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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-06-03 Minutes numberedCity of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: June 12, 1996 To: Mayor and City Council From: City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, June 3, 1996 - 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers Mayor Novick presiding. Council present: Novick, Baker, Kubby, Norton, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Lehman. Staff present: Atkins, Helling {7:05 p.m.), Woito, Karr, Franklin, Dollman, Schoon, Schmadeke, Fowler. Tapes: Reel 96-67, Side 2; 96-69, All; 96- 70, All. Meeting transcriptions are available in City Clerk's Office upon request. REVIEW ZONING MATTERS: Reel 96-67, Side 2 PCD Director Franklin presented the Planning and Zoning Commission items for discussion: Motion settinq a public h~arinq for July 2 on the desi¢lnation of 37 Properties as Iowa City historic landmarks. Franklin stated Council will receive more information prior to the July 2 public hearing. Kubby requested information regarding the impact of the historic landmark ordinance on Park Place hotel. Motion settinq a oublic hearinq for July 2 on an ordinance amendinq the Zoning Chapter by rezoninq the followin(~ properties located in Iowa City, Iowa, and owned bv The Universitv of Iowa to P, Public: 1 E. Park Road (RNC-20), 234 N. Madison Street (RM-44), northwest corner of Dubuque and Church Streets (RM-44), 230 N. Clinton Street (PRNI), 324 S. Madison Street (CB-2), 300 Myrtle Avenue (RS-5), 421 Melrose Avenue (RS-5), 315 Melrose Avenue (RS-8), 1 21 Grand Avenue Court (RS-8), 127 Grand Avenue Court {RS-8), 129 Grand Avenue Court (RS-8), and 2222 Old Hwv 218 S. (I-1). Public hearin.q on an ordinance amendinq the Zoninq Chapter by conditionalIv rezoninq .... a 2.32 acre tract from I-1, Industrial, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial, for property located east of Sunset Street on the south side of Hiqhway 1. (Ruppert/Wisdom Development Group/REZ96-0006) Franklin noted the applicant has requested the public hearing be continued to June 11. 2 Ordinance amendin(~ City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zonin(~," Article J, "Overlay Zones," bv creating a new overlay zonin(~ district entitled "Design Review Overlay Zone." {First consideration) Franklin noted the Design Review Committee has requested this item be deferred to July 16. Design Review chair Martin Haynes presented information about Design Review Committee deliberations. Ordinance amending the Zonin.q Chapter bv rezonin~ a 1.79 acre tract from CC2, Community Commercial to OSA/CC2, Sensitive Areas 0verlav/Communitv Commercial Zone and approval of a preliminarv Sensitive Areas Development Plan for propertv located at the intersection of Sturgis Corner Drive and Hiclhwav 6. (Anderson/ REZ96-0008) (First consideration) Ordinance amendinq the Zoninq Chapter to chancle the use requlations of a 3.O9 acre tract from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-5, Planned Develop- ment Housinq Overlay. and aoproval of a preliminary 0PDH plan for property located on the north side of Villaqe Road. (Village Partners/Frantz/REZ96-0004) (Pass and adopt) Resolution approvin(~ the preliminary plat of Villaoe Green, Part XIV, Iowa Citv, Iowa. (Villa.qe Partners/Frantz/SUB96-0002) AIRPORT HANGAR: Council agreed to defer agenda item//5 to June 11, 1996. ACT/NORTH DODGE STREET: Reel 96-67, Side 2 PCD Assistant Director/Transportation Planner Davidson, Public Works Director Schmadeke, City Attorney Woito presented information. After discussion of options A, B and C, Council developed option C + as a variations of option C. Council requested information regarding the amount of land impacted by construction easements, etc. for alternatives C and C+. Davidson said he will report back to Council after evaluating alternative C + and meeting with area property owners. Staff Action: Davidson will get back to Council later in the summer. (Davidson) ELKS PRESENTATION: Reel 90-67, Side 2 /~.~ / PCD Director Franklin and Elks representatives Rex Brandstatter and Chuck Mullen presented information. 3 Council said that they would look at the Elks proposal and consider no chemical usage, the public benefit, the financial implications for both the City and Elks, and legal obligation regarding public right-of-way. Staff Action: City Atty. to evaluate legal obligation regarding public right-of-way. Staff will work with Elks to bring a complete proposal to Council. (Franklin) "MONDAY FORUM" (CBD MERCHANTS) PRESENTATION: Reel 96-69, Side 2 Jim Clayton, representing Monday Forum, presented information about the Monday Forum recommendations and distributed the handout "The Mondav Forum, dedicated to a healthv, vital downtown Iowa City environment." Council agreed to read the handout and schedule more discussion with the Monday Forum group. Council asked staff to obtain information regarding interstate signage requirements. Staff Action: Follow-up with IDOT and schedule for June 10 work session. (Atklns) PARKING RATES: Council considered increasing parking rates as follows: Chauncey Swan to $.40, Dubuque Street ramp to $.50, and outlying meters to 9.40. Novick requested information re~arding the comparison of City and University of Iowa permit and meter rates. City Manager Atkins stated he will prepare a proposal based on the Council's discussion, forward that proposal to the Downtown Association for review, and get back to Council. Staff Action: Information provided to Council for discussion at June 10 meeting. {Atkins) HOLIDAY ENFORCEMENT: Reel 96-70, Side I /~,.~/_ Parking and Transit Director Fowler and Parking Manager Dollman responded to Council comments concerning the City's policy on recognized holidays for parking enforcement. Council agreed not to change the holiday enforcement policy, and directed staff to ask PATV and the Human Rights Commission to do more about holiday recognition and participation. Staff Action: Staff will follow up. (Helling) WORK SESSION MEETING TIME: Reel 96-69, Side Ree, 96-70, Side City Clerk Karr provided information. Council agreed to schedule the work session and formal meeting times to begin at 7:00 p.m. beginning July 1. Reel 96-70, Side 1 COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME: 4 (Agenda Item //12 - Capitol Street parking ramp maintenance). Novick requested information about the Capitol Street parking ramp maintenance and repair project. Fowler explained those repairs include fixing concrete spaIls, removing loose and bad concrete, installing a membrane over levels B and C, repairing control joints, and providing bird netting. Fowler noted a report regarding aesthetic improvements to both ramps will be forwarded to Council soon. (Agenda Item #2d(6) - dedication of additional right-of-way along Barrington Road in Windsor Ridge subdivision.) In response to Kubby, Woito stated that she will check on the responsibility for maintaining the sign and property. Vanderhoef noted that she often received design review minutes two to a packet and late. (Agenda Item #2d(1) - Blimpie and Uncommon Grounds temporary use of public right- of-way.) Vanderhoef noted her satisfaction with the sidewalk cafe information. (Information Packet memo from Fire Chief Rocca re: Fire School) Vanderhoef stated she would like to attend the workshop scheduled June 19. Vanderhoef noted that she plans to attend the Chamber of Commerce "Never Fear, /(~/ - Never Quit" conference scheduled in August. Vanderhoef inquired abo~)t Council attendance at the National League of Cities Denver ~_./__~_~ meeting in September. In response to Novick, Atkins stated that the travel policy has been drafted and will be presented to Council shortly. 9. In response to Thornberry, Arkins stated that information regarding the intersection of /~'/oL/ Kirkwood and Gilbert Streets is in the Council packet. 10. In response to Thornberry, Atkins stated that a memo is being prepared regarding. moving the forestry trucks at the cemetery. 11. Norton inquired about the agenda for Thursday's joint Council, Coralville, Board of Supervisors meeting. Novick stated that Highway 965 and transit issues are on that agenda. 12. Norton raised concerns about the fencing requirements for sidewalk cafes and outdoor service areas. City Clerk Karr provided information. Council agreed to discuss fencing requirements when the sidewalk cafe ordinance is reviewed this winter. 13. (Agenda Item #2e(1).) Kubby requested information regarding pick up of refuse for /~'~ ~. apartment complexes with four or more units. City Attorney Woito stated staff is working on the issue. 14. Kubby requested that City staff contact Seth Crist regarding his bicycle theft. /~(~ 5 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. (Agenda Item #2e(4).) Novick requested staff prepare a response to Zion Lutheran, Church regarding trucks at Oakland Cemetery. Baker noted he cannot attend Thursday's joint meeting with Coralville and the County. In response to Baker, Arkins stated staff is looking at residential issues in the CB-5 zone, conservation zones on the north side in the College Hill area, and density issues in residential areas. {Agenda Item//6 - CLAP.) In response to Novick, Arkins stated that he will obtain further information regarding the housing rehabilitation grant application request, specifically the $10,000 repair in one residence. Thornberry noted that he will be talking about an article in the Press-Citizen during Council's formal meeting. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.