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MEMORANDUM
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August 20, 1999 t
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council Work Session, June 14, 1999 - Council Chambers, 4:00 PM
Council: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Rockwell, Kugler, Yapp, Miklo, Davidson, O'Neil,
Rocca, Ripley, Boothroy, Fowler, Trueblood, Logsden, Matthews, Hennes.
Tapes: Reel 99-59, Side 2; 99'63, 99-64, 99-65, Both Sides,
A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office.
NORTHEAST DISTRICT PLAN
(Agenda #5e)
PCD Director Franklin, Planners Rockwell and Kugler, and Sr. Planner Miklo presented
information. After discussion, Council directed staff to modify pages 11-13, the Neighborhood
Planning Section recognizing conventional development as a viable choice; something in the
preface regarding the Code; reaffirming incentives available for certain projects; maintaining the
present photographs illustrating developments; and adding language explicitly stating that alleys
are available as an option. Council agreed to continue the public hearing to June 29 to allow
input to changes as reported at the public hearing, and schedule a vote for the same meeting.
REVIEW ZONING ITEMS
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and
Zoning items for discussion:
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN 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.
B. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE 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 ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE EAST TERMINUS
OF COURT STREET. (REZ99-0006)
Franklin distributed an excerpt from a staff memo to Planning and Zoning to provide history
of the development. Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, present for discussion.
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C. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN 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.
D. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING A 10-FOOT WIDE RIGHT-OF-WAY
LOCATED ALONG THE WEST LINE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1033 E.
WASHINGTON STREET. (VAC99-0002)
E. PUBLIC HEARING ON A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND INCORPORATING THE
NORTHEAST DISTRICT PLAN INTO THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
(CONTINUED FROM MARCH 30, APRIL 6, APRIL 20, AND MAY 18)
ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 14-6, "ZONING CHAPTER,"
CONCERNING DEFINITIONS AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR CARRYOUT,
DELIVERY, AND DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
G. ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SUBSECTIONS 14-5H, SITE PLAN REVIEW, AND
14-65, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, REGARDING LIGHTING STANDARDS. (PASS
AND ADOPT)
H. RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES FIRST
ADDITOIN, A 10.4 ACRE, 20-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE WEST
TERMINUS OF PHOENIX DRIVE. (SUB98-0027)
City Atty. Dilkes reported that the matter will likely be deferred to allow people to sign that
are out of town.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ABCO 1sT ADDITION, AN 8'81-
ACRE. 5-LOT, COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF
NAPLES AVENUE AND SIERRA COURT. ('SUB99-0011 )
AIRPORT HANGAR
Airport Manager O'Neil and Commissioner Mascari reported that 17 people were on the waiting
list for hangars, and requested Council consider lending money to the Commission for
construction once signed leases were obtained. Majority of Council agreed to move forward on
the project.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed with surveying individuals on waiting list and return after bids
are received. (O'Neil)
OAKDALE BOULEVARD CORRIDOR
(Agenda #15)
JCCOG Transportation Planner Davidson present for discussion.
(COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO SPECIAL FORMAL/EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:30 PM AND
RETURNED TO WORK SESSION DISCUSSION AT 6:45 PM)
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CLINTON STREET ANGLE PARKING UPDATE
(IP1 of 6/11 packet)
JCCOG Transportation Planner Davidson and Parking and Transit Director Fowler presented
information. Council directed staff to implement the plan on Clinton between Burlington and
Iowa as part of the Phase III downtown streetscape project, and to contact the University
regarding sharing the expense between Iowa and Jefferson.
STAFF ACTION: Memos included in 6/18 and 7/9 packet. (Davidson)
REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS
(Agenda #2b(3) - PARKS & RECREATION MINUTES) In response to Champion, City
Manager Atkins and Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood stated the P&R Commission
had looked at the downtown area for a skateboard park but ruled it out as not feasible. The
three locations being discussed by the Commission are City, Terrill Mill and Mercer Parks.
In response to the Mayor, Parks & Recreation Trueblood reported that the School Board
was going to install the Total Light Control on the tennis court lights at City High School.
After discussion a majority of Council agreed to pay half of the $1000 cost of installation of
an automatic switch to turn the lights off at night if not in use.
(Agenda #10 - ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD)
Kubby suggested rewording the second to the last sentence before the repealer on page 2
and will follow-up with the City Atty. prior to consideration at the formal meeting with new
language.
(Agenda #9 - ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, SIGNS IN PUBLIC PLACES) City Atty.
Dilkes and HIS Director Boothroy responded to concerns. Staff was directed to clarify
language intended for major public institutions.
(Agenda #20-#21 - AGREEMENTS WITH MOEN FOR USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY) City Atty.
Dilkes stated one deals with the Federal Savings and Loan Building (103 College Street)
and the other is the building that burnt (212 S. Clinton), the purposes of both is to facilitate
construction.
(Agenda #2b(3) - PARKS & RECREATION MINUTES) In response to Thornberry, Parks &
Recreation Trueblood explained the prairie pothole issue for Kiwanis Park was nonexistent.
In response to Thornberry's question regarding discussion of an underpass to Highway I for
the Willow Creek Trail, JCCOG Transportation Planner Davidson reported staff was
researching going under the Highway rather than over there could be a savings of $700,000.
(Agenda #2e(8) - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR TRANSIT SERVICE
WITH UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS) Norton requested clarification of the 2 percent increase from
the FY99 contract prior to action tomorrow evening.
(Agenda #10 - ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD)
City Atty. Dilkes described the balance test that the Commission would have to consider
when disclosing the identity of the complainant and/or the police officer.
9. In response to Vanderhoef, JCCOG Transportation Planner stated that he would follow-up
on CAMBUS rerouting for the upcoming construction on Dubuque Street.
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10. (Agenda #2e(7) - RESOLUTION FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR BIDS FOR METHANE
ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I) Transit Manage Logsden explained that the federal
funds being administered by the State requires a two step process, one to qualify bidders,
and then take bids.
11. (Agenda #17- RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CIVIC CENTER THIRD
FLOOR AND FIRST FLOOR RENOVATIONS PROJECT) Council requested the renovation
cost of just the Police Department alone bid one month earlier.
12. (Agenda #2e(6) - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE RIEVRSIDE DRIVE/ARTS CAMPUS
STORMWATER PROJECT) In response to Norton, the City Manager stated the project was
to minimize the flood potential.
13. (Agenda #24 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT THE CITY AND
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES) Asst. City Manager Helling clarified the e $.05 cents an
hour shift differential was for second and third shift employees.
TRAFFIC CALMING GUIDELINES/PARKING PROHIBITION
(IP2 of 6/11 packet)
JCCOG Transportation Planner Davidson, Traffic Planner Ripley, and Fire Chief Rocca
presented information. Council directed staff to modify the Neighborhood Traffic Calming
Program and procedure for evaluating changes to clarify that the City Council has the final
determination for implementing all potential projects and that decision is not solely based one
neighborhood survey; traffic calming measures will be designed to reduce vehicle speeds to the
posted speed limit but not below the posted limit;. and the procedure for evaluating changes to
residential on-street parking is not triggered by a single individual.
Council directed staff to modify the chicanes on Highland Avenue so that the posted speed limit
of 25 mph can be maintained.
STAFF ACTION: Memo in 6/18 packet. (Davidson)
TRANSIT ROUTE CHANGES
(Agenda #3)
Parking & Transit Director Fowler reviewed proposed changes. Council requested staff present
a summary of changes prior to public hearing tomorrow evening. Fowler stated that federal
guidelines require a public hearing if there is a 25% route changes, and noted that with the
latest changes a public hearing may not be required. Council agreed to continue the public
hearing to June 29 to allow input on the new changes.
DOWNTOWN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
(IP4 of 6/11 packet)
HIS Director Booth roy and Fire Chief Rocca outlined a proposal for retrofitring existing buildings
using current staff. Council directed staff to pursue a cost analysis of the proposal.
STAFF ACTION: Staff is currently compiling a list of central business district buildings
with sprinkler systems (partial or full); and comparing that list to buildings of mixed
occupancies (with residential priority); and should report back their findings with
approximate cost estimates this fall. (Rocca)
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COUNTY BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT
(IP5 of 6/11 packet) '
HIS Director Boothroy and Johnson County Planning & Zoning Administrator Rick Dvorak
present for discussion on a request from the County to provide building code enforcement
services. Council agreed to pursue the proposal.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS
Board of Library Trustees (2) -.-reappoint Jim Swaim and Jesse Singerman
COUNCIL TIME
(IP11 of 6/11 packet - MEMO FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING PLANNER ON IOWA CITY
TRAFFIC COLLISON LOCATIONS) Regarding the WashingtoN Johnson intersection, Kubby
questioned whether the median had to be lowered and the tree cut. Atkins stated staff
would follow-up. Council noted cars parked too close to the intersections.
Norton stated his interest in improving the parking structure signage downtown.
Norton requested discussion of the unloading situation in the middle of Dubuque Street.
Kubby requested an update of the hazardous waste facility building at the landfill, and stated
her intent was to lower the cost by reducing the amount of concrete used and not
redesigning other aspects. Staff will follow-up.
Lehman noted there were no signs posted downtown prohibiting bicycles in the ped mall.
Staff will follow-up.
Lehman reminded Council of the meeting with bar owners scheduled for June 16 to gain a
better understanding of common problems.
Kubby suggested police presence in the downtown ped mall creating good habits when
students return mid-August.
In response to Thornberry, the City Manager asked for any additional addresses for
installation of "Check Your Speed Signs".
Adjourned:
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