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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 14, 1998
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session -October 5, 1998 - 6:50 PM
City Council: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Staff:
Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Davidson, Craig, Schoon, Ripley.
Tapes: Reels 98-109; all; Reel 98-110, all.
REVIEW ZONING MATTERS
Reel 98-109, Side 1
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and
Zoning items for discussion:
MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 20 ON AN ORDINANCE
VACATING THE MADISON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY SOUTH OF PRENTISS
STREET, THE DES MOINES STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY WEST OF CAPITOL STREET
AND THE 20-FOOT WIDE ALLEY SOUTH OF PRENTISS STREET AND WEST OF
CAPITOL STREET. (UNIVERSITY OF IOWANAC98-0005)
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). (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 suggested that Council defer this item indefinitely.
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-
FAF:/llLY RESIDENTIAL (PRM). (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 10-
ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MELROSE AVENUE AND WEST
OF WEST HIGH SCHOOL FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-5/TO
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH-8) TO PERMIT AN 80 DWELLING UNIT
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY. (MELROSE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY/REZ98-0002/
(PASS AND ADOPT)
Council Work Session
October 5, 1998
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RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE - PART 9. A 20.33
ACRE. 46 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE LOW DENSITY
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH
OF ARLINGTON DRIVE AND BARRINGTON ROAD. (SUB98-0023)
MOTION TO FORWARD A LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING THAT A REQUEST SUBMITTED BY GERALD
MILDER TO REZONE 20.4 ACRES OF LAND FROM RURAL (A1) TO SUBURBAN
RESIDENTIAL (RS-10) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4820 AMERICAN LEGION
ROAD BE DENIED. (CZ9831)
Franklin noted the applicant has requested deferral of this item to October 20, 1998.
MOTION TO INCLUDE IN THE LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS CONCERNING THE MILDER REZONING. REQUEST THAT THE
CITY AND COUNTY JOINTLY CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS TO THIS TYPE OF
REZONING SITUATION THAT ARE NOT CONTRARY TO THE FRINGE AREA
AGREEMENT.
Franklin noted the applicant has requested deferral of this item to October 20, 1998.
REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS
Reel 98-109, Side 1
(AGENDA ITEM #9 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED
"UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES,"
ARTICLE H ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE," SUBSECTION 2, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS"
OF THE CITY CODE TO AMEND SEVERAL DEFINITIONS.) In response to Kubby,
Arkins stated he will provide additional information regarding the changes in definitions.
(AGENDA ITEM #7 - WATER MAIN PHASE 4) Norton noted that a 24 inch water main
was being constructed from Emerald Street to the Peninsula.
(AGENDA ITEM #13 - 1996 MASTER PLAN FOR THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT) Thornberry inquired about the Airport Master Plan. In response to Norton,
Lehman explained the Airport Master Plan had not previously been voted on by City
Council.
SALES TAX
Reel 98-109, Side 1
City Manager Atkins, City Attorney Dilkes, and City Clerk Karr facilitated discussion of the
proposed sales tax proposition ballot language. Council tentatively agreed to the following sales
tax ballot categories:
0% property tax relief
40% construction of a center for community events
25% aqr-est water rate stabilization
10% operating expenses for the library, center for community events and related
community events.
10% support of the operating and capital expenses for public transit
10% for hiring and equipping police officers and fire fighters
5% funding of Johnson County human services.
Council Work Session
October 5, 1998
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City Council directed City Attorney Dilkes to research ballot language relating to property tax
relief and directed City Clerk Karr to proceed with setting public discussion at Council's October
20, 1998 meeting for November 3, 1998.
Staff Action: Revised ballot language and item setting public discussion on October 20
agenda (Karr).
SOUTH GILBERT STREET CORRIDOR
Reel 98-109, Side 2
Planning and Community Development Assistant Director Davidson, City Attorney Dilkes, and
John Sales (Stanley Consultants) responded to Council comments regarding proposed South
Gilbert Street Corridor project alternatives.
A Council majority stated that Alternative #3 is the preferred alternative and agreed to discuss
the timing of South Gilbert Street Corridor Improvements in the CIP meeting of October 27.
Staff Action: Complete corridor final report (Davidson).
HIGHLAND AVENUE TRAFFIC CALMING
Reel 98-110, Side 1
Traffic Engineer Ripley summarized Highland Avenue traffic calming options. Vanderhoef
requested traffic count figures for Kirkwood Avenue, both before and after reconstruction of
Kirkwood Avenue.
Council majority directed staff to proceed with Highland Avenue traffic calming measures as
outlined in Ripley's September 21, 1998 memo re: Highland Avenue Traffic Calming Proposal.
Staff Action: Parking changes will be made immediately, traffic calming devices will be
installed in the Spring of 1999. Follow-up data collection and survey one year after
installation (Ripley).
NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS
Reel 98-110, Side 2
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin facilitated discussion regarding a
proposed change in the nonconforming use regulations in historic districts. There was not a
Council majority to support changing the nonconforming use regulations.
Staff Action: None (Franklin).
WINTER DECORATIVE LIGHTS
Reel 98-110, Side 2
Council majority supported Iowa City's Downtown Association request for $6,000 to purchase
winter decorative lights.
Staff Action: Inform DTA of the Council's decision to participate in financing and
installation (Atkins).
Council Work Session
October 5, 1998
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APPOINTMENTS
Reel 98-110, Side 2
Housing and Community Development Commission:
Bob Elliott (unexpired term)
Dan Coleman
Lucia~Mai Page
COUNCIL AGENDNTIME
Reel 98-110, Side 2
O'Donnell raised concerns regarding newspaper vending machine litter located around
City bus stop areas. Council directed staff to write a letter to the newspapers.
Norton requested that Council schedule discussion of zoning and use issues in the
Herbert Hoover Highway/I-80 area at the next joint meeting.
Lehman reported that he received a telephone call noting Council's comments toward
each other during formal Council meetings.
Adjourned: 10:35 PM
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