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MEMORANDUM
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September 19, 1997
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council Work Session, September 8, 1997 - 7 p.m. in Council Chambers
Mayor Naomi J. Novick presiding. Council present: Novick, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Davidson, Miklo, Schoon, McClure.
Tape(s): 97-123, Side 2; 97-124, all; 97-125, all.
REVIEW ZONING MATTERS
Reel 97-123, Side 2
Director of Planning and Community Development Franklin presented the following Planning
and Zoning items for discussion:
A. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 23 ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION
FROM RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO OPDH-5, PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF
SOMERSET LANE AND SOUTH OF WELLINGTON DRIVE, AND FOR PRELIMINARY
PLAT APPROVAL OF VILLAGE GREEN PART FIFTEEN, A 36.75 ACRE, 1-LOT
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH 3 OUTLOTS. (REZ97-0012 & SUB97-0016)
B. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY
CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM RM-20, MEDIUM
DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AND RS-5. LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL, TO OSA-20 AND OSA-5. SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY ZONE, FOR
APPROXIMATELY 1.9 ACRES LOCATED AT 1122-1136 N. DUBUQUE STREET.
(CLIFFS/REZ97-0003)
C. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE E,
ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS ZONES," SECTION 2. ENTITLED
"NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE (CN-1).' TO PERMIT ANY RETAIL OR
PERSONAL SERVICE USE IN THE CN-1 ZONE WITH A SIZE LIMITATION TO HELP
ENSURE NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Franklin noted the applicant has requested expedited consideration.
D, ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED 'ZONING," ARTICLE N,
ENTITLED "OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING," TO INCREASE THE PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE CB-5, CENTRAL BUSINESS
SUPPORT ZONE, (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
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E. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE" OF THE CITY
CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE A. ENTITLED "PARKING FACILITY
IMPACT FEE" TO REVISE THE FORMULA FOR PAYMENT IN THE CB-5 ZONE.
{SECOND CONSIDERATION)
F. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PARTS ~"~0.'~
NINE THROUGH FOURTEEN, A 80,1 ACRE, 127-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
LOCATED AT THE NORTH TERMINUS OF ARLINGTON DRIVE AND BARRINGTON
ROAD. ('SUB97-0012)
SEATS UPDATE Reel 97-123, Side 2, ~(~
Council Members Thomberry and Vanderhoef presented a SEATS negotiations update. In
response to Novick, Vanderhoef stated she will provide a wdtten report for council's Friday
packet.
ANGLE PARKING DOWNTOWN
Reel 97-123, Side 2 L
Assistance PCD Director Davidson and Transit and Parking Director Fowler presented
information. A council majority directed staff to proceed with the angle parking in the 10 block of
S. Linn Street; the 200 block of S. Linn Street, and the 300 block of E. College Street.
Staff Action: Staff will proceed to implement this fall (Davidson & Fowler).
IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE Reel 97-123 Side 2
PCD Director Franklin, Acting City Attorney Dilkes, Brian Clark of Adamson Clark Associates
and Gerry Ambrose presented information regarding the Iowa Avenue Streetscape. A council
majority directed staff to proceed with Iowa Avenue Streetscape design work.
Staff Action: Consultant will proceed to refine committee's recommended option and
return to the Council October 6 (Franklin).
WASHINGTON STREET TWO-WAY
Reel 97-124, Side 1
Assistant PCD Director Davidson and Transit and Parking Director Fowler presented
information. In response to Lehman, Davidson stated he will look at loading zone options.
Davidson stated he will prepare information to bring back to council.
Staff Action: Staff will prepare follow-up for September 22 work session (Davidson).
PUBLIC ART PROGRAM Reel 97-124, Side 2,
PCD Director Franklin presented information about a public art program. A council majority
directed staff to proceed with a lump sum $100,000 per year public art program. Franklin stated
she will prepare a public art advisory committee outline to present to council for consideration.
Council agreed to establish the public art program by resolution, including a provision requiring
a public hearing if changes are made.
Staff Action: Resolution on September 23 agenda; committee outline scheduled October
6 work session (Franklin).
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revised 11/23/97
IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL SPLIT BID
Reel 97-124, Side 2. ,"~,3,.~.,
Assistance PCD Director Davidson, City Engineer Fosse, City Civil Engineer McClure, and
Larry Wilson presented information.
A council majority directed staff to proceed with the entire Iowa River Corridor Trail as
proposed.
Staff Action: Prepare for winter letting by Iowa DOT (McClure).
COURT STREET FINANCING
Reel 97-125, Side I ,~0~0
PCD Director Franklin and Assistant PCD Director Davidson presented information. A council
majority directed staff to calculate an impact fee and have that incorporated into the financing of
the project. Council also directed staff to evaluate a broader appreciation of impact fees for
streets.
Staff Action: Staff will prepare impact fee calculations and enabling ordinance (Franklin
& Davidson).
APPOINTMENT- PCRB
Reel 97-125, Side 1
PCRB- Patricia Farrant
COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME
1.
o
Reel 97-125, Side 1
(Agenda #3f(1)-Dave Moore-DTA) In response to Kubby, City Manager Arkins stated he will
look at the DTA's request to look at downtown parking prohibition between 2:00 and 6:00
AM.
Kubby requested more council member involvement in asking questions during the city
attorney applicant interview process. Mayor Novick stated she will ask the questions.
Council concurred with the Mayor asking all prepared questions.
In response to Norton, Atkins stated he will find out when the Comprehensive Plan will be
presented to council.
4. Norton informed council and staff that he will ask about the city's sidewalk program during ~)~'-~
council's formal meeting on Tuesday.
5. Baker asked council to consider contacting Mr. Dickens about land for sale east of Hickory,
Hill Park. Atkins stated he will prepare a map for council consideration.
6. In response to Baker, Atkins stated he will find out more information about the soccer
complex road conditions.
7. Baker noted that 'he sent out a memo to Council Members regarding entering into an ,;J
agreement with the Airport Commission so that money generated by those lease
developments pays off the General Fund obligation and property acquisition loan. Arkins
stated he will prepare an agreement.
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Page 3
IOW/~.~ IVER CORRIDOR TRAIL SPLIT BID Reel 97-124, Side 2
Assistahce PCD Director Davidson, City Engineer Fosse, City Civil Engineer McClur ), and
Larry Wil§0, n presented information.
'A council
proposed.
directed staff to proceed with the entire Iowa River Corridor as
staff Action:
for winter letting by Iowa DOT (McClure).
COURT STREET
97-125, Side 1
PCD Director
majority directed staff
the project. Council
streets.
Assistant PCD Director Davidson presente,
an impact fee and have that'
lirected staff to evaluate a broader
A council
into the financing of
of impact fees for
Staff Action: Staff will
& Davidson).
impact fee calculations
enabling ordinance (Franklin
APPOINTMENT-PCRB
Reel 97-125, Side 1
PCRB- .1. Judith Perkins
2. Patricia Farrant
COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME
Reel 97-125, Side 1
(Agenda #3f(1)-Dave Moore-DTA) In
look at the DTA's request to look
AM.
to Kubby, City Manager Atkins stated he will
~town parking prohibition between 2:00 and 6:00
2. Kubby requested more coun~ member )lvement in asking questions during the city
attorney applicant ~rocess. Novick stated she will ask the questions.
Council concurred with asking all pr(~i~red questions.
3. In response to NortonI stated he will find ~,ut when the Comprehensive Plan will be
presented to council/
4. Norton informed bun( and staff that he will ask abut the city's sidewalk program during
council's forma/I/m~etin on Tuesday. ask abel .
5; Baker ask,e.~,/council to consider contacting Mr. Dickens ~bout land for sale east of Hickory
Hill Park/tkins stated he will prepare a map for council c,~sideration.
6. In re§l~onse to Baker,. Atkins stated he will find out mort~ 'information about the soccer
c7151ex road conditions.
7. ,Baker noted that he sent out a memo to Council MemberSx, regarding entering into an
~agreement with the Airport Commission so that money g~erated by those lease
developments pays off the General Fund obligation and propertyacquisition loan. Atkins
stated he will prepare an agreement.
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Page 4
8. In response to Vanderhoef, Atldns stated he will contact soccer club parents regarding ,.~(~/'//(~
parking restrictions on Scott Blvd.
9. Vanderhoef stated North Clinton Street residents are interested in residential parking.~O
permits and/or Clinton Street parldng meters.
10. Thornberry stated he does not like the First Avenue Extended initiative ballot language,
because it is inaccurate. Lehman indicated he would talk about it during Council's formal
meeting.
11. Novice inquired about the request for a Rohret Road bus stop for West High students~
Atkins stated it will be considered with the transit route study.
12. (Agenda Item # 3f(7) Beth Shields-leash law enforcement) Novice stated she referred the ~"~'
dog at large matter to Assistant City Attorney Mitchell.
13. Novice asked staff to follow up on a request to lease 15 parking spaces from the Chauncey (-,~/
Swan Parking Ramp.
14. Novice noted she received correspondence regarding under-utilization of the Chauncey
Swan ramp and is forwarding the letter to Parking and Transit Director Fowler for response.
Meeting adjourned: 10:50 p.m.
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