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Home My WebLink About2004-08-02 Council minutes I ~ ¡ CITY OF IOWA CITY ~~-""~!t £~~~ MEMORANDUM ~... ...l1li.' ....,..~ Date: August 2, 2004 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, August 2, 2004, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Knoche, Matthews, O'Neil Tapes: 04-48, Side 2; 04-50, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) ADDITIONS TO CONSENT CALENDAR Council agreed to add the following requests: · Class C Liquor License for Sports Column · Class C Liquor License for Union Bar · Cigarette Permit for Union Bar · Dancing Permit for Union Bar PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following matters: A. AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (25+ DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.34 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF S. GILBERT STREET SOUTH OF RALSTON CREEK (Clark) Planning & Zoning Commission Member Bob Brooks presented the Commission's position on the request. Council Members requested the following information at the public hearing the nest evening: parking requirement if rezoned to higher density residential; and number of commercial vacancies on the bottom floor within two blocks of this area. B. REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.34 ACRES FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE TO HIGH DENSITY MUL TIFAMIL Y RESIDENTIAL (RM-44) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 520-522 S. GILBERT STREET (Clark). (REZ04-00012) -~_.- .. - ,. _m.___.__"_"____ ..._.._._--_.~-- ..........------..-'-- -..--- Council Work Session August 2, 2004 Page 2 C. REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2.2 ACRES FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING - HIGH DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, OPDH-12, TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING - MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, OPDH- 8, FOR LOT 77 OF WALDEN WOOD PART 6, LOCATED AT THE NORTHERN TERMINUS OF JENSEN STREET (Southgate). (REZ04-00006) D. VACATING THE NORTHERN CUL-DE-SAC RIGHT-OF-WAY OF JENSEN STREET (Southgate) (V AC04-00002). E. REZONING AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (OPDH-20) PRELIMINARY OPDH PLAN FOR OAKNOLL LOCATED NORTH OF BENTON STREET AND EAST OF GEORGE STREET. (REZ04-00015) F. REZONING APPROXIMATELY 75.25 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE- FAMILY (ID-RS) ZONE TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAYI LOW DENSITY SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SAO/RS-5) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF FOSTER ROAD (Regency Homes). (REZ04-00013) G. REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.2 ACRES FROM COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-1) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1901 BROADWAY STREET. (REZ04-00016) H. AMENDING THE ZONING CODE, SECTION 14-6J-2, TO ALLOW CONSIDERATION OF REDUCTION OF LOCAL PUBLIC STREETS IN A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH) ZONES. (PASS AND ADOPT) I. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF "EAST SIDE GROUND WATER STORAGE RESERVOIR" (SUB04-00016) Council Member Elliott stated he would be abstaining due to a conflict of interest. J. MOTION TO SEND A LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A REZONING FROM OF APPROXIMATELY 3.74 ACRES FROM A1, RURAL, TO RS, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5989 AMERICAN LEGION ROAD. (CZ04-00001) AIRPORT REFERENDUM (Aqenda # 14) The Mayor stated he had been contacted by the Airport Commission Chair who was unable to attend this meeting but would be in attendance at the formal meeting. Majority agreed to discuss the matter at the formal meeting. (More discussion in item # 5 below) -'r--' .-." .-..._......,- _..___........_..._____ __ _____ ___n____.....______.- -.-..-----.------ ~.... Council Work Session August 2, 2004 Page 3 AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar # 3f(19) - Correspondence from Allan Axeen regarding HOME Grant) At the request of the City Manager, a majority agreed to discuss the options available to waive payments at their next meeting. Staff will follow up. The City Manager stated the Council Member Wilburn would be abstaining. 2. (Consent Calendar # 3d(4) - setting hearing... on a resolution.. .application to the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs designating the Iowa City Cultural District) Council Member Bailey stated, as a member of the Convention and Visitors Bureau Council representative, there were no zoning implications and the action reflects a nice community and university collaboration. 3. (Agenda # 12 - Resolution re-establishing Deer Task Force) In response to Councii Member Elliott. City Manager Atkins any plan must be approved by the DNR, he had been contacted by Cedar Rapids two years ago but not recently and would be happy to share the information with Cedar Rapids. The Mayor clarified that re-establishing the Deer Task Force did not necessarily commit the City to shooting more deer. 4. (Consent Calendar # 3f(8) - Correspondence from Terrance Neuzil... cell towers) The Mayor noted the letter from Johnson County Board of Supervisors relative to cell towers. Vanderhoef indicated her hope that other supervisors talk about the matter. 5. (Item # 14 - Resolution ... Airport Referendum) In response to Council Member Elliott, City Atty. Dilkes stated the state law outlines the wording of the ballot and the Commission as it now stands would be abolished as a mater of law, and the Council will have to reappoint a commission and describe it as they see fit. 6. (Item # 11 - Ordinance... to allow the City to donate abandoned bicycles to nonprofit organizations) Council Member Vanderhoef noted a typo in the ordinance, third from the last line "public option" should be "public auction". Staff will follow up. 7. (Item # 17 - Resolution... Iowa Department of Transportation funding agreement for the North Dodge Street Project ...) City Engr. Knoche answered questions regarding the project. Majority requested Ron educate the public at the formal meeting as well. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment (2) -readvertise, no applications Historic Preservation Commission (1) - Jan Weissmiller Human Rights Commission (2) - Jen Wittwer; Elizabeth Cummings Police Citizens Review Board (1) - Elizabeth Engel Council Work Session August2,2004 Page 4 MIDAMERICAN REQUEST TO NEGOTIATE FRANCHISE (lP2 of 7/29 Info Packet) City Atty. Dilkes presented information. Majority agreed to schedule further discussion at their August 30 work session. STAFF ACTION: Schedule for August 30 work session. (Karr) COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member O'Donnell reported some larger holes developing on Dubuque Street heading south, right at the intersection. Staff will follow up. 2. In response to Council Member O'Donnell, the City Manager stated that the City had implemented an internal program, with individuals doing community service, to remove posters and staples from poles. 3. Council Member Champion requested discussion of downtown alley clean up. The City Manager stated it was on the list of items for future Council discussion. 4. Council Member Vanderhoef requested an update of parking impact fees on the near south side, and further Council discussion. Majority of Council agreed. 5. Council Member Elliott asked for Council agreement to keep with the first and third Tuesday for formal meetings. 6. Mayor Lehman noted the earlier request from Council Member Elliott for a budget priorities discussion prior to the budget preparation, and stated that would have to be scheduled soon. The City Manager stated he was preparing information for the next work session. IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION (date added to list) No new added. · Joint meeting with Airport Commission (5/3/04) · Memo regarding approach to employee compensation issues (5/3/04) · Timeline on North Side Fire Station (5/3/04) · Downtown Alley Clean-up (5/3/04) · Funding priorities for the next budget (6/14/04) · Joint meeting with Planning & Zoning on philosophies for zoning and City Codes (6/14/04) Meeting adjourned 8:30 PM. 'r -. -'.-'.-...-.-"" .---.....-....-........--.-...-......-- ..____..__u.