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Home My WebLink About1997-06-02 Minutes numbered (2) City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM revised 6/17/97 Date: To: From: Re: June 17, 1997 Mayor and City Council Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Council Work Session, June 2, 1997 - 7:10 p.m. in Council Chambers Mayor Naomi J. Novick presiding. Council present: Novick, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Thornberry. Absent: Baker, Vanderhoef (9:35 p.m.). Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, Schoon, Ripley, Fowler, Logsden, Schmadeke. Tapes: 97-86, all; 97-87, all. REVIEW ZONING MATTERS Reel 97-86, Side 1 Director of Planning and Community Development Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion: PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED I~',~-.~ "ZONING," ARTICLE P, ENTITLED "FENCES AND HEDGES," TO CHANGE THE VISION TRIANGLE REQUIREMENT AT INTERSECTIONS. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED ~'q..~'~ "ZONING," ARTICLE O, ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS," TO PERMIT PROJECTING SIGNS AS A PROVISIONAL SIGN IN THE CB-5 AND CB-10 ZONES. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE O, ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS," TO PERMIT PORTABLE SIGNS AS A PROVISIONAL SIGN IN THE CB-2, CB-5, AND CB-10 ZONES. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE, REGULATIONS FROM RS-S, 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) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Franklin stated there is a request from the developer for expedited consideration. E. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," TO PROVIDE ELDERLY HOUSING ALTERNATIVES. IPASS AND ADOPT) F. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WALDEN HILLS, A 40.7 ACRE, 53-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ROHRET ROAD~ EAST OF HIGHWAY 218. (SUB97-0010) Council Work Session June 2, 1997 Page 2 revised 6/17/97 G. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF MEADOW VIEW SUBDIVISION, A 31.5 ACRE, 10-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN JOHNSON COUNTY ON THE WEST SIDE OF BUCHMAYER BEND AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH HIGHWAY 1. (SUB97-0003} In response to Novick, Franklin stated she will find out about the plat note regarding Outlot C that says county to release to owner. H. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF WILLIAMS WOODS SUBDIVISION, A 22.99 ACRE, 4-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN JOHNSON COUNTY ON HIGHWAY 1 WEST APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF IOWA CITY. (SUB97-0011 } PUBLIC ARTS PRESENTATION Reel 97-86, Side 1 John Beckord, Iowa City Chamber of Commerce President, presented a proposal for a public arts program. A council majority agreed to give further consideration to the public arts program proposal. Staff Action: Future work session item. See memo in June 13 packet (Atkins). TACO BELL DESIGN (Agenda item #12) Ree197-86, Side 1 Economic Development Coordinator Schoon presented the proposed Taco Bell design for council consideration. TEG DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING Reel 97-86, Side 1 Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development Davidson presented the Teg Drive Traffic Calming report. A council majority directed staff to proceed with the proposed project as outlined in Davidson's May 28, 1997 memo re: Request from Penny Bryn Neighborhood Association for Traffic Calming on Teg Drive. Staff Action: Proceed with construction of speed humps on Teg Fowler). TRANSIT INTERCHANGE PROJECT (Agenda item #13) Drive (Davidson, Reel 97-86, Side 2 PCD Director Franklin, Transit Director Logsden, Economic Development Coordinator Schoon, Shoemaker and Haaland Consultant Steve Ford, and Design Review Committee member Bill Nowysz presented design plans for the Transit Interchange Project. Council Members requested copper roof cost information, re-designing a more welcoming east side of the building, and that the mechanical part of the structure be screened from the public. A council majority agreed to defer action on the resolution approving the design of the Iowa City Transit Interchange Facility for two weeks to allow for redesign of the east side. . i%[ 1765 Council Work Session June 2, 1997 Page 3 TRANSIT ROUTE STUDY UPDATE revised 6/27/97 Reel 97-86, Side 2./%'7 Parking and Transit Director Fowler presented a Transit Route Study update. Council concurred with Fowler's recommendation to coordinate the Transit Study with University of Iowa and Coralville transit systems. City Manager Atkins noted that the Downtown Strategy and Proposed Action Plan: Iowa City's Vision for Downtown Transportation issues will be scheduled for council discussion, Staff Action: Study will be suspended until coordinated with CAMBUS and Coralville (Fowler). Parking and Transit Director Fowler presented information. There was not a council majority to pursue 4th of July shuttle bus service. SANITARY SEWER REPAIR - NEW POLICY PROPOSAL Reel 97-87, Side I Public Works Director Schmadeke presented a sanitary sewer service line proposal as outlined in his April 28, 1997 memo. Council directed staff to re-do the proposal with different monetary figures and percentage averages. GRAFFITI ORDINANCE Reel 97-87, Side Assistant City Manager Helling presented the proposed graffiti policy. Staff Action: On June 17 agenda (Helling). PCRB (Agenda item #9) Reel 97-87, Side..).. Acting City Attorney Dilkes and Assistant City Attorney Mitchell presented the proposed PCRB draft. Council directed the staff to consider the following: · Clarify in the ordinance: one investigation/two reports · Change meditation to mediation. · Consistent wording i.e, citizen complainant to complainant. · The Board is going to report recommended changes on practices and procedure to the city council and Police Chief. · Clarify how a complaint is initiated. · Page 3, III .....change wording to read, "...in the capacity of a sworn officer." · PCRB Appointment change to first day of the first month following passage of the ordinance rather than date specific. Council Work Session June 2, 1997 Page 4 NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLES (Agenda item #11) revised 6/17/97 Reel 97-87, Side 1 . 1~/? [ Assistant City Attorney Mitchell stated the additional railing in Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp will be blue. A council majority concurred with that decision. In response to Kubby, Mitchell stated he will draft language to amend the definition to include wagons in the exclusion provision. APPOINTMENTS Historic Preservation Commission - Pam Michaud JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board - Council Member Larry Baker Reel 97-87, Side 2 COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME Reel 97-87, Side 2 1. [Consent.calendar 3.b.(6)] Kubby noted the Nutrition Committee had approached the Senior Center with concerns regarding acknowledgment of their service as basic service and parking issues, and stated she disagreed with the Senior Center Commission's response. Majority of Council did not wish to pursue the matter. 2. (IP9 May 30 Downtown Landscaping Islands- Senior Center). In response to Kubby, Atkins explained his proposal would involve a summer youth worker and he has asked the Senior Center to maintain the three large planting islands located near the Senior Center. 3. (IP12 May 30 TCI Proposal). In response to Kubby, Helling explained he is preparing a /~'~'~ response to TCI requesting more information. 4. Kubby suggested creating a recycle car or another theme for the 4th of July parade, and let her know. 5. In response to Norton, Atkins stated he will check with the IDOT about Hwy 6 Bypass maintenance. 6. In response to Norton, Atkins stated Gilbert/Kirkwood intersection lights is scheduled for installation late summer. 7. Norton inquired about S. Capitol Street railroad crossing repair. Atkins will follow up. 8. Thornberry stated he attended the UI Hospital and Clinics Cancer Survivor's Day on Sunday and noted that Kubby's artwork was on display in the UI Hospital and Clinics entranceway. 9. In response to Vanderhoef, Atkins explained parking fine collections are working well and a report is being prepared. 10. Vanderhoef requested that council consider a two-hour maximum and enforcement of meter feeding on Iowa Avenue to promote turnover. 11. In response to Vanderhoef, Atkins explained that Iowa City has requested that North Liberty's sewer plant be piped below Iowa City's intakes. Novick noted that the DNR has Council Work Session June 2, 1997 Page 5 revised 6/17/97 approved North Liberty's plans. Council Members suggested it be scheduled for discussion with JCCOG. 12. Vanderhoef said the Committee on Disability Rights and Education announced a SEATS shuttle bus will be available between Iowa City and the Coralville Mall. Helling explained there is just discussion about a SEATS type shuttle bus. 13. Lehman noted concerns about security at the Iowa City Recreation Center facilities, Staff will report. 14. Novick reminded everyone to vote in the County Recorder's election. 15. Norton noted that he attended the Veteran's Trail Ceremony. 16. Novick noted that Lehman represented council at Memorial Day Services, Meeting adjourned: 10:25 PM. clerk/ccO602ws.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM From: Re: June 13, 1997 Mayor and City Council K. Karr, City Clerk ~cil Work Session, June 2, 1997 - 7:10 p.m. in Council Mayor Naomi J. ck presiding. Council present: Novick, Thornberry. Absent: ~r, Vanderhoef. Staff present: Arkins, H~ Davidson, Schoon, Riple' Logsden, Schmadeke. Tapes: Lehman, Norton, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, all; 97-87, all. REVIEW ZONING MATT! Reel 97-86, Side 1 Director of Planning and and Zoning items for discussion: PUBLIC HEARING ON AN "ZONING," ARTICLE P, TRIANGLE REQUIREMENT AT Development Frankl presented the following Planning AMEND TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "FENCES ^ HEDGES," TO CHANGE THE VISION PUBLIC HEARING ON AN "ZONING," ARTICLE O, ENTITLED SIGNS AS A PROVISIONAL SIGN IN TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED REGULATIONS," TO PERMIT PROJECTING :B-5 AND CB-10 ZONES. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN "ZONING," ARTICLE O, SIGNS AS A PROVISIONAL "SIGN THE NDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED -'GULATIONS," TO PERMIT PORTABLE AND CB-10 ZONES. Do ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FROM RS-,~ _OW DENSITY i-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO OPDH- 12, PLANNED DE HOUSING FOR A 2.38 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE N( ST CORNER OF -_-INTERSECTION OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND :R WEST BRANCH ROAD PERMIT A 37 UNIT MULTI- FAMILY BUILDING FOR ELDERLY HOUSING. ) ~SECOND CONSIDERATION) Franklin stated is a request from the developer for ex :onsideration. E. ORDINANCE ELDERLY -'NDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED ~ING ALTERNATIVES. ('PASS AND ADOPT) "TO PROVIDE F. RE,~ APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WALDEN HILLS, A 53-LOT RESIDENT .L SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ROll-BET ROAD, EAST OF HIGHWAY 218. (~SUB97-0010) G. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF MEADOW V~IE-%"V~ SUBDIVISION, A 31.5 ACRE, 10-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN"" CouncilWork Session June 2,1997 Page 2 )N In res Outlot C RE~ WOODS IN JOHNSON SOUTHWEST OF COUNTY ON THE WEST SIDE OF BUCHMA~ER BEND AT ITS WITH HIGHWAY 1. ('SUB97-0003) e to Novick, Franklin stated she will find out about the plat note regarding says county to release to owner. APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORI~///~FINAL PLAT OF WILLIAMS A 22.99 ACRE, 4-LOT RESlD/ENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 1 WESq' APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES CITY. ('SUB97-0011 PUBLIC ARTS PRE Reel 97-86, Side I John Beckord, Iowa City arts program. A council ma proposal. ~ber of Commerce reed to give fu~ presented a proposal for a public ler consideration to the public arts program Staff Action: Future work ses., See in June 13 packet (Atkins). TACO BELL DESIGN (Agenda item Reel 97-86, Side 1 Economic Development Coordinator Sc council consideration. presented the proposed Taco Bell design for TEG DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING Reel 97-86, Side 1 Assistant Director of Planning and ~mmunity Traffic Calming report. A council directed outlined in Davidson's May 28, memo re: Association for Traffic Calming Teg Drive. R( Davidson presented the Teg Drive to proceed with the proposed project as uest from Penny Bryn Neighborhood Staff Action: Proceed wit construction of speed Fowler). mps on Teg Drive (Davidson, TRANSIT INTERCHANGI iCT (Agenda item #13) Reel 97-86, Side 2 PCD Director Franklin. Shoemaker and Nowysz presented Director Logsden, Economic ~d Consultant Steve Ford, and Design plans for the Transit Interchange Project. ,ment Coordinator Schoon, Committee member Bill Council Members side of the buildin A council ma Transit Intercha~ uested copper roof cost information, re-designing more welcoming east and that the mechanical part of the structure be ,ned from the public. ~greed to defer action on the resolution approving the gn of the Iowa City Facility for two weeks to allow for redesign of the east si( ;. TRANSIT STUDY UPDATE 97-86, Side 2 Parking and Transit Director Fowler presented a Transit Route Study update. Cou with Fowler's recommendation to coordinate the Transit Study with University Coralville transit systems. City Manager Atkins noted that the Downtown Strategy Action Plan: Iowa City's Vision for Downtown Transportation issues will be scheduled discussion. :il concurred Iowa and 'roposed council Council Work Session June 2, 1997 Page 3 Staff Study will be suspended until ? with CAMBUS and Coralville Parking pursue 4th SANITARY Public Works in his April 28, 1997 figures and percentage GRAFFITI ORDINANCE Assistant City Manager Helling Staff Action: On June 17 agenda PCRB (Agenda item #9) Acting City Attorney Dilkes and draft. Director Fowler presented shuttle bus service. REPAIR - NEW POLICY PR .'hmadeke presented Council directed ,ges. There was not a council majority to Reel 97-87, Side 1 sewer service line proposal as outlined to re-do the proposal with different monetary the proposed graffiti policy, ling). Reel 97-87, Side 1 Reel 97-87, Side 1 Attorney Mitchell presented the proposed PCRB Council directed the staff to the ~X, · Clarify in the ordinance: investigation/two rel~,S · Change meditation to//~ Iion. '~ · Consistent wording/e..citizen complainant to complain~. · The Board is goin~ to report recommended changes on p~actices and procedure to the city council and Poli~/b Chief. ~ · Clarify how a c/~4'nplaint is initiated. ,, ~ ,, · Page 3, III, ..~bhange wording to read .... in the capacity of a swo~,~officer. · rPatChReBr t/~appn//:late specifio~ntment ch~?ge to first day of th fe irst month following p~~ge of the ordinance NON-MOTO[~IZED VEHICLES (Agenda item #11) '~el 97-87, Side 1 Assistant Cid/Attorney Mitchell sated the additional railing in Chauncey Swar~Parking Ramp will be blue/.'A council majority concurred with that decision. In response to I~bby, Mitchell stated he will draft language to amend the definition to include wagons. ~~ Council Work Session June 2, 1997 Page 4 APPOINTMENTS Historic Preservation Commission - Pam Michaud Reel 97-87, Side 2 ;OG Urbanized Area Policy Board - Council Member,Earry Baker / C( iNDA/TIME / Reel 97-87, Side 2 1. [Consent lendar,3,.b.(6)] Kubby noted the Nu/tHtion Committee had approached t e Senior Center with lcl,r is regarding acknowledgt'nent of their service as basic service and parking and stated she disagreed with the Senior Center Commission's response. Majority of did not wish to pursue th/b matter. 2. (IP9 May 30 Landscaping Isla~{~s - Senior Center). In response to Kubby, Atkins explained his ,ul:l involve a ~ummer youth worker and he has asked the Senior Center to maintain the .~e large plan/ting islands located hear the Senior Center. 3. (IP12 May 30 TCI Pro to Kubby, Helling explained he is preparing a response to TCI requesting rmation. 4. Kubby suggested creating a her know. e car or another theme for the 4th of July parade, and let 5. In response to Norton, Atkin,, maintenance. he will check with the IDOT about Hwy6 Bypass 6. In response to Norton, installation late summer. stated intersection lights is scheduled for 7. Norton inquired about S. Street railroad repair. Atkins will follow up. 8. Thornberry stated he ,nded the UI Hospital and linics Cancer Survivor's Day on Sunday and noted that Kubb~ artwork was on display in the Hospital and Clinics entranceway. 9. In response to report is being · hoef, Atkins explained parking fi~ red. collections are working well and a 10. Vanderhoef re( council consider a two-hour _. ~um and enforcement of meter feeding on Iowa to promote turnover. 11. In response Liberty's sewe approved Nor with JCCOG. Vanderhoef, Atkins explained that Iowa City plant be piped below Iowa City's intakes. Novick Liberty's plans. Council Members suggested it be requested that North oted that the DNR has for discussion 12. Vanderhoef ~aid the Committee on Disability Rights and Education shuttle bus ~vill be available between Iowa City and the Coralville Mall. there is just discussion about a SEATS type shuttle bus. a SEATS lelling explained 13. Lehman noted concerns about security at the Iowa City Recreation Center will report. ilities. Staff Council Work Session June 2, 1997 P~ge5 15. 16. Meeting reminded everyone to vote in the County Recorder's election. / noted that he attended the Veteran's Trail Ceremony. / noted that Lehman represented council at Memorial Day Services. / / rned: 10:25 PM. / clerldccO602ws.doc