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Home My WebLink About2005-07-05 Council minutes� r , IIIVIM . ,� Date: July 2, 2005 CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, July 5, 2005, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn UISG Liaison: Schreiber Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Williams, Davidson Tapes: 05-40, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 19 ON A RESOLUTION VACATING AND AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD SECOND ADDITION (VAC05-00004) Franklin noted the revision made to include the conveyance. B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 19 ON A RESOLUTION VACATING UNIMPROVED OLDE OAK LANE, EAST OF KITTY LEE ROAD C. CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 29.7 ACRES OF PROPERTY, LOCATED NORTH EAST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND DEER CREEK ROAD, FROM COUNTY RESIDENTIAL TO INTERIM DEVELOPMENT - OFFICE RESEARCH PARK (REZ05-00006) D. APPROVING A SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY ZONE AND A SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MWD DAVIS ADDITION (REZ05-00001) (PASS AND ADOPT) Franklin requested that items D and E be reversed and E be approved prior to consideration of D. E. CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM COUNTY Al TO CC - 2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (APPROXIMATELY 16.05 ACRES), C1-1 INTENSIVE COMMERICAL (APPROXIMATELY 20.22 ACRES), CO -1 OFFICER COMMERCIAL Council Work Session July 5, 2005 Page 2 (APPROXIMATELY 10.92 ACRES) AND RR -1, RURAL RESIDENTIAL (APPROXIMATELY 2.83 ACRES), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 1, WEST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND EAST OF KITTY LEE ROAD (REZ04-00030) (DEFERRED FROM 3/22, 4/5, 6/7) (PASS AND ADOPT) F. REZONING APPROXIMATELY 25.67 ACRES BY AMENDING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY - LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (OPDH-5) PLAN IN ORDER TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL ZERO LOT LINE DWELLINGS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON WINTERGREEN DRIVE (REZ04-00017/SUB04-00017) (PASS AND ADOPT) G. CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 54 ACRES FROM PUBLIC/INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (P/CI-1) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC -2) ZONE FOR AVIATION COMMERCE PARK. (REZ05-00004) (PASS AND ADOPT) Franklin stated staff was doing traffic analysis in conjunction with this project and stated there would be upcoming capital improvement projects. Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Commission — Greg Farris Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment — No applicants, readvertise Historic Preservation Commission - reappoint Mike Maharry PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING FOR THE 300 BLOCK OF 4T" AVENUE (IP2 of 6/30 Info Packet) Asst. PCD Director Davidson and Traffic Planner Williams present for discussion. Majority agreed to proceed as outlined. STAFF ACTION: Prepare resolution of approval for July 19 agenda. (Davidson and Williams) POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD (IP3 of 6/30 Info Packet) PCRB Member Greg Roth present for discussion of two year review. Council expressed appreciation to members. COUNCIL TIME 1. (IP16 of 6/30 Info Packet - Sports Marketing Presentation; and 3e(6) - Youth Input on City Council) Council Member Vanderhoef expressed interest in attending the CVB public meeting and questioned if others would be attending. After discussion three agreed to attend the Sports Marketing meeting and three the Youth meeting. Council Work Session July 5, 2005 Page 3 2. Council Member Elliott requested a timeline for Council consideration of the proposed new Zoning Code. City Manager will follow up. 3. (IP13 of 6/30 Info Packet - Bus Service to The Lodge) Council Member Bailey stated she was disappointed in the City response to the request and wanted to explore other options. Majority agreed to approach Cam bus for service on Benton Street at an upcoming JCCOG meeting. The City Manager will provide background of previous transportation discussions. Council Member Vanderhoef questioned the status of the trail between The Lodge and Benton Street. Schreiber stated a fence had been constructed along the trail. 4. Council Member Bailey reminded staff that she wanted to see the Dog Park fundraising plan prior to voting on a loan to complete the project. 5. (Consent Calendar 3e(1) - Vacant residence on Westminster Street) Council Member O'Donnell stated he was aware the structure was owned by a Delaware bank but stated it affected the quality of life and property values for neighbors. The City Manager stated an inspection was scheduled and the process for foreclosure being researched. 6. UISG Schreiber stated he had spoken to the University of Iowa Student Government and they are committed to adopting Chauncey Swan Park with the City Council. Council agreed to work together on the park. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Item # 10 - Consider a resolution ... license agreement ... Pita Pit ... sidewalk cafe) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, City Atty. Dilkes stated the request was statutory and she did not see a conflict with the request and her business next door. 2. (Item # 11 - Consider a resolution ... license agreement ... Givanni's ... sidewalk cafe) Council Member Champion questioned the staff memo indicating there may be changes to the ordinance, and expenses incurred by the applicant in the meantime. City Attorney Dilkes stated the current ordinance allowed for extension into Zone 1 and 2 of the Plaza, and this request was the first for extension into Zone 2. Staff has some concerns and will be making recommendations to Council on the matter, and a copy of the memo has been provided to the applicant as well. City Clerk Karr stated that all sidewalk cafes operate with a one year lease with the City expiring the end of the calendar year. SCHEDULE FUTURE PENDING ITEMS Items were scheduled as indicated on attached list. Meeting adjourned 6:50 PM. Work Session Discussion Items - as of 7/5/05 — See Attached Council Work Session July 5, 2005 Page 4 Work Session Discussion Items - as of 7/5/05 Timeline on North Side Fire Station - CM to provide memo Funding priorities for the next budget - September 2005 Historic Preservation - Council to identify specific concerns Alcohol Meeting with University Senior Staffer Budget (September) Housing Inspector - fee increase Recycling Coordinator CIP reviews Gilbert/Hwy. 6 (7/18 work session) Restroom -Festival Staye Railroad Overpass - 1s & Mall (7/18 work session) Use of private donations/naming of capital facilities Scattered Site Housing Report Development of affordable housing (and purchase, how to make easier) Development Code - recommendations from P&Z around May 1 Qoint meeting) Meeting with Planning & Zoning on philosophies for zoning/City Codes Downtown Loading Zones (7/18 work session) Goal Session (after November election) City Assessor (possible joint with County) Survey employees on improvements/changes within organization (prior to goal session) Parks & Recreation fundraising/sponsorship of projects Transit Discussion