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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-02 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: April 12, 2001 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk RE: Council Work Session, April 2, 2001, 6:30 PM in Council Chambers Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab (arrived 6:35), Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Arkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Matthews, Mollenhauer, Winkelhake Tapes: 01-37, Both Sides; 01-38, 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 April 17 on an ordinance changing the zoning ordinance from General Industrial (I-1) to Intensive Commercial (C1-1) for approximately 12.09 acres located on the south side of Highway 1. (REZ01-0002/Westport Plaza, Pad 2) B. Motion setting a public hearing for April 17 on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to include the North District Plan. C. Public hearing on an ordinance amending the zoning code Article (D), definitions, and Article (L) provisional uses, special exceptions and temporary uses, to allow accessory apartments in accessory buildings. D. Ordinance changing the zoning designation by establishing a Conservation Overlay Zone for properties generally located south of Burlington Street along Governor and Lucas Streets. (First Consideration) E. 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 Harlocke Street. (First Consideration/Southgate Development) (Mayor Lehman left for discussion of the item due to a conflict of interest.) In response to Council Member Kanner, PCD Director Franklin stated that a note on the plat gives the same effect as an easement document, and she was not aware of any further discussion between the developer and the neighborhood to resolve issues. City Atty. Dilkes reported she had received correspondence from Arty. Joe Holland representing individuals in the Harlocke-Weeber neighborhood and would provide correspondence prior to douncil's public hearing. Southgate Development Representative Glenn Siders Council Work Session April 2, 2001 Page 2 present for discussion. Majority of Council agreed to set a public hearing for April 17 and schedule first reading of the ordinance on the same agenda, Mayor Lehman returned to the meeting. F. Ordinance amending the zoning code, section 14-61-1Q, to allow adult daycare in commercial zones on streets less than 28 feet in width. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Item #11 - Resolution establishing a Deer Task Force) In response to Council Member Kanner, Adm. Asst. Mollenhauer replied that various circumstances arise each year regarding development but the task force would not be addressing development issues specifically. Mollenhauer explained that the purpose of the sunset clause was twofold, one generally task forces do not go on forever, and two, would allow Council a chance to reevaluate the task force. 2. (Consent Calendar #4e(3) - Resolution changing the name of Captain Irish Parkway to Scott Boulevard) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, PCD Director Franklin stated the original north/south route of Scott was abandoned when the current design was developed, a definite T intersection will develop on the curve, and any plans to cross the Interstate would wait for development of the other portion of the T. Maiority of Council agreed to proceed with the renaming of the Street. 3. (Item #15 - Resolution approving an agreement with McClure Engineering for Court Hill Truck Sanitary Sewer Project) In response to Council Member Kanner, staff will provide a memo regarding the project prior to the formal meeting, and address the possibility of using a sleeve insert into existing pipes. PCD Director Franklin and City Mgr. Atkins stated that there was a sumharge issue that necessitated the project. 4. (Item #8 - Resolution amending the City Code ...for regulation of alcohol sales) City Atty. Dilkes and Asst. City Atty. Matthews answered questions related to civil penalties, suspensions, and administrative penalties. Majority of Council directed staff to establish a process to communicate criminal infractions to the Alcoholic Beverages Division, and the preference would be they be pursued at that level first; amend Section 4-6-7A(1) to allow two or more servings to any one person (increase from one serving); reaffirmed no happy hours; and make no special provisions for private (golf) clubs. DISTRICT PLANNING PRIORITIES (IP1 of 3/29 Info Packet) PCD Director Franklin presented information. After discussion Council identified the southwest as a top priority. STAFF ACTION: Upon completion of the North District Plan, staff will proceed with the Southwest District Plan. After the Southwest District Plan is complete, staff will confer with the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council regarding the next district for which a plan should be prepared. (Miklo) Council Work Session April 2, 2001 Page 3 SCHEDULING OF PCRB JOINT MEETING Majority of Council directed the City Clerk to contact PCRB about scheduling a joint meeting on April 19, eady in the morning, late in the afternoon, or early evening. Staff will report back. STAFF ACTION: Established meeting for 8:30 a.m., Thursday, April 19 in Council Chambers. (Karr) SUMMER SCHEDULE Council Members will provide absences to the Clerk prior to the April 16 work session to determine meetings with scheduling conflicts. COUNCIL TIME 1. Mayor Lehman noted the recent city assessments done by Vanguard for the City Assessors office in compliance with State Code, and requested an information meeting be scheduled to explain the procedure. The City Manager was asked to contact the chairs of the governing bodies comprising the Conference Board regarding the suggested informational meeting. 2. In response to Council Member Pfab, the City Mgr. reported he had contacted the Principal at Weber School regarding a school crosswalk and has not received a respoRse. 3. Council Member Vanderhoef updated Council on the status of the bottle bill and requested Council reaffirm their position supporting the "Beautiful Land Bill". Majority of Council agreed to have a letter (or e-mail/fax) sent to local legislators immediately stating they were not in support of the current bill on the floor and reaffirming support for the "Beautiful Land Bill". 4. Council Member Vanderhoef raised the question of Council Members appointed to represent Council in government business, and who they individually represented when they go to larger regional kinds of activities; noting Council Member Kanner voted "no" at a recent JCCOG meeting on the movement of STP funds from the South Sycamore Road over to the Mormon Trek project thus choosing not to support the Council majority. Council Member Kanner stated he was voting on behalf of the citizens of Iowa City, and he felt that having six Council Members on JCCOG allowed for different views of the community. Majority of Council requested the item be scheduled for a future work session. Meeting adjourned 8:35 PM.