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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-03-13 Bd Comm minutesno waste connection shall be made to:a closet bend or stub of a water closet or similar fixture. The Board of Appeals concurs with the Plumbing Board to amend Section 310(c) to allow for a high wasteconnection to a closet bend. 2. Section 403(a) Size of Draina a Pi in cl The minimum sizes o vertical an or orizontal drainage Piping shall be determined.from the total of all fixture units connected thereto, and additionally, in the case of vertical' drainage pipes, in accordance with their length.' The Board of Appeals concurs with ,the ,State Building Code' regarding Section 403(a) and disagrees with the recommended changes as outlined by the Plumbing Board relating to the size of pipe required by the building drain inside the building. MINUTES Iowa City Charter Committee February 28, 1973 MEMBERS PRESENT: Cain, DeCounter, Welt, Baldus, Meardon, Corrigan Davidsen MEMBERS ABSENT: Ringgenberg, Knight ..Guests Present: Dorothy Douglass, 1030 E. Burlington; Margar . et MacDonald, R. R. 6; CounLlmoan Loren Hickerson Staff Present: Rosenstein Mr..Meardon.called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M. Councilman Hickerson, present at this meeting, stated the follow- ing in response to questions asked him: Hoursinvolved in Council duties vary greatly I from yeek to week, month.to.month. .He spends a;minimum�.of four,,to, six -hours ak wee �,related '.tq:­TTuesday iday,Council.meetings.,... .From this -base- ,on,'he gets'intoa w'de:variety, of situations '(trips w1th'staff research, etc.). Mayor spends a great deal more time; 2., �,Her ee s'rihai: should Maiyor because the: Council:s ou (a) the citizenry thinksthat an elected. Mayor is: endowed with more powers 'than a I Mayor elected by Council'(b) He thinks,that' an at -large el,ected.Mayor and �the.: Council would. be more' apt -to have conflicts which; he does n '..t think J s, too hea lthy, and , (c) . The Mayor, . if �elected by the Councili is quite'.clearly'the majority of the Council's choice, which means that there is a pattern (he serves by .,virtue of having been chosen by the Council). ; . -largin 'the Council makes good sense: 3.' He ��thinks that;:�en 9 but would be skeptical about raising it beyond seven; an increase from five to seven is.a little overdue because (a) a five -member Council can be troublesome at timesin terms of an absence of one imembert-fi(b)the:Council has'not worked as'much as it might,by committees in part because of its size. 4.! He thinks that the manager'form ofgovernment is the, only:sound form for Iowa City'based.,on.his experience. 5. He.feels that undue emphasis is being given to the overburdening role of the staff in policy. The three ways that Council considers policy are from: (a) matters brought by the Mayor or other members of the Council, (b) people of the community, and (c) from the city staff and boards and commissions. He feels that to assume that just because a matter comes through the manager's office that it has been influenced, is "poppycock." 6. He doesn't think the nature of the election makes any difference as far as public going to Council with their problems or concerns. He doesn't think, that an elected Mayor will receive • any more calls than a Mayor selected by the,Council. 7. He feels that wards can lead to dangerous assumptions He doesn't feel that groups that aren't represented now.would be represented under the ward system. 8.He feels that.there are certain groups that aren't represented.(no woman on the Council) • Iowa City Charter Committee Page 2 February 28, 1973 9. He thinks it extremely risky to find mechanisms to i (a) reduce the 'advocacy of the staff or ( b ) accentuate the advo- cacy of individuals or organized groups. 10. He doesn't feel any 'extra secretarial or research staff necessary, he depends on ,City Hall for`.that. 11. ,He feels that the salary for the Council members should be more realistic for the nature Iof time spent in a highly volunteer service. He wouldbe reluctant to see it go too high. 12." The use of Council Committees makes sense to him and a reason why the Council should be enlarged. He would agree to certain standing committees (Financial Planning, Social Programs, etc.) 13. Alternatives are very often a part of staff advocacy. He feels 'that .Council is as much to blame for not instructing staff as to this. 14. He thinks they may be coming to the point where they_„ . have.to choose between the highly centralized responsibility of the,:Cou.cil,';and 'more broadiv Aelegated authority among boards and commissions:' 4 p 15. He feels that research assistance;: mi ht be help ful-- wouldn't rule it`out. 16. He feels iti necessary for City Attorney to attend every Council meeting. 17. He's not sure"that•recall provisions cause continuity and. stability in, -city Igovernment. If there is a recall, provision, it should not be easily instituted. 18.He feels a Councilman's term should be four years. 19. He has no objection toinitiative and referendum. 20. `He .is 'leere of things that people look`,to. as broader solutions than they are. He feels that the ideal goal is a'city government composed of 'council and a Mayor and manager and department heads, who are so'good`you don't need an ombudsman. 21. He would perhaps use office space at the Civic Center from time to time butnot routinely. He feels that it has been unfortunate that independent councilmen could not have a place to meet -with the public other than at the Council meetings. Mr. Meardon thanked Mr. Hickerson for his presentation. Mr. Baldus urged that the Committee get independent legal approval of the Charter before it goes to the City Attorney. Meeting was adjourned at 5:40 P.M. MINUTES • Iowa City Charter Committee March.l, 1973 MEMBERS PRESENT: Meardon, DeCounter, Ringgenberg, Welt, Baldus, Corrigan,'Davidsen, Cain MEMBERS ABSENT: Knight Guests Present: Jack Esbin, 3117 Alpine Ct.; Margaret MacDonald, R. R. 6; Joe Zajicek, R. R. 5; 'Dorothy Douglass, 1030 E. Burlington Staff Present: Rosenstein Mr. Meardon called, the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. Minutes of the February 14 meeting were unanimously approved as submitted, moved_,by Davidsen and seconded by Cain. Minutes of .the February 15 meeting were unanimously approved as amended with ,the date of -the minutes changed from'February 16 to 'd February 15, moved by Davisen-and seconded by Cain. Minutes of. the, February 21 meeting were unanimously approved as submitted,moved by Corrigan and seconded by Welt'. Minutes of the February 22 meeting were deferred until'the next meeting. Mr. Jack Esbin,, Ms. Dorothy Douglass, and Mr. Joe Zajicek, represent ing,Action<for a Better' Community,, gave a presentation', regarding the handouts Ms. Douglass gave the Committee at a previous meeting. Mr. Esbin gave a brief background on this group, stating that they have had several meetings on the subjectofthe home rule charter. At.their meeting two complaints were heard ,most: 1. 'The present form of government was not responsive. 2. The Council was,not involved in,enough policymaking. ABC then pulled.fromdifferent forms of government and submitted this form of government for the consideration of the Charter Committee. (See attached plan) It was also the recommendation of ABC to give Council members a minimum salary of $400 a`month or more, and a, full-time Mayor from $18-25,000 a year. ABC recommended two -year -terms for Council as a psychological factor to encourage more people to run`. The Council would be involved in administering policy so that • policy would not get lost by staff. Mr. Zajicek stated in closing: that this proposal is a very general form of government and that various groups submitting input for any form of government give the Charter Committee a better feel of the public pulse. 1 nr.,asoin,sr-area znaz zne maze -up or Amis iizzeen zo:Lwenzy members, that 'thirty to forty people commented on the first draft proposal to submit to the Charter Committee,'' and that this group has been in existence one year. Mr. 'Meardon thanked Ms. Douglass, Mr. 'Esbin,"and Mr. Zajicek for their presentation. The Committee then discussed the number of Council members, length of terms, and wards. Mr. Baldus moved for a straw proposal that there be an odd number of persons.on the Council, one elected for.a two-year term and'the rest for,.staggered,,terms, in any election there would be an even number elected (Reference -page ;4 of the National Municipal,' League ModelCharter). Mr. Corrigan seconded the sense of the motion. Unanimously' carried. Mr.•Baldus then moved on;;a straw proposal that there be a nine member City,Council, seconded by Mrs..;Davidsen. .Meardon, Baldus, Davidsen, voted for and.Cain,;Corrigan, Welt, DeCounter, Ringgenberg,' voted against. Mr. Corrigan moved by straw proposal that there be a seven -member City.Council, seconded, by Mr. DeCounter. 'Welt,'"Cain, Corrigan;, DeCounter, Ringgenberg'voted-in favor and Davidsen, Baldus, Meardon, voted !against this proposal. The Committee then discussed election of the 'Mayor "by the Council vs. election of the Mayor by the people. A straw riation was then made by Mr. Corrigan that there be direct electio.: of the Mayor as a member of the City Council and"that the'samt: powers be given him as in the present system. Mr. Baldus seconded the motion. Corrigan., Ringgenberg,,Baldus, Meardon, Cain, and'DeCounter voted "in favor'and'Welt and Davidsen voted.'against. Motion was.made'by Mr. Baldus for'.''a four-year term,of'office for the'Mayor,.seconded:by.Mrs. Cain.'' After some discussion, Corrigan, Cain, Baldus, Meardon, Davidsen voted in favor and Welt, DeCounter, and Ringgenberg voted against Mr. Ringgenberg moved the Councilmen all be elected at -large. Mr. DeCounter seconded the motion. Cain, Corrigan, Davidsen, DeCounter, Welt,'Ringgenberg voted in favor and Meardon and Baldus voted against. Mr. Corrigan moved for election of Council by the place system. Motion was withdrawn for consideration after more discussion and • additional research. Suggestion,' was made to have three meetings the week of March 5-9, with a Councilman present at the March 7 meeting. It was decided to havean extra meeting Tuesday, March 6., Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. RWONSIBILITIRS OF THE MAYOR • 1, Be the executive'of the city. 2, "Be the public representative for the.city, 3. Recommend applicants for the position of Administrative Coordinator. 4. ''Appoint the committees every two yea re following the formation of the, new cauncll.' 5. .Be a voting menber.of the council and its chairperson, RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 1. Coordinate ate the entire city staff, r ISI 2. Attend all committee, meetings, 3. Assist the mayor; in the,performancs of his duties, 4.. Act as general professional resource for the council. AL'S PONSIBILITIES OF THE, COUNCIL: AS A-YHOLEo 1. Initiate, approve".and oversee the implementation of policy, 2. Approve the hiring and firing of city staff members, 3. Approve the appointments 'to Boarda and Commissions as submitted by the comalttees or citizens. RESPONSIBILITIES OF, THE CITIZENSi 1, Serve on Boards and Commissions that are formed by the council committees and report to then in an advisory capacity, 2, Have'the power of publicinitiative, referendum and recall. General Co .menta , 1. AHC encourages the Charter Committee iq its concept of the role of the City Attornies. 2, The Council and Committee meetings should be held at regularly scheduled tinea that are convenient to the public, 3. All committee meetings' should be conducted under the provisions in the state code covering open meetings, 4. Council numbers should hold regular off lee hours for the purpose of meeting with the public, Gene Chubb announced that the League of Women Voter's.would be holding their Ralston Creek me Regina High School. etin.g.on February 26., 1973, at Foes and Char e Polic Jim an Gene C u Roegiers,.Jim Lindberg, Bob Lee me with the Council in an informal session. The COuhcil approved the Parks and Recreation c' Charge POlicy,as recomme Ommissionl,s Fee and nded* Some suggestions were made by Councilmen,Loren Hickerson and Ed Czarnecki regarding fee experimentation. Bob Lee reported that the Recreation Department had arranged a Children's Theatre program prior to Council's receipt of'a request for $500 for such a program. Gene Chubb then reported that the Farmer's Market would operate with no anticipated changes from last year. Dates have been Set and sign ups will be taken the Ist week in April. aab MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION February.14, 1973 The Parks and Recreation Commission met February 14, 1973' at 7:30 in regular session on P.m., in the the Civic Center. Conference Room at Members Present: June D avis. James Roegier's JimtSangster. Dr. Robin'.Powell James, Lindberg Joan Buxton Vii4inia 'Hebert Harry Ostrander Members Sarah Fox Staff: Bob Le e G uests: Karen-Babl, Fieldwork ,lntern. Chris�:Edgintonq' University T Mrs -Cruden,.,League of Women ljoterls Wayne Solar, :KSUI' Mr. Roegiers called the . as mailed. meeting to order. Minutes were approved Council Actions. The Council has agree I d Commission when they discuss that they willnotifytYe- Ralston Creek Gene Chubb announced that the League of Women Voter's.would be holding their Ralston Creek me Regina High School. etin.g.on February 26., 1973, at Foes and Char e Polic Jim an Gene C u Roegiers,.Jim Lindberg, Bob Lee me with the Council in an informal session. The COuhcil approved the Parks and Recreation c' Charge POlicy,as recomme Ommissionl,s Fee and nded* Some suggestions were made by Councilmen,Loren Hickerson and Ed Czarnecki regarding fee experimentation. Bob Lee reported that the Recreation Department had arranged a Children's Theatre program prior to Council's receipt of'a request for $500 for such a program. Gene Chubb then reported that the Farmer's Market would operate with no anticipated changes from last year. Dates have been Set and sign ups will be taken the Ist week in April. Parks7and Recreation Commission • February 14, °1973 Page,2 • Auto Crusher Landfill: The staff has been directed by Council to go,,a ead an draw up a,lease.-. The City has a major problem getting rid of abandoned automobiles. 'Consequently, the'City ..eels that .it should do everything that it can to help promote the beginning of such an operation. The contract that will be drawn up will be with a relatively short time cancellation la tion clause'. Jim Lindberg brought up the point that the Council is.not 4 not in agreement with the long 'range ,plans that the Commission has.for South River. Gene Chubb explained if we go to many other places it would require rezoning and that is suite a time%delay. ^Healso stated that the.Council was extremely questioning and impressed on the point of what would be left, and what will it do to ,the development that takes place. Jim Roegiers stated that he had 'talked to Mayor Brandt prior to the Commission meeting. Mayor Brandt said the lease would probably be 30 to 60 days, and the term of the lease would' probably be,3 years with a 30 day cancellation notice. Mayor Brandt also assured that the Council agreed that if'any.funds. or,monies are available for that development,`'it will immediately be'reverted`:to.Park:and the development will;begin.;i, The: Council accepted this proposal on 'the basis that•somethina had to be done with the cars, and that it seemed'appropriate'this property be used for that. The Mayor also stated that Pat White was opposed because there 'p ested'in this lease aareement 'were ''severaY'other`peo le inter , and,.that he thought it ought to be opened.up.ao competitive bidding. Jim Roegiers informed the Commission members ,that Jim Lindberg has been appointed'to the Johnson County;.Recional;.Planning Commission Open Space Committee. The Johnson County, Regional Planning Commission has been reorganized and they have become very interested in the Open Space requirementsfor the Johnson County region. In the 'past ,.the City of Iowa City has had minimal representation on that group and they have not had a voice'quite'as loud as what the 'City -of Iowa;City felt was necessary. Jim Lindberg,will be a voting member of this Committee, in an advisory capacity.; They will meet soon so as to make some decisions about; Kent Park. Rate Schedule Review: Jim Roegiers, Jim Lindberg, Gene Chubb,., and Bob Lee had met with Ray Wells concerning the Fee and Charge Policy. A variety of things were discussed:- How such.a,plan should be developed in Iowa City with respect to needs and desires, what type of a community do we have, are our programs' proper, etc. U Parks and Recreation Commission February 14, 1973 Page; 3. Jim Roegiers stated that it is the Commission's job to recommend to the Council what fees and charges should be to be.consistent with our policy. Most of the fees that should be established will relate directly to the operational costs. At this time a sub -committee was appointed to review the material that might be available and then to.make,a summary report back to the Commission with respec to what these fees might be. Harry Ostrander will be Chairman of. the Committee with Joan Buxton and June Davis.. .It was asked that the report from this Committee be made available at';the ,April 'meeting. Proqram Review Discussion: Jim.Lindberg introduced Chris' Edgington who is with t e University Recreation and Education Department. He discussed:' program appraisal and evaluation. He believes that in order to do.an effective job of. appraisal in any organization you.have to have objectives and to be able to quanify what you are doing so that you can seethe;direction" that, you are moving. You'- must then begin to operationalize your objectives. .,If you can't'operationalize them;_,you can't measure them'effectivel ' and the serve no Y Y purpose.': He also discussed a`Leisure Attitude Behavior and Opinion,' survey which was developed through the'Office of Recreation and Park Resources at the`University;of Illinois. `It"involves a survey method of research where you:woulId go into'a community, develop a random sample of some kind 'and hegin to ask the community some of the questions in regard ,to your services with regard to their activity preferences and their'; opinions about future program development. The survey itself helps -,explore four things: 1. Demographic data. 2. How'`much`time people have, how they 'spend their time, when they have their leisure time the vital components of 'planning leisure.programs. 3. Provide information with regard to leisure behavior - it'will give the agency an indication'of how people spend,their leisure time. 4. Provides.your agency with some opinions regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of your'. department; also'with'regard 'to future opinions that you have for development.' He also indicated that if the Commission considered hiring a consultant the total cost would be $5,700; however he said - these costs could be significantly reduced through the use of ,volunteers • `SON GQJ` ' 22% SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET IOWA CM. IOWA 52240 (319(. 351.8366 MINUTES'i Johnson "County ,Commission on Environmental Quality March 1, 1973 Members`Present:— Joyce Campbell, William Klink, Robert Morris, John MacBride --,'Michael Kattchee` MembersAbsent: Skip Laitner, Carol Neitderhisar Staff Present: Craig Sonksen Others'Present: Paul Poulsen, Press The meeting,,began.with a discussion with Paul:Poulsen of Midwest Wrecker and Crane Service concerning his new auto crusher which is 'now located at the old Iowa City'landfill. A discription'of the operation was given and;discussion.was mainly, - in -the areas'of,possi- ble noise limitations.of the crusher in relationship to the proposed noise ordinance, and the implications' of hauling in of junked vehicles from areas outside of the county. The main reason given for the use of the old landfill was to.store cars for the thirty,day required period of holding cars that the;City had hauled off the city`. streets. These cars would, after the: thirty day period, .be`fed to the crushers. Mr. Poulsen has a contract with the City for the use of the landfill which can be terminated by either party by a 30-60 days notice. John MacBride moved that a letter be written to the City of Iowa City encouraging the cleaning up`-of.the ,problem of junked autos. Also the letter will recommend that the following points be stipulated in the contract between Mr. Poulsen and the City: I. That a noise stipulation be included in the contract with the possibility of an application for variance in the proposed noise ordinance. ? That geographical limitations be set as to the hauling iii of junked cars from outlying areas. That no cars are to be hauled in to the crusher from outside Johnson County. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously. The letter regarding strict enforcement of the littering laws and the letter to Representative Stanley were signed by the Commission members. .,�RNMENTS CD REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION o 'Sys0jV COJ2 228 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET IOWA CITY. IOWA 32240 (31 D( 351.8556.. MEETING NOTICE Johnson County Commission on Environmental Quality Wednesday April 4, 1973 First.Christian Church (LOUNGE) 217 Iowa Avenue 7-:30 P.M. AGENDA I. Report by William Klink on the cost analysis of the proposed newsprint recycling program. 2. Discussion with Johnson County Attorney, Carl Goetz, on his suggested'Environmental Protection Unita 3. Report on the junked vehicle problem and proposed remedies. 4. Discussion of the proposed open burning ordinance. 5. Dr..Robert Morris will report on the March 8th meeting of the Iowa Air Quality Commission. 3/7/73 a. March 7, 1973 7. Adjournment Generally, the sub -committee feels that there is an indication that many aspects of tenant -landlord relations are not covered in 'existing laws and codes and those that are dealt with appear in diverse sections of the existing Iowa Code and Iowa City Code. The sub -committee suggested ..to hold a public meeting with the purpotie of getting information from tenants, landJoido, citizens, lawyers, etc., about the aspet.,0i of tenant -landlord relations that are prol,InwH. -2- • Tentatively, the meeting would be on March 21 with representatives from PAT, Real,Estate Association, the Bar.' Association and other interested agencies.' The Housing Commission would not be expected to express or form an opinion until after.this meeting. The sub-. committee would take care'of the arrangements for this meeting. 4. New Business Jean Rissover -`Urban Renewal discussion outline Informational data date 2-15-73 I.- Moves Within Urbain Renewal A. Over 298 of all persons to be moved have been B. Total persons _moved 117 C. Individuals moved 77 D. Families moved 17 1. ^Families with children - 3 ' 2..;Families `without .children - 14 E': Percentages' 1:' 32:58 of people moved were families 2., 518 were,students 3`. 88 were elderly F. Dispersion pattern 1. 188 of the people moved relocated in downtown area 2., 508+ relocated within city limits 3.':138 relocated outside city limits in rural areas 4. '188 relocated completely outside the area (mostly students) II. Three Kinds of Payments Available Through Urban Renewal A. Rental Assistance Payment 1. Covers,4 years of rental subsidy by monthly payments 2. Average rental assistance is $655/mo., (max- imum is $4,000 in 4 years) 3. Total rental assistance is $18,335/yr., in continuting,payments (the first to end in 1975) 4. Presently continuing rental assistance for 29 persons/families 5. Authorized lump -sum payment 'total of no more than $500 at one time 6. Person must live in unit 90 days prior to Urban Renewal offer to owner B. Replacement Housing Payment 1. Down paymentassistance 2. Eligibility requirement same as that for R.A.P. 3. Total funds spent $14,372; average being $2,874 4. Maximum possible payment by agency is $4,000 ($2,000 of which must be matched by claimant) "• B. 5. New housing"site'financed by this program must be located outside the project. area and the unit must meet Housing Codes. C. Movina and Dislocation Allowance 1. Persons have`received,this payment 88 2. Total.funds spent $20,034; average payment $228 3. Persons are eligible when they are actually required to'move „by Urban Renewal. This often means after 90 days, notice is 'issued, but this is flexible 4. This can be actual moving expenses up to $500 or a -fixed dislocation ,payment of $200 plus a pay ment for each room `of furniture to be moved. Goal of Project: To move people into better, standard housing and from substandard housing into -standard " housing', as well as to revitalize the down- town area. 5. ..Public Discussion JimRyandirected comments,. he wanted to know: ...what authority the Housing commission hadin regard f to 'their study othe, proposed Tenant -Landlord ordinance. ..if the `city attorney had given advice concerning the legality of -the pr oposed.Tenant-Landlord ordinance. Thee.Commissioners responded ,that ,they were an advisory, commission to the City Council and in order to make a, valid decision,`they must. consider the legality of the' proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Litton to obtain a complete legal analysis and opinion from the city attorney regarding T -L ordinance. Seconded by Walker and carried 6/0. 6. White made the motion.to adjourn the meeting. It was. seconded by Frimml and carried "6/0. 1 The Iowa City Riverfront Commission met in regular session on February 15, 1973, at 3:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Members Present: Donald Madsen: Emanuel Kaufman Mary Neuhauser Jim Sangster MembersAbsent: Earle Murphy. Staff: Dennis Kraft Dick i?ollmershauser Michael Lambert Dennis Kraft called the meeting to order. 'Minutes of the last meeting stood without correction. i The 'first item of business was the, election of officers for 1973. Jim `'Sangster moved ,'and "was seconded by Donald Madsen,;: in the l; nomination of Mannie 'Kaufman 'for.,Cha,irmant however, Mr. Kaufman declined the nomination. Jim"Sangster then moved that Earle Murphy,.absent, be nominated. Chairman. His,motion was seconded. Mary Neuhauser then moved, and was seconded by Donald „Madsen, inIclosing the nominations. `Since there was but one nomination, Earle Murphy was unanimously approved as Chairman, contingent, upon his acceptance of the position. Donald Madsen then moved, seconded by Mary Neuhauser, that Mannie Kaufman benominated for Vice -Chairman. Since there were no other nominations, Mary Neuhauser moved, and was seconded by Donald Madsen to close the nominations. ;Mannie Kaufman was approved as Vice -Chairman by acclimation. At this point, Mannie Kaufman took over as Vice -Chairman and chaired the meeting. Mr. Kaufman expressed concern over the accomplishments of last year. He also stated that the Commission ought to get to work in the Ordinance to have the launching ramp closed at City Park. Mr. Kaufman explained that one of the recommendations made last year was to acquire land south of the City all the way,.to:the Izaac Walton League. There was a'question as.to how; much jurisdiction the Planning and Zoning Commission has over riverfront property. Dennis'Kraft, Director of the Department of Community Development; stated that one of the problems that existed was attempting to define the areas of jurisdiction. The question was basically over the control of land along the river, and what could be used to prohibit or limit Riverfront'Commission" February 15, 1973' Page 2 • development along the river; i.e., whether by zoning or some other means. Mr. Kaufman said he believes that anything 'along the river should be referred to this Commission for opinions; and that there are some things this Commission should have `the last word on. Mr.'Madsen asked that since the City Council established the Commission, were there any specific duties assigned? Mr; Kaufman then described something he said he has been very concerned with: On all levels of government - it is well recognized that river corridors are one of the main sources of enjoyment of recreation - and all the organizations, are recommending these river ined now. The `land is there, and if they are not corridors be obta obtained now, and you try to buy later, you are going to spend six y l have gotten times the move trying get back the land you should twenty years ago. Mr. Kaufman stated that.he;feels that this: is an _. imp, concerned. ortant item as--, as the Riverfront Commission is c Mr. Madsen stated that;he believes it is:hopeless to think that eve 11 be .kept from using all"the land along the, river. in Johnson County, as it is nota realistic' point of view. He stated that there will have`to be..a compromise in order to get requirements and, standards within ;reason and still keep the riverfront the way Mr.Kaufman:would'like to have`it. Mrs'. Neuhauser asked if the recommendation of the Commission was to acquire 150 feet along.both,sides of the river bank all the way'along?. Mr.Kaufman explained „alo g p d that this depends on the river, n ` bank. Dennis Kraft stated that it is important.that an analysis be done along the river specifically, and then that an inventory be taken. of what exists. Discussion followed. Mrs. Neuhauser expressed the thought that a definite plan is necessary in order to keep things from getting worse. Dennis Kraft said he believes that a study design outline is needed. Michael Lambert will have this information for the next meeting. Therbeing no further business to be discussed, the meeting was There adjourned. Respectfully submitted, L Michael Lambert MTL:db A :#811]: CIRTMFUT /1C I%nYY11Y1TV nc►Icl ne STAFF REPORT • Planning i Zoning Commission March 14,1973 SUBJECT: S-7302.- Preliminary Plan for the Large' ScaleResidential Development for Braverman -West (vic, southwest of -intersection of Benton St. and Mormon Trek Blvd.), Developer:' Mace` Braverman, Engineer: !Shive-Hattery:& Associates (Jim; Shive) Filed: February 28, 1973 45 -day Limitation:, April 14, 1973 SITE- DESCRIPTIONe The subject parcel is situated immediately between Rohret_Road and the planned westward extension of Benton Street', a_distance of approximately 1300 feet, and extends., west_.of,and parallel to Mormon Trek Boulevard, als& a distance of approximately 1300 feet The northern, one-fifth of-the:LSRD has•.two exeluded.areis, one area of approximately 2.0'acres`in the' northeastern` corner, otnthe;site,; and another area of appr6ximately'2.8 acres in,the northwestern' corner, both of rectangular :;shape. This.:site:comprises a'.total of 31.8° acres, excluding' right-of-way for Rohret Road, Mormon Trek Boulevard and -the extension of West Benton Street. The topography of the `site may be. described as rolling, with a dominating ridge line extendingfrom a point 'approximately 300 feet north of the southwestern corner of the site due -northeast approximately` 400 feet and proceeding in' an easterly direction therefrom. This ridge line constitutes the-divide'between the northern water shed:'currently served by sanitary sewerage lines, and as such denotes a design constraint upon the site at.this time. In addition, the 'site possesses a number of steep grades . which limit the advisable;locations for developsent..;The;'site is bisected in the north-south"direction,by a gas line easement of approximately' 115, feet in width which prohibits all cutting, structural erections and similar:development.' A stand of walnut trees is located.approximately 600 feet north of and .parallel 'to the southern border of the site, extending easterly approximately 300 feet from a point 700'feet east of, the western of the site. This stand is complimented by a timber area of varying width which extends south from the eastern tip of the walnut stand to the 'southern border of the site. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Shive-Hattery i Associates has, - PLAN° submitted a preliminary plan for a residential development pme composed of a mixture of townhouses, duplexes and single family dwelling units, in a ratio of 179 to 8 to 2, in that order. is —2— As shown, the site plan effectively preserves the existing wooded areas of the property, while generally respecting the topographic constraints of`the.land. The location of access points is,well considered, with access to Mormon Trek Boulevard being restricted to one point in recognition of the sight distance problems created by the road's vertical alignment. Access to the'West'Benton Streetextension is limited to two'culs-de-sac outlets, while the Rohret Road access points provide adequate visibility. The sewerage of those dwellings proposed for the southern -draining half of this LSRD'is shown on the; plan as being pumped over the ridge line bisecting the site via a lift'.station. As -cited in the Staff Report on this development on February,8 1973,:'there.is a City policy against the installation of.lift.stations where gravity sewerage is feasible. A trunk sewerage, ine of approximately 3500 feet in length as measured from the southern property' line' to the nearest downslope existing.trank'sewerage line'would'provide sewage service,to these dwellings without necessitating' the'installation of a`lift station. The legal description -supplied with thispreliminary plan fails to exclude the%two norn a therreas left;out by 'the 'actual plat plans, and will require correction: M . M.C. Section 9.51. BG provides: P es. ] "The type of construction,, the materials, the {i methods and standards of the tract improvements shall be equal to the current specifications of the City -for like work." In view of this, the following items were found unacceptable'as shown: Driveway paving: The paving of the section of driveway within the public'right-cf-way:is sham as asphaltic concrete. City policy requires concrete. Street width: Note number 6C indicates a street width of only 20 feet for the street adjacent to Mormon Trek Boulevard. This conflict's wiih.the drawing.on Sheet #2 which indicates a street width ',of 22.'feat. City; standards require a minimum paving width of 28 feet, with a 22 -foot paving width allowed on a cul-de-sac street only if 5 additional off-street,parking,spaces are provided on each lot, a condition not met by this.proposal. Sidewalk location: Note number 7 indicates that no sidewalks • will be provided along streets, -while -the drawing on sheet #2 clearly shows sidewalks, which are,in fact, required. (M.C. Section 951:8E), -3* • Curbs: Note number 6D indicates-rolled type curbs, which are permitted, by City standards only in the immediate turn-around, area of 'a cul=de-sac. Curb-cuts -`Parking: The site.,plan`shown'on Sheet i2 shows several areas of off ..street parking with-direct _access to the public streets from the parking;_stalls, through curb 'cuts of up:to 86 feet. This maximum permitted curb cut width is 24 feet onto `any _City street. (M.C. Section 9.60.6C)._ City policy prohibits any Off-street' group parking facility design ,which necessitates the users to back into the public right-of-way when exiting. The minimum` distance:between a driveway.and.a corner is 20 feet (M.C..Section 9.60.6E), while this site plan shows four'(4) curb cuts well within this distance. Height of Structures: .The submitted plan does not indicate the height of the proposed structures. (M.C. Section 9.51.3B10.) Meaning of :note on Sheet f2: The note located within the box on, sheet,two .states.that thoo:,onlylinformation..which _._ may-be. obtained from'.�this;shaet.'are the locations of lots,`' garages; streets;'driveways and sidewalks. If this is so, .the ;applicants: have failed <to indicate:sidawalk°width, curb cut lengths, or.pavement widths. The office of-the City Engineer_has'indicated agreement with the above', and further . states the following: 1. The Driveway Easement Areas will not be given City services such as snow removal,' pavement. repair or'refuse removal. These areas' are highly questionable „land asutilissd in the northwestern cul-de-;de used as a mans of circumventingthe intent of the Municipal Code Section 9.50.5 limiting 'the maximum length of any cul-de-sac to 900 linear feet. If the D.E.A.'s- ire -permitted,:;easamsnts will-be required for-fire hydrants. 2. The distance between buildings has not been indicated,' except as shown on the "typical" lot layout: 3. off -center cull-de-sac are not permitted; by reason of snow removal difficulties; created by the turning 'radius of the plows. 4. The one-half a cul-de-sac shown in the southeastern quadrant of the development will not be permitted,' is this creates- two intersections within too short a distance for safety. Mormon Trek Boulevard and Rohret Road will not be required to be paved by the,petitioner, 'but -the entire width of West Benton Street will have to be provided by the petitioner. 1 All, lion ITS''