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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-10-28 Bd Comm minutesMinutes Page 2 October 8, 1975 Women Voters concerning the relationship of t he Staff and the Commissions. dedication at_the He reported that he had also attended the scoreboard Recreation Center pool in September.` that Robin Powell had been officially reappointed Cilek then announced Park and Recreation Commission by the School Board.- to the had accompanied Showalter to look over possi- He also indica ted that he bilities for land acquisition. Showalter then requested that Commission review the_C.I.P.-Report written the C.L P. at the by Gene Chubb in order to prepare for discussion of November meeting. indicated that he had been contacted by Mr. .Jacobsen from Marx IV Coralville schools He regarding ASERP. The children who live at MRP _ark IV, attend feels that ASghould articipate in and, -therefore, don't have access to be ablebtonp these children live in Iowa city, requested by Commission to check an the availability ASERP. Showalter was in Coralville schools and to look into the possi- of similar programming Mark IV children in ASERP. bilities ofincluding Showalter reported that Marianne Powell had surveyed 200 people regarding to the with 90% of those public, the evening opening of the City High gym It was pointed out by Staff and interviewed in favor of the proposal. be a conflict with school sports various Commission members that there would an variousinvestigate the possibility of ,opening an activities. Staff was asked to gym to the piblic.in the evening. _ elementary or junior highschool 10 they had both received approximately Showalter and Cilek reported that -School District pool facilities. City - letters regarding Joint completed with He also announced that the lower City Park road project was - be done by the Park crew. the exceptionofgrading of the shoulders to $22,724.00. The cost of the project was Staff indicated that they would like to start a free swim The Recreation 11:00 a. m• durDavishmuY�ny 10:30 to secondedthat period from ovedanditwas * activities. Following discussion, swim mreeUnanimous. a the Park and RplaedaiOonCSaturdays betweenn10:30tande11:00 period during Y, Y fee situation, Staff.indicated that Jean Spector will Regarding the ASERP the current semester of activities make -a report at the end of that Commission would like to receive Staff's There was a concensus Monthly Reports. the Park__SuperinCendent,_Selection Committee, Showalter announced 9, and four would Regarding interview would be held on Thursday, October that one beheld on Saturday, October I1. g _.. _Minutes - - - Page 3 October 8, 1975 Betsy Hillman made a presentation to Commission regarding the purchase letter and map).' of land as an addition to Hickory Hill Park (see attached - Nancy Seiberling was present to discuss Project GREEN describing it as a group of people who care about the city. She noted the group's.projects Street, wn at Iowa Avenue,"Highway 6, Melrose Avenue, Gilbert cte Mrs. Seiberling also indiad mini-parks,_and Chauncey Swan Plaza. `open being set aside for protection Project GREEN's concern with space and conservation. Mrs. Seiberling explained that Project GREEN provides the planning and of the pro— materials for its projects an d: contributes to the maintenance the projects becomes the jects for two years: Then, the maintenance of Seiberling expressed a desire for responsibility of the City._ Mrs. operations on those projects for which the improvement of maintenance City is now responsible. =; She indicated that Project GRE EN had chosen the Washington' Street plantings GREEN would ' also indicated that Project as its rBicentennial _Project. She Showalter; to work with the Director of Parks and Recreation, Dennis that they would like provide the necessaryreplacefor trees and to maintain the planting plana. Kelley_ reported on the activities of the Zoo Subcommittee, indicating that d Joseph Frankel he and Mascher had met with Dick Lane, Jeanne Connell, an that questionsoE to discuss the zoo situation. Frankel suggested,serious future acquisition, temporary or permanent, should be raised about the also suggested that Staff should consult with ?, exotic animals. it was the University ofIowa in order to prevent three or four ecologists at future problems. With-regard_to the leopard situation, it was reported that the cages had bagel inside. each been enlarged to the equivalent of two full-sized in front of the cages was - Platforms _were also established and the fence - raised to four feet in height. Commission discussed a letter from Antonia Russo, Animal Protection League out what he - of Johnson County, regarding the zoo. Buzz Mottet pointed It Ms.Russo felt were several misconceptions in the letter. was bsuggested advisory y erning that a permanent subcommittee be set up as._an _ - Commission that Staff zoo. Following discussion, there was a con ZOO. investigating the zoo situation rather should have the responsibility of was moved by Powell and seconded, by * than a permanent subcommittee. It then Commission recommend that the Director Kelley, that the Park and Recreation investigation of the Iowa City Zoo and of Parks and Recreation conduct an and long term -'needs report back evaluate the zoo as to its short term -and to the Commission in due course. Unanimous. At that time, Mr. Showalter thanked Mrs. Hillman for her report on acquiring with the additional land for Hickory Hill and indicated that the park, expansion. With exception of the Irish property, was bought for cemetery Minutes Page 4 October 8, 1975 --regard to the, Shay property,_ which is approximately 160' x 155'_-, the cost of the property was estimated by Showalter to be approximately $6,000.00. He also reported that the City will purchase the Solnar property for $1,700.00 plus the $75.00:abstract :fee. * It was.then moved by Stockman and seconded by 'Davis that the Park and 'I Recreation Commission defer consideration on the purchase .of the Shay property at this time. Unanimous. ._ - Commission discussed swimming pools and the-requests for a; joint City- School facility, with Mascher commenting that perhaps the School District should-have the responsibility of providing another pool. It was pointed'' out 'that `there was a: possibility that theCity and the School District could construct a joint facility under HUD guidelines. Kelley left the meeting at 10:25 p.m. - -----TerryEdmonds and Jerry Best -were -:present ':todiscuss the Aerohawks, a 'model airplane club with 35 members, who are trying to find a place to fly their-planes. They presented a proposal for use of part of the West Landfill (see attached map) for this purpose. Powell requested that Staff * investigate the insurance situation. It was then moved and seconded that - the Park and Recreation Commission recommend approval of the concept __proposed by the Aerohawks with the proviso--that there will be satisfactory resolution of the liability question. Unanimous. - Joan Buxton was present to discuss lane ropes and record boards for the - Recreation Center pool. Further discussion was deferred until the November - meeting. Showalter discussed the log cabins in City Park which were built in 1899 ' and asked Commission's feelings about whether they should be renovated and preserved or,torn down. There was 'a concensus that Staff should get - community input before a decision was made. Staff discussed the 'diamonds °at Happy Hollow and Mercer Parks, suggesting that the Happy Hollow diamond be moved (see attached map) and that the fence at Mercer be moved just inside of the lights.-: There was a concensus that Staff, should get input from men's and women's softball representatives through Commission's Baseball and Softball_ Subcommittee,Sangster and -- Mascher. Mascher requested that a substitute be designated, to attend the Riverfront- Commission meetings untilJanuarybecause she has `a'conflict. Flo Stockman will attend in place of Mascher. -' - ' --There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m. AEROHAWKS , IOWA . Contro ed Model Aircraft Club Radio Proposed Aerona:�k Flying yield I \O Road O 20 - Landing St -Iii: _ ' .-lover Fiela. Final grade for entire field m ' , S.ceczator Area -:- 4elecaune Lire -, 9 u U - 7C Land Fill . Entrance vale -- :c v G4 - . - - E t ' closing and that the City Council will reserve the right to reverse this action at any time such reversal is deemed necessary in the best interests of the City. ; REQUESTS TO -THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF -ASSISTANCE:. None LIST OF MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION -COUNCIL DISPOSITION: 1. 72-04.Board of Adjustment Appeal Amendments. 2. P-7317. Creation of a University Zone (U). ' `3. P-7410.. Creation of,a Mobile Home Residence Zone'(RMH).> 4. C-7405. .Objections to:prohibited and non -conforming signs. Council referral:. --11/6/74.- 5. V-7501. Possible vacation of Lafayette Street between Gilbert and Dubuque ;Streets and/or abandonment -of -bridge.. • Council' referral: :1/10/75. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN: �> Chairman Ogesen called the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections or: additions to:the'minutes of the February =; { - 27, 1975 meeting.. ,A motion was -made byMr. Horner and seconded by Ms. -Cain -to approve;.the'February.27,-1975 minutes as written. ' - The motion carried_ unanimously.;. 'A motion' was made- by Mr., Horner-- . ' - and seconded, by Ms. Cain to approve the _March_;13,_1975 minutes ' as written.' The motion carried unanimously'.` -= ' f. P-7501.- Regulations for parking and storage'of recreational and commercial vehicles., Initiated by P&Z:"_. -'_ Chairman Ogesen briefly summarized the provisions`of the ordinances -to amendthe-Municipal Code by -the establishment- stablishment of of Sections 6.16.11 and 8.10.25H. _ After a brief discussion,'a motion -was made,`by Mr. Galiher and seconded by Mr. Horner to, recommend _to -the City Council _ approval of ;the proposed ordinance to,amend.the;,Municipal Code by the establishment of a Section 6.16.11 with the following` revision in Subsection B: 1 "Motor vehicles of any type that exceed 7 feet in .height or -8 feet in width or 20 feet in length shall not be parked on any street in a residential zone except for a Ordinance No. 75-2787 Page 2 MAYOR It was moved by Brandt and seconded by ` ^ Davidsen that the rule requiring the Ordi- /1 nance to be considered and voted onfor AT EST:' CITY CLER passage at two Council meetings prior to:1 the meeting at which it is to be-finally passed be: suspended,and first and-second - consideration and.vote'be waived, aril that the ordinance be voted upon for final passage .': V at this time. Rall Call:Ayes: Brandt, Czarnecki Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser. Notion adapted ;:, 5/0. C Date of Publication ry -2- 5. P-7403. Revision of M1 and M2 Zones. SUh91ARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN: Chairman Ogesen called .the meeting to order and asked -if there were .any corrections or additions - to the minutes of the Cain toting ld on approvettherminutes 1975.A motion `was made`by Hines and_secoy, 6b_Oy as written. The motion carried unanimously, P-7317. Creation of University Zone (U). Initiated by P$Z• -to- recommend was made by Blum, seconded byCode of the _Hines, e ofthe City the City Council of Iowa City, approval of the ordinance to amend the Zoning 'Iowa, by creating a new "U" University Zone. " that the proposed ordinance, which has been pending Commissioner Blum explained - would place land owned by the State of Iowa for for approximately one year, - the University of Iowa within a more appropriate Ione than R1A as most of he orinance of t such 'land is presently zoned. He stated -that hthexist toelandownersdadjacent would _be_to-remove any.prohibitions,which might mcg to the;U:Zone. CommissionersBlumoalso owanrepresentatives requdicated-that at the estedethat st informal P4Z meeting, provide action action on the proposed ordinance be delayed until the University could additional input. Commissioner Hines suggested that deferral of any would seem appropriate. al Chairman Ogesen ruled that a motion for deferrwouId take precedence over she earlier motion to recommend approval. ction the en A motion was ordimadenance Hines, se "U" UniversitysZonetuntileDecember 4T, 1975,' Prop with an invitation to University representatives or others to present alternative proposals or another ordinance. nvolved, he would Comm issioner Blum sio deferral. Commissionerof the tMadsen hnoted that theUniversity have no objections has previously had an opportunity to provide input. The motion for deferral carried unanimously, 6-0• ts 5-7521. Revision of preliminary and final plat of University Lake Apartmen. Revision requested by developer: 10/21/75 nd inal Chairman Ogesen explained that the subject combined prplrovedrbyathe fCommcssion LSRD_plan is a.revision of the preliminary Lro0edlby the Commission on ,October on ,September 9,`1975, and the final plan app plat was to on Sept er stated that the primary reason for revision of the p save some trees. - -A motion was made by Hines, seconded by Cain, to recommend to the City Council approval of S-7521, revision of the preliminary and final plat of University Lake Apartments, with the recommendation that: (1) a six-foot bicycle path and/or walk beprovidedpartially at City expense; -and (2) the City Council seekadvice` from the Engineering Division concerning snow removal in the subject area. ` The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. -- ------ ------------- Commissioner Cain suggested that the following be included as,a discussion item at the next informal Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, November 4, 1975: Consideration of an amendment to Chapter 9.51 of .the City Code which would allow minor modifications of LSRD plans to be made without "resubmittal of the plans for approval: by the PF,Z Commission and the City Council S-7522. B.D.I. First -Addition, -,preliminary plat (vic. corner of Highway 6 Bypass and Heinz Road). Submitted by Business Development, Inc. -- Iowa City Chamber of Commerce. Date filed: 10/21/75. 45 -day limitation: 12/5/75. Mr. Jim Shive, engineer, stated that the following two options were available for providing sanitary sewer service to Lot 1: (1) tie on to the sanitary sewer lines of the H. P. Smith Paper _Company -to the -west, or (2) connect -to the sewer lines between -Lots 3 and 4 to the east. He.stated that an easement had_, been provided ifoptionN2 was chosen (connect to the sewer lines between Lots 3 and 4). Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner,'suggested that both ,options should be shown on the preliminary plat. A.motion was made by Madsen, seconded by Cain, to recommend to the City Council approval of 5-7522, B.D.I. First Addition, preliminary plat, with the stipulation that the following two options of providing` sanitary sewer service be shown on the preliminary plat: (1) tie on to the sanitary sewer lines of the H. P. Smith Paper Company to the west, or (2) connect to the sewer lines between _Lots 3_and -4 to the east. The motion carried unanimously, 6_0 S -7522A. B.D.I. First Addition, final -plat. - Mr. Schmeiser explained that there was some question as to whether or not - the. City Council-could`legally'approve the subject request without a statement from an attorney stating that the, property is free of.liens and encumbrances. He also stated that the Staff's recommendation.was:to`require that an agree- ment mutually, acceptable to the ;City,and the ,applicant providing for the installation of sanitary sewers when -they are needed `be -submitted in lieu of the standard provisions for the installation of sanitary sewers. Since B.D.I.; anon -profit organization, -sells land on the condition that the purchaser shall meet all requirements necessary for the issuance of a building permit, ermit the cost of the sanitary-sewercould-.be passed on to the lotpurchaser.. by the agreement. -4 - to to recommend_to the City Blum, seconded by final plat, with the A -motion was made by g D I , First Addition, Council approval of 5-7522A, contingencies: (1) a satisfactory - legal document be submitted and relative to liens' and encumbrances of the ubject property, (2) an agreement be instituted concerning installation and cost - of a sanitary sewer `system. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. Council should be thoroughly counseled al Staff relative to the property liens of B.D.I. Commissioners noted that the City by the City's Leg e Scale Non -Residential De45 delopmearay limitation• S-7523. _Nagle Mini-WGeorarehoes Nag leg Date filed: 10/21/75. (LSNRD) submitted by g 12/5/75. for putting rading plan had Mr: Shive stated that the owner was aware of -his responsibility laced. in curbs to provide for adequate drainage but because the g not yet been completed, he was not certain where the curbs would be p oner is A lack of sanitary sewer service was of afetianeedsCerHetfelt somelassurance Madsen because of personal hygiene and safetysewer,system. Mr. Shive stated rovide a sanitary, provided for warehouses, should-be-made-that-would hould be made -that would require such `a system:to be p _ that the City does not req but stated that they have provided for the location -that would accommodate a sanitary sewer system when and if .it is required. make a recommendation Commissioners noted that the stem regardless of whether or not itisa PRz Commission may regarding a sanitary sewer sy requirement of the City Code• proposed that she felt there had not been adequate time to review tatisf c Stating and f.inal.plat,_Commissioner Caineand warnedsed against LSNRD preliminary such procedures. 'Commissioner - Of with the haste involved in consideration such plat give a poor impression setting a precedent because of following would g ranting a - Madsen concurred and stated that heroeosalton the basis of g to rush into consideration of the p P personal favor. only on that portion of the Mr. Shive urged the Commission ha take act' that ifCompelled to obtain a' submitted LSNRD plat that,was shaded. he-would�be Compe the owner-wants the future, with all City Code requirements. to add another band, therefore, comply building permit and, seconded by Cain, to defer action on 5-7523, Madsen, Development (LSNRD) A motion was made by a Scale Non -Residential ndrep Nagle Mini-WarehouseNLargeagle, until -a staff an and report could be made. submitted by Georg Mr. Shive indicated that he was aware thee -developer had not followed the usual time requirements for submittal and subsequent consideration O` the