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December 12, 1996
Mayor and City Council
City Clerk
Council Work Session, December 3, 1996 - 5:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Mayor Naomi J. Novick presiding. Council present: Novick, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Staff present: Arkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Boothroy, Franklin, Davidson,
Handsaker, Mitchell. Tapes: Reel 96-139, All; Reel 96-143, Side 1.
REVIEW ZONING MATrERS
Reel 96-139, Side I
PCD Director Franklin presented the following Planning & Zoning items for discussion:
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 17 ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING '.~( ~._/__~L.
THE NORTH 12.5 FEET OF THE F STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 75
FEET IMMEDIATELY WEST OF FIRST AVENUE. (PELSANGNAC96-0002)
B. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE J, ENTITLED "OVERLAY .-~(~ (00~ _
ZONES," SECTION 2, ENTITLED "PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY
ZONE (OPDH)," SUBSECTION D, ENTITLED "REGULATIONS," TO INDICATE THAT
PARKING REDUCTIONS MAY BE APPROVED FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USES AS
PART OF A SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY REZONING. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
C. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 7, ENTITLED "LAND SUBDIVlSlONS,"'~ ~ _
ARTICLE A, ENTITLED "GENERAL SUBDIVISION PROVISIONS," SECTION 4,
ENTITLED "ESTABLISHMENT OF CONTROL," PERTAINING TO CITY REVIEW OF
SUBDIVISIONS LOCATED WITHIN TWO MILES OF THE ClTY'S BOUNDARIES.
D. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE M, ,.~q~ /nL/ _
ENTITLED "ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS," SECTION 1. ENTITLED
"PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS," TO ALLOW SATELLITE
RECEIVING DEVICES ONE METER OR LESS IN DIAMETER IN ANY YARD OR ON
THE ROOF OF ANY STRUCTURE IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS. (PASS AND ADOPT)
E. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE I, .~ ~ _
ENTITLED "PUBLIC ZONE," SUBSECTION 4, ENTITLED "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS," TO
ALLOW COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN THE P, PUBLIC
ZONE. (PASS AND ADOPT)
F. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE B, ?~ ~-
ENTITLED "ZONING DEFINITIONS," TO ADD DEFINITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, INCLUDING "COMMUNICATIONS
TOWER," "COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BUILDING," AND "COMMUNICATIONS
STATION." (PASS AND ADOPT)
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BURLINGTON STREET MEDIAN LANDSCAPING
Reel 96-139, Side
PCD Director Franklin and PCD Assistant Director Davidson presented the Burlin9ton Street
Median Landscape Plan.
Davidson said he will present the Burlington Street Median Landscape Plan to downtown
businesses and lock at cost estimates.
Staff Action: The median concept will be taken to the Downtown Strategy Committee for
comment. Estimate of cost for one median will be done. Rechedule Council
on January 13. (Franklin)
HICKORY HILL WEST Reel 96-139, Side I
City Manager Atkins, PCD Director Franklin, Assistant City Attorney Mitchell presented
information.
In response to Lehman, Asst. City Atty Mitchell stated the Oakland Cemetery is scheduled for
Council's next work session.
There was a general agreement by Council to look at the Hickory Hill West/green space/cemetery
concept; and explore a construction agreement with Coralville to protect as many trees as
possible. Arkins stated he will prepare information including financing options (cost per acre, etc.).
Staff Action: Cemetery discussion will be scheduled for December 16. Staff will evaluate park options and costs for green space. (Franklin)
GRAFFITI Reel 96-139, Side1
Assistant City Manager Helling presented information.
Council directed staff to present information to the Downtown Strategy Committee, Monday
Forum, and Downtown Association for their input. Atkins stated he will prepare a draft ordinance
within 60 days. Atkins also stated he is preparing a memo listing downtown projects and budget
issues.
Staff Action: Copies of the proposed policy will be provided to the Monday Forum, the
Downtown Association, and the Downtown Strategy Committee. (Helling)
VOUCHER PAYMENT STANDARD AND UTILITY ALLOWANCE Reel 96-139, Side 2_._.~ ?~--) _
(Consent Calendar 3e(4) and (5)
Housing and Inspection Services Director Boothroy presented information.
Boothroy stated that he will prepare information regarding the number of people impacted by the
utility allowance proposal.
Council decided to defer agenda item 3.e(4) to their December 17 meeting.
[Council adjourned to their formal meeting at 7:10 and reconvened to the work session at 11:15
p.m.]
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PCRB Reel 96-143, Side1
City Manager Atkins presented the proposed PCRB draff po;icy for discussion. Council agreed
to the tollowing changes:
1. Section 2 -
2. Section 2 -
~ It ~(~ Staff Action:
Change "sworn police officer" to "police officer and CSOs".
Add "a parent or guardian can initiate a complaint for a minor under their
charge".
"Complainant" - make consistent throughout document and ordinance.
Scheduled for December 16 work session. (Atkins)
Meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m.