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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 10, 2001
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 10, 2001, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Matthews, Davidson
Tapes: 01-108 and 01-109, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
ADDITION TO CONSENT CALENDAR
Council agreed to add a Class C Liquor License for Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar contingent
upon approval by the County Attorney prior to the formal meeting.
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following:
A. Ordinance to rezone .63 acres from General Industrial, I-1, to Intensive Commercial, C1-1,
located on the south side of Highway 1 West, west of Rupped Road. (RE01-00021) (First
Consideration)
B. Ordinance to vacate West Benton Court north of Benton Street. (VAC01-00003/Oaknoll)
(First Consideration)
C. Ordinance to rezone from Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) to Historic Preservation
Overlay (RS-8/OHP) for properties within the Longfellow Neighborhood to establish the
Longfellow Historic District. (REZ01-00019) (Second Consideration)
D. Ordinance to rezone from Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) to Conservation District
Overly (RS-8/OCD) for properties within the Longfellow Neighborhood to establish the Clark
Street Conservation District. (REZ01-00019) (Second Consideration)
E. Ordinance to rezone from Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) to Conservation District
Overly (RS-8/OCD) for properties within the Longfellow Neighborhood to establish the
Dearborn Street Conservation District. (REZ01-00019) (Second Consideration)
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F. Ordinance to vacate 11,800 square feet of undeveloped Kirkwood Avenue right-of-way
located south of the Church of Christ parking lot at 1320 Kirkwood Avenue. (VAC01-00005)
(Second Consideration)
G. Ordinance to rezone approximately 3.07 acres from Medium Density Multifamily, RM-20, to
Medium Density Single Family, RS-8, located at 747 W. Benton Street. (REZ01-00013)
(Pass and Adopt)
H. Ordinance to rezone approximately 24.12 acres from Interim Development Singl~-Family,
ID-RS, to Sensitive Areas Overlay Low Density Single-Family, SAO-5, located east of
Hickory Trail. (REZ01-00012) (Pass and Adopt)
I. Resolution for a preliminary plat of First and Rochester, Part 4, a 24.12-acre, 36-Lot
residential subdivision located east of Hickory Trail. (SUB01-00009)
J. Rezoning ordinance to amend the OPDH plan for Village Green Part XVIII to permit nine
additional residential units on 4.33 acres of property located west of Scott Boulevard and
south of Wellington Drive. (REZ01-00018) (Pass and Adopt)
K. Resolution for a preliminary and final plat of Village Green Part XXI, a 1.53, 1-Lot residential
subdivision located west of Scott Boulevard and south of Wellington Drive. (SUB01-00020)
L. Ordinance to rezone approximately 14.07 acres of property from Low Density Single Family
Residential, RS-5, and Planned Development Overlay - Low Density Single Family
Residential, OPDH-5, to OPDH-5, for approximately 14.07 acres of property located south of
Village Road and north of Wintergreen Drive. (REZ01-00014) (Pass and Adopt)
M. Resolution for a preliminary plat of Village Green, Parts 19-20, a 14.07-acre, 15-Lot
residential subdivision located east between Village Road and Winter Green Drive. (SUB01-
00017)
AGENDA ITEMS
1, (Item #9 - Ordinance amending Title 5....Motor Vehicle for Hire) In response to Council, staff
will prepare amendment language to clarify non removable lettering as a requirement.
2, (Item #6 - Resolution approving David Dahlquist...artist... Near Southsid¢ Center Project)
PCD Director Franklin noted the draft contract in Council packet, and stated a final contract
will be available tomorrow evening with changes to the schedule in terms of fence design
and Section 1.9 risk of loss. Majority of Council agreed to proceed,
APPOINTMENTS
Housing and Community Development Commission - Christine Boyer
Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board - Readvertise
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SENSITIVE AREAS ORDINANCE
Mayor Lehman stated that the Sensitive Areas Ordinance currently was being handled similar to
a zoning item, and suggested that the ordinance be revised so that it becomes administratively
applied. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Majority of Council agreed to refer the
matter to P&Z for review.
STAFF ACTION: Submitted to Planning & Zoning Commission. (Franklin)
TRANSPORTATION VISION (IP2 of 12/6 Info Packet)
JCCOG Executive Director Davidson presented information.
Staff Action: Will redraft Transportation Vision for Iowa City per discussion. (Davidson)
PUBLIC POWER INITIATIVE FOR IOWA CITY
The following representatives presented information: Jim Larew; Public Power Initiative Co-
Chair Carol Spaziani; City of Ames Electrical Services Director Merlin Hove; and Iowa
Association of Municipal Utilities Executive Director Bob Haug.
COUNCIL TIME
None.
Meeting adjourned 9:15 PM.