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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-13 Minutes numberedCity of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 27, 1997 To: Mayor and City Council From: City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, January 13, 1997 - 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Mayor Naomi J. Novick presiding. Council present: Novick, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, Miklo, Fowler, O'Neil, Trueblood. Tapes: Reel 97-3, Side 2; 97-4, All; 97-5, All. REVIEW ZONING MATTERS Reel 97-3, Side 2 Senior A. Planner Miklo presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS ON A 40.7 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ROHRET ROAD, EAST OF HIGHWAY 218, FROM RS-5, LOW DENSI- TY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO OSA-8, SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. (WALDEN HILLS/REZ96-0020) Miklo asked Council to open hold the public hearing but then continue the public hearing to January 28 because the CZA agreement has not been signed and the grading erosion control plan has not been completed. Baker requested building elevations for Tuesday's formal meeting. 7 Larry Schnittjer, representing MMS Consultants, responded to Council comments. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," BY CHANGING THE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CHILDCARE FA- CILITIES. Kubby requested that Miklo check on any conflict with another City ordinance concerning non-family employees in a single family residential zone,. ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH 12.5 FEET OF THE F STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET IMMEDIATELY WEST OF FIRST AVENUE. (PELSANG/ VAC96-0002) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGU-_ LATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 7.12 ACRES LOCATED WEST OF DUBUQUE STREET AND SOUTH OF THE IOWA RIVER, FROM COUNTY RS, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL, TO P, PUBLIC. (GLASGOW/WATER PLANT/REZ96-0016) (PASS AND ADOPT) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF FURROW'S EDGE, PART II, A RESUBDIVISION OF FURROW'S EDGE, LOTS 1-4, A TWO-LOT, 16.14 ACRE RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT RESTRICTED TO AGRICULTURAL USES, LOCATED IN FRINGE AREA A EAST OF HIGHWAY 1 AND NORTH OF PENNY LANE. (SUB96-0025) revised g. 2 2 Council ~orksession January 13, 1997 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HOLLYWOOD MANOR, PART 6, AN 8 ACRE, 24-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED WEST OF SYCAMORE STREET AND SOUTH OF BURNS AVENUE. (SUB96-0026) MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO FORWARD A LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 40 ACRES LOCATED WITHIN FRINGE AREA C NORTH OF HIGHWAY 1 WEST, AND WEST OF LANDON AVENUE, FROM A-l, RURAL, TO RS-10, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL. (YANKSY/CZ9656) CONSIDER A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO FORWARD A LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO REZONE 2.75 ACRES OF A 10 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF AMERICAN LEGION ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1.7 MILES SOUTHEAST OF IOWA CITY, FROM A-l, RURAL, TO RS, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL. (SEATON/ CZ9657) BURLINGTON STREET MEDIAN /.3 Transportation Planner Davidson presented an update regarding Burlington Street median concept. Council delayed any decision regarding the Burlington Street median until they received a report from the Downtown Strategy Committee. Staff Action: Staff will take no further action unless directed by 'Council. (Davidson) PARKING IMPACT FEES Reel 97-4, Side 1 PCD Director Franklin presented information. Council decided to eliminate the commercial parking facility impact fee and commercial parking requirement between Burlington and Court streets in the CB-5 zone. Franklin stated she will prepare information about parking requirements and fees for five bedroom residential develop- ments. Staff Action: Staff will proceed with ordinance amendments for commercial parking in CB- 5; a memorandum will be prepared regarding residential impact fees. (Franklin) Franklin noted that Council will receive the parking study at their next work session. Franklin explained the University of Iowa will need to change the schedule as outlined in her January 10, 1997 memorandum regarding the pedestrian bridge on Dubuque because they are revising the pedestrian bridge drawing. Staff Action: Waiting for University update. (Franklin) AIRPORT LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS/DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT Reel 97-4, Side 2 /? Airport Manager O'Neil presented information about the airport land acquisition pro- ject/development consultant and airport property commercial development. and'marketing consul- tant. City Manager Atkins and City Attorney Woito presented information. In response to Council, O'Neil stated he will present the airport land acquisition project/develop- ment consultant contract at the next Council work session. Staff Action: A contract will be negotiated with the consultant for the land acquisition project. A scope of services will be prepared for the land development project. Both Items will be presented to Council for action. (O'Neil) RECREATION FEES Reel 97-5, Side 1 (Agenda items #20 and #21) Parks and Recreation Dir. Trueblood responded to Council questions regarding revised schedule of fees and charges for Parks and Recreation Services and programs. TRANSIT ROUTING Reel 97-5, Side 1 Parking and Transit Director Fowler and Transportation Planner Davidson presented information. Council directed staff to proceed with a redesign of the transit route system. Staff Action: Initial time table would implement changes in early August. (Fowler) LOW INCOME POLICY Reel 97-5, Side 1 Novick deferred discussion about the City's low income policy to another meeting. APPOINTMENTS Reel 97-5, Side 1 Airport Commission - reappoint John Penick JC/IC Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment -- readvertise Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission -- David Thayer (Coralville rep.) [Baker left, 10:05 p.m.] COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME Reel 97-5, Side I City Clerk Karr reviewed Council's meeting schedule including the following: March 17 - Special work session March 18 - Special formal March 19 - Joint meeting with Library Board In response to Novick, Council agreed to schedule a meeting with the Iowa City School Board in April, Kubby inquired about the Iowa City Community School District $25,000 contribution towards the West High/Melrose Avenue traffic light. City Manager Atkins stated he will follow-up. (Agenda Item #12 - Outdoor Service Areas) City Clerk Karr responded to Council ques~ tions about sidewalk cafes and pedicab/horsedrawn vehicles. Vanderhoef inquired about the 10 foot requirement, After discussion Council directed staff to change Section VI of the ordinance to a height restriction of 8 feet for structures on top of the sidewalk; and to /? 4 o 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. clarify language in Section VII(b) regarding storage of furniture to allow storage indoors and outdoors. (Agenda Item #18 - Melrose Avenue Reconstruction Project) Vanderhoef raised concerns about the completion date for Melrose Avenue reconstruction project and asked that the project be completed prior to August 25. City Attorney Woito stated she will follow-up. In response to Thornberry, City Manager Atkins stated the Melrose Avenue Bridge was designed with a raised elevation. (Agenda Item #11 - Vehicles for Hire) Norton asked if slow moving vehicles on city streets increased city liability. City Clerk Karr, City Attorney Woito and City Council discussed licensing and insurance requirements. Norton requested a historic preservation revolving loan program for property owners. Norton will work with staff on this issue and provide a memo. Norton noted Council received a note from the Magistrate's Court regarding community. service. City Manager Atkins stated he is preparing information. Kubby requested clarification regarding the status of the Oakland Cemetery expansion and summarized by P&R Director Trueblood in his December 18 memo. Karr noted the staff action section of Council work session minutes of December 16. In response to Kubby, Atkins stated he will prepare information regarding Nila Haug's police complaint correspondence. (Agenda Item #4 - Reversal of State preemption of Local Tobacco Related Ordinance). Novick reported she received input from someone wanting no smoking restrictions. City Attorney Woito noted that the Home Rule provides state law as the minimum. Novick stated her intent to enforce the five minute limit rule for public discussion. Novick noted the Chamber of Commerce annual banquet is January 30. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. clerk~cc1-13.1nf RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HOLLYWOOD PART 6, AN 8 ACRE, 24-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED WEST SYCAMORE STREET AND SOUTH OF BURNS AVENUE. (SUB96-0026) MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO FORWARD A LETTER TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING UEST REZONE APPROXIMATELY 40 ACRES LOCATED WITHIN AREA C )RTH OF HIGHWAY 1 WEST, AND WEST OF LANDON AVENUE, F A-l, RURAL, :IS-10, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL. (YANKSY/CZ9656) A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO THE NSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF A UEST TO REZONE 2.75 ACRES OF A 10 NORTH ,MERICAN LEGION ROAD APPROXIMATE IOWA CITY A-l, RURAL, TO RS, SUBURI CZ9657) A LETTER TO APPROVAL PROPERTY LOCATED 1.7 MILES SOUTHEAST OF RESIDENTIAL. (SEATON/ BURLINGTON STREET DIAN Reel 97-4, Side 1 Transportation Planner concept. Council delayed any a report from the Downtown Staff Action: Staff will take no presented an ,'ision regarding ;]y Committe~ regarding Burlington Street median ton Street median until they received unless directed by Council. (Davidson) PARKING IMPACT FEES Reel 97-4, Side 1 PCD Director Franklin presented Council decided to eliminate the requirement between Burlingtot prepare information about pa ments. ,mmercial nd Court requirements ing facility impact fee and commercial parking in the CB-10 zone.. Franklin stated she will fees for five bedroom residential develop- Staff Action: Staff will 5; a memorandum wil with ordinance prepared regarding for commercial parking in CB- impact fees. (Franklin) Franklin noted that luncil will receive the parking study at t~. next work session. Franklin explain~Q/the University of Iowa will need to change tile, schedule as outlined in her January 10, 19/9'7 r3emorandum regarding the pedestrian bridge or~ubuque because they are revising the/~deslrian bridge drawing. ~ Staff Act/~n: Waiting for University update. (Franklin) ~ AIRF IT LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS/DEVELOPMENT CONSULTAN,.T , . .... 't~1 97-4, Side 2 Ai~/(, Manager O Neil presented information about the air oprt land acquisition pro- 'icn~i pment consultant and airport property commercial development and mark~g consul' City Manager Atkins and City Attorney Woito presented information.