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Home My WebLink About1975-11-18 Agenda47 ;. AGENDA • REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1975 7:30 PM Item No. 1 --MEETING TO ORDER ". - ROLL CALL Z --READING OF MIMITES OF 01 -FICIAL ACTIONS// OF COUNCIL`MEET[NG OF Item No. ti NOVEMBER 4, 1975. 0 -4 - Item No. 3 Item PUBLIC DISCUSSION �N 1 i Item No. 4 - RECEIVE MINUTES OF BOARDS AND c(jWSSIONS. —a Iowa City Riverfront Commission mecting _of October 30, 1975. Action`. b. Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of November 6, 1975. Action:., • Agenda • Regular Council Meeting November 18, 1975 Page 2 Item No. S - BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL a. Consider appointment to fill unexpired term on the Parks and Recreation Commission.-- - r 7 r �. - .tom _ ..� �r r ^-1 �•r 11 il 0J." n - Item No. 6 JirCL.a-- - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM TI IE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY. Ir 44 C7 Item No. 7 --CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY IOWA, BY ESTABLISHING INE ANGLE.OF ,INTERSECTION BETwE-EN TILE SIDE LINES OF LATS AND STRAIGHT STREET LINES,A BY REPEALING -- SECTION 9.S0.5A.4j OF THE SUBDIVISION CODE .(second,consideration). r i J r • �' )i (- �� - - .� �, ;, .. � ., _ ,. ._ __ -,_ _ _ .. ,% i _ - _ _ _ _. t. . j .. ..�� t _ r / ' / � _ _. _. _ _ _ _. .. - _ _. _ _ __:_ - / _: _._ .�_ _. -.._ �__.`- ��, lc_.. ___._.____ Agenda .Regular Council Meeting November 18, 1975 - Page'3 Item No. 7 - Comment: (cont'd)_ A public -hearing -was held November 4, 1975. - The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended by a 4 to 0 vote.adoption of an Ordinance to amend the Subdivision Code by establishing the angle of intersection between the side lines of lots and straight street lines and by repealing Section 9.SO.SA.4j of the Subdivision Code. `While the ; Subdivison Code presently requires that lot lines to street lines intersect approximately at right angles, the proposed ordinance - would require that they intersect atanangle between 80 and 100 - degrees. The Subdivision Code presently.- states that lot lines shall merely intersect with streets at "approximate "right angles. The proposed ordinance -defines -;approximate right angles to mean angles, between 80 and 100 degrees. ..Ac tion : no a �r n , . % �-�-' r= »v:�'. � i� �'r1�� - �1.7 /O Item No. 8 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CIIAPTER 8.10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE' OF THE CITY OF IOWA:CITY, IOWA, BY ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS FOR NON -CONFORMING USES AND BY REPEALING SECTIONS 8.10.3.56,`8.10.5C, • 8.10.51), 8.10.21B AND 8.10.24C OF SAID CHAPTER (second consideration). Comment: A public hearing was held November 4, 1975. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended by a 4 to 0 vote adoption of an ordinance to amend the Zoning Code by establishing provisions for non -conforming uses and by repealing Sections 8.10.3.56,-8.10.SC, 8.10.51), 8.10.21B and 8.10.24C of said chapter. The significant" aspects: of the proposedordinanceare (1) to eliminate several existing conflicts in wording within the Code, and -(2) to allow a building occupied by a non -conforming use; to be remodeled and/or converted to another -non -conforming use or conformingusethough the building may be in noncompliance with the height, yard and area regulations of the Code.' Refer to Staff -Report dated August 1.4, 1975, for an explanation of the intent of the proposed ordinance. Ordinance was amended at regular Council meeting of November 11, 1975. Action: — • •Agenda Regular CouncilMeeting November 18 1975 Page 4 Item No. 9 -CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REGULATING STORAGE, COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL OF'SOLID.WASTE; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL'. OF SOLID WASTE;,ESTABLISHING`A PERMIT SYSTEM FOR PERSONS THE ,ENGAGED _IN- :BUSINESS OF COLLECTING, TRANSPORTING, PRO- CESSING OR DISPOSING OF SOLID WASTE; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF NONCONFORMING SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS; PROVIDING BEARING PROCE- DURES FOR CITY DETERMINATIONS OF ORDINANCE; OR RULE VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR TI {E DIRECTOR'S RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; PROVIDING A - PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE'PROVISIONS_OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2291 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2286.2 (SECTIONS`` 3.42.1 THROUGH 3.42.5, MUNICIPAL CODE) (second consideration). Comment: This ordinance regulates storage, collection, transportation and -disposal of solid waste. The major provisions of the ordinance provideforpickup of all residential solid waste up to and includ- ing a four-plex. The rough draft of this ordinance stated ten con- tainers would be picked up from residential units largerthana four-plex upon request; however, 15.is-felt topresent a better -_ balance based point on actual field surveys conducted on October 8, 1975. The ordinance • also states that weekly pickup will be provided for all brush and limbs tied in bundles not -exceeding 48 inches long and 18 inches in diameter. Brush piles larger than this will be treated as bulky refuse picked up on'a first- come, first-served request basis. The ordinance also provides [or licensing of all solid waste haulers operating within the Iowa City city limits. Action: �%a I �.. ? 4 .t t ) Item No. 10 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT REGARDING AGREEMENT TO SELL HOUSE LOCATED AT 330 SOUTH CAPITOL, IOWA CITY, I01VA, TO BILL MCDANNALD. Comment: Mr. Bill McDannald was the successful bidder on the house located at 330 South Capitol, Iowa City, Iowa. He has submitted a plot plan which has beenapproved, and has recorded the plat as requested. Pending execution of Agreement to Sell, Mr. McDannald will be issued a building permit and be required to move the house in thirty (30) days. Action- • f...f-J 1. l Agenda •Regular Council Meeting November 18, 1975 Page 5 Item No. 11 --CONSIDER REISOL1I11ON AUT11ORIZING MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT 111111 i POWERS-WILLIS $ ASSOCIATES FOR 111E RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED MANAGE- ' MENP PLAN. -_ Comment: This contract outlines a scope of work to be; performed, the time of completion, -the amount and method of payment and other general contract terms. Total negotiated price of the contract is $80,000 and time of completion is 18 months. Action: �P - �'1. _ 41 I t ;/l L 1, • L�- 1 • Item No. 12 -:CONSIDER RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STOP,SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF JOHNSON AND BLOOMINGTON REQUIRING JOHNSON STREET TO STOP FOR BLOOMINGTON. Comment: Underregulations in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, stop signs are warranted when five or more accidents occur which are susceptible to correctionby stop signs. Action: �n I c_, h.�., ,i c� {-a r_ Z,/ D Item No. 13 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INFO ,A LEASE y TO RENT A BUILDING AT THE 4H GROUNDS. • /\Comment: In order to provide more undercover storage with electrical plug ins at the Service Building,' it is necessary to removeseveral- pieces of equipment from covered storage. Rather -than store this equipment outdoors withresulting.damage due to weather elements, it is recommended that the City enter into a<lease.for six months at`a rate of $300 per month for 7,500 square feet of storage at the 4H Grounds. This is an extremely favorable rental rate and it is recommended that this.resolution be.adopted. Action: f• ._ Item No. 14 --CONSIDER RESOLU STREET TO ALL V FOR A ONE-YEAR 6mment: The University Avenue and Wash • except buses an reviewed this m have been sent sent to Council Action: 4 ve'/ ION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSING OF A PORTION OF MADISON HICULAR.TRAFFIC EXCEPT EMERGENCY VEHICLES AND BUSES RIAL`PERIOD. f Iowa has asked that Madison Street between Iowa' ngton be closed for a one-year ,period 'to all vehicles emergency' vehicles.. The Planning F, Zoning Commission tter on March 27, 1975, and their recommendations o Council. A briefreportfrom Public Works was on October 17. A public hearing was held November 11. /J 1 i