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Home My WebLink About2004-02-02 Council minutesDate: February 2, 2004. To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, February 2, 2004, 6:55 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion (7:00), Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Heliing, Dilkes, Kart, Dulek, Franklin, Davidson, McCafferty, Fosse Tapes: 04-18, Both Sides; 04-19, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 17 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS IN THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-1) ZONE (The Church of Iowa City) B. REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.26-ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ZONE (CB-5) TO PUBLIC/CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ZONE (P/CB-5) FOR THE EAST HALF OF BEOCK 102 EXCEPT THE 301 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET PROPERTY. (REZ03-00028) (Court Street Transportation Center) C. VACATING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO 425 BELDON AVENUE. (VAC03-O0004) D. REZONING APPROXIMATELY 119.94 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-FAMILY, IDRS, AND INTERIM DEVELOPMENT MULTI-FAMILY, IDRM, TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, OPDH-5, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF PEPPERWOOD ADDITION AND EAST OF GILBERT STREET. (REZ03-00020) (Sandhill Estates) PCD Director Franklin noted a revised CZA had been signed. E. ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 16.1 ACRES FROM RESIDENTIAL FACTORY BUILT HOUSING RESIDENTIAL (RFBH) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY-12 (OPDH-12) AND AN OPDH PLAN FOR PROPERTY ON HEINZ ROAD. (REZ03-00024) (PASS AND ADOPT) (Saddlebrook Estates) Council Work Session February 2,2004 Page 2 F. ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 26.98 ACRES FROM HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL, CH-l, TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (SAO/CH-1) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD AND SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 1. (REZ03-00027) (PASS AND ADOPT) (Davis) PCD Director Franklin stated both items F and G would have to be deferred pending information from the Corps of Engineers regarding compensatory wetlands. G. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF J JR DAVIS ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB03-00027) See item above. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar # 5f(1) ~ letter from Mark Patton and Brad Langguth .... Habitat for Humanity ... Lots in southeast Iowa City...) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, majority agreed to have staff send a letter stating the City was currently investigating the scattered site house policy. City Manager Atkins and PCD Director Franklin reported an update would be scheduled in June and HCDC had selected three members to be on the committee. Other membership options discussed were developers, school district representatives, police, staff involved in various programs, as well as consumers. 2. (Item # 17 - one year agreement ... Johnson County .. operational cost of the Senior Center) Council Members Elliott and O'Donnell will meet with the County regarding future funding and pursuing an agreement longer than one year. Majority agreed to proceed with adoption of resolution. 3. (Consent Calendar # 5e(5) - subordination agreement ... 1335 First Avenue) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Attorney stated staff had reviewed the information and recommend approval. 4. (Consent Calendar # 5f(10) - Atty. Joe Holland ...time limits on speakers ...) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, a copy of the letter will be provided to the Planning & Zoning Commission. COUNCIL TIME None MELROSE AVENUE/GRAND AVE TRAFFIC STUDY (IP2 of 1/29 Packet) Asst. PCD Director Dav[dson presented information. Majority agreed to pursue one way loop option with University. STAFF ACTION: Resolution accepting the report will be on the February 17 formal Council meeting agenda. (Davidson) Council Work Session Februaw 2,2004 Page 3 HISTORIC PRESERVATION HANDBOOK (Item # 14) Sr. Planner McCafferty present for discussion. Majority agreed to proceed. STORMWATER-UPDATE CHAMBER PROPOSALS (Item #11 ) Public Works Director Fosse presented the Chamber of Commerce ordinance proposal which includes a fee structure similar to how the City currently charges for water and wastewater with a base fee (or minimum charge), then add increment charged. In addition there are some credits for having NPDS permit for stormwater runoff and quality. STAFF ACTION: Majority directed staff to prepare the ordinance and agreed to set public hearing for February 17. (Fosse) ENGLERT - USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (IP3 of 1/29 Packet) Public Works Director Fosse present for discussion. Majority of Council agreed to support the staff recommendation denying the request to put stoops out into the alley right-of-way. STAFF ACTION: Inform Englert representatives of Council direction. (Fosse) RIVERSIDE THEATRE - ALCOHOL (IP4 of 1/29 Packet) City Attorney, City Manager, and City Clerks presented information. After discussion Council requested staff prepare an ordinance to sell alcoholic beverages at the Shakespeare Theatre in City Park and limit to non-profit organizations. STAFF ACTION: Prepare ordinance for March 2 meeting. (Dilkes) INDOOR SOCCER FACILITY - REFERRAL TO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Mayor Pro tern Wilburn left the meeting due to a conflict of interest. Majority of Council referred the matter to the Parks & Recreation Commission for review. MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC PETITION (IP5 of 1/29 Packet) Mayor Pro tern Wilburn returned to the meeting. City Attorney Dilkes and City Clerk Kart presented information. STAFF ACTION: Prepare resolution formally setting ballot language and direct Commissioner of Elections to place the question on the November 2005 ballot. (Karr) Meeting adjourned 9:10 PM.