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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 3, 1998
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 23, 1998 -- 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers
Council Present: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Staff Present:
Arkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Davidson, Trueblood, Ripley.
Tapes:
Reel 98-39, Side 2; Reel 98-43, all; Reel 98-44, all.
PCD Director Franklin stated there has been an amazing response to Northeast Planning
District workshops. Kubby requested a written response be sent to the University of Iowa
Environmental Coalition on their letter.
REVIEW ZONING MATTERS
Reel 98-39, Side 2
MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 7 ON AN ORDINANCE
CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 10-ACRE TRACT
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MELROSE AVENUE AND WEST OF WEST HIGH
SCHOOL FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY ~'RS-5) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING ('OPDH-8) TO PERMIT AN 80 DWELLING UNIT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.
(REZ98-0002~
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION ON A 4.46-ACRE TRACT LOCATED AT 500 FOSTER ROAD FROM
INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ('IDRS) TO SENSITIVE
AREAS OVERLAY-8 ('OSA-8) TO PERMIT 35 DWELLING UNITS AND APPROVING A
PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN. ~'LOUIS
CONDOMINIUMS/REZ97-0011 )
Franklin requested that Council continue the public hearing to April 7, 1998.
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION ON APPROXIMATELY 41 ACRES LOCATED BETWEEN LOWER WEST
BRANCH ROAD AND COURT STREET EXTENDED, APPROXIMATELY 4/5 MILES WEST
OF TAFT AVENUE FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ('RS-5) TO
MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ('RS-8) FOR 29.1 ACRES AND LOW
DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ('RM-12) FOR 11.9 ACRES. ~'WlNDSOR
R I DG E/R EZ97-0019)
Franklin requested that Council continue the public hearing to April 7. In response to
Council, Franklin stated she will ask the developers, if they could wait until the Northeast
Planning District community process is complete before moving ahead with the rezoning
process.
Council Work Session
March 23, 1998
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PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON
APPROXIMATELY 24.12 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT I~ID-RS) TO
SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY-5 ((OSA-5) AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY
SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE EAST
TERMINUS OF HICKORY TRAIL. ((FIRST AND ROCHESTER PARTS 4, 5, 6/REZ97-0007)
Franklin requested that Council continue the public hearing to April 7.
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY OPDH PLAN
FOR WALNUT RIDGE, PARTS 6 AND 7, A 66.68 ACRE, 20-LOT RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE NORTH TERMINUS OF KENNEDY PARKWAY.
('REZ98-0001)
Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, provided information regarding size of cul de sacs in
Walnut Ridge.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, "ZONING," ARTICLE E, "COMMERCIAL
AND BUSINESS ZONES," SECTION 2, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE ((CN-1)
REGARDING SIZE RESTRICTIONS ON RESTAURANTS.
(1) PUBLIC HEARING
(2) ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE APPROVED PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LOT 51 OF WALDEN HILLS, CONTAINING 2.9 ACRES AND
LOCATED WITHIN THE OSA-8, SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY ZONE AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF SHANNON DRIVE AND IRVING AVENUE. ((REZ97-0018)
(1) PUBLIC HEARING
(2) ORDINANCE
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS, PART FIVE, A
13.63-ACRE, EIGHT-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE
OF MELROSE AVENUE AND WEST OF WEST HIGH SCHOOL. ((SUB98-0002)
MOTION TO FORWARD A LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING THAT A REQUEST TO REZONE 5.3 ACRES FROM
SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL ((RS-10) TO PLANNED COMMERCIAL ((CP2) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF
HIGHWAY 1 AND LANDON AVENUE BE DENIED. (CZ9801)
REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS
Reel 98-39, Side 2
(Agenda # 11- Design Plan For Development of the Peninsula). Vanderhoef raised
concerns regarding Peninsula access. Council requested that they meet with the Peninsula
design consultant.
(Agenda # 6- IDOT Transit Assistance Funding). In response to Council, PCD Assistant
Director Davidson explained the Near Southside multi-use parking facility and the para-
transit funding is included on the IDOT Transit Assistance Funding request.
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March 23, 1998
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(Agenda # Consent Calendar 3.g(8)- Commercial Loading Zone on Washington Street).
Kubby stated that allowing commercial parkers to use 'no parking anytime' zones may
confuse downtown parkers. Traffic Engineer Ripley responded to questions regarding
downtown signage. Norton noted that there should be more stringent enforcement of
commercial parking regulations in Dubuque Street.
Norton/ (Agenda #12- Agreement Between The City of Iowa City and ACT Inc.). City
Attorney Dilkes and PCD Assistant Director Davidson presented information. Dilkes
explained the agreement would allow up to one access point off of First Avenue and up to
one off of Captain Irish.
5. (Agenda #8-Scanlon Gymnasium). Norton requested that staff present pictures of the
proposed Scanlon Gymnasium project at Council's formal meeting on Tuesday.
NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM EVALUATION
Reel 98-43, Side 1
PCD Assistant Director Davidson and Traffic Engineer Ripley presented the Neighborhood
Traffic Calming Program evaluation. Council received input Lucy Choisser, a Penny Bryn
Neighborhood Association member.
A Council majority directed staff to retain the language "or" when referring to volume and
speed.
Staff Action: Corrections made and distributed to neighborhood representatives. (Ripley)
SCANLON GYMNASIUM
(Agenda Item #8)
Reel 98-43, Side I
Parks and Recreation Superintendent Trueblood and Scanlon Gymnasium Architect Kevin
Monson presented design information.
Civic Center Renovation
Reel 98-43, Side 2
City Manager Atkins and Assistant City Manager Helling summarized design plans for the Civic
Center Renovation project.
Council directed staff to proceed with Civic Center Renovation preliminary design work.
Staff Action: Assistant City Manager Helling will direct the conclusion of design work, up
to and including construction documents. This item will be placed on a future city
council agenda for confirmation to proceed to bid. (Atkins)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Reel 98-44, Side 1
Animal Control Advisory Board - Ursula Delworth
Broadband Telecommunications Commission - Jim Pusack
Historic Preservation Commission - Readvertise
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March 23, 1998
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ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES - SCHEDULE
Reel 98-44, Side 1
Council tentatively agreed to the following meeting schedule:
April 6/7 & 27/28
May 11/12 & 26
June 15/16
July 6/7 & 27/28
August 24/25
September 8
City Clerk Karr started she will prepare a revised meeting schedule for distribution at Tuesday's
formal meeting.
COUNCIL AGENDA/COUNCIL TIME
Reel 98-44, Side 1
Champion expressed her dismay regarding bar and restaurant owner meeting minutes
concerning minors. Kubby noted the owners had also expressed interest in having
uniformed officers at their doors and the Police Chief recommended against it. The City
Manager stated he strongly recommended against it also.
2. Lehman requested kegger ordinance and police issues be scheduled for discussion at a
work session soon.
3. In response to Kubby, City Manager Atkins stated the University of Iowa Biology Building
skywalk plans should be available in April.
4. In response to Norton, City Manager Atkins stated staff is preparing an entrance overlay
report.
5. (Consent Calendar #3g (1) Dan Pinegar-downtown bars/students). In response to Norton,
Mayor Lehman stated he will respond to Dan Pinegar.
In response to Norton, Thornberry explained a paratransit committee meeting is scheduled
this week. Lehman stated Council may need to schedule a special meeting. City Clerk Karr
and City Attorney Dilkes noted that there needs to be 24 hour notification to schedule a
special meeting.
7. Thornberry noted he liked Planning and Zoning Commission's rules for public hearings.
O'Donnell asked that Council expedite the vote on restaurants in CN-1 zone. Lehman stated
that applicant needs to make the request for expedited action. Kubby suggested waiving the
fee for the special exception.
9. O'Donnell stated he observed SEATS drivers and dispatchers at work, and strongly urged
an advisory board be formed for better accountability.
10. Vanderhoef stated she would like to meet with peninsula development consultants on April
23rd.
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March 23, 1998
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11. Lehman stated the Walden Hills Subdivision developer does not want to install the required
neckdowns. The Mayor stated if four Council Members wished to discuss it, it could be
brought up at Tuesday's formal meeting. If not, agreement remains the same.
12. Norton stated that the area sports champions (West High; U of I Wrestling; and Kirkwood)
should be noted during Council's formal meeting on Tuesday.
Adjourned: 10:30 PM
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