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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
DATE: March 29, 2001
RE: Council Work Session, March 19, 2001, 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilbum
Staff: Arkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Winkelhake, Craig, Franklin Davidson, Miklo, Knoche
Tapes: 01-32 and 01-33, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Dir. Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. Motion setting a public hearing for April 3 on an ordinance amending the zoning
code, section 14-6-B2 and 14-6L-1A, to permit accessory apartments in an
accessory building.
B. Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation by establishing a
Conservation Overlay Zone for propedies generally located south of Burlington
Street along Governor and Lucas Streets.
Historic Preservation Commission Chair Michael Gunn present for discussion.
C. Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from High Density
Multi-family Residential, RM-44, to Sensitive Areas Overlay, OSA-44, for
approximately 4.01 acres of property to allow 39 dwellings in three buildings located
on the east side of Harlooke Street.
Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion.
D. Ordinance amending the zoning code, section 14-61-1Q, to allow adult day care in
commercial zones on streets less than 28 feet in width. (First Consideration)
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E. Resolution approving the extra-territorial final plat of Prairie View Estates Part 4, a
30.86 acre, 21-1ot residential subdivision with two outlots east of Prairie du Chien
Road in Johnson County.
DODGE ST. CAPITAL PROJECT LANE CONFIGURATION (IP1 of 3/15 Info Packet)
PCD Asst. Dir. Davidson and Earth Tech Representative Bob Lentz present for
discussion. Majority of Council endorsed the concept of four lanes from Captain Irish
Parkway to Interstate 80; and three lanes from Captain Irish toward the City.
STAFF ACTION: Staff will prepare finding of no significant impact, finish the
environmental assessment and proceed with property acquisition and final design
work in the next year. (Davidson)
DEVELOPMENT CODE REVIEW (IP6 of 3/8 Info Packet)
PCD Dir. Franklin and Duncan Associates Representative Kirk Bishop updated Council
on the code review process. Individual Council expressed interest to pursue
neighborhood commercial area; infill property development; number of bedrooms and
footprints of the buildings on larger lots and their setbacks; higher utilization of space;
expressed concerns over removal of the Council review process; economic hardship in
historic preservation districts; and zoning for liquor licenses
STAFF ACTION: Proceed with Duncan Associates on Phase II; and report back to
Council in a month with a work program for direction on what to do first. (Franklin)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (IP4 of 3/15 Info Packet - Pending Development Issues) In response to Council
Member Kanner, PCD Dir. Franklin stated the request from Preucil School of Music
was a special exception for a private school construction in the RDP zone, at the end
of Northgate Drive north of 1-80.
2. (Agenda Item #10 - Ordinance...to control the number of vehicles parked... on private
property) Council Member O'Donnell noted both local newspapers reported that the
ordinance was addressing one problem, and stated 70-80 complaints are received
regarding such problems each year.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Historic Preservation - No applications; readvertise
Planning & Zoning - Don Anciaux, Jr. (unexpired term)
Reappoint Ben Chiat
Public Art - Barbara Asch Camillo
LENOCH & CILEK BUILDING OCCUPANCY (IP2 of 3/15 Info Packet)
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Library Dir. Craig present for discussion. Council encouraged the Library Board to
pursue occupying window space on the building prior to demolition and to follow up with
Arts Fest; Jazz Fest; Friday Night Concert Series; and Library expansion designs as
possible displays.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed with displays and working with festivals. (Craig)
ALCOHOL
City Arty. Dilkes reviewed the proposed ordinances. Council agreed to proceed with
administrative penalties; no out of sight sales; and to limit one drink at any one time.
After discussion Council agreed to limit exceptions (4-6~7-B) to two: as part of a
hotel/motel package including an overnight stay, and private catered parties. Effective
date of the ordinance will be July 1, 2001. Council directed staff to proceed with the
ordinance increasing simple misdemeanors to $500 as authorized by State Code.
STAFF ACTION: Ordinance revised per discussion and distributed to Council in
their information packet on March 22; first consideration of the ordinances
scheduled for April 3. (Dilkes)
SENIOR CENTER ACCREDITATION APPOINTMENTS
Council appointed Council Members Champion and O'Donnell.
SCHEDULING OF PCRB JOINT MEETING
Council directed staff to communicate with the PCRB and offer Council work session dates
in April.
STAFF ACTION: Letter signed by the Mayor sent to the Chair. (Karr)
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council was asked to bring their calendars to the next work session to discuss
summer schedules.
2. In response to City Clerk Karr, Council agreed to accept an invitation from Johnson
County for a joint meeting on May 9.
Meeting adjourned 9:45 PM.
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