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MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
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October 26, 1999
Mayor and City Council
Madan K. Karr City Clerk
Council Work Session, September 27, 1999, 6:30 P.M.
Council: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Davidson, Yapp, Fosse
Tapes: Reel 99-92, Both Sides; 99-93, Side 1.
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. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14. CHAPTER 6. ZONING, TO
ALLOW BANNER SIGNS IN SHOPPING CENTERS.
P&Z Commissioner Member Bovbjerg presented information. Council agreed to continue the
public hearing to allow the Planning and Zoning Commission to review the issue of number
of banners that may be permitted and address celebratory language.
B. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14. CHAPTER 6, ZONING, TO
AMEND THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS.
C. PUBLIC HEARING 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) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
E. 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
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DWELLING UNITS WITHIN THE WINDSOR RIDGE SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE
EAST TERMINUS OF COURT STREET. (Windsor Ridge Part 12 /REZ99-0006) (PASS AND
ADOPT)
ORDINANCE VACATING AN APPROXIMATE 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) (PASS AND ADOPT)
REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS
(Agenda #3e(1 ) - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION TO APPLY...PRESERVATION SERVICES FUND (PSF)
GRANT .... REHABILITATION OF THE MONTGOMERY-BUTLER HOUSE) Majority of
Council clarified that support of this request should not be interpreted that the Council was
inclined to spend large amounts of money to restore this house.
(Agenda #3e(4) - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ...AGREEMENT .... FOR PEDESTRIAN
USE EASEMENT...WITHIN PLAZA CENTRE ONE...) In response to Kubby, PCD Director
Franklin explained that a new hallway is being planned through the former Eby's that would
allow access other than through the present court yard.
(Agenda #11 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING...AGREEMENT..LEPIC-KROEGER
REALTORS) Asst. PCD Director Davidson explained special strategies would be utilized in
marketing the project (Tower Place and Parking). Council requested that a representative
from Lepic-Kroeger be present at the formal meeting to address the additional one-half
percent.
(Agenda #13 - ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8 .... EMPLOYEE EDUCATION -
CIGARETTE SALES ...... ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT THAT EMPLOYEES SIGN
AN AFFIDAVIT...) In response to Kubby, City Clerk Karr stated she would forward a copy of
the proposed ordinance to the Johnson County Coalition for Tobacco Free Youth·
(Agenda #20 - RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT .... CHAUNCEY SWAN FOUNTAIN
PROJECT) City Clerk Karr noted staff was recommending rejecting bids and the resolution
should be defeated.
(Agenda #26 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
EASEMENT .... TEMPORARY USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY...GENE, L.L.C) In response to
Kubby, PCD Director Franklin explained maximizing the intensity of the development on the
site with design issues. City Atty. Dilkes stated the all utility poles in the alley right-of-way
are going to be removed, a widening of the alley as you enter Court Street, and two parking
spaces taken be replaced across the street.
(Agenda #24 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING...AGREEMENT...DROLLINGER RIDES
FOR PURCHASE OF CERTAIN AMUSEMENT RIDES) City Atty. Dilkes stated the
agreement had changed to allow remaining equipment to be removed by April 1, rather than
October 15.
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28E WITH CORALVILLE - SUBDIVISION REVIEW
(Agenda Item #12)
JCCOG Executive Director Davidson present for discussion. Council agreed to proceed as
presented.
LONGFELLOW-TWAIN PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL
(Agenda Item #7)
Project Coordinator Yapp presented information. After discussion, majority of Council agreed to
proceed with the project utilizing the option 1 location.
COUNCIL TIME
Champion stated she had responded to her first e-mail message.
O'Donnell requested consideration of forming a solid waste advisory committee. Majority of
Council were interested in the idea as a means of promoting dialog with various
communities in the county, and organizing a recycling program within the schools· The City
Manager will follow up with JCCOG.
O'Donnell noted the tremendous response to the fountain dedication.
Vanderhoef reminded Council Members that Iowa City would be hosting the Iowa League of
Cities City Hall Day for our area on Wednesday, November 10. Council agreed to a
reception from 6:30-7:00 p.m., forum from 7:00-9:00 p.m., and no cable casting.
In response to Norton, City Atty. Dilkes stated she would have information concerning the
matter of sleeping/camping in your car on public streets by the second meeting in October.
In response to Norton, City Manager Atkins noted conversations on possible construction of
a building on Taft Speedway for the Chamber of Commerce and/or University that would
require rising Dubuque Street, and that no City money was currently budgeted for the
Dubuque Street feature.
(IPll of 9/17 info packet - OFFICER INITIATED TRAFFIC STOPS) The City Manager
stated that the information will be statically validated by someone outside of the community
and a report furnished.
(IP5 of 9/24 info packet - Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1a/Library Project) The City Manager
stated his opinion that further discussion of the parcel should wait until a report is forwarded
from the Library on their expansion plans. The Mayor reported that a special work session
and joint meeting with the Library Board will be scheduled· Council agreed to meet at 7:00
p.m. on November 15 with the Library Board·
O'Donnell raised concerns regarding long term parking at Terrill Mill park. The City Manager
stated P&R Director Trueblood was aware of the problem.
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10. (Agenda #3f(4) - JEFF GILLITZER RE KIRKWOOD TRAFFIC STOPS) There was a
majority of Council interested in looking at signalization on Kirkwood Avenue, and requested
it be scheduled for a November work session.
11. Vanderhoef acknowledged the new stencils on the sidewalks in the Ped Mall prohibiting
skateboarders and bicyclists.
12. (Agenda #3f(2) - ELLEN SWEET RE WEED ORDINANCE) Vanderhoef requested more
information the City's position. The City Manager will follow up.
Adjourned: 8:15 p.m.
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