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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 15, 1995
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 4, 1995 - 6:35 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Susan Horowitz presiding. Council present: Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick,
Throgmorton, Pigott (6:40 p.m.), Baker (8:35 p.m.). Staff present: AtkJns, Helling, Woito, Karr,
Franklin, Davidson, Fosse, Schmadeke, Winstead. Council-Elect present: Norton, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Tapes 95-139, all; 95-141, all; 95-142, Side One.
REVIEW ZONING MA'~rERS Reel 95-139, Side One
PCD Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion:
Settinq a public hearin.q for December 19 on an ordinance amendinq Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoninq," to allow recvcling processinq facilities in the I-1, General Industrial, zone
and related amendments.
Franklin stated there would be further information provided on December 18 and 19.
Setting a public hearing for December 19 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled "Off-Street Parking and Loading," to reference the
Parkinq FaciliW Impact Fee Ordinance in the off-street parking regulations section of the
Zoning Chapter.
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Ordinance amendinq the Zoning Chapter by adoptin.q a Sensitive Areas Ordinance to ~'~ 5~_
requlate development on properties containing environmentally sensitive features,
including' wetlands, stream corridors, steep slopes, wooded areas, hvdric soils, prairie
remnants and archaeological sites. (Pass and Adopt)
Public hearing on an ordinance amendin¢l the Zoning Chapter bV repealing Title 14, ~ 5~_
Chapter 6, Article J, Section 1, River Corridor Overlay Zone
Ordinance amending the Zon ng Chapter bv repealing title 14, Chapter 6, Article J, Section ,'~ .5(o
1, River Corridor Overlay Zone. (First Consideration)
Public hearing on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Building and Housin.q,
Article H, Site Plan Review, to include a reference to the Sensitive Areas Site Plan.
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Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Buildin.q and Housin(1, Article H, Site Plan ..~ oct~
Review, to include a reference to the Sensitive Areas Site Plan. {First Consideration)
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Public headn.q on an ordinance amendinq Title 14, Chapter 5, Buildin.q and Housinq,
Article I~ Grading Ordinance, to make it consistent with the Sensitive Areas Ordinance.
Novick requested that the wording "25% or steeper" should be used consistently in the
ordinance.
Ordinance amendinq Title 14, Chapter 5, Buildina and Housinq, Article I, Gradinq
Ordinance, to make it consistent with the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. (First Consideration)
Public hearing on an ordinance amending Title 6, Public Health and Safetv, Chapter 3,
Weed Control, Section 3, Natural Areas, to make it consistent with the Sensitive Areas
Ordinance.
Ordinance amendinq Title 61 Public Health and Safeb/, Chapter 3, Weed Control, Section
3, Natural Areas, to make it consistent with the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. (First
Consideration)
Public hearin.q on an ordinance amend n¢l Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoninq," Article 5,
entitled "Performance Standards," Section lOB, concerning the location of aboveground
storage tanks.
Public headn.q on an ordinance amendin¢l the Zoning Chapter to clarify the definition of
time/temperature siqns.
Franklin stated Design Review has requested Planning and Zoning reevaluate the issue
of projecting signs. City Attorney Woito responded to questions regarding Uncommon
Grounds time and temperature sign, Majority of Council Members directed staff to put in
abeyance legal action against Uncommon Grounds.
Public hearin.q on an ordinance amending the Zoninq Chapter to allow adult dav care,
elder familv homes, and elder group homes under certain conditions in Iowa CiW, and to
chanqe the definition of eldedv.
Council agreed to elder family homes at 7 people and elder group homes at 5 people
requiring certification.
Ordinance amending the Zoninq Chapter to allow adult day care, elder familv homes, and
elder .qroup homes under certain conditions in Iowa Cib/, and to chanqe the definition of
elderIv. (First Consideration)
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Public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoninq Chapter to require bicvcle parkincl .35'7 c~
for commercial and multi-famiIv residential developments.
Dean Thornberry provided input about bicycle parking in commercial zones. In response
to Council, Franklin stated she will prepare revised language options to include tradeoff
of automobile parking for bicycle parking for commercial and residential requirements.
Ordinance amendin~j the Zoninq Chapter to require bicvcle parkin.q for commercial and
multi-familv residential developments. (First Consideration)
_Letter to the Johnson Counb/ Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a
requested rezonin.q of approximately 66 acres from RS, Suburban Residential, to MI,
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Liqht Industrial, for properW located in Frin.qe Area 5 on the east side of Scott Boulevard,
North of 420th St. SE. (CZ9543)
Council requested staff revise the letter to include concerns regarding small piecemeal
development and annexation.
NEAR SOUTHSIDE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (Agenda Item #19)
Reel 95-139 Side
PCD Director Franklin asked if Council had questions concerning the Near Southside
Development Plan.
FIRST AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION DESIGN ALTERNATIVES
Reel 95-139 Side 2
PCD Director Franklin, Transportation Planner Davidson, City Engineer Fosse, and Project
Engineer Jim Schnoebelen provided information regarding First Avenue reconstruction design
alternatives. Council-elect members Vanderhoef and Thomberry commented on the proposed
plans. Council supported the three-lane design of First Avenue reconstruction project./
Staff action: Proceeding with deslgn work (Davidson)
FRINGE AREA AGREEMENT DISCUSSION
Reel 95-141, Sides 1 and 2
PCD Director Franklin presented information about the Fringe Area Agreement. Council reviewed
highlights of the County responses (Franklin's November 28, 1995 memo regarding Iowa
City/Johnson County Fringe Area Policy Agreement). Franklin stated she will follow up with
summary memo of Council discussion.
Staff action: Memo In December 15 Council packet (Franklln).
WEST HIGH DRIVEWAY/TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Reel 95-141 Sides 1 and 2
City Manager Atkins and City Engineer Fosse presented information. Iowa City School District
representatives Jerry Palmer and Jerry Argenbright raised concerns regarding the need for traffic
signals at West High driveway intersection. Council directed staff to split project to have federal
aid and non-aid sections, and contact Iowa City Community School Board regarding sharing
funding for the traffic signal.
Staff action: Meeting will be held with school officials on Wednesday, December 20
(Davidson).
COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME
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Reel 95-141 Side 2
Horowitz noted that Council will not meet with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
on December 11, 1995 and no work session will be held that evening; and suggested the
December 18, 1995 Council work session include collective bargaining discussion.
In response to Horowitz, Pigott stated he will present a memo to Council regarding
strategy groups to discuss the downtown vitality.
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Lehman thanked City Clerk Karr for including the Rules Committee minutes of February
1, 1994 in Council packet.
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revised 12/19/95
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Throgmorton announced that he has been Invited to appear on "News to Us" at 6:30 on .~
Wednesday, December 6.
(Agenda Item 23 - Cable Franchise Agreement), Plgott advocated that the Broadband .~,.-% ? ~
Telecommunications Commission prepare a letter or resolution to endorse PATV. Kubby
urged Council Members to state their support at Council's formal meeting.
Kubby noted that Council Member Novick will attend the next Human Services funding
meeting for her,
Kubby requested that at the December 19, 1995 formal Council Meeting she would like
Bruno Pigott to swear her in at the beginning of that meeting,
Kubby asked Council Members if they would like to discuss the water and wastewater
rates, Lehman noted that discussion should occur after the public hearing. Kubby
suggested that Council Members review the June 30 memo regarding water and sewer
rates.
Baker reported that he will give a summary of the National League of Cities meeting in .~S9 ~
Phoenix at Council's formal meeting,
Baker noted that the parking ramp next to the Holiday Inn in Phoenix had basketball .~..~
courts on the top floor,
Kubby requested Council Members give her input regarding what information should be. ~ ~/~,
on JEONET.
In response to Horowitz, Baker stated he will attend the Blood Donor Center ribbon-cutting ..~,5 ~7
ceremony on Friday at 10:00,
Mayor Horowitz announced that City Manager Atkins has been asked to serve on the ,.~.~'~
Policy Committee of the Iowa League of Cities.
Horowitz requested nomination for the President's Service Award.
City Attorney Woito noted that Assistant City Attorney Anne Burnside will be attending ,.~,0')-'~
Council's formal meeting on Tuesday.
Meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
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Throgmorton announced that he has been invited to appear on 'News to Us" at 6:30 on
Wednesday, December 6.
- Cable Franchise Agreement). Pigott advocated that the Broadband
micatlons Commission prepare a letter or resolution to endorse PATV. Kubby
Members to state their suppor~ at Council's formal meeting.
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Kubby
meetin
Kubby
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Kubby asked
rates. Lehman
suggested
mtes.
that Council Member Novick will attend the next Human Services fur~ding
her.
. December 19, 1995 formal Council Meeting ~e would like
~n at the beginning of that meeting.
Membe.rs if they would like to discuss the w~..er.and. wastev~ater
that d~scusslo. n should occur after the p~lic hearing. Kubby
Members review the June 30 memo re,g?ding water an,d se. wer
9. Baker that
Phoenix
give a summary of the Nation~
meeting.
of Cities meeting in
10.
Baker noted that the
courts on the top floor.
ramp next to the H
Inn in Phoenix had basketball
11. Kubby requested Council give hel
on JEONET.
what information should be
12.
In response to Horowitz,
ceremony on Friday at 10:00.
~ttend the Blood Donor Center ribbon-cutting
13. Mayor
Executive Board of ue of
Atkins has been asked to serve on the
14. Horowitz requested nomi,~n for the
15. City Attorney Woito n.ot~d that Assistant
Council's formal me,~l~fg on Tuesday.
~ee,.~ti~,~djourned at 10y p.m.
Service Award.
Anne Burnside will be attending