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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 30, 2000
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 12, 2000, 6:40 PM in Council Chambers
Council: Lehman, Champion, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Kanner, Wilburn, Pfab
Staff: Arkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Davidson
Tapes: 00-67 Both Sides; 00-68 Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented the following items:
A. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 18 ON A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF 69.37 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD AND TAFT AVENUE.
(ANN00-0001)
B. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 18 ON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE
30.32 ACRES FROM COUNTY SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL ('RS) TO LOW DENSITY
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) AND 39.05 ACRES FROM COUNTY SUBURBAN
RESIDENTIAL ('RS) TO INTERIM DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL ('ID-RS) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOWER WEST BRANCH
ROAD AND TAFT AVENUE. (REZ00-0012)
C. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 190 ACRES
FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) TO SENSITIVE AREAS
OVERLAY (OSA-5) (APPROXIMATELY 82.1 ACRES) TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO 400
DWELLING UNITS AND LIMITED COMMERCIAL USES AND PUBLIC (P)
(APPROXIMATELY 107.9 ACRES) LOCATED WEST OF FOSTER ROAD. (REZ000-0016)
Franklin requested that the agenda be amended to include first consideration after the
public hearing on June 13, and expedited action on June 20 in order to get the development
agreement done by the first of July. Majority of Council agreed to add first consideration to
the agenda.
D. ORDINANCE APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING
OVERLAY (OPDH-5) PLAN FOR VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH PART 6, AN 8.69 ACRE, 35-
LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
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WINTERGREEN DRIVE WEST OF SOUTH JAMIE LANE (REZ00-0010/SUB00-0009)
(FIRST CONSIDERATION)
E. ORDINANCE TQ REZONE APPROXIMATELY 2.01 ACRES LOCATED NORTH OF
WASHINGTON STREET AND EAST OF GREEN MOUNTAIN DRIVE FROM PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-8) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RS-5). (REZ00-0008) FIRST CONSIDERATION)
F. ORDINANCE TO REZONE 54 ACRES FROM PUBLIC/INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (P/C)
TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY - PUBLIC (OSA-P) AND FOR APPROVAL OF A
PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE
NORTH PART OF THE AIRPORT PROPERTY, WEST OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE. (REZ09-
0001 ) (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
G. ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING CHAPTER 14-6D-5G1 REGARDING THE
NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RNC-12). (SECOND CONSIDERATION).
H. 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) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
I. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-
5) PLAN, AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING
OVERLAY PLAN 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 WASHINGTON DRIVE WEST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD.
(REZ00-0009) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
J. ORDINANCE VACATING, THE NORTHERNMOST PORTION OF NORTH JAMIE LANE,
LOCATED WEST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD. (VAC00-0003) (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
K. ORDINANCE VACATING AN UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF WOOLF AVENUE FROM
MCLEAN STREET SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 240 FEET. (VAC97-0002) (PASS AND
ADOPT)
Franklin requested that the item be deferred indefinitely to allow the technicalities of the
conveyance to be worked out and the vacation and conveyance considered at the same
time.
L, TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, BUILDING AND HOUSING, ARTICLE H, SITE PLAN REVIEW, BY
ADOPTING CENTRAL PLANNING MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS
AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, ARTICLE A,
ZONING TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE.
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AGENDAITEMS
1. (Item 2e(6). Kent Angerer - Devonian Fossil Gorge, Inc.) Majority of Council agreed to a
$20,000 contribution coming from the Economic Development fund after July 1, 2000.
2. (Item 2e(10). Mark Martin -Library Board of Directors) Majority of Council agreed to meet
with the Library Board at 6:30 PM, June 19th aS the first item at their work session.
3. (Item 2e(8). Jennifer Glass - traffic calming on East Court Street) Asst. PCD Director
Davidson provided information on the City's current policy concerning streets with a traffic
volume over 3,000 vehicles per day not being eligible for the traffic calming program.
Council agreed not to modify the provision.
4. In response to City Mgr. Atkins, Council agreed to schedule a meeting with liquor license
holders/bar owners on Tuesday, July 11, 7-9 PM, in Council Chambers.
5. (ITEM 5. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INVITATION THE PUBLIC ART COMPONENT
OF THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION CENTER.) In response to Council,
PCD Franklin stated that because of the short time frame involved with the architects the
invitational process needs to be done (rather than the open call) to allow the artist
involvement in the architectural team phase of the project. She indicated the Public Art
Committee noted this was not the sort of procedure that would be followed normally but
recommended the invitational procedure this time under the circumstances.
6. (ITEM 20. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO
THE OLD CAPITOL MALL TOWN CENTER ON CLINTON STREET.) Architect John Shaw
displayed a sample of the proposed signage. Majority of Council agreed to proceed.
7. (ITEM 22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
DIGITAL TELEPORT INC. TO USE A PORTION OF CITY STREETS AND PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A
FIBER OPTIC NETWORK.) In regard to Vanderhoef, City Attorney Dilkes stated fees could
be charged to recover management costs and that will be included in the ordinance, noting
this agreement is subject to the ordinance. City Arty. Dilkes referenced Section 9 of the
agreement regarding abandoned facilities.
8. (ITEM 24. RESOLUTION APPROVING CABLE VISION VII INC.'S REQUESTED RATE
INCREASE AND ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATE FOR BASIC CABLE
SERVICE.) In response to O'Donnell, ACM Helling reported that he was unaware of any
comparisons from other cities on fees and services; and stated Council had no leverage as
long as the basic rates are within the FCC prescribed formula.
9. (ITEM 23. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAAF, AFL-CIO,
LOCAL NO. 610, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2000, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001.) In
response to Kanner, ACM Helling responded that the negotiations are private and
discussed in Executive Session. Majority of Council were not interested in discussing
negotiated issues after agreement had been reached.
APPOINTMENTS
Deer Management Commission - Confirmed Paul Emerson for the hunter position and
appointed Linda Dykstra for a one year term as a Master Gardener.
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SEATS - Mike O'Donnell will fill the 1 year term and Dee Vanderhoef the 2 year term.
Historic Preservation Committee - Ann Freerks
Housing and Community Development Commission - April Gutting
DEVELOPMENT CODE REVIEW
PCD Franklin introduced Kyle Bishop from Duncan and Associates hired to look at the
consistency between the City's zoning and subdivision ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.
Bishop stated an administrative review should be ready in August, and a public version is
anticipated in late August or September.
HIGHWAY 6 ACCESS AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL (1 P4 and 1 P5 6/8 packet)
Harry Wolf, Vice President of Commercial Development for Southgate Development, presented
information regarding their request for installation of a full phase traffic signal along Highway 6
between the intersections of Broadway and Keokuk to serve Kmart Plaza. Asst. PCD
Director/Transportation Planner Davidson present for discussion. Council indicated support for
the intersection if the developer wished to pursue it.
CITY PLAZA NEWSPAPER VENDING (1 P7 of 6/8 packet)
City Mgr. Atkins stated the kiosks were ready to be used, information has been provided to area
representatives, and he is proposing an administrative procedure to implement the current
ordinance in the City Plaza only. A resolution establishing fees to recover direct costs will be
prepared for Council action. Majority of Council directed staff to proceed within the present
ordinance as outlined.
STAFF ACTION: Preparing resolution for future meeting. (Arkins)
COUNCIL GOALS (IP3 of 6/1 packet and IP8 of 6/8 packet)
City Mgr. Arkins referenced his memo identifying goals of Council's goal session, the number of
votes each received, and stated he will make assignments to departments based on the memo
with Council approval. Council agreed to add child care to the economic development goal, and
directed the City Mgr. to proceed as outlined.
STAFF ACTION: Report back in 6 months or sooner when appropriate. (Atkins)
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member O'Donnell reminded Council of the ADA parade July 22, 10:00 and
encouraged 100 percent participation by Council this year.
2. Council Member O'Donnell welcomed back the mayor.
3. Council Member Wilburn commented that Arts Fest. was wonderful and a great success.
City Mgr. Atkins reported on the number of dogs brought to the event, individuals sitting in
the planters, and drilling holes in fresh concrete for the stage.
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4. Council Member O'Donnell asked everybody to visit the Shakespearean stage at City Park,
and noted the efforts of everyone involved.
5. City Manager Atkins said there were a few glitches on the first go around with the rides at
City Park but they will be taken care of, and the popcorn wagon is fixed and will be going
down there soon.
6. Council Member Champion requested an increased police presence downtown. Majority of
Council requested increased police enforcement of no bicycles, dogs on leashes, smoking
by minors, and skateboarding.
7. Council Member Pfab asked Council to immediately install cameras to continuously monitor
the entire area in the Ped mall. A majority of Council did not want to pursue the matter.
Meeting adjourned 8:55 PM
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