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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 17, 1998
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 6, 1998 - 6 p.m. in Council Chambers
Mayor Ernest W. Lehman presiding. Council present: Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Winklehake, Klingaman, Franklin, Boothroy, Fosse,
Long, Head, Winstead, Nasby, Barnes, Grosvenor, Davidson.
Tape(s): Reel 98-50, all; Reel 98-51, all; Reel 98-52, Side 1.
FY99 CDBG/HOME ALLOCATIONS
(Agenda Item 4d(1))
Reel 98-50, Side I
Community Development Coordinator Head, Planner Nasby, and Housing and Community
Development Commissioners Schmuch, Gadson, Renquist, Moraski and Kuhlmann
summarized the CDBG/HOME Allocation grant recommendations and responded to council
questions
REVIEW ZONING MATTERS
Reel 98-50, Side 2
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and
Zoning items for discussion:
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PUBLIC HEARING 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. (MELROSE RETIREMENT
COMMUNITY/REZ98-0002)
Franklin requested continuation of the public hearing to April 28 to allow for work on the CZA
and sewer issues.
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)
Public Hearing
Ordinance (First consideration)
Council Work Session
April 6, 1998
Page 2
Allen Yates, representing Hodge Construction and Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants,
responded to questions. Kubby requested clarification about the Conditional Zoning
Agreement wording, "...escrows for other required public improvements as is appropriate."
Franklin asked Council to continue the public hearing to April 28 if the CZA was not signed.
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. (WINDSOR RIDGE/REZ97-0019)
Public Hearing
Ordinance (First consideration)
CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON APPROXIMATELY 24.12 ACRES FROM
INTERIM DEVELOPMENT (,ID-RS) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY-5 rOSA-5) AND
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE EAST TERMINUS OF HICKORY TRAIL. (FIRST &
ROCHESTER, PARTS 4, 5, 6/REZ97-0007)
Public Hearing
Ordinance (First consideration)
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) (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, "ZONING," ARTICLE E, "COMMERCIAL
AND BUSINESS ZONES," SECTION 2, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE (,CN-I.)
REGARDING SIZE RESTRICTIONS ON RESTAURANTS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Franklin stated that the applicant has requested expedited action. Franklin asked that
council not waive the special exception fee until the property owner, Mr. Glasgow, agrees to
withdraw a lawsuit filed against the city over the Board of Adjustment's action. City Attorney
Dilkes recommended not waiving the special exception fee and stated that if council decides
to waive the fee, they need to state their reasons why, which then may have implications on
the litigation.
G. 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)
('SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Franklin stated that the applicant has requested expedited action. Franklin explained that
items "H" and 'T' could be acted upon only after final consideration of "G".
Council Work Session
April 6, 1998
Page 3
G. RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF A RESUBDIVlSION OF LOT 51,
WALDEN HILLS, A 2.9 ACRE, 25-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF SHANNON DRIVE AND IRVING AVENUE. (SUB97-0030)
See item "G".
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISlON OF LOT 51, WALDEN
HILLS, A 2.9 ACRE, 25-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF SHANNON DRIVE AND IRVING AVENUE. (SUB98-0004)
See item "G".
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RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF WESTCOTT HEIGHTS, AN 84.12 ACRE,
31-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN JOHNSON COUNTY ON THE WEST
SIDE OF PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD, ¼ MILE NORTH OF NEWPORT ROAD.
(SUB98-0005}
REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS
Reel 98-50, Side 2
(Agenda #14-Exterior signage at 112 South Dubuque Street.) In response to Kubby,
Vanderhoef explained the darker background was recommended so the lighting doesn't
sign through and make it too bright.
(Agenda # 8-Southgate Avenue and Waterfront Drive paving improvement and West
Pepperwood relief sewer project.) City Engineer Fosse stated he will research options for
completing all the sidewalk installation.
MELROSE AVENUE
Reel 98-50, Side 2
PCD Assistant Director Davidson and City Engineer Fosse presented the layout for the
proposed right turn lane at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Hawkins Drive.
Staff Action: Proceed with installation of turn lane (Fosse).
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE EVALUATION
Reel 98-51, Side 1
City Manager Atkins, PCD Director Franklin, and Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Klingaman presented information.
Staff Action: Council will ruminate and consider further at a work session in May.
(Franklin)
ENTRANCEWAY REGULATIONS
Reel 98-51, Side 1
A council majority directed PCD Director Franklin to prepare information about the city's
entranceways' listing items that are controlled by the City now and a list of items City cannot
control and report back to council.
Staff Action: Research and draft report to return to Council by mid-May. (Franklin)
COURT STREET PROJECT Reel 98-51, Side 2
(Agenda Item #10)
Council Work Session
April 6, 1998
Page 4
City Engineer Fosse and Sr. Civil Engineer Winstead presented an overview of the Court Street
project, including a recommendation to establish a right in only at Elmira Street. Fosse
requested that council continue the public hearing to April 28 to allow time for additional design
work.
TENANT-TO-OWNERSHIP PROGRAM
(Agenda Items ff4d(3); ¢¢11 )
Reel 98-51, Side 2
H.I.S. Director Boothroy presented information regarding reinvestment of sale proceeds from
the Tenant-to-Ownership Program. A council majority directed Boothroy to proceed as outlined
in his April 1 memo.
Staff Action: Resolution authorizing staff to sign a contract will be placed on April 28
Council Agenda. (Boothroy)
KEG ORDINANCE
Reel 98-52, Side 1
City Manager Atkins, Assistant City Manager Helling, Police Chief Winklehake, City Clerk Karr
and City Attorney Dilkes responded to council questions. Council requested summary
information of the Ames ordinances and Iowa City's disorderly conduct ordinance.
Staff Action: Staff will meet to evaluate current City ordinances and provide
information/recommendations to Council on what additional regulation would be
beneficial. (Dilkes)
TCI LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Reel 98-52, Side 1
Assistant City Manager Helling, Broadband Telecommunications Commission Chair Cordell
Jeppsen, and TCI representative Jon Koebrick presented information. A council majority
directed staff to pursue liquidated damages/fine of $250 per day for failing to meet the system
upgrade deadline.
Staff Action: Resolution assessing liquidated damages will be an April 28 Council
Agenda. (Helling)
PATV MOVE/CHANNEL 4 MOVE
Reel 98-52, Side 2
A council majority directed Assistant City Manager Helling to look for a new location for
Channel 4.
APPOINTMENTS
Reel 98-52, Side 2
Planning and Zoning Commission - Pam Ehrhardt & Dean Shannon
Historic Preservation - Michael Gunn
ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES
Reel 98-52, Side 2
No discussion.
Council Work Session
April 6, 1998
Page 5
COUNCIL AGFNDNTIMF
Reel 98-52, Side 2
1. O'Donnell raised concerns about safety in the downtown plaza area. City Attorney Dilkes
noted there are First Amendment issues involved.
2. In response to O'Donnell, City Attorney Dilkes stated the Streit/Glasgow Board of
Adjustment fee waiver should be discussed in an executive session.
3. Kubby stated that the downtown clean up should involve volunteers, and monitor what is
being neglected with City staff involved in this project.
4. (Consent Calendar Item ¢f-4f(11)) Kubby requested that staff prepare a response to
correspondence received from Marsha Boyer regarding the Airport.
5. In response to Kubby, City Attomey Dilkes stated she will follow up on Ralston Creek coal
gasification site issues as it relates to the April 26 to Ralston Creek Clean Up Day.
6. Vanderhoef requested staff prepare a response to correspondence received about the CN-1
zone.
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In response to Norton, Council Members Thornberry, Champion and Vanderhoef agreed to
attend the April 8 Council of Elders discussion regarding the proposed parking facility.
Norton noted that he has a list of railroad crossings that need repair and will give to City
Mgr.
9. In response to Norton, City Manager Arkins stated he will prepare an update regarding the
new parks maintenance building.
10. Thornberry inquired about scheduling a SEATS committee meeting with the county.
Vanderhoef and Thornberry will provide possible meeting dates to the City Mgr.
11. Council agreed to schedule an April 13, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. meeting to discuss sales tax.
12. In response to City Clerk Karr, council agreed to meet with the Public Art's Committee at
Council's work session on April 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Adjourned: 10:45 p.m.
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