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Home My WebLink About2000-04-17 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 24, 2000 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, April 17, 2000, 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers Council: Lehman, Champion, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Kanner, Wilburn, Pfab (arrived 6:35) Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Nasby, Winkelhake, Matthews Tapes: 00-45 Side 2; 00-46 Both Sides A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office. Plannin.cl & Zonin.q Items PCD Dir. Franklin presented the following items: A. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 2 ON AN AMENDMENT TO ZONING CHAPTER 14-6D-5G1 REGARDING THE NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS IN THE' NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RNC-12). B. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 2 ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH- 5) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-5) AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY PLAN FOR VILLAGE GREEN PARTS 18-20, A 19.6-ACRE, 10-LOT, 63-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED SOUTH OF VILLAGE ROAD AND WEST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD (REZ00-0002) C. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 2 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-5) PLAN, AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY FOR VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH PART 5, A RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH PART 3A, A 12-LOT, 3.33-ACRE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT WINTERGREEN DRIVE WEST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD REZ00o0009) Council Work Session April 17, 2000 Page 2 D. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 2 ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING, THE NORTHERNMOST PORTION OF NORTH JAMIE LANE, LOCATED WEST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD ('VAC00-0003) E. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, BUILDING AND HOUSING, ARTICLE H, SITE PLAN REVIEW, BY ADOPTING CENTRAL PLANNING DISTRICT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, ARTICLE 1, ZONING TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE. Franklin clarified that no density bonuses were provided in the ordinance which relates to multi-family (3 or more) structures. Mandatory features are outlined for compliance and certain points provide flexibility to the developers. F. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, ARTICLE 0. SIGN REGULATIONS, TO ALLOW BANNER SIGNS IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ZONES UNDER SOME CONDITIONS. Franklin noted a revised ordinance distributed which indicated the spacing must be no closer than 80 feet in CH-1, CO-1, CN-1 and RO-1 zones. G. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ('RM-12) TO MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) FOR PROPERTY SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET ALONG THE 300-600 BLOCKS OF GOVERNOR STREET AND A PORTION OF THE 800-900 BLOCKS OF BOWERY STREET. ('REZ00-0007) See item H below. H. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12) TO NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL ('RNC-12) FOR PROPERTY SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET ALONG THE 300-600 BLOCKS OF LUCAS STREET AND A PORTION OF THE 700-800 BLOCKS OF BOWERY STREET. (REZO0-0007) Franklin stated the ordinances being considered for items G and H freezes those streets in terms of any increase of multiple units, noting that with RNC-12 there can be no new construction of multi-family structures unless it is to replace an existing multi-family structure. I. AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, TO ALLOW WIDE-BASE FREESTANDING SIGNS IN SOME COMMERCIAL ZONES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. In response to Council, Franklin stated she would correct the typo in Section IV(B) to read twenty-six feet (26) in one version of the ordinance. J. ORDINANCE VACATING AN UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF WOOLF AVENUE FROM MCLEAN STREET SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 240 FEET. (VAC97-0002) Council Work Session April 17, 2000 Page 3 Franklin requested deferral to allow staff to meet with the neighbors. K. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ((PRM) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY ('OSA-PRM) FOR .48 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PRENTISS AND LINN STREETS. ('REZ00-0004) ((FIRST CONSIDERATION) L. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, TO ALLOW MASONRY WALL SIGNS IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ('1ol), HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ((1-2), OFFICE RESEARCH PARK ('ORP) AND RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK ((RDP) ZONES. ((FIRST CONSIDERATION) M. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, TO ALLOW OVERNIGHT BOARDING OF ANIMALS WITHIN SMALL ANIMAL CLINICS IN THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE ((CO-1) ZONE. ((FIRST CONSIDERATION) N. ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ((RS-8) TO LOW DENSITY MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ((RM-12), FOR 0.82 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF BENTON COURT, NORTH OF BENTON STREET (OAKNOLL), (REZ00o0001) ((SECOND CONSIDERATION) O. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR LOUIS CONDOMINIUMS, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Franklin indicated that items O and P would likely be deferred to May 2. P. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-8) CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT TO ALLOW A DRIVEWAY ACCESS ONTO FOSTER ROAD FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 FOSTER ROAD. (REZ00-0016) ((PASS AND ADOPT) See item O above. Q. RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART FIFTEEN, A 40.27 ACRE, TWO-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH TWO OUTLOTS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF COURT STREET AT ITS EASTERN TERMINUS. ('SUB00-0004) Franklin indicated the developers are reconsidering the format for the subdivision and will be deferred to May 2. R. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WOODLAND RIDGE, PART THREE, A 22.32-ACRE, 7-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED AT THE EAST TERMINUS OF MEADOWVIEW DRIVE. ((SUB00-0007) Franklin stated Hills Fire Department will cover the subdivision. Council Work Session April 17, 2000 Page 4 A.clenda Items 1. (Consent Calendar 4d(16)(b) "NO PARKING" AT THE INTERSECTION OF WASHINGTON AND JOHNSON STREETS) In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager will check on whether trees would remain in the median of Washington and Johnson Streets. Apl~ointments Riverfront & Natural Areas Commission - No applicants, readvertise CDBG/Home Allocations PCD Director Franklin and Community Development Coordinator Nasby presented information. In regards to the Successful Living allocation, Council directed staff to have the map showing group facilities that are in the neighborhood available at the public hearing, information to address the discrepancies in the map prepared by Steve Vanderwoude, and how many additional people will be served at the proposed location. PCD Franklin clarified that the Dodge Street facility is privately owned (D&K) and the owner has not made a decision yet on whether to sell that property. Liquor Issues (IP 2 and IP3 of April 13 info packet) During discussion City Manager Atkins prepared flip charts: Flip Chart #1 Over consumption - minor penalties to violators Accessibility of alcohol - irs easy Enforcement of laws Tougher Enforcement-current laws External Issues - drunk driving, public intox Prevention Initiating How to make a case against a license? Liquor Control Commission local sanctions Flip Chad #2 Responsibilities - (Players) Bar owners-alcohol marketing, specials Personal-individuals, drunkenness University-policing by U of Iowa City Do we draw from outside area? - for reasons other than alcohol? Rest of Johnson County Town Meeting Timetable? Council Work Session April 17, 2000 Page 5 Flip Chart #3 What to do? Meet with bar owners Develop an agenda City perspective - police Other cities assessment of ordinance Town meeting Meet with players Action this Fall Council directed staff to set up a meeting with bar owners and the Police Department to discuss issues, information at that meeting regarding other University communities with ordinances, and an action goal to be in the fall. STAFF ACTION: Memo to Council requesting direction and scheduled for May 15 work session for discussion. (Arkins) Goal Setting Session Council agreed to schedule a goal setting session on Thursday, May 25, 8:00 AM to noon with Tim Shields facilitating and City Mgr. Arkins facilitating from 1:00 PM to 4:30 on City business/goal's. Council agreed to meet in Council Chambers. Council Time 1. Council Member Champion expressed how the new parking facility was really shaping up and that it's going to be gorgeous. 2. Mayor Lehman said if there were any particular things they want to go over at the goal setting session bring them to one of three remaining meetings. 3. Council Member Champion stated she thought it was quite humorous when the Press Citizen editorial reported she was against wanting to put water in the fountain but supportive of Council Member Kanner not wanting to put water in the fountain. 4. Mayor Lehman reported he and Council Member Wilburn attended the "Walk the Walk" rally at the Dental school the week before. 5. Council Member Pfab questioned if the language contained the Fair Housing proclamation on the agenda was broad enough. 6. Council Member O'Donnell supported the need for a dog park. The Mayor stated the matter has been referred to the Animal Control Advisory Board and they will make a recommendation to the Parks & Recreation Commission and then report back to Council. 7. City Attorney Dilkes said she had started the process of working on the Campaign contributions ordinance and was struggling with the limit. She stated the first election it Council Work Session April 17, 2000 Page 6 can apply to is the next City Council election so other things have taken priority recently. Champion requested the matter be decided prior to anyone deciding to run for that election. 8. Council Member Pfab asked if he could read something for about 2 ~ minutes during Council Time. 9. Mayor Lehman reviewed pending items. After discussion Council removed "commercial use of sidewalks" and "Hickory Hill West" from the pending list items. Kanner requested that a discussion on-Deer Management rules and new individual involvement be scheduled. 10. Council Member Vanderhoef requested a letter be sent to State Rep. Dick Myers thanking him for supporting amendments in the state legislature enabling cities the options of utilization of sound suppressors (silencers) and reduction of the 200-yard shooting restriction to 50 yards for state approved deer management plans in an urban setting. Adjourned 9:00 PM ClefMining4-17-00.doc