The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1999-06-28 Council minutesDate: To': From: Re: City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM August 18, 1999 Mayor and City Council Marian K. Karr City Clerk Council Work Session, June 28, 1999- Council Chambers, 7:00-PM Council: Lehman, Champion,' Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef Staff: Atkins, Karr, Holecek, Franklin, Davidson, Trueblood, Ripley, Fowler, Yapp, Rockwell, Schmadeke, Miklo. Tapes: Reel 99-70 & 99-72, 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 JULY 13 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. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 13 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. Franklin stated this related to the Oaknoll issue. C. MOTION SE'I'I'ING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 13 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) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF GILBERT COURT NORTH OF BENTON STREET. (Kennedy Plaza/REZ99-0010) D. CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 7.46 ACRES FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-8) AND THE APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY OPDH PLAN FOR 72 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS WITHIN THE WINDSOR RIDGE SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE EAST TERMINUS OF COURT STREET. (REZ99-0006) Franklin stated the developer had indicated he would be requesting a deferral and Council may be receiving a written request at their formal meeting. CounciiWork Session June 28,1999 Page 2 E. ADOPTING AND INCORPORATING THE NORTHEAST DISTRICT PLAN INTO THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 30, APRIL 6. APRIL 20, MAY 18, AND JUNE 15) Franklin noted a memo had been prepared outlining the proposed changes to the text. Council agreed to reword the new section on page 11 dealing with "Conventional Development" to include "...public space is not a key element in conventional subdivision design, however, in Iowa City due to our neighborhood open space ordinance open space is required even with conventional sobdivisions." Fo 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. (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Franklin stated the applicant had requested expedited action. G. 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. (FIRST CONSIDERATION) H. ORDINANCE VACATING A 10-FOOT WIDE RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ALONG THE WEST LINE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1033 E. WASHINGTON STREET. (VAC99- 0002) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) I. ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 14-6. "ZONING CHAPTER." CONCERNING DEFINITIONS AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR CARRYOUT. DELIVERY. AND DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS. (PASS AND ADOPT) RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES FIRST ADDITION. A 10.4 ACRE. 20-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE WEST TERMINUS OF PHOENIX DRIVE. (SUB98-0027) RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CRESTVIEW THIRD ADDITION, A 22.69-ACRE, THREE LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED AT LANDON AVENUE SW, NORTH OF HIGHWAY 1. (SUB99-0009) RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF CRESTVIEW THIRD ADDITION, A 22.69 ACRE, THREE EOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED AT LANDON AVENUE SW, NORTH OF HIGHWAY 1. (SUB99-0013) CounciiWork Session June 28,1999 Page 3 M. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SILVERCREST. A 20.87 ACRE. 5-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF SCO'I'I' BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD. (SUB99-0005) REVIEW AGFNDA ITEMS (Agenda #18 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH WORLDWIDE FIBER NETWORKS TO USE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR FIBER OPTIC NETWORK) In response to Council, City Manager Atkins and Public Works Director Schmadeke stated they were unaware of any street closures for the project, and no compensation is anticipated. o (Agenda #14 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN FOR DESIGN OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS) JCCOG Transportation Planner Davidson stated this was originally planned as part of the Dane Road realignment project, however, it will be five years before Federal funds are available for the Dane Road portion. (Agenda #17 - RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMETN WITH BUILDING PARTNERSHIP FOR TEMPORARY USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF DUBUQUE STREET) Champion stated she would be abstaining as her business is located in the building. (Agenda #5b - ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR OFF-STREET OARKING ON A SEPARATE LOT IN A DIFFERENT ZONE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS) Lehman stated he was a member of the Oaknoll Board and would not be participating in the discussion, but questioned whether he should leave the room or sit and listen. Asst. City Atty. Holecek stated it would be appropriate to leave the room for that discussion. (Agenda #20 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR THE COTTAGE FOR A SIDEWALK CAF~) In response to Vanderhoef, City Clerk Karr clarified the alley next to the proposed Cottage caf6 was a private drive and not an alley, and the caf6 did meet the Code requirements for setbacks. (Agenda #15 - RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR TRANSIT FACILITY METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I) Parking & Transit Director Fowler stated only one bid had been received which was over estimate and staff was recommending rejection of that bid and rebidding the project. (Agenda #3 - PROPOSED ROUTE CHANGES FOR IOWA CITY TRANSIT) In response to Lehman, Fowler stated he would present the proposed changes prior to public input at tomorrow night's formal meeting. (Agenda #11 - RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE IOWA AVENUE MULTI- USE PARKING FACILITY) The City Manager reported staff was recommending award of the contract, a parking rate increase may be needed sooner than planned, and staff would work with the contractor to bring costs down· In response to Norton, the City Manager stated the project does not include any connection to the Senior Center. MOEN REQUEST FOR TAX ABATEMENT Council Work Session June 28, 1999 Page 4 (IP1 of 6/25 packet) PCD Director Franklin and applicants Marc and Monica Moen presented information on the request. Majority of Council directed staff to explore necessary steps to grant property tax exemptio.n to a portion of the downtown area. STAFF ACTION: Public hearing set for August 24. (Schoon) PENINSULA PROJECT (IP2 of 6/25 packet) ; --- PCD Director Franklin presented information. Council agreed to go back out for proposals as detailed in June 24 memo from Franklin STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Franklin) HIGHLAND AVENUE (IP3 of 6/25 packet) JCCOG Transportation Planner Davidson and Traffic Engr. Planner Ripley present for discussion. Council directed staff to remove the traffic calming devices on Highland (between Carroll and Yewell), retain parking on both sides of the street, and install additional speed limit signs. STAFF ACTION: Memo in July 9 packet. (Ripley) CITY PARK AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES (IP5 of 6/25 packet) City Manager Arkins and Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood present for discussion. Council directed staff and the Commission to follow-up on the concept. STAFF ACTION: Memo from City Manager in August 13 packet. WILLOW CREEK TRAIL - BURRY STREET (Item #6) City Manager Arkins, Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood, Asst. City Atty. Holecek, and Shoemaker & Haaland representative Steve Ford presented information. PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS (IP6 of 6/25 packet) City Manager Arkins and Asst. City Arty. Holecek presented information. Majority of Council were not interested in pursing the agreement. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS: Police Citizens Review Board (1) - John Stratton Board of Library Trustees (1) - Shaner Magalhaes Linda Prybil (County recommendation) CounciiWork Session June 28,1999 Page 5 COUNCIL TIMF Vanderhoef requested that staff evaluations be moved from Tuesday, July 6 to Friday, July 9. Majority agreed to leave the evaluations on July 6. Norton stated his interest in attending the trail meeting at the County on July 7. Asst. Transportation Planner Yapp will also be attending. Vanderhoef indicated she would also be attending if she's in town. Norton clarified O'Donnell and his interest to also attend the SEATS operation review meetings as well as the Advisory Committee meetings. O'Donnell raised concerns regarding not getting reports. Kubby and Champion will be representing Council at the Coralville 4th of July parade. Champion suggested using the Civic Center parking lot for skateboarders. Majority of Council were not interested. In response to Norton, Kubby reported that there was no Iowa City representative on the Empowerment Board. Council agreed to discuss representation when a vacancy occurs. Vanderhoef asked to be kept informed of a HCDC tour of CDBG projects. In response to Norton, Council stated the Project Horizons matter was not a City issue. 9. Thornberry thanked everyone for their interest after his place accident. 10. Norton reported on the employee golf outing attended by Thornberry, Vanderhoef and himself. 11. Atkins stated he would be reporting on the towing contract at a later time. 12. Kubby reminded staff to include council time on every work session agenda. Adjourned: 9:55 PM O'Donnell, wpdata\ded~minutes\ws628min.doc