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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07-15 Minutes numberedCity of iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: August 1, 1996 Mayor and City Council City Clerk Council Work Session, July 15, 1996 - 6:30 p.m. Mayor Novick presiding. Council present: Novick, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Craig, Schoon, Dilkes, Clark, Nichols, Miklo, Kugler, Yapp, Davidson, Schmadeke. Tapes: Reel 96- 77, Side 2; 96-88, All; 96-82, All; 96-83, Side 1. Meeting transcriptions are available in City Clerk's Office upon request. LIBRARY EXPANSION: Reel 96-77, Side 2 ~ [Library Board of Trustees: Traw, Hubbard, Spencer, Singerman, Swaim, Martin, McMurray, Greenleaf. Absent: Cox.] Library Board of Trustee members (Traw, Greenleaf, Singerman, Swaim, Martin) provided background information regarding library expansion plans. City Council and Library Board of Trustees agreed to schedule a joint meeting in September to discuss library project issues as it relates to downtown area development. Arkins stated PCD Director Franklin and Library Director Craig will prepare a list of issues. REVIEW ZONING MATTERS: Senior a. Reel 96-81, Side 1 ~tems for discussion: Planner Miklo presented the following Planning and Zoning Motion settin~ a public hearing for Auqust 6 on a resolution amending the Iowa City/Johnson County Frincm Area Policy Agreement and incorporating this amended agreement into the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan. Miklo stated the revised fringe area agreement and supporting information will be in the next Council packet. Public hearing on a resolution approvinq the voluntary annexation of approximately 80 ~_~ ~. acres located southeast of Sycamore Street and north of the South Wastewater Treatment Facility. (Lanqenberg/ANN96-0001) do ho 2 Public hearinq on an ordinance amendinq the Zoning Ordinance bv changin~ the use requlations of approximately 80 acres located southeast of Sycamore Street and north of the South Wastewater Treatment Facilitv. (Langenberg/REZ96-0012) Public hearinq on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter bv approving a Sensitive Areas Development Plan and changing the use regulations from RS-12, High Density Single-Family Residential to OSA/RS-12, Sensitive Areas Overlay/High Density Single-Family Residential for a 2.29 acre property located at the intersection of Dubu(~ue Street and Meadow Ridge Lane. (REZ96-0011) Miklo stated the traffic study would be updated and available at the August 6 Council meeting. Public hearing on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zon ng," Article H, entitled "Industrial Zones," Section 1, entitled "General Industrial Zone." PCD Director Franklin presented information. Public hearing on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article K, entitled "Environmental Regulations," Section 1, entitled "Sensitive Areas Ordinance." Public hearinq on an ordinance amendinq City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoninq," Article O, entitled "Sign Requlations," to delete the specific requlation of "political signs," and to amend regulations applicable to all temporary signs, including political siqns. City Attorney Woito presented information. Public hearing on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoninq," Article E, entitled "Commercial and Business Zones," Section 1, entitled "Commercial Office Zone (C0-1)," to allow small-animal clinics in the CO-1 zone bv special exception. t PCD Director Franklin and Planner Kugler presented information. Public hearing on an ordinance amendin, the Zonin.q Chapter by amendinq the Conditional Zonin.q Agreement for WestPort Plaza to eliminate the requirement for a "cohesive, inte.qrated development," and to remove the requirement for the facades of the buildinqs to provide "horizontal continuitv," for property located in the CC-2, Community Commercial zone at 855 Hiqhway 1 West. (Staples/REZ96-0010) PCD Director Franklin and City Attorney Woito presented information. Council agreed to continue public hearing to August 6, 1996. Staff will follow up with P&Z Commission regarding a joint meeting if Council chooses to go against their recommendation. Ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter bv amending the Conditional Zoninq Agreement for WestPort Plaza to eliminate the requirement for a "cohesive, integrated development," and to remove the re.quirement for the facades of the buildin.es to provide "horizontal continuity," for propertv located in the CC-2, Communitv Commercial zone at 855 Highway 1 West. (Staples/REZ96-0010) (First consideration) See previous discussion. Defer to August 6. Ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter bv desiqnatinq 36 properties as Iowa City historic landmarks. (First consideration) Historic Preservation Commission Chair Doug Russell presented information. Ordinance amendinq the Zonin.q Chapter by designating property located at 332 E.. Washin.eton Street as an Iowa City historic landmark. (First consideration) Novick informed Council that the property owner at 332 E. Washington Street has filed a formal protest and it will require a super majority vote by Council. Ordinance amendin.q the Zonin.q Chapter by rezonincl the foliowine properties owned.~,~ by The Universit¥ of Iowa to P, Public: 1 E. Park Road (RNC-20), 234 N. Madison Street (RM-44), northwest corner of Dubu.que and Church Streets (RM-44), 230 N. Clinton Street (PRM), 324 S. Madison Street (CB-2), 300 Mvrtle 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 Hw¥. 218 S. (I-1). (First consideration) Ordinance amendin.q City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoninq," Article J, "Overlay C~,~,_~ Zones," by creating a new oreday zonin.q district entitled "Desi.qn Review Overlav Zone." (First consideration) Separate discussion later in meeting. Ordinance amendinq the Zoninq Chapter by conditionalIv rezoninq a 2.32 acre tract ..~,:~,~_ from I-1, Industrial, to C1-1, intensive Commercial, for propertv located east of Sunset Street on the south side of Highwav 1. (Ruppert/Wisdom Development Group/REZ96-0006) (Second consideration) Resolution approvin.q a final plat of Saddlebrook, Part 1, Iowa City, Iowa. c,~;~5~ (SUB95-0028) Resolution approving a final site plan for Saddlebrook, Part 1, Lot 4, a 222-1ot, 40 c~-~,.~ acre, manufactured housinq park, located south of Hi.qhwav 6 and the Bon Air Mobile Home Lod.qe. (SUB95-0029) Miklo clarified the resolution would be amended to specify Lots 3 and 4. In response to Vanderhoef, Miklo stated he will check with the City Engineer regarding trail standards. 4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: OPPORTUNITY LIST AND FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES: Reel 96-82, Side 1 [Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee members: Elliot, Lensing, Maurer, Cox, Sierk, Gross, Kurth.] PCD Director Franklin and Economic Development Coordinator Schoon provided information. Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee Member Elliot summarized the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee recommendation opportunity list and financial eligibility assistance guidelines. Committee Members (Lensing, Maurer, Cox, Sierk) provided input. Staff Action: Draft a resolution for adoption of the list and guidelines at the August 27 Council meeting, (Franklin) DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY ORDINANCE: Reel 96-82, Side (Agenda Item 4n) Design Review Committee Chair Martin Haynes reviewed recommended changes to the proposed design review overlay ordinance. Economic Development Coordinator Schoon provided information. In response to Council, Novick stated public comment on the proposed design review overlay ordinance will be accepted during Council's formal meeting on Tuesday. ELKS GOLF COURSE: GOLF HOLE RELOCATION: Reel 96-83, Side 1 ~,-~.~ PCD D~rector Franklin, Transportation Planner Davidson, City Attorney Woito, and Chuck Mullen, representing Elks Golf Course, presented information. Council directed staff to proceed with negotiations with the Elks, including discussions about use of the property, lease or sale, use of chemicals, and access road. Staff Action: Work with Elks to draft an agreement for consideration at the August 27 Council meeting. {Franldin} ON-STREET B KE ROUTES: Raa 96-83, S de Transportation Planner Davidson presented information. Council directed staff to proceed with alternative #3 sign designation. Staff Action: Staff will proceed to implement "Share the Road" signage according to the proposed route system. (Davidson) COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME: Reel 96-83, Side 1 1. In response to Norton, City Manager Atkins stated that he has been in contact with attorney Robert Downer, representing Bob Wolf, regarding South River Corridor project plans. 5 In response to Norton, Atkins stated staff is putting together a list of issues regarding comprehensive planning for the downtown area. Atkins noted that Parking and Transit Director Fowler is preparing a response memo regarding requests from Monday Forum group. (Agenda Item #2c(1 ) - Intent to convey four-foot tract of land.) In response to Kubby, Arkins stated that he will check on fair market value for land next to Shamrock Place. {Agenda Item #2e(9) - HACAP - Iowa Emergency Shelter Grant program funding.) Kubby requested that Council vote on this item separately from the consent calendar as she is a member of the Board and would be abstaining, {Agenda Item #2f{1) - Bushnell's Turtle liquor license,) Kubby requested Council scheduled discussion regarding Bushnell's Turtle's issue. City Clerk Karr explained the issue is outdoor service only and not the interior liquor license, Karr noted the outdoor service does not comply and they will be asked not to use their outdoor service area for serving alcoholic beverages until the matter is cleared up. (Agenda Item #1 3 - Vehicle towing and storage services contract to Big 10 University_~3~_ Towing.) Kubb¥ raised concerns that one towing company receives all of the City's towing requests and requested that City staff look at a different way. Novick noted a newspaper article concerning City acceptance of a donated house and clarified that the City has not yet accepted the house from Kirkwood Community College. Novick noted the City has a request for nominations from the Lieutenant Governor's_~;~,~ Committee on Diversity for the Prism Award. Nominations are due prior to August 2. APPOINTMENTS: Design Review Committee - Daryl Woodson HIGHWAY 965: Reel 96-83, Side 1 Reel 96-83, Side 1 ~ City Manager Arkins stated that Transportation Planner Davidson is continuing design work on Highway 965 and the City has contacted Rust consultants to do the environmental work, estimated cost 94,000. Arkins reported Coralville had been contacted to share those costs, and declined. Council directed Atkins to contact the City of Coralville again and pursue dividing the costs. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.