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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-10-16 Bd Comm minutesMinutes • Planning & Zoning Commission October 11, 1973 -- 4:00 p.m. Civic Center Council Chambers MEMBERS PRESENT: Madsen, Horner, Ogesen, Davidsen, Larew MEMBERS ABSENT: Galiher, Penry STAFF PRESENT: Wollmershauser,_Schmeiser, Braun, Klaus, Osborn, Nelson, Child Chairman Madsen called the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the September 27,' 1973 meeting. Dr. Ogesen suggested that 'the 'words "east of Laura Drive" be added to the numbered paragraphs on, page 2. The last sentence in paragraph V11 would read: "This would be undesirable, he said, because to the north and south of the area: east of Laura Drive are'nice'residential developments."Paragraph #2 would read: "The area, east of Laura Drive faces on' to Dubuque Street which is a main entrance into Iowa City and it is 'important that it be nicely developed." It was moved by Dr. Ogesen and seconded by Mr. Horner that the minutes be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously. Chair man' Madsen pointed out to the Commission that Mrs. Davidsen, had resigned her position as a Planning and Zoning Commission member. He explained that a resolution expressing appreciation for her years of service for the betterment of Iowa City would be 'signed by all Commission members with copies to be attached to the minutes of this meeting and the original copy to be given to'Mrs. `Davidsen. Z-7314. Urban Renewal Zoning Code Changes to conform to P,-14 Urban Renewal Plan. Filed: 9/7/73. '45 -day limitation: 10/22/73. Mr. Dick Pattschull, representing Wehner and Associates, Architects, objected to the proposed wording of Section 8-10.18A (Screening) on page 5 of the Text Modifications and Additions to the Current , Zoning Code of 'Iowa City. He indicated that because some businesses have parking in front of their businesses, it would seem a hardship for them to require screening all around their buildings. He would dike to see this section deleted from the proposed modifications, he said. Mr. Jack Klaus, Director of Urban Renewal, explained that they were hoping to avoid a "sea'oflcars" type situation. Mr'. Richard • Braun, Assistant City Attorney, indicated that in some situations it might be possible that a variance could be granted. -2 - It was suggested by Mrs. Davidsen that the wording be.changed to something which would be more realistic than "screening of vehicles sufficient to conceal said vehicles from public"view". Mr'. Don Schmeiser, Associate Planner, suggested that the word` obscure might seem less harsh than .the word "conceal". . Mrs. Davidsen moved that Section 8.10.18A, page 5 of the Text Modifications and Additions to the Current Zoning Code of Iowa City, be amended to read: "For surface',:parking facilities, screen ing'of vehiclessufficient' to obscure said vehicles from public view is required. Such screening may be provided by plantings, by stone, brick or wood structures which are at least g Larew, carried 4 feet high." The motion, by Dirs. unanimously'. Chairman Madsen suggested that item #6 in Section 8.10.14 on page :. 3 of the proposed modifications might be changed to read: "Off- street parking facilities ,of 50 or more spaces, excepting banks and other' financial' institutions which may provide smaller lots." Dr. Ogesen felt this would be, discriminatory and favored changing the number 50 to a reduced; number 'rather !than excepting certain businesses. Mr. Klaus concurred wit! Dr. Ogesen's opinion.; Mr. Klaus indicated thatthe intent of the modifications is, to get the private sector out of he parking business. Because the City can coordinate 'parking 'better than individuals or a group of merchants, he said, parking should be for the ,City to provide. Dr. Ogesen pointed out that our present zoning ordinance provides one parking space for each living unit of a dwelling. Mr. Richard Wollmershauser_stated that parking for dwellings would take precedence over the size of; parking lots. Mr. Klausexplained that the Urban Renewal plan calls for two major concentrated parking areas. The idea',,he said, is to put parking around the periphery and to keep traffic out of the downtown area. Dr. Ogesen moved, and Mr. Horner seconded, that the wording of Section 8.10.14,; item 6 be amended to read "Off-street parking facilities of 25 or more spaces for commercial uses. Parking required under Section 8.10.25 Al and A8 for dwellings is exempt.!' Mrs.'Davidsen stated that she would prefer a deferral of the proposed modifications and suggested that the Staff make a study of parking considerations. Mr. Richard,Wollmershauser indicated that'the Staff would be making a study of parking considerations and would report back to the Commission, at the next meeting,' October 25. Dr. Ogesen withdrew his motion and Mr. Horner withdrew his second. • It was moved by Mrs. Davidsen and seconded by Mr. Horner to delete Section 8.10.14.6 "Off-street parking facilities of 50 or more spaces" from the proposed amendment pending a Staff study. The • -3- • motion carried unanimously. Dr. Ogesen suggested that Section 8.10.14,item 2 be amended to add the words " newspaper publishing" after the word "printing. It was moved by Mrs. Davidsen, seconded by Dr. Ogesen, lamend i Section 8.10.14, item 2 to add the words "newspaper pub lshing" afterithe word "printing. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wollmershauser stated that the Staff would recommend eliminating item 9 Animal Kennels, from Section 8.10.14a. It ,was moved by Dr. Ogesen and seconded by, Mrs. Davidsen to eliminate "Animal Kennels" from Section 8.10.14a. The motion carried unanimously. Dr. Ogesen moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the Text Modifications and Additions to the Current Zoning Code of Iowa City withthe above mentioned amendments and deletions. The motion carried -unanimously. A copy of the Text Modifications and Additions as approved by',the Planning and Zoning Commission is'attached to':th e'se minutes`. It was moved by Mrs: Davidsen, seconded by Dr.,Ogesen, to recommend that theproposed changes 'in the CB and CBS zones be changed on the zoning maps of, Iowa City. The motion carried unanimously. Chairman Madsen suggested that action on the R3B section of the zoning map be deferred until the University of Iowa could be notified. It was moved by Dr. Ogesen, seconded by Mrs. DThedsen, to oc efer action on the R3B section of the zoning map. arried unanimously. It was moved by Mrs. Davidsen, seconded by Dr. Ogesen, that it be recommended to City Council that owners of non -conforming uses be - notified by letter. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wollmershauser introduced the City's new Associate Planners, A1r.'bon Schmeiser and Mr., Tony Osborn, to the 'Planning & Zoning Commission: Chairman Madsen acknowledged receipt of a letter from Winnie Gent, 1103 Pickard, concerning, rezoning of property on Summit Street ,and indicated that he would be,answering the letter. The meeting adjourned. Lyell D., Henry, Jr.