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Home My WebLink About1999-09-13 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 14, 1999 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, September 13, 1999 Council: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Tapes: Reel 99-85, Side 2; 99-89, 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 SEPTEMBER 28 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14. CHAPTER 6, ZONING. TO ALLOW BANNER SIGNS IN SHOPPING CENTERS. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 28 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14. CHAPTER 6. ZONING, TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS. C. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 28 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14. CHAPTER 6. ZONING. TO ALLOW PUBLIC UTILITIES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES. D. 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) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) 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 Council Work Session September 13, 1999 Page 2 EAST TERMINUS OF COURT STREET. (Windsor Ridge Part 12/REZ99-0006) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) ORDINANCE VACATING AN APPROXIMATE 7.720 SQUARE FOOT UNIMPROVED PORTION OF VIRGINIA DRIVE LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 2 AND 14 OF NORTH HILLS SUBDIVISION IMMFDIATELY NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF VIRGINIA DRIVE AND RIDGEWOOD LANE, (VAC87-0001) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) g. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14. CHAPTER 6. ZONING. BY ADDING A DEFINITION OF "ADULT BUSINFSS" AND CHANGING SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN ADULT BUSINESSES AND OTHER USES. (PASS AND ADOPT) H. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14. CHAPTER 6. ZONING. TO ALLOW OFF-STREET PARKING ON A SEPARATE LOT IN A DIFFERENT ZONE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. (PASS AND ADOPT) RECOMMENDATION TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON A REQUEST SUBMITTED BY ALLAN AND JENNIFER BERGER FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A VETFRINARY CLINIC AS A HOME BUSINESS AT 3005 HIGHWAY I NE IN JOHNSON COUNTY (Berger). Franklin stated traffic concerns in the county associated with home occupations were considered versus city concerns of home occupations fitting into residential areas. Council expressed an interest in discussing on-site employee issues further at the public hearing. REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS (AGENDA #6 - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS...IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING PROJECT, PHASE I) In response to Kubby, Public Works Director Schmadeke stated the facilities have been designed so that the scale fits into the area and the hazardous waste building is moved adjacent to the office building. (AGENDA #7 - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS...WETHERBY PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT) In response to Vanderhoef, City Manager Atkins stated that residents of the area have been informed that a "burn-off' will have to occur for prairie plantings to thrive and in the past notices have been distributed in the area prior to the "burn-off'. (AGENDA #14 - ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8 ENTITLED" POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL.") In response to Council, City Attorney stated the ordinance was clarifying the City's present policy on invisible fencing. The City Manager was directed to conform Coralville's awareness of the ordinance. MARKETING OF TOWER PLACE AND PARKING COMMFRCIAL SPACES (IP1 of 9/10 packet) Council directed the City Manager to proceed as outlined. Council Work Session September 13, 1999 Page 3 STAFF ACTION: Resolution and agreement to be on September 28th Council agenda. (Atkins) NEAR SOUTHSIDE COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION PLAN (Agenda Item #3e(1 )) Economic Development Planner Schoon and PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Council directed staff to change the time frame for the urban revitalization plan to designate the area as an urban revitalization area until December 31, 2009. CLOSURE OF ALLEY COURT AND LINN (Consent Calendar #3g(5) and (9)) PW Director Schmadeke reviewed plans for use of right-of-way in connection with construction of a building at the corner of Linn and Court Streets noting the east building wall is flush with the west alley property line. Also present for discussion: Mid-American Energy representative Terry Smith; Knutson Construction representative Nicholas Grunzweig, Jr.; Atty. Jay Honohan, representing properties on the east side of the alley; and Gene Kroeger, developer. Construction of the building would involve removing the utility poles and undergrounding the utilities from eastside of the alley to permit closure of 10 feet of the alley right-of-way and provide adequate vehicular passage. In addition work in the alley would involve installation of a storm sewer, and resurfacing the alley. Council directed staff to meet with property owners and present options prior to consideration of the necessary resolutions. STAFF ACTION: Meeting held with involved individuals and agreement reached. Resolutions approving closure of the alley and use of Court and Linn Streets right-of- ways to be on September 28 agenda. (Schmadeke) APPOINTMENTS: Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - No applicants, readvertise COUNCIL TIME (IP10 of 9/3 packet - Highway Corridor Improvement Project) In response to Thornberry, PW Director Schmadeke stated there would be two travel lanes and then an asphalt shoulder similar to the Highway l/North Dodge Improvements. 2. In response to Thornberry, PW Director Schmadeke stated he would check on large holes on the right-hand side of Dubuque Road near Moss Dairy. 3. (IP17 of 9/10 packet - Iowa Avenue Streetscape Information Session) It was agreed that fewer than four Council would be attending the session. Concerning a request from the Johnson County Task Force of the Heritage Agency on Aging to attend a meeting on September 27, Council agreed that the Mayor would send a letter that Council Members Champion and Norton would be attending. 5. Thornberry noted the letter from Steve & Julie Fortmann and phone calls regarding problems associated with the skateboard park at Mercer Park. City Atty. Dilkes stated there Council Work Session September 13, 1999 Page 4 is a meeting scheduled later in the month to discuss the issues, and the City Manager urged citizens to write down their concerns and send them to the Parks & Recreation Commission for input. 6. O'Donnell stated the Terrill Mill parking lot is being used a storage lot on week-ends. Staff is aware of the problem and will report back. Vanderhoef noted an earlier letter regarding security doors and lights for rental properties. The City Manager stated the HIS staff had recommended against the security door but would report back on the light question. 8. (IP17 of 9/3 packet - Gallo's 1999 Service Report) Vanderhoef suggested sending a copy of the report to the organization that help fund the unit. 9. Vanderhoef stated an interest in investigating the purchase of the cotton candy machine from the Drollinger family in addition to the rides being discussed at City Park. 10. In response to Norton, City Clerk Karr reported staff was preparing an ordinance for the September 28 agenda eliminating employee affidavits from the Cigarette Education Chapter of the City Code. 11. (Consent Calendar #3g(7) - camping on city streets) Council directed the City Attorney to research the matter. 12. In response to Norton, there was not a majority of Council interested in pursuing banning underage drinkers from entering a bar after a certain hour. 13. In response to Norton, City Manager Atkins stated the parking spaces would be stripped on Iowa Avenue later in the month. Thornberry raised concerns on the stripping of Highway 6 and Riverside Drive, 14. In response to Norton, the City Manager stated Council and Airport Commission representatives would be meeting soon on the north commercial area. 15. Mayor Lehman stated he and Council Member O'Donnell would be meeting with County representatives to review the fringe area agreement. 16. Council agreed to Members Champion and O'Donnell attending the joint funding hearings. 17. In response to Champion, Council requested a list of issues being discussed with County and Senior Center representatives, and a review of a draft at a later time. 18. A majority of Council was not interested in charging for hanging of United Way banners on City poles, noting the various banners were great community pride promotions and a charge policy should not be implemented. Adjourned: 9:10 p.m. clerk\min\9-13-99 .doc