HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-01-15 Bd Comm minutesMEMBERS PRESENT: Madsen.. Henry, Cain, Galiher, Horner, Larew,
Ogesen
STAFF PRESENT: Wollmershauser, Schmeiser, Child
Chairman Madsen called the meeting to order and asked if there
were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the December
13, 1973 meeting. It was suggested that the words "and refer to
the Riverfront Commission for comment" be made a part of the
motion to defer item Z-7316 (page one, last paragraph). It was
also suggested that the sentence "The motion carried unanimously"
be added to the eighth paragraph on page three. A motion to
approve the minutes as corrected was made by Mrs. Cain, seconded
by Mr. Henry, and carried unanimously.
` Z-7316. Streb-National By -Products. Request for rezoning
(R1A to Ml) for triangular tract of land west of Iowa River
and eastofCRI&P RR, -all of the area being east of Riverside
Drive. Date filed: 11/14/73. Deferred: 12/13/73. 45 -day
limitation: waived.
Ms. Mary Neuh auser, Chairman of the Riverfront Commission,
suggested that the Planning & Zoning Commission consider
deferring a recommendation on the above request until after the
Riverfront Commissionwould have an opportunity to consider a
policy relating to a river: protection zone. This, she said,
would probably be accomplished on or before July 1, 1974.
Dr. Ogesen questioned how a change in zoning might affect the
possible acquisition by the City of property along the riverfront.
Indicating that he could see no sound reason for rezoning this
property, Mr. Henry stated ;that Ml zoning would not seem the
most optimum use of this land and might further compound mistakes
made in the past, i.e. permitting industrial uses around river -
fronts.
Mr. Galiher stated that Ml zoning would seem, appropriate, given
the uses of surrounding properties in the area. Chairman Madsen
indicated that the Commissioners should decide whether all the
uses permitted in an Ml zone would be desirable.
Mr. Don Schmeiser, Associate Planner, explained that the Staff
suggested in its report dated December 13, 1973 that the subject
property does not seem conducive to residential uses. The Staff
suggested, however, permitting through a possible IP zone
(industrial park zone) one or more related uses rather than a
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mixture of many unrelated uses. This, he said, might avoid a
"hodge podge" effect of uses permitted in the Ml zone.
Mr. Richard Wollmershauser, Senior Planner, pointed out the
potential conflict that would be created by possible future
industrial uses abutting,directly against a mobile home park.
Stating that the Ml zone would seem one of the most compatible
uses with the surrounding land uses, Dr. Ogesen questioned why
the Staff had reconuniended,IP zoning for this area, since IP and
Ml zoning both allow industry. Mr. Schmeiser said that the IP
zone, unlike the Ml,zone,, would permit only industrial uses
(excluding M2 uses).which would eliminate the possibility of
further undesirable development of mixed uses in the area. He
added that because of heavy vehicular traffic, noise, fumes,
outside storage and other undesirable activities associated
with industrial development, the Staff had also recommended
that 1001 of "no man's land" free of structure, storage and
parking be provided between any industrial uses and the mobile
homes.
It was moved by Mr. Henry that the Planning & Zoning Commission
recommend to City Council denial of Z-7316, Streb-National By-
Prdoucts' request for rezoning (RlA to Ml) for the triangular
tract of land west of the Iowa River and east of the CRI&P RR,
all of the area being -east of Riverside Drive. The motion died
for lack of a second.
It was moved by Dr. OgesenF seconded by Mr. Galiher, to recommend
to the City Council approval.of Z-73160 Streb-National By -
Products' request for rezoning (RlA to Ml).
Chairman Madsen said he felt it was prudent to defer a recommen-
dation on this matter until seeing what the Riverfront Commission
and the Staff would recommend in regard to establishing a plan
or policy for uses around the riverfront. For these reasons, he
said, he would vote against the motion for approval of the
request. Mrs. Cain stated that she would also vote against
the motion for the same reasons.
The motion carried 4-3 with Madsen,, Cain and Henry dissenting.
5-7322. Macbride Addition, Part 2, filed by Macbride Addition,
Inc. (vic. southeast corner of intersection of Melrose Avenue
and Mormon Trek Boulevard).
a. Preliminary Plat
Date filed: 12/20/73 45 -day limitation: 2/3/74
b, Preliminary LSRD
Date filed: 12/20/73 45 -day limitation: 2/3/74
5-7321. Macbride Addition, Part 2, same as S-7322 immediately
above.
' • a. Final Plat
Date filed 12/11/73 45 -day limitation: 1/25/74
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b. Final PAD
Date filed: 12/11/73
C. Final LSRD
Date filed: 12/11/73
45 -day limitation: 1/25/74
45 -day limitation: 1/25/74
Mr. Lyle Miller, developer of Macbride Addition, stated
that it might be advisable.to wait for dedication of
a public walkway until such time as the undeveloped property
to the north is developed. Chairman Madsen pointed out that
dedication of a public walkway would become the continued
obligation of the adjoining property owners to maintain.
Mr. Henry noted that past Planning & Zoning Commission policy
has been to support dedications rather than easements.
Mr. Miller indicated that he would prefer the locations of
entrances to remain as shown on the Final Plat and would like
the main entrance to be on`thewest on Mormon Trek Boulevard.
Chairman Madsen said it was his feeling that the entrance
from Melrose Avenue should.be as far `to`the east as possible.
After further discussion, it was moved by Mrs. Cain and seconded
by Mr. Henry to recommend to the City "Council approval of the
Preliminary Plat of Macbride Addition,_Part 2, contingent on
the dedication of the right-of-way for the 10' public walkway
rather than an easement and moving the entrance from Melrose
Avenue to directly north of the 48 -unit apartment building.
The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Galiher,-seconded by Mrs. Larew, to recommend
approval of the Preliminary LSRD of Macbride Addition, Part 2.
The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by -Mr. Henry, seconded by Mrs. Larew, to recommend
approval of the Final Plat, S-7321, Macbride Addition, Part 2,
contingent upon reference being made to tying in the boundary
of the Addition to a congressional corner. The motion carried
unanimously.
It was moved by Mrs. Cain, seconded by Mr. Galiher, to recomr-,end
approval of the Final PAD, 5-7321, Macbride Addition, Part 2.
The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Mrs. Larew, seconded by Dr. Ogesen, to recommend
approval of the Final LSRD,-S-7321, Macbride Addition, Part 2.
The motion carried unanimously.
• Chairman Madsen stated that an Informal Planning & Zoning
Commission meeting, was scheduled for Tuesday,, January 15, 1974
at 4:30 p.m. for thepurposeof discussing: 1) Off-street
Parking Requirements, and 2) theReportof the Rules Committee.
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Chairman Madsen moved that Mrs. Cain be appointed as P & Z
representative to the Riverfront'Commission. The motion,
seconded by Mr. Henry, carried unanimously.
Mr. Galiher moved that the meeting be adjourned.
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Lyell D..Henry, Jr.
Secretary
" Minutes of the Iowa City Airport Commission
_Dec -ember 20, 1973
_Members Present: Full, Peterson, Summerwill
Members Absent: Hartwig, Perkins
Others Present: Jones
Chairman Full called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Minutes of the October meeting were read. Peterson moved,
Summerwill seconded the motion the minutes be approved as
read. Motion carrisd. -
Jones read the bills for.November and December. Jones
pointed out that the bill from Gaskill Signs, Inc. for
$54.00 was not the;Commission's bill. Summerwill moved,
Peterson seconded the motion that all bills, except the one
from Gaskill Signs, Inc., be 'paid. Motion carried.
The Financial Departments,' Reports were presented and dis-
cussed.
Jones .brought up the: problem of. snow removal this .year, as
there hasn't been much of `a problem in the past. Discussion
followed and the. Commission instructed Jones to attempt to
work out the difficulty, as it is important to have the air-
port open as soon :as possible 'for transient and home-based
aircraft.
There being no other business., the.meeting adjourned at
8:15 P M.
Next meeting: January 17th, Civic Center at 7:30 P.M.