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Home My WebLink About1999-08-23 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 21, 1999 To: Mayor and City Councii From: Marian K. Karr City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, August 23, 1999 Council: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, NortOn, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Lubaroff, Nichols, Eckholt, Green, Franklin, Kugler, Grosvenor, Schoon, Mitchell, Mollenhauer, Goodman-Herbst, Trueblood, Fosse, Brachtel : Tapes: Reel 99-80, Side 2; 99-83 & 99-84, Both Sides; 99-85, Side 1. A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office. JOINT MEETING WITH BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES (Agenda #26) Library Board Members Martin, Barklay, Dellsperger, Magalhaes, McMurray, Parker, Singerman, and Swaim present for discussion. Majority of Council agreed to amend the resolution to require the architect to bring back two options, a free standing library on 64-1A and building a third floor onto the existing building. REVIEW ZONING ITEMS Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion: Ao PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-8). AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY PLAN FOR 24 TOWNHOUSE-STYLE DWELLING UNITS FOR APPROXIMATELY 7.72 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BARRINGTON ROAD AND HUNTINGTON DRIVE. (Windsor Ridge, Part 13/REZ99-0007) 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 WITHIN THE WINDSOR RIDGE SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE EAST TERMINUS OF COURT STREET. (Windsor Ridge. Part 12/REZ99-0006) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) C. ORDINANCE VACATING AN APPROXIMATE 7.720 SQUARE FOOT UNIMPROVED PORTION OF VIRGINIA DRIVE LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 2 AND 14 OF NORTH HILLS Council Work Session Minutes August 23, 1999 Page 2 SUBDIVISION IMMEDIATELY NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF VIRGINIA DRIVE AND RIDGEWOOD LANE. (VAC87-0001) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14. CHAPTER 6. ZONING. BY ADDING A DEFINITION OF "ADULT BUSINESS" AND CHANGING SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN ADULT BUSINESSES AND OTHER USES. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) ORDINANCE MENDING TITLE 14. CHAPTER 6. ZONING. TO ALLOW OFF-STREET PARKING ON A SEPARATE LOT IN A DIFFERENT ZONE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) 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 OF KENNEDY PLAZA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF GILBERT COURT NORTH OF BENTON STREET. (REZ99-0010) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Franklin informed Council that the Board of Adjustment did grant the dwellings above and the yard exceptions as requested· G. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST. PART 4. A 7.36 ACRE. 15-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AT WASHINGTON STREET. (SUB99-0015) "RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST, PART 3. A 9.5 ACRE, THREE-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AT WASHINGTON STREET. (SUB99-0016) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF MILDER MEADOWS. A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF MILDER'S SUBDIVISION AND AUDITOR'S PARCEL B IN THE WEST ¼ OF SECTION 17-T79N-R5W OF THE 5TM 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· REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS (Consent Calendar #4e(1 ) - RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING PROJECT) In response to Kubby, the City Manager stated the plans would be available for review prior to the hearing. (Consent Calendar #4e(4), (5) and (6) - RESOLUTIONS SETTING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON INTENT TO PROCEED WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT .... SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORMWATER AND GREENSPACE PROJECT .... MORMON TREK BLVD IMPROVEMENTS, HIGHWAY 1 TO ABBEY LANE .... AND LONGFELLOW- TWAIN PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT) City Atty. Dilkes noted that all three are being placed on the agenda because of House File 476, the new condemnation statute; and corrected the dates to read September 28 (not September 14). (Agenda #7 - PUBLIC HEARING ON JOHNSON STREET SANITARY SEWER PROJECT) In response to Council, staff clarified the hearing would not be held and would be reset at a later time· Council Work Session Minutes August 23, 1999 Page 3 4. In response to Champion, the City Manager stated the ordinance allowing free dumping of yard waste at the landfill for Iowa City residents was in effect. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN (Agenda Items #12 & 13) Economic Development Planner Schoon, Urban Planner Kugler, and PCD Director Franklin presented information. Majority of Council agreed to amend the plan (item #12) per the request of the Historic Preservation Commission, continue the public hearing, and proceed with first consideration of the ordinance (item #13). HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS (IP3 & IP4 of 8/20 Info Packet) City Engr. Fosse, Bdan Clark of Brian Clark and Associates, and Kevin Trom from Shive-Hattery presented information. After discussion Council agreed to install curbs on south side near intersections; replace shoulders with asphalt paving; install conduit for lighting under street crossings for future use; agreed to landscaping suggested by Bdan Clark and pursue alternative sources for funding additional efforts; and explore undergrounding electrical system and report back to Council. STAFF ACTION: Memo from City Engr. in 9/3 packet. (Fosse) WINTER 1999/2000 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN (Agenda #14) Adm. Asst. Mollenhauer, White Buffalo Representative Tony DeNicola, and Asst. City Atty. Mitchell presented information. Council agreed to proceed. CITY PARK RIDES Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood updated Council on the Drollinger's asking price for the train and tracks ($40,000); small maintenance building ($1,000); carousel ($40,000) and retaining of one zebra on the carousel (add $1,000). Preliminary costs, including fencing and landscaping, are $100,000. Estimate of yearly maintenance costs is $10,000 a year. Insurance representative is due 9/24 for estimates. Council requested an estimate on purchase of the concession trailer and airplanes. STAFF ACTION: Memo from City Manager in 9/3 information packet. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER MEETING SCHEDULE Council agreed to the following meeting schedule: November November November November November December December 8, Special Work Session 9, Special Formal 10, League Legislative Night 22 Special Work Session 23, Special Formal 13, Work Session 14, Formal Council Work Session Minutes August 23, 1999 Page 4 APPOINTMENTS: Public Art Advisory Committee - Emily Vermillion Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - Kevin Kacena (County) Re-advertise one COUNCIL TIME 1. Kubby requested staff respond to the letter (Consent Calendar #4g(2)) regarding front locks on apartment doors. 2. Kubby raised safety concerns and encouraged a sidewalk along Riverside Drive to Sturgis Ferry Park. 3. Kubby requested staff furnish information on fixed route transit riders with disabilities and how that information is different for a Coralville transit rider. (Agenda #16 - ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8..."ANIMAL CONTROL") Norton raised concerns about an animal picked up with a tag and the owner given the option of having the animal microchipped or declining versus picking up an animal without identification and automatically microchipping the animal. Council agreed and Norton will discuss amended ordinance language with staff. Norton requested staff review the Code requiring yearly cigarette employee affidavits and suggested a modification to allow business owners to assume the responsibility. Staff will follow up. 6. In response to Norton, City Arty. Dilkes stated appeals to the Board of Adjustment and Board of Appeals both go to Court. 7. Norton raised concerns regarding the letter (Consent Calendar #4g(6)) on temporary parking lot sales. Staff will follow up on enforcement issues. 8. Vanderhoef stated she would distribute a legislative update in the next Council packet. Adjourned: 9:45 p.m. derldmin/8-23-99ws.doc