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Home My WebLink About1999-04-19 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, April 19, 1999 - 6:50 p.m. in Council Chambers Council: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Absent: Thornberry Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Schmadeke, Fosse, Mollenhauer, Yucuis, Schoenfelder, Yapp, Scott, Neumann Tapes: Reel 99-43, Side 2; 99-46 & 99-47, both sides A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office. REVIEW ZONING ITEMS Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion: MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 4 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 14-6, "ZONING CHAPTER." CONCERNING DEFINITIONS AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR CARRYOUT. DELIVERY. AND DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAU RANTS. Franklin stated this item on been on the P&Z pending list for some time. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 4 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-12) PLAN FOR SILVERCREST. A 20.87 ACRE 5-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION INCLUDING 68 ASSISTED LIVING UNITS, 120 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS, A 40-BED MEDICAL REHABILITATION FACILITY AND A 900 SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING. LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD, (Silvercrest/REZ99-0005) Franklin reminded Council that the applicant had requested consideration the same night as the public hearing. Staff will include on the agenda and Council decide to act or defer that evening. C. PUBLIC HEARING ON A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND INCORPORATING THE NORTHEAST DISTRICT PLAN INTO THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 30 AND APRIL 6). Council agreed to continue the public hearing to May 18 to allow input from the Home Builders. Council Work Session April 19, 1999 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SUBSECTIONS 14-5H. SITE PLAN REVIEW, AND 14-6S. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. REGARDING LIGHTING STANDARDS. John Yapp clarified the ordinance would not apply to issues related to City High (tennis court lighting) or other public zones. Yapp stated the ordinance was designed to deal with some commercial and industrial lighting issues and outlined the ordinance. Council directed staff to send a copy of the ordinance to the School Board. PUBLIC HEARING ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING ANNEXATION OF 5.55 ACRES LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF AMERICAN LEGION ROAD AND TAFT AVENUE. (Knights of Columbus/ANN99-0001 ) PUBLIC HEARING 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) Franklin stated the applicant had requested that items E and F be deferred indefinitely, and recommended the public hearings be opened and closed rather that deferred indefinitely noting that a public hearing deferred indefinitely loses its purpose over a period of time and should be reset. Council agreed to open and close the hearings and state the applicant had requested indefinite deferral. G. ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 10.3 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AT WASHINGTON STREET. (ANN99-0002) (1) PUBLIC HEARING (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, present for discussion. Kubby requested staff follow-up on reasons for expedited action and explore a letter to the state requesting extension of state deadlines to allow the City to follow the process; and to find out how many units are for couples. Staff will report at the formal meeting. CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 14.83 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AT WASHINGTON STREET FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8). LOW DENSITY MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12), AND COUNTY SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (RS) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-8:8.37 ACRES), LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5:5.63 ACRES). AND LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12:.83 ACRES). AND A REQUEST FOR A PRELIMINARY OPDH PLAN TO ALLOW 72 DWELLING UNITS ON 8.16 ACRES. (REZ99-0004) (1) PUBLIC HEARING (2) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION) 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. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Council Work Session April 19, 1999 Page 3 RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF MILDER MEADOWS. A 43.4-ACRE. TWO-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED IN FRINGE AREA B AT 4872 AMERICAN LEGION ROAD. The applicant had requested deferral to May 4. REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS (Agenda #12 - RESOLUTION AMENDING FEES AND DURATION FOR SOUND EQUIPMENT PERMITS) Adm. Asst. Mollenhauer present for questions. Council agreed to proceed. (Consent Calendar Agenda f14e(2) - RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON WESTMINSTER SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT) In response to Kubby, City Engr. Fosse stated all work would be coordinated with the Parks Department to keep the necessary clearances to maintain the trees, a neighborhood meeting is scheduled for residents along the park and Westminster, and updated financial issues related to this and other City projects. City Mgr. Atkins requested a work session(s) be set to discuss parking ramp financing, Library Board request for November referendum, Senior Center space, storm water management financing, and goal setting update. After discussion, Council set 8:00-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5, to discuss parking ramp financing, library bond issue, and Senior Center. w (Agenda #15 - RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING FEES TO JOHNSON COUNTY) In response to O'Donnell, the City Mgr. stated higher total costs may reflect a multi-unit apartment and/or a leak. Finance Director Yucuis reviewed state law as it relates to water fees not being collected to a new assessment or delinquent account if it's a residential rental property, and the recent change in the law to change this lien process the next time. Vanderhoef requested Council write another letter to asking the removal of the state sales tax on water for public recreational activities such as filling of swimming pools. (Agenda #7 - PUBLIC HEARING ON CDBG AND HOME BUDGET) Vanderhoef stated her concern for funding the $20,000 to Old Brick for an elevator, and the liability on the building. Council requested a meeting with HCDC to discuss maintenance and depreciation issues prior to recommendations next year. RECYCLING CENTER (IP1 of 4-16 info packet) Civil Engr. Scott, Solid Waste Planning Coordinator Neumann, and Wehner, Pattschull & Pfiffner architect John Shaw presented information. Council directed staff to proceed as outlined. Staff Action: Proceed with construction plan for this summer (Scott). CHAUNCEY SWAN FOUNTAIN (IP3 of 4-16 info packet) City Architect intern Kumi Morris explained the project. Council directed staff to proceed with the relocation of the downtown fountain as outlined. Council Work Session April 19, 1999 Page 4 Staff Action: Bids and specifications in works (Atkins). STORM WATER MANAGEMENT (IP3 of 4-16 info packet) City Engr. Fosse explained the federal requirements for development of a Storm Water Management Plan. A second meeting will be scheduled to discuss financial implications. COUNCIL AGENDNCOUNCIL TIME 1. Vanderhoef complimented staff on the grill work and building area around Ralston Creek off of Court Street extended. (IP8 of 4-16 info packet) Kubby noted a meeting on May 6, 3:45-5:45, in Room A of the Public Library to hear citizen input on proposed transit route changes, and a formal hearing at the City Council meeting of May 18. In response to Kubby, Council agreed to move the public hearing up on the agenda (after public discussion) to accommodate transit riders, place a one hour limitation on the discussion, and agreed to continue if necessary. Norton reported on the SEATS advisory meeting he and Council Member O'Donnell participated in. Parking & Transit Mgr. Fowler will sit down with SEATS Director Dewey and discussion City concerns. Norton updated the Council on the Senior Center subcommittee meeting attended by himself, Council Member Champion and City Atty. Dilkes. Norton will prepare a memo of the discussion noting the County felt the Center should be a partnership between the City and the County. The next meeting is scheduled May 7. Lehman requested that the parking prohibition procedure be placed on a future work session, stating he had a problem with prohibiting parking on both sides of any street if irs not for a public purpose. A majority of Council agreed to discuss the matter. Adjourned: 10:20 PM derldmin/041999ws.doc