil Estate land for years to access property they own to the north and south of the Prybil Estate. They are now attempting to buy that 80 feet, which the City is in the process of annexing. E&L Prybil wishes to have that issue worked out prior to annexation. Miklo said the City would prefer to annex now regardless of what the Prybil Trust and E&L Prybil work out. Eastham asked if there was any timeframe that the Commission should be aware of. Greenwood- Hektoen said that the closing date on the real estate transaction is January 31S'; a prerequisite of the purchase is that the land be annexed. Payne said that it seemed unlikely that the Prybil Trust would blow a deal with the City over an 80 foot strip of land wanted by E&L Prybil. Howard stated that the question before the Commission is: 1) is this land suitable for annexation; 2) does it meet the goals of the Comprehensive Plan; 3) is it serving a need identified by the City, 4) is it voluntary. The agreements and the purchase and the sale are beyond the scope of the Commission's purview. Eastham noted that the growth area limits are actually inside the eastern boundaries of this annexation. He said that he knew the staff report states that the entire parcel is sewer-able, and he wondered if Staff could re-emphasize that. Howard said that because the property is so close to the growth area boundary the City Engineer took a look at it to ensure that it was sewer-able. REZONING ITEM: REZ08-00010: Discussion of an application submitted by Southgate Development Services LLC for a rezoning from Interim Development Commercial Office (ID-CO1) zone to Commercial Office (CO-1) zone for approximately 1.69 acres of property at the southeast corner of the intersection of Camp Cardinal Road and Kennedy Parkway. Walz said that last year the Commission approved the rezoning of the residential component of this property. When the roads are connected through on Kennedy Parkway and Camp Cardinal Boulevard, the intersection will become a major one. In the Comprehensive Plan, the corner is seen as a major intersection and appropriate for CO-1, low-intensity commercial use. A benefit that the development could have for the neighborhood is one of serving as a buffer once the intersection becomes a major one. The irregularity is that the commercial and residential zones do not meet up at the back of a property line or across a major street, as is usually the case. The rezoning of the corner was put off until the applicant had a detailed plan of a proposed use demonstrating a property transition between the proposed commercial zoning and the existing residential zoning. What is currently being proposed is a primary care facility built by Mercy. Other leased spaces may be added on at a later date. Walz said that the issues being dealt with are 1) how to buffer this commercial space from the as-yet- undeveloped residential neighborhood in a way that makes it an amenity to the neighborhood and not a deterrent to investment, and 2) how not to feel a sort of "back wall" feeling along the two major roadways. Planning and Zoning Commission November 17, 2008 -informal Page 4 Mercy provided examples of other very attractive buildings it has done, and has shown an ability to blend in well with residential neighborhoods. The conditions in the proposed conditional zoning agreement were based on the ideas that Mercy presented. Important factors are providing adequate buffer and screening for the residential area which will be facing a parking lot, and eliminating as much as possible the feeling of hardscape that one gets with commercial development. A 20-foot setback has been instituted as well as an S3 screening requirement with a berm or a fence. Tree-well plantings have been required near the front of the building, and the business has been limited to one access point off of Ryan Court. Access off of Camp Cardinal Boulevard is prohibited due to its arterial status, and an access point off of Kennedy Parkway would have created confusion due to its turning lanes. Centering the driveway between the two lot lines will cut down on bright headlights shining into residents houses during evening traffic. Illuminated signs will not be allowed on the sides of the building facing the residential area; the only signage allowed in that area will be directional in nature. Walz noted that the 30% requirement for windows or openings is in place for the Kennedy Parkway and Camp Cardinal Boulevard facing facades in order to ensure that the two major streets do not appear to be facing the "back side" of a building. Staff was directed to determine if there would be a turning lane off of Kennedy Parkway onto Ryan Court for Thursday's meeting. DISCUSSION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: Freerks said that Commissioners should review the list for additions and subtractions. Eastham noted the need for a GIS System for the planning department. OTHER: Greenwood-Hektoen advised Commissioners to read the minutes for the November 3~d and November 6"' meetings carefully prior to approval to ensure a clean record. Eastham and Payne stated that they would briefly discuss a conference they attended on flood management. 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Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers. Call to Order Abuissa called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Recommendations to Council (Become effective only after separate Council action): None. Consideration of the Minutes of the October 21, 2008 meeting Minutes approved 6-0. Motion: Kross, seconded Spears. From the Heart Land to the Holy Land Abuissa asked the Commission to co-sponsor this program: which is being presented by The Middle Eastern Law Students Association, The Arab Students Association, and The Global Medicine Society. The program will discuss the Israeli conflict`. Motion: Kusiak, seconded Kross. By-Laws The Commission voted 6-0 to approve the changes: Bowers will forward to the City Council Rules Committee. Motion: Ejiwale, seconded Kusiak. Programming 2008 The Commission discussed the Breakfast, Youth Awards and other programming planned for 2009. The Breakfast of 2009 will be held at the hotelVetro. Reports of Commissioners Abuissa reported that the Arab Students Association is has secured a Middle Eastern music group to play at the Old Brick on` December 12, 2008 at 6 p.m. there will also be a dinner served. Adjournment There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. Motion: Ejiwale, seconded by Kusiak. Board or Commission: Human Rights ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2008 (Meeting Date) NAME TERM EXP. 1/22 2/26 3/25 4/22 5/20 6/24 7/22 8/26 9/23 10/21 11/25 12/09 Florence Ejiwale 1/1/09 X X X X X X X O X X X Kate Karacay 1/1/09 X X X O X X X X X X O Martha Lubaroff 1/1/09 O X X X O X X X O X O Newman Abuissa 1/1/10 X X X X O X X X X X X Joy Kross 1/1/10 X O X X O X X X X X X Eric Kusiak 1/1/10 X X O X X O X X X X X Dell Briggs 1/1/11 0 X X 0 X O X 0 X O X Yolanda Spears 1/1/11 X O X X X X X O X O X Corey Stoglin 1/1/11 X X X O X X X 0 X O O KEY: X =Present NMNQ - No meeting, no quorum O =Absent NM = No meeting BY-LAWS OF THE IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ARTICLE 1 THE COMMISSION Section A. The name of this organization is the Iowa City Human Rights Commission, referred to in these By-Laws as the Commission. The Commission is authorized by the City Council of the City of Iowa City through Municipal Ordinance Number 03-4105, effective date December 16, 2003. ARTICLE 2 PURPOSE Section A. As stated in Section 2-1-2 of the City Code. Section B. The purpose of the Commission is to provide for execution within the.. City of Iowa City, the policies of the Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965 and the Federal Civil Rights Act. The Commission also promotes cooperation between the City of Iowa City and the State and Federal agencies enforcing these acts. ARTICLE 3 DUTIES ~;, Section A. Duties of the Commission shall include: 1) disseminate information, educate the public on illegal discrimination and civil rights, and provide the enforcement necessary to further the goals of Title 2 of the City Code; 2) cooperate within the limits of any appropriations made for its operation, with other agencies or organizations, both public and private, whose purposes are not inconsistent with those of Title 2 of the City Code; 3) plan and conduct programs designed to eliminate racial, religious, cultural and other intergroup tensions; and 4) educate the public on illegal discrimination. ARTICLE 4 MEMBERSHIP Section A. The Iowa City Human Rights Commission shall consist of nine (9) members, appointed by vote of the City Council. All members shall' be qualified electors of the City of Iowa City,lowa, and shall serve as such without compensation but shall be entitled to the necessary expenses, including traveling expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. Section B. Appointments shall take into consideration men and women of the various racial, religious, cultural, social and economic groups in the City. Section C. Members shall serve for a term of three (3) years and thereafter until a successor has been appointed. Section D. Orientation for members, including functions, duties and responsibilities, shall be conducted by the staff assigned to the Commission. Section E. Commissioners are expected to attend twelve (12) regularly scheduled monthly meetings during the calendar year. The Chairperson or Human Rights Coordinator shall be notified of an absence prior to any meeting. Section F. Three (3) consecutive, unexplained absences of a member from regular meetings shall result in a recommendation to the City Council from the Commission to discharge said member and appoint a new member. Section G. Four (4) absences, unexplained absences in a 12 month period shall result in a recommendation to the City Council from the Commission to discharge said member and appoint a new member. Section H. If a position becomes vacant by reason of resignation or otherwise and results in an unexpired term of six months or less, the Council may choose to fill the unexpired term in such a manner that the appointee shall continue in the position not only through the unexpired term but also through subsequent regular term. ARTICLE 5 OFFICERS Section A. The Commission shall have three (3) officers: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary. Section B. Officers shall perform the duties set forth in these by-laws. Section C. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be elected from the Commission's membership at its regular January meeting for a one (1) year term:' Section D. The Secretary shall be selected at the January meeting for a one (1) year term. The Secretary may, but need not be, a Commissioner. Section E. The Commission shall fill vacancies among its officers for the remainder of an unexpired term. Section F. Chairperson. The Chairperson, when present, shall preside at all meetings of the Commission, appoint committees, call special meeting and in general, perform all duties incident to the office of the Chairperson and such other duties as may be prescribed by the members from time to time. Section G. Vice-Chairperson. In the absence of the Chairperson or in the event of his/her death or inability or refusal to act, the Vice-Chairperson shall perform the duties of the Chairperson and when so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the Chairperson. Section H. Secretary. The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping the official minutes of the Commission, filing the minutes and official documents and such other duties as may be prescribed by the members from time to time. ARTICLE 6 MEETINGS Section A. At least one (1) regular meeting shall be held each month. Section B. The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, or any three (3) Commissioners may call a special meeting. Section C. Meetings shall be held in an accessible, public meeting place. Notices of meetings (agenda) for all regular and special meetings shall be posted and distributed to members and the media at least 24 hours before any meeting is held. All provisions of the State Open Meeting Law shall be followed. The Chairperson or a designated representative, together with appropriate members of the City staff shall prepare an agenda for all meetings. Section D. Commission officers shall set the agenda provided Commissioner suggestions are considered Section E. A quorum shall consist of five (5) Commissioners. A majority of present and voting members shall be necessary to pass a motion. The Chairperson shall vote as a member. Section F. The rules in the current edition of Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Commission in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are'not inconsistent with these bylaws and any special rules or order the Commission may adopt. Section G. No formal action shall be taken on items not on the agenda. Section H. Time shall be made available during all regular meetings for public comment on items not on the agenda. Commentators shall address the Commission for no more than 5 minutes. Commissioners shall not engage in discussion with the public concerning said items. Section I. Time shall be made available during all regular meetings for Commissioner reports of items not on the agenda. Commissioners shall not engage in discussion with one another concerning said reports. Section J. The Commission's Secretary and/or designee shall record all activities and statements made at Commission meetings, hereafter known as minutes of the meeting. All Commission records shall be public except those excluded pursuant to Iowa Code; .Chapter 22; City Code, Section 2-2-4. ARTICLE 7 SUBCOMMITTEES Section A. Formation of subcommittees shall be by majority vote of the Commission in whatever subject area, or whatever number of committees, is deemed necessary. The committee(s) shall consist of no more than four members. ARTICLE 8 AMENDMENTS Section A. The By-Laws can. be amended at any regular Commission meeting by a majority vote, provided that the amendment has been submitted in writing to the Commission three (3) days prior to the meeting at which it is to be acted upon and such amendment is not in conflict with the Human Rights Ordinance, as amended. IP10 MINUTES Youth Advisory Commission D ~^~ d uuu 111 q (~' November 23, 2008 Lobby Conference Room, City Hall, 5:50PM Members Present: Diamitani, Han, Nelson, Green Members Absent: Malatek Others Present: City Council Liaison Wilburn, City Clerk Karr Call to Order: Motioned by Nelson, seconded by Green. Approved 4-0. Approve minutes: The October 7th minutes were approved 4-0 after a motion by Nelson and a second by Green. Nelson also motioned to approve the distributed November 2"d minutes. Green seconded and it was approved 4-0. Budget for FY10: Diamitani volunteered to edit last year's description page presented to the City Council. Green offered to aid with the Summer of Arts and website portions since Diamitani is largely new to those. The committee decided that the draft be submitted directly to Karr prior to the next meeting. Goals and Planning for 2008; Youth Input and Involvement: Diamitani began with a brief overview of what he's been doing to get sponsors to support the planned dance and mentioned that he already has some committed venues and even some willing to provide food. Green asked if he had checked with the Marriot if there could be outside food. Diamitani confirmed that the Marriott had said it would be fine. He went on to suggest that there be flyers made and offered that he knew someone who could make them at an affordable price. It was also-suggested that floral shops be contacted so roses and other flowers could be sold for further fundraising. Nelson suggested that Diamitani contact Hy-Vee or even some local ice cream stores for more food items. Diamitani then mentioned that the only room available at the Marriott would be the exhibit hall. The question of to whom the raised money would go to was asked. After some discussion it was decided that it would be best that the money go to United Way, a suggestion by Karr. Wilburn also said that United Way would have a set process and would also validate the event and offered the name of a person the committee could contact. Youth Advisory Commission November 23, 2008 Page 2 DRAFT Han raised the issue of completing the Youth Empowerment Grant forms in order to get the funding in time for the event. Green said that she could take the forms to the Regina Student Council so that they could get started. Han also suggested that it might be a good idea to involve several groups from a high school, if additional funds were needed, and suggested 1440 Interact from West High school. Wilburn added that SSIKE might also be interested in the event. It was agreed that there should be a way to thank the sponsors. Green suggested that their banners be put on the walls. Wilburn suggested that it be also posted on the website and Karr said that she would check if that would be a viable option. Nelson went further to suggest that they make a separate website devoted just to this event. For the event itself, more of the details were discussed, including the cost of the ticket and events available at the dance. When the possibility of having a silent auction was mentioned, Wilburn reminded the committee that it would have to have a state permit, and any contracts would have to be reviewed by the City Attorney. Update on website: None Update on By-Law changes: Han pointed out that the start and end dates for the terms had not been changed to follow the academic calendar and asked if there was a specific reason. Karr clarified the election of officers had been changed to March and the terms begin January 1, current member terms would not be affected. Nelson also noticed that the right to waive the age requirement was gone and Karr explained that the waiver originally provided for, Council flexibility for appointments by age and new wording stated that members would be have to be in high school so the waiver was no longer needed. Youth Empowerment Grant: None 2008-09 Subcommittee Reports.: None Public Discussion: None Student Citizenship Awards: Karr asked if continuing to help present the Student Citizenship awards would be the best use of the committee's time/resources. Green voiced that she thought that it helped and that it should be continued. Staff update: None Announcements/Invitations/Events/Opportunities: None Meeting Schedule: The next meeting was scheduled to be on December 11th at 7:OOpm. Z O ~_ U ~- N 0 Q 2 H O ~" 0 O U W W V Z O z w °oA N p~ W ~ ~ ~ ~. a N B M X X X O X N X X X X X r• c 0 X X X X r X X X p ~ ~ X N Z Z Z Z Z Z ' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ i Z Z Z Z Z Z N ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Z Z Z Z Z Z ' I d' W W W X _ O _ O O X X ' N ~ ~ X X X X ' ~ O ~ ~ N ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t7 Z Z Z Z Z Z ' N _ X X X X N O 0 X X X X p rn rn ~ ~ ~ rn rn o 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~ a W X M M M M M (\ M I- W N r N T N r N r N r N [~ N r W y _ ~_ L ^ i , W Y ~ ~ ~/ i iJ Q ~ 1. W ~ O ,, w W ~~ Z =C~ ~= ~z o~ ao '~ d (/~ L ~ d v ~~ K ~ r m +-' r = ~ ~ ~ ~ d ~ ~ N aQaz°z° II II II II 11 XOOZ w Y MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 20, 2008 - 7:30 PM -FORMAL CITY HALL, EMMA J. HARVAT HALL ~~~~ 11-04-08 IP11 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ann Freerks, Josh Busard, Charlie Eastham, Elizabeth Koppes, Michelle Payne, Wally Plahutnik, MEMBERS ABSENT: Tim Weitzel STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Karen Howard, Sarah Greenwood-Hektoen OTHERS PRESENT: Nancy Greazel, Mark Hamer, Sue Pence, Glenn Siders RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: The Commission voted 5-0 (Busard abstained, Weitzel absent) to approve ANN08- 00001 REZ08-00009, ANN07-00001, and REZ07-00006, applications from the Veronica Prybil Trust and the Iowa Interstate Railway for annexation and rezoning from County Residential (R) to Interim Development Industrial (ID-I) and General Industrial (I-1) for approximately 179 acres of property located adjacent to 420th Street, west of Taft Avenue, and for the Iowa Interstate Railroad right-of-way between Industrial Park Road and Taft Avenue. The Commission voted 6-0 (Weitzel absent) to approve REZ08-00010, an application submitted by Southgate Development Services, LLC, for a rezoning from Interim Development Commercial Office (ID-CO1) zone to Commercial Office (CO-1) zone for approximately 1.69 acres of property at the southeast corner of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and Kennedy Parkway. Approval is subject to a conditional zoning agreement that includes: • A requirement for substantial compliance with the concept plan as submitted. Substantial compliance is in regard to the location of the building and parking area. Any significant deviation from the concept plan regarding building, parking placement, or screening requires approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission; • Vehicle access is limited to one entrance point to be located off Ryan Court and centered between lots 10 and 11 of the residential zone as shown in the concept plan; • Screening of the parking area to the S3 Standard provided along the front (Ryan Court) and side (south) property line to include S3 vegetative screen in combination with a decorative fence (masonry and wrought iron) or minimum 2-3 foot high berm; • To reduce the hardscape effect of the parking area and entrance facing the residential zone, provide 3-to-5 foot wide landscaped beds (low shrubs or perennial plantings) between the walkways and the building or install tree wells within the walkway; • Other than signs permitted in the CO-1 zone, signs will be limited to one monument sign at the corner of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and Kennedy Parkway. No illuminated signs will be allowed on the east side of the building or any portion of Planning and Zoning Commission November 20, 2008 -Formal Page 2 the building facing the parking area. Signage within the front setback along Ryan Court will be limited to directional signage marking the entrance to the parking area. Any street-facing fagade greater than 50-feet in width must be broken into modules that give the appearance of individual units. These modules must meet the following standards: a. Each module must be no greater than 40 feet. b. Each module must be distinguished from the adjacent modules by at least three of the following means: 1. Variation in wall plane by recessing a building module from the adjacent building module; 2. Variation in material colors, types, or textures; 3. Variation in building or parapet height; 4. Variation in architectural details such as decorative banding, reveals, stone, or the accents; 5. Break or variation in window pattern; • A minimum of 30 percent of the street-facing facade between 2 and 10 feet in height from the adjacent exterior grade must be comprised of windows or doors; • The building shall be predominately quality exterior building materials, including brick, masonry, stone or stucco. Predominately is defined as at least 75% of the exterior of the entire building. • Primary building entries must be distinguished by at least two of the following means: a. Canopies or awnings; b. Recesses; c. Raised cornice or similar architectural features; d. Architectural details, such as the work and moldings that are integrated in the building structure and design; • Final design to be approved by planning staff. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by Chairperson Ann Freerks. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: None. ANNEXATION I REZONING_ITEM: ANN08-00001/REZ08-000091ANN07-00001/REZ07-00006: Discussion of applications from the Veronica Prybil Trust and the Iowa Interstate Railway for annexation and rezoning from County Residential (R) to Interim Development Industrial (ID-I) and General Industrial (I-1) for approximately 179 acres of property located adjacent to 420th Street, west of Taft Avenue, and for the Iowa Interstate Railroad right-of-way between Industrial Park Road and Taft Avenue. Prior to the beginning of discussions, Busard announced that he would be abstaining from discussions due to considerations of the property he had made in his professional capacity as a county planner. He left the meeting room. Howard noted that there were questions at the last meeting that came up concerning these properties. The first question was what the County Fringe Agreement had to say about annexing land in the proposed area. Howard stated that the Fringe Area Agreement between Johnson County and the City of Iowa City directs the City to give favorable consideration to the voluntary annexation of land within the growth area of the city. Another question concerned the directives of the Comprehensive Plan for this Planning and Zoning Commission November 20, 2008 -Formal Page 3 area of the city and what it intended for the area. Howard noted that there is no Southeast District Plan at present, but said that the broader Comprehensive Plan does discuss extending industrial uses to the east as the city grows, and also discusses the need for a transition between industrial and residential areas. Howard surmised that the application is in keeping with the directives of the Comprehensive Plan. Howard stated that a concern was expressed at the last meeting as to how the city would provide a good transition between industrial and residential in this area. Howard said that while the boundary between residential and industrial has always been the rail-line, the railroad has not always served as a particularly good buffer. Howard said that because of ongoing complaints about the lack of adequate buffer, Staff feels that plans need to be made for a better buffer in the future. Because there have been discussions with other owners of property north of the railroad about the possibility of being annexed into the city, Staff has considered alternative transitions such as, a creek drainage way in the area running southwest which could provide a good place for a greenway or park. The final question brought up at the meeting was whether or not it was actually important to have railroad access for industrial development. Howard said that since the City did not know exactly what types of businesses would wish to locate in that area, it could only be a positive to have good railroad access. Howard said that with good access to arterial streets, the interstates, and the potential for rail spurs, this property had many plusses for industrial development. Miklo pointed out that over the summer when gasoline prices were rising there was great interest in industries having the potential to ship by rail versus by semi-truck. Miklo said that this may change over time, but that industry had shown a recent interest in rail access. Eastham asked if Staff knew if there would be more or less desirable lots on the property based on their proximity to a spur line. Miklo said that he did not believe there would be since all lots would be in relatively close proximity to the rail-line. There were no further questions for Staff from the Commission, and the public hearing was opened. Nancy Greazel, 4898 420th Street SE, said that her biggest concern is the idea that the land will become industrial. She said that currently the land is farmland, and that once the land is converted to another use it will never be farmland again. Greazel expressed concern for the increased traffic on the road and the deterioration that would result in the road conditions. Greazel said that area residents were told the corner would be improved when the industrial park was initially put in, but that this has not yet come to fruition. There is increased trash on the road, increased potholes, a business that gives the appearance of a junkyard, and these things concern the residents. Greazel noted that the industrial complex located in West Branch is visible from her property due to the extremely bright lights there that create a glow on the horizon; she is concerned that a similar light nuisance could be created by additional industry in the area. Greazel said that ultimately everyone wants the same thing for their community: good jobs, clean and healthy neighborhoods, and good fertile farmland. Greazel asked the Commission to consider these things in their zoning decision. Freerks asked Staff to address Greazel's concerns regarding excessive lighting in the industrial area. Howard said that she would, but that she would also like to state that the City has money allocated in its budget to improve 420th Street next year. She said that the idea is that new industrials would not occur in the area until the roads were improved and water and sewer is extended to the area. Howard hoped this would alleviate some of Greazel's concerns about potholes. Howard said that neither the State nor the City was happy with the intersection of Highway 6 and 420th Street and that the idea is to relocate and improve that intersection. Eastham asked if the intersection changes would occur at the same time the street was improved; Howard said that they would. Eastham asked if it was appropriate then to assure the citizenry that no new industrial development would occur prior to street improvements. Howard said that this was the plan. Eastham asked Howard to address the lighting issues. Howard stated that the City has fairly strict standards in regard to lighting and spill-over light. Greazel asked what the lighting standards were exactly; she said that for the most part the lighting in the warehouse area provides an acceptable glow, but that there are a couple of very bright lights as well. Howard said that the lighting standards are fairly new, and as a result a lot of the lighting in the industrial area may have been put in before-hand and Planning and Zoning Commission November 20, 2008 -Formal Page 4 would be "grandfathered" into the code. Howard said if new light fixtures were put in, they would have to comply with the lighting standards. Mark Hamer, 4569 Jenn Lane NE, spoke on behalf of the E&L Prybil Trust. Hamer spoke at the previous public hearing on this topic and informed the Commission at that time that the Trust was in the process of negotiating an easement agreement with E&L Prybil for an 80-foot parcel of land which would be included in this annexation and rezoning request. Hamer stated that a draft of the proposed easement has been submitted to the Prybil Trust and the City Attorney's office for review. Hamer said that they have also met with Staff. He thanked Staff and the City Attorney's office for the wealth of information they had provided. Hamer said that the two parties were close to resolving the issues with the easement, and that there were just a couple of issues being redrafted. Hamer expects a new draft sometime in the coming week, and said he simply wished to update the Commission as to where the parties were in the process. Sue Pence, 4640 Lincoln Heights Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, is a trust officer with Midwest One Bank in Iowa City. Pence said the bank is the trustee of the Prybil Trust and had filed the application in question. Pence said that the Commission does not need to concern itself with the status of an easement agreement or a transfer of property. Pence said the question before the Commission is whether the property should be annexed into the city of Iowa City and rezoned as requested. Pence said that nothing had been said that should dissuade the Commission from approving the application, and that it would be in everyone's best interest if the Commission voted to approve tonight. Freerks asked if Greenwood-Hektoen agreed with Pence's assessment of the questions before the Commission. Greenwood-Hektoen said that she did. No one else wished to speak to this issue and the public hearing was closed Eastham moved to approve ANN08-00001, REZ08-00009, ANN07-00001, and REZ07-00006, applications from the Veronica Prybil Trust and the Iowa Interstate Railway for annexation and rezoning from County Residential (R) to Interim Development Industrial (ID-I) and General Inustrial (I-1) for approximately 179 acres of property located adjacent to 420th Street, west of Taft Avenue, and for the Iowa Interstate Railroad right-of-way between Industrial Park Road and Taft Avenue. Payne seconded the motion. Freerks opened the matter for Commission discussion. Eastham said that it seems to him that the applications generally meet the goals of the Comprehensive Plan for the area, as well as the criteria for annexation. Eastham said he supported the measure. He noted that the application has driven home to him the need for a Southeast District Plan to guide and refine future planning and development in the area. Freerks said that she agrees that the criteria outlined for voluntary annexation have been met. She said that while she appreciates the comments and concerns that neighbors have brought before the Commission, she believes the annexation and rezoning will be beneficial to the city. Freerks said the rezoning would come back around for review prior to any industrial building on the property. Freerks called for a vote. The motion carried on a 5-0 vote (Busard abstained, Weitzel absent). REZONING ITEM: REZ08-00010: Discussion of an application submitted by Southgate Development Services LLC for a rezoning from Interim Development Commercial Office (ID-CO1) zone to Commercial Office (CO-1) zone for approximately 1.69 acres of property at the southeast corner of the intersection of Camp Cardinal Road and Kennedy Parkway. Planning and Zoning Commission November 20, 2008 -Formal Page 5 Miklo said the proposed zoning of CO-1 would allow for the immediate development of the property. Miklo noted that the reason the property was zoned Interim Development (ID) at the time of subdivision was because there was some question as to how the commercial development would relate to the residential development directly across the street. The Comprehensive Plan indicates that Commercial Office (CO-1) is appropriate for the area, but a principle of zoning is to have the change from commercial to residential to occur at a rear property line. That was not possible in this location given the design of the subdivision. That is why a concept plan has been requested to show how a transition could be achieved between the commercial and residential uses. Because Camp Cardinal is an arterial street, curb cuts and vehicle access would not be encouraged on that side of the property. Kennedy Parkway also does not provide good access to this property. Ryan Court is the best option for access, but is not ideal as it is a residential street. The concept plan submitted by the developer shows the curb cut across from the nearest lot lines so that headlights from evening traffic will not shine directly into anyone's home. The situation of the driveway also minimizes the length of the residential street that traffic will have to go on. The plan also shows a 20-foot setback with some screening to make the distinction from the commercial and the residential across the street; the suggested conditions recommend a berm or a wrought iron fence. Staff feels the concept plan, while not ideal, is acceptable with a number of conditions primarily aimed at assuring that the concept plan is followed, there is a buffer for the residential area, and that signage is controlled above and beyond the CO-1 zone to avoid the use of lighted-signage across from the residential lots. Miklo said there are additional conditions concerning vehicular access, screening, and architectural guidelines based on other buildings Mercy has built. Miklo stated that Staff recommends approval at this time, and would be happy to answer any questions. Payne asked about a sentence in the Staff report indicating that infrastructural improvements would have to be made prior to development; Miklo explained that these improvements had in fact been made already. Payne asked for clarification on what seemed to be conflicting standards for facades; Miklo explained that if the overall building is 50 feet or more, then it should be broken up into 40-foot components. Eastham clarified the rationale behind having access off of Ryan Court, a residential street, explaining that Camp Cardinal Boulevard would not work because it is an arterial and Kennedy Parkway would not work as the drive would be too close to the intersection. Glenn Siders, PO Box 1907, Iowa City, of Southgate Development addressed the Commission. He introduced Glen Wycoff with Mercy Iowa City, and indicated he would be available to answer questions. Siders noted that in the informal work session held by the Commission on November 17th, someone had asked the approximate depth of the lot. Siders noted that the lot is very irregularly shaped and is approximately 250 feet from east-to-west and 280 feet from north-to-south. Siders said that he had drawn a crude diagram of how traffic would flow on Kennedy Parkway and noted that alert-turning lane on the street would prohibit the flow of traffic into the commercial development, thereby necessitating Ryan Court be the access point. Siders said that while he generally resists the notion of a conditional zoning agreement, he fully accepts the conditions outlined in this particular agreement and is excited to enter into it and begin development on the project. Busard asked if there would be any disclosure to buyers of lots 10 and 11 on Ryan Court that there would be a commercial development across the street from them. Siders said that Southgate would not hesitate to tell anyone about the development, but that they had not intended to draw up brochures or anything. Siders said they are proud of the development, and that Mercy has a good track record of building in residential neighborhoods and being embraced by the community. Siders pointed out that Southgate would be the builder for all nearby residential lots. Plahutnik said he wanted to thank Siders for bringing the project forward before building the residential homes so that residents knew exactly what was near the homes they would be building. Planning and Zoning Commission November 20, 2008 -Formal Page 6 Eastham asked if it was correct that the office building would be built prior to the residential lots being sold. Siders said that there have been some pre-sales of the residential lots already, but that Southgate anticipates the residential and commercial going up in approximately the same timeframe. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Busard motioned to approve the application with the conditions set forth in the staff report. That is: REZ08-00010: An application submitted by Southgate Development Services, LLC, for a rezoning from Interim Development Commercial Office (ID-CO1) zone to Commercial Office (CO-1) zone for approximately 1.69 acres of property at the southeast corner of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and Kennedy Parkway. Approval is subject to a conditional zoning agreement that includes: A requirement for substantial compliance with the concept plan as submitted. Substantial compliance is in regard to the location of the building and parking area. Any significant deviation from the concept plan regarding building, parking placement, or screening requires approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission; • Vehicle access is limited to one entrance point to be located off Ryan Court and centered between lots 10 and 11 of the residential zone as shown in the concept plan; • Screening of the parking area to the S3 Standard provided along the front (Ryan Court) and side (south) property line to include S3 vegetative screen in combination with a decorative fence (masonry and wrought iron) or minimum 2-3 foot high berm; • To reduce the hardscape effect of the parking area and entrance facing the residential zone, provide 3-to-5 foot wide landscaped beds (low shrubs or perennial plantings) between the walkways and the building or install tree wells within the walkway; • Other than signs permitted in the CO-1 zone, signs will be limited to one monument sign at the corner of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and Kennedy Parkway. No illuminated signs will be allowed on the east side of the building or any portion of the building facing the parking area. Signage within the front setback along Ryan Court will be limited to directional signage marking the entrance to the parking area. • Any street-facing facade greater than 50-feet in width must be broken into modules that give the appearance of individual units. These modules must meet the following standards: a. Each module must be no greater than 40 feet. b. Each module must be distinguished from the adjacent modules by at least three of the following means: 1. Variation in wall plane by recessing a building module from the adjacent building module; 2. Variation in material colors, types, or textures; 3. Variation in building or parapet height; 4. Variation in architectural details such as decorative banding, reveals, stone, or the accents; 5. Break or variation in window pattern; • A minimum of 30 percent of the street-facing facade between 2 and 10 feet in height from the adjacent exterior grade must be comprised of windows or doors; • The building shall be predominately quality exterior building materials, including brick, masonry, stone or stucco. Predominately is defined as at least 75% of the exterior of the entire building. Primary building entries must be distinguished by at least two of the following means: a. Canopies or awnings; b. Recesses; c. Raised cornice or similar architectural features; d. Architectural details, such as the work and moldings that are integrated in the building structure and design; • Final design to be approved by planning staff. Koppes seconded. Planning and Zoning Commission November 20, 2008 -Formal Page 7 Freerks invited discussion from the Commission. Eastham said that he believes the proposal to be in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, and he commended the staff and the applicant for working together to provide an attractive appearance from two major arterial streets. Eastham said he believed it would be a nice addition to the community. Plahutnik said that he believed that having some degree of low-impact commercial in a residential area makes sense and helps a community to look and function more like a town rather than a large sprawl of houses. Plahutnik said the people living in the area will appreciate it more than anyone else. Payne asked about the appropriateness of a decorative fence used as screening in this instance. She said the idea of a berm makes sense to her, but that a fence does not actually hide a parking lot. Miklo offered the example of the Ardenia Condominium Development on Keokuk Street in which a brick and wrought iron fence distinguishes it from the other areas of the neighborhood. Miklo said that the eyes of pedestrians would be drawn to the fence rather than the parking lot behind it. Miklo noted that the fence is in addition to vegetative screening on the other side. Freerks said she thought this was a good addition to the neighborhood, and that when an office building is done well it can work wonderfully in a neighborhood. A vote was taken and the motion carried 6-0 (Koppes excused). DISCUSSION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: Miklo said that the process of preparing next year's budget includes the capital improvements program where the City decides where to spend money on infrastructure and other public improvements. Miklo said this can have as much to do with development in the community as zoning, and in some ways, it can have even more impact. In the past few years, Staff has brought the process to the Commission's attention and sought their views on the program. Miklo said that most of the list before the Commission includes items which the Commission endorsed last year. Miklo invited Commissioners to give input on the list, which Staff would forward to the City Manager, who puts a proposal together and presents it to City Council. Commission members and Miklo discussed the fact that many funding priorities had of necessity slipped into the following year due to flood-related issues. Eastham recommended adding the elevation of Foster Road as aflood-mitigation strategy, and strongly recommended funding for a GIS system for the planning department. Several Commissioners agreed that a GIS computer-based mapping system was a critical planning tool and should be funded. CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: November 3 8~ November 6. 2008: There was discussion of some wording changes noted by Eastham and a correction to a typographical error noted by Payne. Eastham motioned to accept the minutes as amended. Koppes seconded. The minutes were approved on a vote of 6-0 (Weitzel excused). OTHER: Eastham shared information on aflood-related conference he had attended on November 13'h in Iowa City. Eastham said that a number of experts in the management of flood-prone areas had spoken. He said that he came away with a new understanding of how much more authority cities in Iowa have in regulating building in floodplains than he had previously thought. Eastham said there was some Planning and Zoning Commission November 20, 2008 -Formal Page 8 discussion of communities that have become "CRS" communities, which allows them to offer .residents reductions on their premiums in the National Flood Insurance Program. Eastham said that Coralville and Davenport are CRS communities, and said that it may be something Iowa City should investigate. Eastham also asked that the hazard mitigation plan being developed by the City be made available to the Planning and Zoning Commission for comment prior to its submission. 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