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Home My WebLink About1997-04-21 Minutes numbered City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: May 2, 1997 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, April 21, 1997 - 7:00 PM in Council Chambers Mayor Naomi J. Novick presiding. Council present: Novick, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Miklo, Franklin, Yapp, Davidson. Tapes: 97-60 Side 2; 97-64, all; 97-65, 97-66, all. REVIEW ZONING MATTERS Reel 97-60, Side 2 Senior A. Planner Miklo Presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion: MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 6 ON A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE DENSITY FROM 2-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO 8-16 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE FOR AN APPROXIMATE 2.38 ACRE AREA LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD. Miklo noted that council will received the staff report in their next council packet. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 6 ON AN ORDINANCE. AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FROM RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO OPDH-12, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY, FOR A 2.38 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD TO PERMIT A 37 UNIT MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING FOR ELDERLY HOUSING. (REZ97-0002) PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," TO PROVIDE ELDERLY HOUSING ALTERNATIVES. Miklo stated he will provide additional information regarding square foot/density requirement comparisons in RM-12 and RS-12 and RS-8 zones and a summary of the parking requirements; ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS ON A 3.74 ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON MALL DRIVE FROM' COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) TO GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (I-1). (ORAL B/REZ97-0001) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE N, ENTITLED "OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING," SECTION 1, ENTITLED "OFF- STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS," TO ALLOW EXISTING Council Work Session April 21, 1997 Page 2 FRATERNITY/SORORITY HOUSES TO BE CONVERTED TO ROOMING HOUSES WITHOUT HAVING TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PARKING. (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Fo ORDINANCE VACATING THE PORTION OF THE ALLEY LOCATED SOUTH OF LOT 2 OF THE A.E. STROHM ADDITION, GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF BOWERY STREET BETWEEN GOVERNOR AND LUCAS STREETS. (VAC97-0001) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," CITY CODE, BY REVISING ARTICLE N, ENTITLED OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING," TO CHANGE THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES FOR COMMERCIAL USES IN THE CB-5 ZONE. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) No ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE" OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE A, ENTITLED "PARKING FACILITY IMPACT FEE" TO EXCLUDE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 140.5 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF SCOTT BOULEVARD, NORTH OF HIGHWAY 6, FROM COUNTY M1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, TO C1-1, INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (38.93 ACRES), AND I-1, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (101.57 ACRES). (STREB/REZ96- 0021) (PASS AND ADOPT) Lo RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 3, WEST SIDE PARK SUBDIVISION, A 1.24 ACRE, 2-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON WEST SIDE DRIVE. (SUB97-0008) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF COURT PARK SUBDIVISION, A 1.69 ACRE, 6-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 2729 COURT STREET. (SUB97-0009) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE PARTS SEVEN AND EIGHT, A 22.05 ACRE, 41-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH OF AMERICAN LEGION ROAD AND WEST OF TAFT AVENUE. (SUB96-0011) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE - PART EIGHT, A /~.~z-/'~O 13.31 ACRE, 25-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE NORTH' EXTENSION OF BARRINGTON ROAD. (SUB97-0007) FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION - ACT/PRESS CITIZEN Reel 97-64, Side 1 Transportation Planner Davidson presented proposed First Avenue extension. A council majority directed staff to proceed with the C + Alignment. Council Work Session April 21, 1997 Page 3 Staff Action: Proceed with design of First Avenue extension, and water main between new water plant and Rochester Avenue storage facility. (Davidson and Schmadeke) IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL PROJECT BURLINGTON TO STURGIS/NAPOLEON Reel 97-64, Side I Transportation Planner Davidson, City Engineer Fosse, Urban Planner Yapp and FIRST representative Casey Cook presented Iowa River Corridor Trail route alternatives. A council majority directed Davidson to proceed with the Napoleon Route //3-(Green) which directs the trail east on Benton to Ralston Creek, and then follows Ralston Creek back to Iowa River. Staff Action: Proceed with project design as instructed. (Davidson and Fosse) SHAMROCK/FRIENDSHIP CREEK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Reel 97-64, Side 2 City Engineer Fosse was present for comments. A council majority directed Fosse to pro- ceed with the Shamrock/Friendship Creek Channel Improvement Project as outlined in McClure's April 8, 1997 memo re: Shamrock/Friendship Creek Channel Improvements. Staff Action: Proceed as outlined in memo. (Fosse) HOME BUILDER CODES Reel 97-64, Side 2 HIS Director Boothroy, Sr. Building Inspector Boose, Fire Chief Rocca, City Engineer Fosse, and Homebuilders Association representative Glen Siders presented information regarding Home Builder Code issues raised by the Homebuilders Association. Council directed staff to proceed as follows: Residential Sprinkler Systems. Reconsider. Foundation walls. Reconsider. Laundry Rooms. Amend. Roll Curbs. Keep as is. Cleanup Escrow. Repeal with sunset clause. Time to Process Permit Applications. Work with Homebuilders Association. State Energy Code requirements. Proceed to devise a procedure. Staff Action: Memo of understanding included in Friday's (May 2) packet. (Boothroy) RESTAURANT AT 200 SCOTT COURT Reel 97-65, Side I HIS Director Boothroy reviewed the handout, Timeline of Events Surrounding The Proposed Restaurant at 200 Scott Ct. Council majority directed staff to reconsider CN-1 zone requirements relating to basements. Staff Action: CN-1 requirement issue referred to PCD for follow up. (Boothroy) Council Work Session April 21, 1997 Page 4 NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLES (Agenda Item//7) Reel 97-65, Side 2 Assistant City Attorney Mitchell stated that he will meet with area skateboarders to dis- cuss skateboard locations; research railing options for Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp for rollerblade hockey and report back to council. CULTURAL CENTER/LIBRARY PROJECT: BALLOT ISSUE AND OPERATING COSTS Reel 97-65, Side 2 City Manager Atkins presented financial projections for the General 'Fund to FY2010, highlighting a potential operating deficit in FY2005 or FY2006. PCD Director Franklin discussed scheduling of the vote on the bond referendum and further discussion of the Cultural Center/Library Project operating costs and ballot issue information. In response to Norton, Atkins stated he will check on why there was a substantial increase in Personal Service expenditures from FY96 to FY97. Council tentatively scheduled another discussion regarding Cultural Center/Library Project on June 4 in the evening. (After formal meeting date changed to June 3.) Staff Action: Continue compilation of informational materials related to the project particularly governance management and addressing operating costs of non-library components. Prepare Request for Proposal for private development portion of project. Provide Council further information on ways to address future financial concerns. (Franklin and Atkins) APPOINTMENTS Reel 97-66, Side I Animal Control Advisory Board: Re-advertise Civil Service Commission: Re-advertise Historic Preservation Commission: Lars Anderson Planning and Zoning Commission: Hold for another applicant COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME Reel 97-66, Side I Kubby asked that the CDBG and HOME fund allocation process be fair and consis- tent as it relates to the River City Housing Collective funding request. PCD Director Franklin asked Council Members to contact her or Community Development Coordi- nator Head regarding any questions about the River City Housing Collective funding request. Franklin noted the CDBG HOME Plan is scheduled for discussion at council's May 5 work session and is on the May 6 formal agenda for approval. In response to Kubby, council scheduled a PCRB discussion April 29, 6:00 PM. A council majority agreed that the meeting should be televised and there should be City Attorney Woito's presentation, council discussion and public input. Council Work Session April 21, 1997 Page 5 o Norton asked Council Members to review the Parks and Recreation Commission minutes regarding discussion about the need for an overall study by an outside consultant. In response to Thornberry, City Manager Atkins explained that an answer machine receives the 24 hour Housing Authority Emergency Maintenance calls. (Consent Calendar item #4f) Thornberry inquired (1) GICHF $399,984; (3) 421, Crestview $22,000; and (5) Historic Preservation $8,614 match grant. Karr explained any item can be deleted from the Consent Calendar and voted on sepa- rately. Adjourned: 12:00 Midnight clerk\cc4.21 inf.doc