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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 2, 1998
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, September 21, 1998 - 6:35 p.m. in Council Chambers
Council: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Thornberry (~:40 PM).
Staff: Arkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Schmadeke, Davidson, Fowler.
Tapes: 98-101, Side 2; 98-103, all; 98-104, all.
REVIEW ZONING MA'I'rERS Reel 98-101, Side 2
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and
Zoning items for discussion:
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 22 ACRES FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(RS-8) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE SUMMIT STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT. (REZ98-0010).
Council majority directed Franklin to schedule a work session discussion to address allowing
non-conforming buildings to increase their habitable space.
ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF AN APPROXIMATE 4.000
SQUARE FOOT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 114 WRIGHT STREET FROM COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL (CC-2) TO PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(PRM). (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 9.27
ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE
AREAS OVERLAY/MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (OSA-8) TO ALLOW A 72-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
TAFT SPEEDWAY WEST OF DUBUQUE STREET. (RIVERVIEW PLACE
PARTNERS/REZ98-0009) (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Franklin noted the applicant has requested deferral of this item for two weeks.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES
FIRST ADDITION. A 10.82 ACRE 21-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT
THE WEST TERMINUS OF PHOENIX DRIVE. (SUB98-0011)
Franklin asked Council to defer this item for two weeks or indefinitely if a revised plat is not
received prior to Tuesday's meeting.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THF 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY REGARDING FUTURE
ANNEXATIONS AND EXTRATERRITORIAL REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION PLATS.
Council Work Session
September 21, 1998
Page 2
- Planning and Community Development Assistant Director Davidson presented information
about the proposed amendment to the Coralville/Iowa City 28E Agreement regarding future
annexations and extraterritorial review of subdivision plats. A Council majority agreed that
the City of Iowa City should retain subdivision review over Area A.
REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS
Reel 98-101, Side 2
1. (ITEM #2a - MOTOR-IOWAY PROCLAMATION.) There was not a Council majority to
support Kubby's request to change "commemorate" to "recognize" in the proclamation.
(ITEM #15- RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF FORMAL COUNCIL
MEETINGS.) There was not a Council majority to support Kubby's request to schedule
discussion regarding Public Discussion prior to formal action on the resolution.
(ITEM #12- CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COLOR OF EXTERIOR
AWNING AT 115 E. COLLEGE STREET.) Kubby inquired about awning fabric colors. In
response to Kubby, City Clerk Karr stated she will check to see if the proposed awning will
match the sign colors.
(ITEM #7- 803 S. SUMMIT STREET APPEAL CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS.) In
response to Norton, City Attorney Dilkes summarized the Council's role in the appeal
process and definition of "arbitrary and capricious."
IOWA AVENUE PARKING GARAGE FINANCING UPDATE Reel 98-101, Side 2
City Manager Atkins provided Iowa Avenue Parking Garage financing update. Utpal Dighe,
representing Harmon Building tenants, asked City Council to consider the impacts to tenants
when preparing a project construction schedule.
Staff Action: Staff to prepare architectural agreement (Atkins).
LANDFILL RECYCLE CENTER (HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE) Reel 98-103, Side 1
(Agenda Item #11) Public Works Director Schmadeke and Landfill Superintendent Elias
presented the proposed Landfill Recycle Center concept plans. A Council majority directed staff
to proceed with the Landfill Recycle Center as proposed. '
CIRCUS AND RODEO PERMIT REGULATIONS
Reel 98-103, Side 2
Discussion deferred two weeks.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
Reel 98-103, Side 2
(Agenda Item #10) PCD Director Franklin summarized how design review is administered in
Iowa City.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Reel 98-103, Side 2
Council requested information about how holiday lights are purchased in Coralville. City
Attorney Dilkes raised concerns about the City's participation in the purchase of holiday lights as
it relates to the City's endorsement of a religious activity.
Staff Action: Staff will follow up and report back to Council (Atkins).
Council Work Session
September 21, 1998
Page 3
HOUSING FORUM ISSUES
Reel 98-103, Side 2
Housing Director Head summarized housing forum issues. City Attorney Dilkes responded to
questions. Council majodty directed Head to proceed with the housing recommendations as
outlined in his September 17, 1998 memo re: Update on the Community Housing Forum
Recommendations.
SALES TAX
Reel 98-104 S1
City Manager Atkins presented proposed local option sales tax ballot language.
Council majority agreed to amend policy statement to reflect regional priorities established by a
side agreement and can be changed by any Council.
Council majority agreed to Vanderhoef's recommendation to revise Sales Tax Policy language,
#5, to read, "This will increase the reserve portion of the parking fund and thereby create
additional funds for parking projects. in thc downtown."
Staff Action: Staff will follow up (Atkins).
DISORDERLY HOUSE ORDINANCE
Reel 98-104, Side 2
City Attorney Dilkes responded to Council concerns regarding the proposed changes to the
disorderly house ordinance. Input was received from and Northside Neighborhood residents
Mary Howard and Merrill Hamilton.
Council majority stated their support for the proposed changes as outlined in Holecek's
September 17, 1998 memo re: Proposed Disorderly House Ordinance. Council directed staff to
schedule a public hearing for the proposed disorderly house ordinance.
Staff Action: Item setting public hearing for October 20 will be placed on October 6
agenda (Karr).
COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME
Reel 98-104, Side 2
1. Council scheduled a Capital Improvements Project discussion on October 27, 1998, 6:00 to
10:00 PM.
2. Council agreed to cancel their December 28 and 29, 1998 Council meetings.
Adjourned: 10:45 PM
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