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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-11-26 Bd Comm minutesa` • r-- t 15 -a. S ♦5 .•ev r 1 . MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING ANDZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, '1.974 =- 4::00 11:M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIIt CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Madsen, Galiher, Horner., MEMBER ABSENT: Cain. STAFF PRESENT: Wollmershauser, Osborn, RECOMMENDATIONS.TO THE CITY -COUNCIL: Child 1. Nottorecommend the rezoning of a tract of land, about 3/4 acre, from R1A to M1 (vic. South Riverside Drive near inter- section with Highway 218 -- west of old landfill), requested by Charles Walden. (Z-7421). 2. To recommend approval of Z-7422, the rezoning of 13 lots in the Summit Street ,- area, ,from R3A-to R2. The lots are in the Kauffman and Summit Hill Additions located along and adjacent to the intersectionof South Summit Street and East Court Street south of Burlington Street. 3. To recommend approval of Z-7423A;the rezoning from R3A to R3 of all parcels, except the parcels adjoining Burlington Street, on both sides of Governor Street from Burlington Street to Bowery Street -and the two (2) parcels on the north ® side of Bowery Street east of Governor Street and the two (2) parcels on the north side of -Bowery Street west of Governor Street. 4. To recommend approval of Z -7423B, the rezoning from R3A to R3 7 of all parcels on both sides, of Governor Street from Bowery Street to the CRI&P RR and including 155 feet on the south side of Bowery Street west of Governor Street. 5. To recommend approval of Z -7423C, the rezoning from R3A to R3 of all parcels, except -parcels adjoining Burlington Street, on both sides of Lucas Street from Burlington Street to the CRI&P RR and four (4)` -parcels on the north side of Bowery Street east of Lucas Street; 140 feet on the south side of Bowery Street east of Lucas Street and all parcels on the north and south sides of Bowery Street west of Lucas Street extending to the centerline of the alley between Lucas and Dodge Streets. 6. Not to recommend.the'rezoning from R3A to R3 of all parcels, except `parcels adjoining Burlington Street, on both sides of Dodge Street "between -Burlington Street and the CRI&P RR and parcels on north'.side,of Bowery;Street to centerline of alley between Dodge and Lucas Streets and on north and south sides of Bowery Street ,to centerline of alley between Dodge • and Johnson Streets (Z -7423D). . <_ T 51 LIST OF MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION -COUNCIL DISPOSITION: 1. 73-785. Zoning.Ordinance changes for High -Rise Apartment Houses Creation `of a U:Zone Pending before Commission. 2. 73-1526. ProvisionofNeighborhood Parks in New Subdivisions -- Final report dependent'upon.outcome of a steps and procedures report. 3. 72-04. Board of Adjustment Appeal Amendments. 4. C-7403. -Dr.-George McCormick's letter regarding lot restrictions `for multi -'family. -zoning. Council referral: 10/4/74. 5. C -7404.. -Madison -Street closure. Council referral: 10/17/74. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION"AND FORMAL.ACTIONS TAKEN: Chairman Madsen called ''the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections or additionsto `the minutes of the October 24, 1974 meeting. A motion,to approve the minutes as written was made by Dr. Ogesen, seconded by_Mr. Henry, and carried unanimously (Ms. Larew was not present when the vote was taken). Z-7420. Ordinance amending Zoning Code regarding fence and shrub heights. Also includes amending Municipal Code Chapter 3.38, in particular 3.38.8.A. Council referral: 9/11/74. Chairman Madsen indicated that the Ordinance amending the Zoning Code regarding fence and shrub heights would be on the agenda for the next Planning and'Zoning Commission meeting, November 26, 1974. Z-7421. Rezoning of tract of land, about 3/4 acre, RlA to M1 (vic. South'Riverside Drive near -intersection with Highway 218 -- west of old 'landfill:)',.Requested by Charles Walden. Date filed: 10/7/74. 45 -day limitation: 11/21/74. A motion was made by Dr. Ogesen and seconded by Mr. Galiher to recommend to.the City`Council the rezoning of a tract of land, about 3/4 acre,.from R1A to.M1 (vic.-South Riverside Drive near intersection with -Highway 218 --..west of old landfill). Dr. ogesen stated that land to the north, east and south of the ® subject area is zoned R1A and land to the west is bounded by Y j r LIST OF MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION -COUNCIL DISPOSITION: 1. 73-785. Zoning.Ordinance changes for High -Rise Apartment Houses Creation `of a U:Zone Pending before Commission. 2. 73-1526. ProvisionofNeighborhood Parks in New Subdivisions -- Final report dependent'upon.outcome of a steps and procedures report. 3. 72-04. Board of Adjustment Appeal Amendments. 4. C-7403. -Dr.-George McCormick's letter regarding lot restrictions `for multi -'family. -zoning. Council referral: 10/4/74. 5. C -7404.. -Madison -Street closure. Council referral: 10/17/74. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION"AND FORMAL.ACTIONS TAKEN: Chairman Madsen called ''the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections or additionsto `the minutes of the October 24, 1974 meeting. A motion,to approve the minutes as written was made by Dr. Ogesen, seconded by_Mr. Henry, and carried unanimously (Ms. Larew was not present when the vote was taken). Z-7420. Ordinance amending Zoning Code regarding fence and shrub heights. Also includes amending Municipal Code Chapter 3.38, in particular 3.38.8.A. Council referral: 9/11/74. Chairman Madsen indicated that the Ordinance amending the Zoning Code regarding fence and shrub heights would be on the agenda for the next Planning and'Zoning Commission meeting, November 26, 1974. Z-7421. Rezoning of tract of land, about 3/4 acre, RlA to M1 (vic. South'Riverside Drive near -intersection with Highway 218 -- west of old 'landfill:)',.Requested by Charles Walden. Date filed: 10/7/74. 45 -day limitation: 11/21/74. A motion was made by Dr. Ogesen and seconded by Mr. Galiher to recommend to.the City`Council the rezoning of a tract of land, about 3/4 acre,.from R1A to.M1 (vic.-South Riverside Drive near intersection with -Highway 218 --..west of old landfill). Dr. ogesen stated that land to the north, east and south of the ® subject area is zoned R1A and land to the west is bounded by Z-7422. Consideration of.rezoning 13 lots in the Summit Street area, R3A to R2. The lots are in; the Kauffman and Summit Hill Additions located along and adjacent to the intersection of South Summit Street and East Court Street south of Burlington Street. It was moved by Dr. Ogesen and seconded by Mr. Henry to recommend to the City Council approval of -Z-7422,, the rezoning of 13 lots in the Summit Street area from R3A to R2. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. Z-7423. Consideration of rezoning, R3A to R3, an area generally Y All 4 by Dodge,, Burlington and Summit Streets and the CRI&P a on thesouthand more--particularly,as follows: A. All parcels, except the parcels adjoining Burlington Street, on both sides of Governor Street from Burlington Street to Bowery Street and -the two -(2). parcels on the north Highway 218. He felt that Ml zoning of the subject area would side of Bowery Street east of Governor Street and the seem to be spot zoning and he would, therefore, vote against two (2) parcels on the north side of Bowery Street west the motion. Chairman.Madsen also.noted the preponderance of of Governor Street: R1A zoning surrounding the subject area and indicated that he All parcels on both sides of Governor Street from Bowery would vote against the motion'. Mr. Henry voiced his objection Street to the CRI&P RR ',and'including 155 feet on the south to the proposed rezoning on.the basis that some changes are side of Bowery Street west of Governor Street. being considered for requirements in the M1 and M2 zones. All parcels, except parcels adjoining Burlington Street, on The motion failed -to carry by -a 0 - 5 vote. (Ms. Larew was not both sides of Lucas Street from Burlington Street to the present when the vote was taken). _ Z-7422. Consideration of.rezoning 13 lots in the Summit Street area, R3A to R2. The lots are in; the Kauffman and Summit Hill Additions located along and adjacent to the intersection of South Summit Street and East Court Street south of Burlington Street. It was moved by Dr. Ogesen and seconded by Mr. Henry to recommend to the City Council approval of -Z-7422,, the rezoning of 13 lots in the Summit Street area from R3A to R2. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. Z-7423. Consideration of rezoning, R3A to R3, an area generally bounded ® by Dodge,, Burlington and Summit Streets and the CRI&P RR on thesouthand more--particularly,as follows: A. All parcels, except the parcels adjoining Burlington Street, on both sides of Governor Street from Burlington Street to Bowery Street and -the two -(2). parcels on the north side of Bowery Street east of Governor Street and the two (2) parcels on the north side of Bowery Street west of Governor Street: B. All parcels on both sides of Governor Street from Bowery Street to the CRI&P RR ',and'including 155 feet on the south side of Bowery Street west of Governor Street. C. All parcels, except parcels adjoining Burlington Street, on both sides of Lucas Street from Burlington Street to the C RI&P RR and four (4) parcels on the north side of Bowery Street east -of Lucas Street,: 140.feet on the south side of Bowery Street east of 'Lucas Street and all parcels on the north and south ':sides of Bowery Street west of Lucas Street extending to the centerline of'the alley between Lucas and DodgeStreets. D. All parcels, except parcels adjoining Burlington Street, on - both sides of Dodge Street between Burlington Street and the CRI&P RR and parcels on north side of Bowery Street to center- ® line of`alley.between Dodge ;and:Lucas Streets and on north and south sides of Bowery 'Street to centerline of alley between Dodge and Johnson Streets. u C n Ms. Cynthia Gardiner, ,601 South Governor, outlined a "Partial Survey of Neighborhood Opinion on the Proposed Rezoning" which indicated.substantial'support for rezoning. She also submitted petitions bearing signatures of people supporting the rezoning. Ms. Gardiner stated that approximately half the owners of property on Lucas and Governor Streets were in favor of the zoning changes, with an overwhelming majority of the resident property owners on those streets supporting rezoning. Her figures showed less support;' among; property owners south of Bowery than among those north of Bowery. Mr. Paul Durrenberger, 616 South Governor, spoke in support of the rezoning and=stated that when high-density apartments in the area were constructed, there was, opposition by the neighbors. Mr. Philip Shively, 416 South Governor, gave a slide presentation in favor of the rezoning. Speaking in favor of the rezoning, Ms. Edward Wise, 504 South Governor, pointed out disadvantagesof having an apartment building located' next `to a'single-family dwelling. Mr. W. O. Aydelotte, 330 South Summit.Street, found favor with the City's R3A Area Study and stated that R3 zoning would seem a fair compromise to all because apartment units would still be permitted. Mr. E. J. Means and Mr. Marion A. Miller, Iowa City real estate agents who own property in, the subject area, argued the zoning changes would make non -conforming uses of a large number of apartment buildings in the.neighborhood. Ms. Marcia Sanhueza, 615 South Governor, said she and her husband had purchased property in the.area.for investment purposes and were, therefore, against the proposed rezoning. Mr. Charles Grunewald, 436 -,South Governor, also spoke against the rezoning.. Mr. E. W. Wells, 648 South Governor, who was active in two earlier, successful efforts to retain R3A zoning in the area, submitted petitions bearing signatures of persons opposed to the zoning; changes, Most of the signers were residents of the Governor and Lucas Street area. Ms. E. W. Wells stated she felt it a. -duty to` provide reasonably priced apartment units for University of Iowa students. A motion was made by ,Dr._ Ogesen and seconded by Mr. Horner to recommend to the. City Council the rezoning, from R3A to R3, of all parcels, except the parcels adjoining Burlington Street, on both sides of -Governor -Street from Burlington Street to Bowery -Street and the two -(2) parcels on the north side of Bowery Street east of Governor Street and the two (2) parcels on the north side of, Bowery Street west of Governor Street. The motion carried unanimously. i ® A motion was made by Dr'. Ogesen and seconded by Ms. Larew to recommend to the` City'Counci_l the`'rezoning, from R3A to R3, of all parcels on both `sides 'of Governor Street from Bowery Street to.the CRI&P RR and including, °155 feet on the south side of Bowery Street west of Governor Street. The motion carried 5-1 with Mr. Horner dissenting. A motion was made by Mr. Henry and seconded by Dr. Ogesen to recommend to..the.CityCouncil the rezoning, from R3A to R3, of all parcels, except parcels adjoining Burlington Street, on both sides of'Lucas 'Street from Burlington Street to the CRI&P RR and four (4) parcels on 'the north side of Bowery Street east of Lucas Street, `140 feet on the south side of Bowery Street east of Lucas Street and .11:parcels on the north and south sides of Bowery Street west of Lucas Street extending to the centerline of the alley between Lucas and Dodge Streets. The motion carried unanimously. A motion was made, by Dr. Ogesen and seconded by Mr. Galiher to recommend to the:.City`Council the rezoning, from R3A to R3, ® of all parcels,'except'parcels_adjoining Burlington Street, on both.sides of.Dodge Street between Burlington Street and the CRI&P RR and`<parcels on'north side of Bowery Street to centerline of alley between Dodge and, Lucas Streets and on north and south sides of Bowery, Street to centerline of alley between Dodge and Johnson Streets. Commissioners Madsen, Galiher and Henry stated that the Dodge Street area is different in :character than the Lucas, Governor and Summit Street neighborhoodsand' they would, therefore, vote against the motion to'rezonethe area. Mr. Henry said that in some sense, -he would like to vote -for the Dodge Street rezoning but -felt that where zoning classifications have stood for twelve years, strong and plausible reasons are needed to set ahem aside. The motion failed to carry;by a 0 - 6 vote. Chairman Madsen appointed Ms. Larew and Mr. Galiher as a committee to make recommendations concerning lot restrictions in multi -family zones' as suggested in the letter from Dr. George R. McCormick. The meeting adjourned. . Larew, 1 I® MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 61 1974 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ROOM. MEMBERS PRESENT: Branson, Claypool, MEMBERS ABSENT Sheets, Fountain, White, Retish. Bosserman.` CITY STAFF>PRESENT: Seydel, Hillis RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL None REQUESTS TO<THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE None. LIST OF: MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION=COUNCIL DISPOSITION: None. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN: Newly appointed Housing Commission member, Alicia Claypool, was introduced. 1. Branson called the meeting to order. Fountain moved that the.minutes of the October 16, 1974 meeting be approved'as:written. Retish seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. 2. There -was no 'public discussion. r MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 61 1974 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ROOM. MEMBERS PRESENT: Branson, Claypool, MEMBERS ABSENT Sheets, Fountain, White, Retish. Bosserman.` CITY STAFF>PRESENT: Seydel, Hillis RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL None REQUESTS TO<THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE None. LIST OF: MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION=COUNCIL DISPOSITION: None. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN: Newly appointed Housing Commission member, Alicia Claypool, was introduced. 1. Branson called the meeting to order. Fountain moved that the.minutes of the October 16, 1974 meeting be approved'as:written. Retish seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. 2. There -was no 'public discussion. 0 r 1' a s 3 r 1' a s 3 4# k t 1 F i � C _ 1 _ 3 Coordinator's Report. Seydel reported that 10 new -_applications and 3 resubmissions of applications' -have been received 'since the last meeting. Seydel recommended approval of these. 207 units are now under lease, 8 units were picked up in October and Seydel still has 2 leases to assign. Seydel directed the members attention to a copy of census data defining poverty level for the state. 4. Old Business. Branson presented a draft for discussion concerning response to Mayor Czarnecki's memo of October 15, 1974. Response to this memo was discussed at length.. It was generally agreed to continue this discussion at the next meeting. 5. New Business. Tire State Chapter of NAHRO'had a meeting in conjunction with the League of Municipalities at the Holiday Inn in Iowa City in October. At -that meeting .the Board 'of Directors established a Legislative Liaison Committee. Seydel was appointed to this committee. The meetings of the -Governor's Task Force on Housing was a point of discussion'.. Members of the committee agreed to attend at least one of the meetings. Seydel will attend the meeting on November 12, in Davenport. Correspondence concerning the meeting of the Governor's Task Force on Housing was.referred to the Commission by the City Council'for`response. 'Branson will respond. Members of the Commission who are able to will attend the meeting. The City Council has received a request to extend the date for submission of proposals for the 62 units of elderly housing. 6. Formal meeting ended after three of the members had to leave. Next regular meeting will be November 20, 1974. Approved -Ilzt� dl - C MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING IOWA CITY PUBLIC'_LIBIit1RY PP OF 'TRUSTr ES oCT011ER 24 OWA C ITY 141111, 1 C 1, l BRAIZY AUDITORIUM Members Presents Buchan, barber, Kirkman, Bywater, Canter; Downer, Newsome, Richerson and 'Trumpp Staff Present: Westgate -,Moses, Eggers Visitors: Dale Benz, Leslie Dunlap Business: The meeting was called to order by President Buchan at 4:05 P.M. Minutes of the regular meeting of September 17, 1974 were approved. Newsome/Downer Financial Report: The financial statement was presented and`the-disbursements for September were approved, Newsone/Richerson The financial report indicated that about 72% of our funds have been ex- pended for the first'3/4.of the year. The surplus shown in the 6000 class (personnel) will be shown in the amended budget as transferred to _materials Capitol Improvement expenditures were discussed and our report to the City will indicate $6,000 alloted for a building consultant. The Director commented on the 'success of the book sale indicating that a completereport was on file in the Director's Office. A motion to. request that the president.write a letter to the Library Staff to thank them for their extra effort was passed unanimously. Newsome`/Richerson On a question of privilege the agenda order was changed to hear from Dale ?Benz, who.was invited to speak to the Board on the "Friends of the University 'of Iowa Libraries." The outline of his presentation is on file.` Director's Report: Mrs. Eggers reported that a telephone message service had been purchased for $195.00 and will provide ar.recorded answer when the library is closed. There are also interchangeable messages. A ramp has been installed by the National Guard making it easier to take handicapped patrons to the story area. T & K Roofing has been contacted and the roofdrains need to be repaired first. A motion was passed',to have the; Director contact a plumber. Trump/Bywater. The City Engineering department has been made r16.,. aware of our 'concern regarding OSHA .requirements .and we should be hearing soon"with'` their. recommendations. New shelving to be installed will further reducepat.ron'seating. It was moved by Trumpp and seconded by. Richerson to credit staff member Hazel IYestgate with maximum sick leave to correct erroneous posting by the 'office, .on her accrued sick leave time. Old Business: A briefdiscussion was held on the advisability of assistance from the office secretary in taking and -,preparing board minutes. The best compromise will re -institute the.Director's report in written form. Communications: A letter was received and placed on file. .from the Coralville Public Library on reciprocal borrowing. New Business: Mrs. Richer -son was instructed to - contact the Director of Cedar Rapids Public Library regarding their "Friends of the Library" organization. A budget planning session has been Audi - called for Thursday, November 7., 1974 at 7:00 P.M. in the Audi- torium. The next regular -meeting -of the Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday, November21st at 4:00 P.M. in the Library Auditorium. A motion was madeandpassed to go into executive session to discuss the Personnel Contract negotiations. 6:22 P.M.Richerson/Trumpp The -regular: meeting reconvened at 6:35 P.M. The Board authorized Mrs. Eggers to convey our concerns on Sunday and Holiday, work and pay to the City Finance Director, Joe 'Pugh.' The, meeting.adjourned at 6:37 P.M. Respectfully submitted, MINUTES OF A;SPECIAL MEETING° -. S IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOVEMBER 7, 1974:; =:: IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY AUDITORIUM Members Present: Buchan, Farber, Kirkman, Bywater, Canter, Downer, Newsome, Trumpp, Richerson Spaziani, Prosser, Westgate, Eggers, Moses, Staff Present: Tucker Others Present:- A reporter from -the Press Citizen, a repr,- from the Planning Commission resentative called to order at '7:05 P.M. by President Buchan. The meeting was led off the work session discussion She called on Mrs. Eggers,' -who and Users., Report'and.The Objectives of the Iowa City of the Use Public Library. 'She`::theh posed these"questions: What is the business of the. library? those who could but don't? Is it to serve .those ;who use it`now;or think the patrons want, or What Should our be for.what we .service our surveys show they actually want? The Board authorized the director to contact building consultant `him board regarding Robert -Rolfe: and arrange for to meet with the a Library Building Consultant and to offer to his services .as compensate. him at his regular fee for such an appearance. Mrs. Richerson reported that.the Cedar Rapids speaker would be "Friends able to come tb the:meeting in January and would talk on of the Library". Meeting was adjourned.at'9:45 P.M. Downer/Trumpp Respectfully submitted, David . KtrKmanq. ecre ary • STAFF PRESENT: GUESTS: Bill Neppl Tony Osborn Don Schmeiser Loren Horton Mary Lewis ® REQUESTS To THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE: 1. The Riverfront CuYmission requests that the City Manager investigate filling activities in the floodaay of the_Iowa River at the Johnson Mobile Home Court and notify the Iowa Natural Resources Council if appropriate. SUM!4 R( OF DISCUSSION AND'FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The Riverfront Cannission met in regular session on November 21, 1974, with Chairperson Neuhauser presiding. * Nicknish moved and Cain seconded that the minutes of the October 21, 1974, meeting be approved as written. Unanimous.' The law student report, "Scenic Easements as a Control of Land Use," was then discussed: As explained.by Mary:Lewis, the governing unit must ask the property owner to give or voluntarily sell property which would be used for a scenic easement. In the case of a scenic easement, the property owner retains control of -.the property but can be required to cut shrubbery or trees. there are no provisions for scenic easements now in the Iowa Code. Ms. Lewis was asked to`look into the tax consequences of scenic easements Reports of filling ® activities in the.floodway of the Iowa River at the * Johnson Mobile Hcm Court were discussed. It was then moved by Cain and seconded by Bassett that the Riverfront Commission request that the City Manager investigate filling activities in the floodway of the Iowa River F, - y 3 Patt Cain Caroline Bassett Samuel Fahr James Lindberg Mary Neuhauser Barbara Nicknish Earle Murphy Bill Neppl Tony Osborn Don Schmeiser Loren Horton Mary Lewis ® REQUESTS To THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE: 1. The Riverfront CuYmission requests that the City Manager investigate filling activities in the floodaay of the_Iowa River at the Johnson Mobile Home Court and notify the Iowa Natural Resources Council if appropriate. SUM!4 R( OF DISCUSSION AND'FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The Riverfront Cannission met in regular session on November 21, 1974, with Chairperson Neuhauser presiding. * Nicknish moved and Cain seconded that the minutes of the October 21, 1974, meeting be approved as written. Unanimous.' The law student report, "Scenic Easements as a Control of Land Use," was then discussed: As explained.by Mary:Lewis, the governing unit must ask the property owner to give or voluntarily sell property which would be used for a scenic easement. In the case of a scenic easement, the property owner retains control of -.the property but can be required to cut shrubbery or trees. there are no provisions for scenic easements now in the Iowa Code. Ms. Lewis was asked to`look into the tax consequences of scenic easements Reports of filling ® activities in the.floodway of the Iowa River at the * Johnson Mobile Hcm Court were discussed. It was then moved by Cain and seconded by Bassett that the Riverfront Commission request that the City Manager investigate filling activities in the floodway of the Iowa River F, - L E at the Johnson Mobile Hare Court and notify.the Iowa Natural Resources Council if appropriate. Unanimous. Bill Neppl reported. on the Housing and Ccmmnity Develovmlt Act. The Steering Camnittee:is planning to make a survey of the community to determine oanmmity needs and to make a priority listing of those needs. The Steering Ccnui.ttee meets: Monday and Wednesday nights in the Council Chambers. Mazy Neuhauser.willattend these meetings. Following dis- cussion,, Lindberg moved and Nicknish:seconded that the Riverfront Ccm- missi�on recommend to the`Iowa City Steering Committee that the develop- ment of a Comprehensive Plan be an item of highest priority. Unanimous. Discussion of the expansion of the floodplain zone was deferred until the December meeting. Chairperson Neuhauser reported that the rezoning - of the Streb property was approved by- Planning' arra Zoning and that the matter has proceeded through the second `reading. It was also reported by Chairperson Neuhauser that the Gordon Russell property annexation and rezoning has been approved by Council. The Planting Plan will be coordinated with the Riverfront Study with ad- ditional Staff 'input. It was reported that Stanley Consultants has submitted a contract in the form of an outline. It .was returned to them by the City for a fuller description. ,There will be three stages of the Study: 1. the information, gathering stage with cam unity comment; 2. research.into possible zoning requirements and other legal matters, with axmnnuty . cammt 3. the formal plan",,due to be.00npleted nine months after the start;of the Study. Chairperson Neuhauser reported that the Johnson County Regional Open Space Camnittee is still working on the Kent Park matter. Thanks was extended by Chairperson Neuhauser to the four members of the Camnission whose terms are up, Patt Cain, James Lindberg, Earle Murphy and Barbara Nicknish. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ellen R. Flowers Secretary z page 2 Ri.verfront' Commission = _ November 211, 1974 " L E at the Johnson Mobile Hare Court and notify.the Iowa Natural Resources Council if appropriate. Unanimous. Bill Neppl reported. on the Housing and Ccmmnity Develovmlt Act. The Steering Camnittee:is planning to make a survey of the community to determine oanmmity needs and to make a priority listing of those needs. The Steering Ccnui.ttee meets: Monday and Wednesday nights in the Council Chambers. Mazy Neuhauser.willattend these meetings. Following dis- cussion,, Lindberg moved and Nicknish:seconded that the Riverfront Ccm- missi�on recommend to the`Iowa City Steering Committee that the develop- ment of a Comprehensive Plan be an item of highest priority. Unanimous. Discussion of the expansion of the floodplain zone was deferred until the December meeting. Chairperson Neuhauser reported that the rezoning - of the Streb property was approved by- Planning' arra Zoning and that the matter has proceeded through the second `reading. It was also reported by Chairperson Neuhauser that the Gordon Russell property annexation and rezoning has been approved by Council. The Planting Plan will be coordinated with the Riverfront Study with ad- ditional Staff 'input. It was reported that Stanley Consultants has submitted a contract in the form of an outline. It .was returned to them by the City for a fuller description. ,There will be three stages of the Study: 1. the information, gathering stage with cam unity comment; 2. research.into possible zoning requirements and other legal matters, with axmnnuty . cammt 3. the formal plan",,due to be.00npleted nine months after the start;of the Study. Chairperson Neuhauser reported that the Johnson County Regional Open Space Camnittee is still working on the Kent Park matter. Thanks was extended by Chairperson Neuhauser to the four members of the Camnission whose terms are up, Patt Cain, James Lindberg, Earle Murphy and Barbara Nicknish. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ellen R. Flowers Secretary � t r. STAFF REPORT Planni nrr t '7'," ..:, A. Call to Order by Chairman B. Roll Call C. Approval of Minutes 1. Meeting of November 14, 1974. D. Zoning Items 1. Z-7420. Ordinance amending Zoning Code regarding fence and shrub heights. Also includes amending Municipal Code Chapter 3.38, in particular 3.38.8.A. Council referral: 9/11/74. 2. Z-7424. Rezoning of lot approximately 80' by 801, R3B to C2. Request made by St. Mary's Church for the purpose of constructing a parking lot. Date filed: 11/11/74. 45 -day limitation: 12/24/74. E. Subdivision Item 1. 5-7412. Final plat of Oakwoods Addition, Part 6B. A replat of a portion of Oakwoods Addition, Part 6. Originally filed: 7/11/74. 45 -day limitation: waived. Revised plat filed: 11/8/74. F. Vacating Items 1. C-7404. Closing of Madison Street between Iowa Avenue and Washington Street. Requested by University of Iowa. Council referral: 10/17/74. 2. V-7407. Vacation of alley in Block 86, Original Town of Iowa City (block bounded by Clinton, Market, Capital and Bloomington Streets). Requested by University of Iowa. Council referral: 11/8/74. G. Discussion Items 1. P-7317. Proposed ordinance creating a University Zone ( U) . 2. P-7410. Proposed ordinance creating a Mobile Home Residence Zone (RMH). • 3. S-7121. Review of final plat of Blane Roc Addition as approved by Planning and Zoning Commission and by City Council. Fi . Adjournment. Regular meeting -- November 26, 1974 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FENCE REQUIREMENTS - ZONING CODE, CITY OF IOWA CITY, BY REPEALING SECTION 1. ARTICLE XXVI. ORDINANCE NO. (8.10.27.A.), AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION IN LIEU THEREOF. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of the Ordinance is to promote the general health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Iowa City by regulating the height and setback distance of fences at street intersections so that there exists an unobstructed view of the intersection. SECTION II. AMENDMENT. To maintain vision clearance at street intersections, no fence more than twenty (20) percent solid and no fence or planting more than two (2) feet above the established elevation at the pavement edge in a cross section to the right-of-way shall be located within a triangle formed by a diagonal line connecting two (2) points measured along the street right-of-way lines equidistant from the point of street right-of-way intersection for a distance of thirty (30) feet or a distance equivalent to twice the required setback, whichever is lesser. SECTION III. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, and specifically Section 1, Article XXVI, Ordinance No. 2238, are repealed. SECTION IV. SAVINGS CLAUSE. If any section, provisions, or part of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or uncon- stitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision, or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION V. EFFECTIVE_DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law. 1st Reading 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Passed and approved this day of 11 19 - Ordinance No Page 2 and seconded by It was moved by that the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Czarnecki Brandt Davidsen deProsse White MAYOR ATTEST: _ CITY CLERK. 1st Reading 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Passed and approved this day of 11 19 - 0 0 E SUBJECT: Commission ' Z-7420. Ordinance amending Section 8.10.27A FENCE REQUIREMENTS of the Zoning Code. Council referral: 9/11/74. STAFF The wording of the subject COMMENTS: proposed ordinance as discussed by the Commissioners is revised accordingly and attached hereto. This ordinance and a proposed ordinance amending Section 3.38.8A TREES AND SHRUBS of the Municipal Code, also referred to the Commission, should be revised to incorporate similar provisions. L ■I _ E 11 SUBJECT: from an R3B Zone to a C2 Zone; date limitation: 12/24/74. - STAFF ANALYSIS: the Church, north of two single family residence and'south of a Market Streets, for the purpose Commission Z-7424. Application submitted by St. Mary's Church to rezone an approximate 80 by 80 foot lot at 108 North Linn Street filed: 11/11/74; 45 -day The St. Mary's Church is desirous of rezoning the subject lot, located east and across North Linn Street from family residences, west of a multi - parking lot at North Linn and of constructing a parking lot. The Zoning Code does provide for parking lots to be located in in an R3 Zone (District)`as,an accessory use to a permitted use. Arguably, if the subject parcel was contiguous to the St. Mary's Church property, accessory parking would be permitted as currently zoned. It has been the Building Official's interpretation, however, that if two parcels are separated by a street (public property), the parcels are not contiguous. But, according to Section 8.10.25E.1. "...where an increase in the number of spaces (parking) is required by a change or enlargement of use the required spaces may be located not more than three - hundred (300) feet therefrom". Since no known enlargement has been made to the Church, the parcel must be rezoned to a zone which lists a parking lot as a permitted use. It is critical that adjoining residences not be adversely affected by any use permitted in a zone which would depreciate their property value. A parking lot screened, as required, from the adjoining residences on the south and east and utilized only during church functions would appear to be a rather nonobjectionable use. In the C2 Zone, however, such uses as a public garage and other service and repair shops, restaurants and taverns, and similar commercial service establishments can be highly incom- patible irregardless of protective devices. The most restrictive commercial zone and zone allowing a parking lot as a permitted use is the C1 Zone. The uses permitted in the Cl Zone are not as objectionable and presumably would not be of detriment to adjacent residential uses for the following reasons: 1. The orientation of existing residences and structures is such that visibility from the east is obstructed by an existing garage and the residences to the south rear upon the subject property. 3 2. A tight planting screen would be required along the south and eastern property.lines of the subject tract providing a barrier to objectionable views and sounds. 3. Since the property is within 50 feet of a residential zone, no parking would be permitted in the front yard (a front yard of 20 feet is required in C1 and no front yard is required in C2). STAFF It would be most desirable RECOMMENDATION: if the Zoning Code could be interpreted in such a way that a zoning change to permit an accessory parking lot was not required; there is some question of what is implied by the words "change" or "enlargement of a use" in Section 8.10.25E.1. It is the staff's recommendation that a legal interpretation pursuant to this Section be sought. If, following a legal opinion, the property must be rezoned, it is the staff's recommendation the appli- cation be denied and the subject property be rezoned to a C1 Zone for the above reasons. Ll :NRig Slid •r';. , r^y •ri,.' i :�kiw W..L' ii �•.��IL'Ef'.C�6^..: __ INS MIN ull I� n. -JEW RWUEST'� 101 AREA mill_ y . U111 .Ali_' RIU. I® ti11 ��ttii 1�: o ��•�— •• • � = nlu� l�111 • � �tfH;lll • Imes Umins 'r!!IL =N41G i� - =11111 1111' :�IIE Awl- •- „ � Ott 1E I�Il1 its Lis ►`� ON ' — I "' _• �. I I•46 ro Ire e • • e 120m0 vp a 1 CALE 660' GRAPHIC S SM ME o � '� 1 SUBJECT: located west School; date Planning & Zoning Commission November 26, 1974 5-7412. Final plat of Oakwoods Addition, Part 6B, a replat of Lots 288 through 305 of Oakwoods Addition, Part 6, of Amhurst Street and north of the Helen Lemme filed: 7/11/74; 45 -day limitation: waived. STAFF The subject plat was deferred ANALYSIS: on July 25, 1974 until corrections enumerated in the Staff Report of the same date were corrected. The plat has been resubmitted with all corrections having been made with the exception of Item 4 -- all utility easements illustrated on the plat should be labeled, and Item 6 -- the markers should consist of 1/2 inch iron pins rather than metal pipe. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 10 0 It is the staff's recommen- dation the subject plat be approved if said Items 4 and 6 are corrected. 'n n Amite F sr s RIB ' REOUEST AREA aIA •�� 1.II 'i R3 aI I c 2 FILE S_7# Rl-A YL 7 F rri :b3 W m (— o'er CD O • DD z�. o - NQ. N N Ap OnOm 1Z C�0 m0 om'�-CZ Z -1rn-p O OD rn N -_ o =o m o mr �OOr` o rn p° CD ° - m � � > mol z;. -I W 2 z -10. 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Nrn — NN —N L0 0 Wp 8� opr _N� pl CA amooh bODte .D -�- n0rn 0 nom® o m.r- U)3: D r' Z N� m r M in n o cn z — O f>1 -yD N . cmi � o b m � ,°�" Lt may. m Q7 7D � s SUBJECT: STAFF ANALYSIS: INTENT OF REQUEST STAFF REPORT Planning & Zoning Commission November 26, 1974 University of Iowa request to temporarily close Madison Street between Iowa Avenue and Washington Streets. Council referral: 10/17/74. The University of Iowa has presented a request (see attached letter) to the City Council of Iowa City which requests the City to temporarily close Madison Street between Iowa Avenue and Washington Streets for the purpose of experiment- ing with an incremental approach to a pedestrian -oriented campus. Another attached letter from the -Iowa City Chambers of Commerce also addresses this subject. It is the University's basic philosophy, as outlined in a report entitled, "A Proposal for a Pedestrian -Oriented Campus," prepared in June, 1973, that, "The University of Iowa will take every opportunity to extend its entire campus -- especially the area from the Pentacrest west across the river to Woolf Avenue -- the concept of a pedestrian mall." BACKGROUND REPORTS There have been two background reports prepared which should be considered as a part of this proposed action.. These two reports are entitled, "Street Closure Analysis: Combined City -University Plans," which was prepared by the Institute of Urban and Regional Research of the University of Iowa in February, 1974, and, "A Microanalysis of the East Side Central Area Traffic," prepared by DeLeuw-Cather and Company in June, 1974. These two reports indicate that some difficult traffic problems could well occur in the central area of -Iowa City as the urban renewal program develops. These reports specifically deal with -changes in traffic flow and volumes which will result from both additional development of urban renewal lands and accompanying street closure activities. The problem areas identified by these plans include: (1) the intersection of Clinton and Washington Streets; (2) access to the University Library lot; (3) the Burlington Street intersections with Clinton, Linn, and Gilbert Streets. The basic conclusions of this report Are, -that the proposed traffic flows will be able to be accommodated; however, a much lower level of traffic service will exist. Although some conclusions can be drawn as a result of these reports, the specific impact of the one block closure of Madison Street cannot be accurately predicted. The aforementioned reports anticipated the closure of three blocks of Madison Street (from Iowa Avenue southward to Burlington Street). Additionally, the University has prepared an additional report entitled, "A Proposal ® for a Pedestrian -Oriented Campus," which was prepared jointly by the University's Office of Facilities Planning and Utilization and the Office of Transportation and Security in consultation with the Hodne-Stageberg Partners, Inc., of Minneapolis, Minnesota in June of 1973. A PROPOSAL FOR A PEDESTRIAN -ORIENTED CAMPUS Although the request to close Madison from Iowa to Washington is being evaluated as a separate request at this time, it is imperative to study the long-range impli- cations of such closing in light of the policy statements by the University. Study of this long-range policy must be done while making a decision on this particular request by the University since, as they state in the report, closing of sections of Madison Street is an incremental part of the long-range plan. The decision makers of the City must be aware of what future implications a decision at this time has. This report mentions that a number of specific issues made it imperative for the University to adopt a long-range circulation plan, among these, hospital growth, VA Hospital additional parking facilities,.City proposal for the Melrose diagonal and the City proposal to widen Madison Street. With regard to these, the report says, "With the intent that each decision reached in connection with the above issues must bring progress toward a goal of pedestrian -oriented campus, the Univers- ity set about to formulate a long-range plan for vehicular circulation." Essentially, the University's plan for achieving a pedestrian -oriented campus is based on the strategy of eliminating streets that penetrate the campus and diverting traffic. The University sees, among other benefits, opportunities that would be created for the placement of building activities and more land would be available for green space. As part of the basic strategy for eliminating penetration into the campus, the University envisions that Freeway 518 would allow elimination of Riverside as an arterial through the campus. The plan also envisions abandonment of the Iowa Avenue Bridge as a vehicular artery and since they see this bridge as the key to the cir- culation problems of the campus, once this bridge is eliminated, all the streets that feed it could logically be closed including Madison, Jefferson, Market and Washington, all of which,pass through the campus in part. The University position is that their objectives can be accomplished by incremental decisions. Recent discussions with University officials have indicated that the elimination of Riverside Drive as an arterial, or the abandonment of the Iowa Avenue Bridge cannot possibly be accomplished until suitable solutions are developed to accommo- date east -west traffic flow. Realistically, the aforementioned closures are long- range goals which would perhaps fit into a fifty-year time frame. PUBLIC WORKS CONSIDERATIONS ON PROPOSED MADISON CLOSING With the many potential traffic congestion problems envisioned in the Urban Renewal area, some created by the basic design of the Urban Renewal Area and some by increased traffic generated as a result of the Urban Renewal Area, it is desirable to reduce potential traffic congestion where possible. The two reports that have analyzed Urban Renewal traffic vary in differing degrees about the po- tential problems which would be created. The proposed one block closure of, Madison Street will probably create some added degree of traffic congestion in the central area of Iowa City, but it will not create unsolvable problems. The proposed one block closing of Madison Street should be viewed not a terminal action but as a temporary closure at this time. While there appears to be a loosely knot consensus in Iowa City that the auto- mobile must be downplayed and the bicycle and pedestrian given more consideration, the fact remains that both at the present and during at least the next several years, the automobile will continue to play an important role in transportation in Iowa City. Ignoring this fact, or attempting to design without taking the 0 0 The University states that closure of one block of Madison will be only an experiment. The affect of this one block closure cannot be completely measured until the complete Urban Renewal Area has been built. Both of the reports men- tioned earlier anticipated approximately a 25% increase in vehicular traffic as a result of new Urban Renewal attractions as compared to present traffic volumes. The completed Urban Renewal area will not only result in increased traffic, but will also affect the destination and origin of this traffic. For example, the 1,000 space parking garage envisioned at the northwest corner of Clinton and Burlington will be a prime attraction and traffic generator in con- trast to the current downtown area which has a more dispersed traffic generation pattern. RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE The temporary closure, if approved, should be implemented in a manner that will permit easy restoration of the street to its present condition. This can be accomplished by the use of temporary barricades, concrete curb stops, traffic paint, and control gates. The cost of materials and installation should be com- pletely paid for by•the University. Sufficient gaps can be created at Jefferson and Madison for pedestrians by existing signalization at Iowa and Madison. This signalization will also be needed for buses and pedestrians at Iowa and Madison. Extensive vehicle and pedestrian counts should be done before and after the clos- ing throughout the area although, as stated earlier in this report, valid compari- sons and conclusions as to the impact of the closure on traffic patterns in the central area of Iowa City after the completion of the Urban Renewal Project cannot be made at this time. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is the staff's recommendation that Madison Street, between Iowa Avenue and Washington Street, be temporarily closed for a period of one year. It is also recommended that several actions take place during this period and that certain relevant factors be considered during this closure. These include the following: 1. It must be recognized that as commercial activity in the Central Business District Area of Iowa City is increased, that vehicular traffic flows will also increase and that it will not be possible to obtain a totally accurate future picture of traffic flows by observing the impact of the closure of Madison Street at this time. 2. In that this is to be an experiment relating to the University's "Pedes- trian-Oriented_Campus" concept, extensive observations and counts of pedes- trian movements in and around the western half of the Pentacrest should occur during this one-year period. 3. That the temporary closure of Madison Street should be realized by the use of temporary materials. 4. That the traffic signals presently located in this area should be allowed to remain. CI IA -4 5. That a fairly extensive observation of traffic flows in and around the Central Business.District area should also be made during the temporary period of closure.