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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 4, 1995
To:
Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re:
Council Work Session, September 25, 1995 - 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Mayor Susan Horowitz presiding. Council present: Horowitz, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Novick,
Pigott, Throgmorton. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Schoon, O'Neil,
Davidson, Fosse. Tapes: 95-112, All; 95-113, Side 1.
ITEM NO. 19 DISCUSSION REGARDING INCREASING THE REQUIRED NUMBER ~' ~
OF AT-LARGE APPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION:
Reel 95-112, Side 1
Historic Preservation Commission Chair Doug Russell presented information about the ordinance
amendments.
REVIEW ZONING MA'I-rERS:
Reel 95-112, Side I
PCD Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion:
Public hearing on an ordinance amendinq the Zoning Chapter by chanqinq the use ~ ~
regulations on an approximate 2.02 acre tract of land located east of Lakeside Drive and
south of Highwav 6 from ID-RS, Interim Development Sinqle-Famil¥ Residential, to RM- 12,
Low Density, Multi-Family Residential. (Outlot A, Whispering Meadows/REZ95-0012)
Franklin requested that Council continue the public hearing to October 10, 1995,
Ordinance amendinq the Zoninq Chapter bv chanqinq the use requlations of an
approximate 29 acre tract of land located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard and south of
Rohrat Road from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-8, Planned
Development Housing Ovedav. (Mormon Trek Villa.qe/REZ95-0009) (Second consider-
ation)
Amendment to City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, Article V, "Minor Modification Procedures," ~q~' :~
to allow parking for persons with disabilities in the front yard of a commercial zone even
when located adiacent to a residential zone, (Second consideration)
Franklin requested expedited action of this kern.
2
Resolution for preliminary and final plat approval of Donohoe Fourth Subdivision, an 11.35
acre, two-lot commercial subdivision located in Frtn.qe Area I on the south-side of
Hiclhwa¥ 1 at its intersection with Landon Road. {SUB95-0019)
Franklin suggested that Council schedule a discussion regarding urban fringe agreement
at their October 9, 1995, meeting.
Resolution for final plat approval of Kennedv's Waterfront Addition, Part Three, a 31.23
acre, 11-lot commercial subdivision located south of Hi.qhwav 1 between Gilbert Street and ' '
the Iowa River. (SUB95-0026)
Franklin requested that Council defer action to October 10 because the legal papers were
not complete.
PLANNING AND ZONING PENDING LIST/WORK PLAN:
Franklin responded to Council comments.
NEAR SOUTHSIDE PLANNING UPDATE:
Reel 95-112, Side 1
PCD Director Franklin and Gould Evans Associates representatives Glen LeRoy, Dave Knopick
and Brian Hamilton presented the Near Southside planning update.
Staff Action: Proceed with design plan. (Schoon)
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN:
Reel 95-112, Side 2 ...
Airport Commission Chair Howard Horan presented an Airport Master Plan update. Council
agreed to meet with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on October 23, 1995, at 6:00 p.m.
to discuss the development plan concept of the airport.
Staff Action: Meeting with County changed to Tuesday, October 24 at 6:30; prlor to formal
meeting. (Karr)
MELROSE AVENUE BRIDGE/STREET RECONSTRUCTION - FUTURE PROCEDURE:
Reel 95-112, Side 2
Transportation Planner Davidson, City Engineer Fosse, and City Attomey Woito presented
Melrose Avenue bridge and street project details.
Council agreed to set a public headng on the Melrose Avenue bridge and street reconstruction
project on October 10 for October 24; U. Heights City Council present recommendation to the
Iowa City Council at work session on October 23; hold a public hearing to receive public
comments on the consultant's recommendation and other options on October 24 and take Council
action on November 7. Council directed staff to notify focus group regarding the public headng
schedule.
Staff Action: Proceed as directed. (Davidson)
COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME:
Reel 95-113, Side 1
Lehman noted that a meeting is scheduled on Saturday, September 30, regarding
affordable housing issues, In response to Novlck, City Manager Atkins stated that he will
prepare figures regarding housing starts. Baker requested a copy of the bardere to
affordable housing memo prepared by CD Planner Nasby.
(Agenda Item #20 - Toy vehicles) Kubby noted that she is uncomfortable voting on an
ordinance that has not been discussed by Council. Majority of Council agreed to proceed
based on safety issues.
3, Kubby requested an update on the Pizza Hut sign, City Atty. Woito will report back.
4. (Agenda Item #3.g.(1)- Letter from Randy Dickson regarding cultural management survey ~ E'.~ ~,.
for the water plant property) Kubby asked if staff agrees with that assessment, City
Manager Atkins stated he will follow. up.
5. (Agenda Item #3.g,(3) - Letter from John Gross regarding Bus & Shop program rates)
Kubby referred to correspondence and questioned the specific reason for the rate, and
bookkeeping done by non-City staff, City Manager Atkins stated that he will prepare
information.
In response to Baker, Atkins stated Design Review is looking at the sign ordinance about
the temperature/time discrepancy,
APPOINTMENTS:
Reel 95-113, Side 1
Historic Preservation Commission - Ruedi Kuenzli
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.