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Home My WebLink About1999-07-12 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: August 10, 1999 Mayor and City Council Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Council Work Session, July 12, 1999 - 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Council: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Grosvenor, Schoon, Trueblood Tapes: Reel #99-75 and 99-76, 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: A. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 27 ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN APPROXIMATELY 7, 720 SQUARE FOOT UNIMPROVED PORTION OF VIRGINIA DRIVE LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 2 AND 14 OF NORTH HILLS SUBDIVISION IMMEDIATELY NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF VIRGINIA DRIVE AND RIDGEWOOD LANE. (VAC87-0001) Be PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, BY ADDING A DEFINITION OF "ADULT BUSINESS" AND CHANGING SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN ADULT BUSINESSES AND OTHER USES. In response to Thornberry, Franklin stated movies would not be included unless it were considered obscene under Chapter 728 of the Iowa Code. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, TO ALLOW OFF-STREET PARKING ON A SEPARATE LOT IN A DIFFERENT ZONE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. (Lehman left the room for discussion) Franklin explained the amendment allows parking for elderly housing wishing to locate in a multi-family zone to be in another multi-family zone that does to have to have same density; and allows pairings of commercial and industrial. Both would involve going before the Board of Adjustment and being granted a special exception on a case-by-case basis. Franklin clarified that the next step for Oaknoll would be to rezone the lot to RM-12, and then go before the Board of Adjustment for approval. (Lehman returned) D. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY .33 OF AN ACRE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY ('RS-8) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) TO ALLOW EXPANSION Council Work Session July 12, 1999 Page 2 OF KENNEDY PLAZA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF GILBERT COURT NORTH OF BENTON STREET. (REZ99-0010) Franklin explained the development would be a commercial building and parking lot. She stated rezoning based on the site plan was the first step, and their next step would be Board of Adjustment for approval for the residential above. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, ARTICLE O, SIGN REGULATIONS, BY CHANGING THE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE NUMBER OF FREESTANDING SIGNS ON LOTS WITH OVER 300 FEET OF FRONTAGE. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) ORDINANCE VACATING A 10-FOOT WIDE RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ALONG THE WEST LINE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1033 E. WASHINGTON STREET. (VAC99- 00021 (SECOND CONSIDERATION) G. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, ARTICLE E, COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS ZONES, SECTION 2, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE, AND ARTICLE L, PROVISIONAL USES, SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS, AND TEMPORARY USES, TO ALLOW PHARMACIES TO HAVE A DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN-1) ZONE, AND TO ADOPT LOCATION, DESIGN, AND SIZE CRITERIA FOR DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH PHARMACIES AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE CN-1 ZONE. (PASS AND ADOPT) H. RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MILDER MEADOWS, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF MILDER'S SUBDIVISION AND AUDITOR'S PARCEL B IN THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 17-T79N-R5W OF THE 5TH P.M., JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, A 47.69-ACRE, THREE-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE AGRICULTURAL OUTLOT LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF AMERICAN LEGION ROAD ONE-HALF MILE EAST OF TAFT AVENUE IN FRINGE AREA B. (SUB99-0003) REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS/COUNCIL TIME (Agenda #15 - RESOLUTION APPROVING NEW JOBS AND INCOME PROGRAM BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA DEPARTMENT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND NATIONAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS TO ASSIST WITH A FACILITY EXPANSION) In response to Kubby, Economics Development Planner Schoon clarified that the application had previously been approved and this agreement allowed the parties to receive the benefits. (Agenda #17 - RESOLUTION DECLARING OFFICIAL INTENT TO ISSUE DEBT TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR EXPENDITURES PID IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIFIC PROJECTS) In response to Kubby, the City Manager that the resolution puts in place long term financing to allow the City to borrow from ourselves while maintaining, under state law, the obligated amounts of cash. (Agenda #11 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY AND BRIAN CLARK AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT) The City Manager stated the University had committed to $1 million toward the cost of the project, and would continue to be involved. Council Work Session July 12, 1999 Page 3 e (Agenda #16 - RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN IOWA CITY AND JAMES AND ANNA BARKER FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF PARK ROAD) O'Donnell thanked staff for the favorable solution to this problem. The City Manager stated a fence was started based on the right-of-way being straight, and recommended Council ratify his decision to allow completion of the fence. Council agreed. (Agenda #18 - RESOLUTION AWARDING VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES CONTRACT TO HOLIDAY WRECKER SERVICE) Kubby questioned the customer service component of the bidding process and how it is assessed. Atkins stated both were reputable firms. Matt Leonard, Big Ten University Towing, appeared and asked Council Members to check references prior to voting. (Agenda #3g(2) - LETTER FROM SUSAN PAHL REGARDING DOMESTIC PARTNER BENEFITS) In response to Kubby, the City Manager noted this would be outside of the City's traditional collective bargaining process and would clearly be a policy matter for Council. Staff will report back via memo. In response to Norton, Council stated they had not given a firm response to the Senior Center's request for expansion and/or a connection to the building from the Iowa Avenue Parking facility. (Agenda #3g(6) - LETTER FROM STEVE BULLARD REGARDING SEWER BACKUP AND PROPOSED FOOTPATH) In response to Norton, the City Manager stated there are hundreds of outlets into Ralston Creek. (Agenda #3b(2) - HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES) In response to Norton, the City Manager said he would have Police follow up on issues relating to cameras in cars, and status of the installation within the department. 10. (IP5 of 7/9 Info Packet - MEMO RE PARKING LOT ADJACENT TO CITY PLAZA HOTEL) In response to Kubby, Atkins stated his impression was that Meristar had no immediate interest in 64-1 A, and he had shared the information with the Library Director. 11, (IP6 of 7/9 Info Packet - WATER PLANT PROJECT - PUBLIC ART) Council directed the City Manager to place this item on for discussion at the July 26 work session. URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA (Agenda #14) City Manager Atkins and Economic Development Planner Schoon presented information. Majority of Council directed staff to prepare a brief synopsis of how this plan meets our economic development guidelines. STAFF ACTION: Staff will have synopsis for August 24 public hearing. (Schoon) YARD WASTE DROP SITE - LANDFILL (IP1 in 7/9 Info Packet) City Manager Atkins present for discussion. In response to Council he stated the City estimates a potential loss of revenue of less than a thousand dollars, the proposal of free yard waste disposal is for residential customers only, and stressed this was another alternative to citizens to dispose of yard waste since there is no leaf burning or spring pick-up. Council Work Session July 12, 1999 Page 4 RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE (Agenda #6) Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood, Riverside Theatre representatives Ron Clark, Jody Hovland, Amy Estes and Atty. Craig Willis presented information. Council agreed to re-set the public hearing to July 27; construct an outdoor theatre at City Park with the primary tenant being Riverside Theatre; and bid the project with alternates for possible carving out of features. A.clenda Time/Council Time (continued) 12. (Agenda #7 - RESETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR OAKLAND CEMETERY PHASE ONE EXPANSION) In response to questions, Trueblood stated that the consultant had requested a delay of two weeks to finalize plans and specs and the delay would not affect construction. FLAT RENTS (Agenda #3f(4)) Housing Administrator Grosvenor presented information. Adjourned: 9:10 PM clerk\ws7-12.doe