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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-07-14 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: July 14, 2003 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, July 14, 2003, 6:15 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Rocca, Jensen, Koch, Stimmel, Franklin, McCafferty, Fosse, Boelk, Davidson, Mollenhauer Tapes: 03-55, Side 2; 03-60, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) ADDITIONS TO FORMAL MEETING AGENDA City Clerk Karr requested the following items be added or amended on the Tuesday evening agenda: · New Consent Calendar Item 3e(15) - resolution supporting Waterworks Park Prairie Project and authorizing grant application from the DNR · Revised Item 10 awarding contract for the HVAC project · New Item 13b - resolution authorizing indemnification for punitive damages caused by lawsuits · New Item 13c - resolution of intent to convey properly known as Peninsula Development Second Addition to Terry Stamper and setting a public hearing for conveyance for August 19 Council agreed to add the items. TOUR FIRE SAFETY HOUSE (IP1 of 7/10 Information Packet) Fire Chief Rocca, Fire Marshall Jensen, Lt. Stimmel, and Firefighter Koch provided information on the tour of the Fire Safety House in the parking lot. PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following agenda items: A. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING 5.69 ACRES FROM LOW-DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO LOW-DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12) LOCATED AT 1715 MORMON TREK BOULEVARD. (REZ03-000'I8) B. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 6.1 ACRES FROM COUNTY RS, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL, TO CI- 1, INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF DANE ROAD, Council Work Session July 14, 2003 Page 2 EAST OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD EXTENDED. (REZ01-00017) (PASS AND ADOPT) PCD Director Franklin stated items B and C should be deferred to the August 19 meeting pending approval from the Secretary of State. C. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 144 ACRES FROM COUNTY CH, C2, R1A, RS & A1 TO P, PUBLIC, CH-l, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL, C1-1, INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL, AND ID-RS, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL, FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 218, WEST OF THE IOWA CITY AIRPORT, AND BOTH NORTH AND SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 1. (REZ03-00013) (PASS AND ADOPT) See previous item. D. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF HIGHLAND WOODS, A 6.92-ACRE, 10-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED WEST OF CUMBERLAND LANE. (SUB03-00022) E. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PINE RIDGE ADDITION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 17, 18, 19 AND 20 OF MEADOW RIDGE PART TWO, A 2.21-ACRE, 2-LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MEADOW RIDGE LANE AND NORTH DUBUQUE STREET. (SUB03-00023) F. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF PINE RIDGE ADDITION, A RESUBDIVlSION OF LOTS 17, 18, 19 AND 20 OF MEADOW RIDGE PART TWO, A 2.21- ACRE, 2-LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MEADOW RIDGE LANE AND NORTH DUBUQUE STREET. (SUR03-00025) G. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. PCD Director requested deferral until August 19 to allow legal papers to be reviewed by the prospective buyer's attorney. Approval would be scheduled at the same meeting as the public hearing on conveyance of the property. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Item 9 - Ordinance amending .... Number of vehicles parked, stored, placed or kept outside on private property.) Council Member Kanner requested a further explanation of the proposed ordinance amendment. After discussion a majority agreed to defer the item. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (3) Housing and Community Development Commission - Council Member Wilburn abstained from discussion due to a conflict of interest. City Atty. Dilkes requested time to double check a potential conflict with one applicant. Council Members requested attendance information on Council Work Session July 14, 2003 Page 3 another applicant serving on another City Board. Majority agreed to defer the appointments to August 19, and not readvertise or accept new applications until after that meeting. (1) Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, readvertise (1) Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, readvertise (1) Historic Preservation Commission -Woodlawn District - no applicants, readvertise COUNCIL TIME 1. Mayor Pro tem Vanderhoef requested Council schedule PIN grant sustainability for an upcoming work session prior to final budget review. Majority agreed. 2. Council Member O'Donnell clarified that it took five Council Members to call the question. AFFIRMATION OF LONG-TERM DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN (IP2 of 7/10 information, packet) Adm. Asst. Mollenhauer present for discussion. Majority informally affirmed the long term management plan. STAFF ACTION: Prepare a recommendation to be approved by resolution for a future council meeting. (Mollenhauer) HISTORIC PRESERVATION ISSUES (IP3 of 7/10 Information Packet) PCD Director Franklin and Associate Planner McCafferty present for discussion. Council identified the following issues of concern: 1. Clarify the distinction between conservation zones and historic preservation districts 2. Differences in contributing and non-contributing structures in both zones (as noted in the memo) 3. Review of the process, including appeals 4. Map of what has already been designated 5. Guidelines on prohibition on demolition 6. Consideration for economic feasibility 7. Use of Neighborhood Conservation Zones (rather than historic or preservation zone) 8. Continue strong inspection to ensure safety of structures 9. Encourage energy efficiency STAFF ACTION: Commission and staffwill prepare a response. (Franklin) STORMWATER UTILITY (IP4 of 7/10 information packet) Pubtic Works Director Fosse and Senior Civil Engr. Boelk present for discussion. Majority of Council agreed with the outline and schedule presented. STAFF ACTION: Set public hearing on August 19 and proceed with preparation of ordinance. (Fosse) Council Work Session July 14, 2003 Page 4 PCRB PEACE OFFICER REPRESENTATION Majority of Council directed staff to amend the ordinance to clarify that an any Peace Officer applicant from the Iowa City Public Safety Division must not be employed by that Division for five years prior to appointment. STAFF ACTION: Prepare ordinance for Auqust 19 aqenda. (Dilkes) Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM.