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Home My WebLink About2005-10-03 Council Minutes Date: October 3, 2005 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, October 3, 2005, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn UISG Rep: Baeth Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Fosse, Fowler Tapes: 05-60, Both Sides; 05-61, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING 8, ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 18 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2) ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5) ZONE, MIXED USE (MU) ZONE, HIGH DENSITY MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-44) ZONE, AND PUBLIC (P) ZONE FOR THE AREAS CURRENTLY ZONED CB-2 LOCATED SOUTH OF JEFFERSON STREET AND EAST OF GILBERT STREET. (REZ05-00014) B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 18 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2) ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5) ZONE, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN-1) ZONE AND MIXED USE (MU) ZONE FOR THE AREAS CURRENTLY ZONED CB-2 LOCATED SOUTH OF DAVENPORT STREET AND NORTH OF JEFFERSON STREET.(REZ05- 00015) C. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 18 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2) ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-§) ZONE AND PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (PRM) ZONE FOR THE AREAS CURRENTLY ZONED CB-2 LOCATED SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET AND WEST OF LINN STREET. (REZ05-00016) D. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 18 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL FACTORY BUILT HOUSING (RFBH) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-12) FOR ALL PROPERTIES CURRENTLY ZONED RFBH, INCLUDING SADDLEBROOK, BON-AIRE, HILLTOP, BACULIS, FORREST VIEW, THATCHER MOBILE HOME PARKS AND PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1705 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD. (REZ05-00017) Council Work Session October 3, 2005 Page 2 E. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 18 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY- MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (OPDH-8) FOR LOTS LOCATED ON LONGFELLOW PLACE WITHIN THE LONGFELLOW MANOR SUBDIVISION. (REZ05-00010) F. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 18 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8) TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-12) FOR LOTS LOCATED ON DODGE STREET COURT WITHIN THE JACOB RICORD'S SUBDIVISION. (REZ05-00011) G. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 18 ON AN ORDINANCE A REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8) TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-12) FOR LOTS LOCATED ON CATSKILL COURT WITHIN THE EAST HILL SUBDIVISION. (REZ05-00012) H. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 18 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8) TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-12) FOR LOTS LOCATED SOUTH AND EAST OF WHISPERING MEADOWS DRIVE WITHIN THE WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION. (REZ05- 00013) In response to Council Member Elliott, PCD Director stated that a moratorium is initiated by the setting of the public hearing (for items a-h); the moratorium ends in 60 days regardless of Council action; and another moratorium can not be placed on the same property for a year. I. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 18 ON AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF MADISON STREET, SOUTH OF PRENTISS STREET, AND DES MOINES STREET. (VAC05-00007) (University of Iowa) J. APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 51.9 ACRES LOCATED ON AMERICAN LEGION ROAD (ANN05-00002) (formerly Fairview Golf Course) K. CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 51.9 ACRES FROM JOHNSON COUNTY RESIDENTIAL (R) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON AMERICAN LEGION ROAD (REZ05-00018) (formerly Fairview Golf Course) L. APPROVlNG:~THE FINAL PLAT OF CARDINAL RIDGE PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB05-00018) PCD Director Franklin requested this item be deferred to October 18 to allow completion of legal documents. Council Work Session October 3, 2005 Page 3 ZONING CODE SCHEDULE (IP2 of 9/29 Info Packet) PCD Director Franklin outlined a proposed schedule and after discussion Council agreed to the following: · October 4 - Set public hearing on map amendments for 10/18 · October 5 - Public hearing on the text; continue to 10/10 (7:00-9:00 PM) · October 10 - Formal meeting; further discussion of text (7:00-9:00 PM); continue to 10/18 · October 17 - P&Z joint meeting at work session for discussion of map changes (5:00PM) · October 18 - Public hearing on map & continued hearing on text; continue both to 11/1 · October 31 - Work session (2:00-5:00 PM) · November 1 - Continued public hearings on text & map; close map hearings & continue text to 11/15 · November 7 - Work session to reconcile map & text · November 15 -Continued public hearing on text; close hearing; first consideration on both map ~& text · December ?- Second consideration · December ?- Pass and adopt AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 9 - resolution ... approving third amendment to the Peninsula Neighborhood Development agreement ... # 10 - resolution ... designating 143.52 acres .... Peninsula property as public parkland) In response to Council Member Elliott, PCD Director Franklin stated both resolution reaffirms Council direction on the Dog Park. 2. (Consent Calendar # 4e(1) - resolution of intent to amend purchase agreement ... Wal-Mart ... and setting public hearing for October 18 ...) Council Member Bailey requested the item be deleted from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Majority agreed. 3. (Consent Calendar # 4f(2) - resolution setting public hearing for October 18 .... Parking fiber interconnect ~roject .... ) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager stated the project connects the new Court Street Transportation Center and the Dubuque and Capitol parking ramps, and that the cost amount would be provided. 4. (Consent Calendar # 4g(12) - correspondence from Lauren Oliver-Hauser re media question) In response to Mayor Pro tem Wilburn, the City Manager will respond. 5. (Consent Calendar # 4g(8) - correspondence from Jerri LoTempio re open burning) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager stated the item had been discussed previously, and stated no bon fires are permitted and complaints should be made at the time the burning is be done so staff can follow up. Council Work Session October 3, 2005 Page 4 6. (Consent Calendar # 4g(10) _ correspondence from Maria Duarte re Historic Preservation Commission appeal) In response to Council Member Bailey, City Atty. Dilkes stated the matter will be set for hearing. 7. (Consent Calendar # 4g(11) - correspondence from Sylvia Venuto and Alberhasky Eye Clinic re downtown business concerns) In response to Mayor Lehman, the City Manager will follow up. COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Vanderhoef requested Council direct staff to have the Planning & Zoning Commission work on the southeast district plan. Staff will add a discussion item to upcoming work session, and City Manager will provide summary memo. 2. Council Elliott noted the participation of Mayor Lehman and himself in the Diabetes Walk the previous week-end. HISTORIC PRESERVATION PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Majority agreed to schedule a joint meeting with Historic Preservation at the conclusion of the zoning cod review. BOARD AND COMMISSION MAKE UP AND PROCESS (IP3 of 9/29 Information Packet) YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD .(IP3 of 9/29 Information Packet) After discussion Council agreed to establish a Board; 2 members will be 18 - 21 years of age; 4 members will be 15-17 years of age; age will be calculated to the date of the appointment; add provision that Council may waive age requirements for lack of applicants; agreed to one Council Member and alternate; staffing provided by City Clerk STAFF ACTION: City Attorney to prepare resolution establishing the Commission for Council consideration STREET NAMING PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. No changes were made. SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM Public Works Director Fosse present for discussion. No changes were made. MAKE ALLEYS PRIVATE Public Works Director Fosse present for discussion. No changes were made. Council Work Session October 3, 2005 Page 5 OLD BUS DEPOT (IP4 of 9/29 Information Packet) Parking and Transit Director Fowler present for discussion. Council directed staff to have an inspection report done on the property listing the deficiencies and strengths for assessments of moving the structure elsewhere, or saving and renovating the structure. Meeting adjourned 8:40 PM.