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Home My WebLink About1999-03-29 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: May 18, 1999 Mayor and City Council Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Council Work Session, March 29, 1999 - 5 p.m. in Council Chambers Council: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Davidson, Kugler, Rockwell, Miklo, Yapp, Schmadeke, Fosse, O'Neil Tapes: Reel 99-33, Side 2; 99-37, All; 99-38, Side 1 A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office. UPDATE ON MONDO'S FIRE City Mgr. Atkins reported that Fire Chief Rocca just informed him that as a result of the fire at Mondo's the common wall shared by the Savings & Loan Building next door has deteriorated and the building will have to be evacuated. NORTHEAST DISTRICT PLAN (Agenda Item #6e) PCD Director Franklin, Asst. PCD Director Davidson, Sr. Planner Miklo, Urban Planners Kugler & Rockwell, and Asst. Transpodation Planner Yapp presented information. After discussion Council agreed to continue the public hearing and requested a longer work session time to discuss the plan prior to a vote being scheduled. FOSTER ROAD (Agenda Item #14) PW Director Schmadeke, City Engr. Fosse, Asst. PCD Director Davidson, and City Atty. Dilkes presented information. Dinner Break REVIEW ZONING MATTERS Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion: A. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 20 ON A RESOLUTION FOR ANNEXATION OF 5.55 ACRES LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF Council Work Session March 29, 1999 Page 2 AMERICAN LEGION ROAD AND TAFT AVENUE (Knights Of Columbus/ANN99-0001 ) MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 20 ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 5.55 ACRES LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF AMERICAN LEGION ROAD AND TAFT AVENUE (Knights of Columbus/REZ99-0003) MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 20 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SUBSECTIONS 14-5H. SITE PLAN REVIEW, AND 14-6S, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. REGARDING LIGHTING STANDARDS. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 8.08 ACRES LOCATED AT THE WEST TERMINI OF LANGENBERG AVENUE AND HEMINGWAY LANE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY/MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (PDH-8). (REZ98-0018) E. PUBLIC HEARING ON A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND INCORPORATING THE NORTHEAST DISTRICT PLAN INTO THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SUBSECTION 14-4B PERTAINING TO A CHANGE IN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND INCORPORATION OF BOARD POWERS AND PROCEDURES INTO THE ZONING CHAPTER. Franklin explained this was a housekeeping matter needed after Council directed staff to notify people within 300 feet rather than 200 feet requiring an ordinance change; and to move the Board of Adjustment out of the general land use chapter of the City Code and into the Zoning Chapter. G. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 2.78 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF DUCK CREEK DRIVE AND ROHRET ROAD FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (OSA-5) TO PERMIT A 14-UNITED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. (REZ98-0019) Franklin stated the application had been withdrawn. H. MOTION TO FORWARD A LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING THAT AN APPLICATION TO REZONE 49.4 ACRES FROM SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (RS) RESORT (A2) AND HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH) TO HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL-FAIRGROUNDS (CH-F) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN FRINGE AREA C AT 4265 OAKCREST HILL ROAD SE BE APPROVED. (CZ9910) MOTION TO FORWARD A LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING THAT AN APPLICATION TO REZONE 10 ACRES FROM RURAL (A-l) TO SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (RS-10) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN FRINGE AREA C ON THE WEST SIDE OF LANDON AVENUE. 0.4 MILES NORTH OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH HIGHWAY 1 WEST BE APPROVED. (CZ9907) Council Work Session March 29, 1999 Page 3 Franklin stated that a farm house already existed on the property and staff and P&Z recommended approval. She also noted that some of the rezonings in the county will be reviewed and the new County land use plan considered with no assurance that RS-10 or RS-5 will happen if the plan directs the land to stay agricultural. MOTION TO FORWARD A LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING THAT AN APPLICATION TO REZONE 22.69 ACRES FROM SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (RS-10) TO SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN FRINGE AREA C IN THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE HIGHWAY 1 WEST AND LANDON AVENUE SW INTERSECTION BE APPROVED. (CZ9908) Franklin explained the property had already been zoned RS-10 and the request is to change to RS-5 to cluster the development along Landon Avenue and leave the remainder in open space· Asst. Transportation Planner Yapp explained the farm had been split into two lots. Yapp explained that with the zoning change to RS-5, one more unit would be permitted than would be otherwise. REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS (Agenda #2d(8)of 3-16 agenda; IP14 P&Z Work Program-Pending List) Franklin requested Council direction on a request from Harry Wolfe, Southgate Development, to allow additional freestanding signage along the frontages. A majority of Council was interested in P&Z looking into the request. (Agenda #16 - RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR RIVER STREET/WOOLF AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT) City Mgr. Atkins stated the low bid was a local bidder but the bid was substantially higher than the engineers estimate. City Engr. Fosse reviewed the bidder market, including the impact of TEA21 legislation (release of money nationwide for transportation projects) and more competition for materials among contractors. (Agenda #15 - NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL AREA) In response to Kubby, Franklin stated that a developer's agreement would be entered into if a TIF were given to some infrastructure and not to a specific business· (Agenda #17 - AWARDING CONTRACT ON THE 1999 CURB RAMP AND SIDEWALK PROJECT) Norton raised concerns on the difference in bids. Council agreed to proceed with the award to Borwig Building as recommended by staff. (Agenda #11 - IOWA RIVER DAM PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS) Item is scheduled for separate discussion later in the meeting· (Agenda #8, 9, 10 - CONVEYANCE OF SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AT 2709 WAYNE AVENUE, 2409 ASTER AVENUE, 2308 LAKESIDE DRIVE) In response to Vanderhoef, City Mgr. Atkins will report back how much of the loan reflected interest. Council Work Session March 29, 1999 Page 4 7. (Agenda #7 - RESOLUTION AGREEMENT) In response to Thornberry, answered questions about the program. IOWA RIVER POWER DAM (Agenda #11 ) AUTHORIZING AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM PCD Director Franklin and City Atty. Dilkes PW Director Schmadeke outlined the project and responded to Council questions. AIRPORT TERMINAL HLM Design representative Maury Cohen explained the two aspects of the project, the interior renovation of the terminal (including bidding the elevator as an alternate), and exterior improvement (including replacement of windows). Airpod Manager O'Neil and Commissioners Anderson and Horan present for discussion. Council agreed to proceed with bidding the project. POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD (Agenda #20) City Atty. Dilkes outlined the amended Standard Operating Procedures and stated they am been reviewed and approved by the PCRB. City Clerk Karr presented information. Council requested some sort of a disclaimer be added to reports to clarify officer identification numbers. Concerns were expressed regarding the need for identification of officers and tracking unstained complaints. Majority of Council agreed to the proceed as outlined. SUMMER SCHEDULE Council agreed to the following revised schedule: May 31 Work Session - Cancelled June 1 Formal- Cancelled June 14 Work Session June 15 Formal June 28 Work Session June 29 Formal July 12 Work Session July 13 Formal July 26 Work Session July 27 Formal August 9 Work Session - Cancelled August 10 Formal - Cancelled August 23 Work Session August 24 Formal September 6 Work Session - Rescheduled to following week September 7 Formal - Rescheduled to following week September 13 Special Work Session September 14 Special Formal September 20 Work Session - Rescheduled to following week September 21 Formal - Rescheduled to following week September 27 Special Work Session Council Work Session March 29, 1999 Page 5 September 28 Special Formal Resume regular schedule October 4/5. City Clerk will provide copy of revised schedule for formal meeting tomorrow evening. COUNCIL AGENDNCOUNCIL TIME 1. Norton met with Julie Phye from Stepping Up Project and will provide several proposals in an upcoming memo to Council. 2. Norton reported on a SEATS meeting he and Council Member O'Donnell artended. They will jointly review the agreement and draft a letter of concerns. Norton raised questions on the timeline for a decision on the north commercial area, especially how it relates to the Science Center. The Mayor noted engineering work was being completed. Norton noted the Telecommunications Minutes and questioned Coralville paying a share of government channel cable costs. Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated several meetings had been held and will continue to be but there were no plans for sharing of government channel costs. 5. Norton stated the Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission's request for a survey of creeks was an important issue. The City Manager stated more information was forthcoming. Norton reported that he and Council Member Champion met with the Senior Center Committee and questioned what should be next. The Mayor stated the committee should meet again, select a chair, and solicit input. It was noted that if the County Atty. is a member of the committee the City Legal staff should also attend. 7. Norton stated he had been contacted by a constituent upset about the tennis court lights at City High and asked Council Members to observe the situation themselves. Norton noted input received on the Rules Committee proposed absence policy for City Boards and Commissions, and hoped staff will explain the intent of the Rules Committee was to make life simpler for Boards and Commissions. Kubby questioned if the next phase of the Downtown Streetscape Project included College Street. The City Manager stated it was included and staff would provide a sketch. Kubby encouraged as many trees as possible be transplanted. 10. Kubby questioned when public input would be scheduled on proposed transit changes. The City Manager stated Council would be receiving information in the next packet. 11. Kubby reported on proposed legislation that may threaten the city's abilities to place a lien on rental properties when utilities are not paid by the tenant, noting such legislation would be a huge expense for the City. She will draft a letter and pass it around to see if the Council was willing to have the Mayor sign a letter reinforcing the City's position on the matter. Council Work Session March 29, 1999 Page 6 12. Vanderhoef offered to place ECICOG information in Council packets to keep them informed. It was also agreed she would provide information on the East Central Employment and Training Consortium. 13. O'Donnell said he was glad to have the signage matter along Riverside Drive included with the Harry Wolfe/Southgate Development request discussed earlier. 14. Lehman requested a letter be sent to all liquor license establishments informing them that their record of violations may impact the issuance of future licenses in their establishments. City Atty. Dilkes suggested that Council first look at options affecting licenses prior to any letter being sent. The City Attorney's office will prepare a memo on Council authority over renewals, renovations, suspensions, etc. and the matter scheduled for a future work session. 15. City Clerk Karr requested Council Members complete and return the Board and Commission Business Listing form. Adjourned: 8:15 PM clerk/min/32999Cws .doc