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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-18 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date:March 18, 2002 To: Mayor and City Council From:Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, March 18, 2002, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilbum Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, O'Malley, Miklo Tapes: 02-27, Side 2* (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS Asst. PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following items: A. Motion setting a public hearing for April 2 on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, South District Map to show the general alignment of a future east-west aderial street and to amend the text of the plan to refer to the alignment. B. Motion setting a public hearing for April 2 on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to provide for the location of large apartment complexes and to amend the South District Plan land use map to depict multi-family development on the east side of South Gilbert Street east and south of Napoleon Park. C. Motion setting a public hearing for April 2 on an ordinance rezoning 17.64 acres from Interim Development Single Family (ID-RS) and Interim Development Multi-Family (ID-RM) to Planned Development Housing Overlay-12 (OPDH-12) to allow 168 dwellings in 18 buildings located on the east side of Gilbed Street south of Napoleon Lane. D. Motion setting a public hearing for April 2 on an ordinance rezoning 5.45 acres from Rural Residential (RR-1) and Interim Development Single Family Residential (ID-RS) to Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) located at the northwest corner of Rohret Road and Phoenix Drive. (REZ02-00001) E. Motion setting a public hearing for April 2 on an ordinance amending the Neighborhood Commercial, CN-1, zone to broaden the uses allowed and to revise the dimensional requirements and design provisions. F. Motion setting a public hearing for April 2 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Article O, Sign Regulations, to permit portable signs i~ the Central Business Service, CB-2, Central Business Support, CB-5, and Central Business, CB-10, zones. Council Work Session March 18, 2002 Page 2 G. Public hearing on an ordinance rezoning 18.2 acres from Low Density Single-Family, (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay Low Density Single-Family (OSA-5) and a preliminary sensitive areas development plan for Hickory Heights, a 20-lot residential subdivision located west of Scott Boulevard near its intersection with Dodge Street. (REZ01-00028/SUB01-00031) H. Ordinance to rezone approximately 2,800 square feet from Low Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-12, to High Density Multi-Family, RM-44, for property located at the north end of West Benton Court. (Oaknoll/REZ01-00027) (Second Consideration) Mayor Lehman left the room due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tern Vanderhoef now presiding for item H only. I. Ordinance to amend Section 14-6E of the Zoning Ordinance in order to allow grocery stores in the Intensive Commercial Zone, C1-1, as a special exception. (Second Consideration) Mayor Lehman returned to the meeting. J. Ordinance to rezone approximately 0.63 acres located at 707 N. Dubuque Street from High Density Multi-Family, RM-44, to High Density Multi-Family Sensitive Areas Overlay, OSA/RM-44. (Svobala/REZ01-00010) (Pass and Adopt) K. Ordinance to vacate the northern 182 feet of the 20-foot wide alley right-of-way located south of Burlington Street and west of Dubuque Street. (VAC01-00004) (Pass and Adopt) Asst. PCD Director requested deferral to April 2 to allow concurrent action on this and the conveyance (items #10a and 10b); and continuance of the public hearing and deferral of the resolution concerning the conveyance until April 2 also. L. Resolution approving the preliminary plat of Napoleon Heights, a 146.68 acre, 4-lot subdivision located on the east side of Gilbert Street north of the southern City limits. (SUB01-00024) Asst. PCD Director Davidson requested deferral to April 16 to allow discussion and consideration of the comprehensive plan amendment to realign the street. M. Resolution approving the final plat of Stone Bridge Estates, Par~s 2-4, a 13.98 50-lot residential subdivision located east of Camden Road north of Court Street. (SUB02-00001) Asst. PCD Director requested deferral to April 2 to allow legal papers to be submitted. N. Resolution approving the final plat of First and Rochester, Part 4, a 24.25-acre, 40-lot residential subdivision, located at the east end of Hickory Trail. (SUB02-00003) Asst. PCD Director requested deferral to April 2 to allow legal papers to be submitted. In response to Vanderhoef, Davidson stated the comment should read "36 lot residential development" and not "40". Council Work Session March 18, 2002 Page 3 JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - CLEAR CREEK SOUTHGATE PROPOSAL Planning and Zoning Members Bovbjerg, Shannon, Chiat, Anciaux, Koppes and Freerks present. Al Bohling, Shive-Hattery, presented information on the project and introduced Bill Cary, Senior Transportation Engineer and Civil Engineer Tred Schnoor. Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. A majority of Council directed staff to proceed with negotiations between the City of Iowa City, City of Coralvitle, and Southgate Development. STAFF ACTION: Continue negotiations and work out details of Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to Camp Cardinal Road. (Davidson) (*A transcription is not available for the remainder of the meeting due to audio problems) AGENDA ITEMS None COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Historic Preservation Commission - Tim Weitzel Planning and Zoning Commission - reappoint Elizabeth Koppes BUDGET AMENDMENTS (IP't of 3/14 Information Packet) After discussion Council agreed to the amendments as presented. STAFF ACTION: Prepare necessary documents for Council consideration to enable implementation. (Atkins) COLLEGE STUDENT REPRESENTATION ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (IP6 of 3/7 Information Packet) After discussion a majority of Council directed staff to write a letter to the Student Senate encouraging participation (applying for vacancies as well as attending meetings), providing a tentative meeting schedule, offering hard copy of Council and/or Board and Commission agenda materials, informing them of the availability of materials on the web, and providing names and phone numbers for staff and chairpersons for the ten Boards and Commissions identified in the memo. STAFF ACTION: Write letter for Mayor's signature. (Karr) ENGLISH AS OFFICIAL LANGUAGE .(Agenda Item #21) After discussion a majority of Council agreed to defer indefinitely consideration of the resolution since the Governor had already signed the bill. STAFF ACTION: None Council Work Session March 18, 2002 Page 4 COUNCIL E-MAIL (IP5 of 3/14 Information Packet) After discussion, a majority of Council agreed to the procedures as outlined in the memo with the following clarifications/additions: · No City Council City e-mail address will be distributed but the general Council one (Council Members may distribute City e-mail address personally) · Additional language will be added to the response sent to individuals addressing e-mail to Council indicating via a weblink Council mailing address and phone number for immediate contact information STAFF ACTION: Provide memo to appropriate staff for implementation. (Atkins/Dilkes) SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE Council agreed to the following schedule April through August: April 1, 2 April 10 (Joint meeting with County, Coralville, Nodh Liberty, School District) April 15,16 May 6, 7 May 9 (Special - evaluations of City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) May 20, 21 June 10, 11 (Special) July 1, 2 July 15, 16 August 19, 20 Majority of Council requested that the Airport Commission be scheduled for 5:00 PM either April 1 or April 15, prior to the regularly scheduled work session. Council agreed to discuss the September through December schedule in July. STAFF ACTION: Scheduled Airport Commission for April 15. (Karr) COUNCIL TIME 1. In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Atty. stated there was n,o procedure in place to challenge affidavit filed for exceptions to the no smoking ordinance. City Atty. Dilkes noted that temporary exceptions (for one year) are unlikely subject to challenge. Staff will ask for Council direction once a challenge is filed. 2. (Consent Calendar #5e(1) - Resolution accepting waiver...of hearing and suspending... cigarette permit) Council Member Pfab stated he felt A & J Minimart would be appearing to plead not guilty. City Clerk Karr stated the establishment had already surrendered their permit and had began serving the suspension. Council Work Session March 18, 2002 Page 5 3. (Consent Calendar #5f(13) - Letter from Dave Moore regarding liquor license citations) In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Atty. stated the City sends notification of State violations to the State as they are filed per their request. The decision on how and when the State chooses to act upon the information rests with the State. 4. (IP9 of 3/14 Information Packet - Memo from City Manager re Capital Projects) Council Member Kanner noted concerns regarding the number that had exceeded actual construction estimates. Majority of Council agreed to schedule the item for the April 1 work session. 5. Council Member Vanderhoef noted a new cellular tower constructed in the County but within the fringe area and questioned whether the agreement should be amended to incorporate present City regulations or language. Staff will follow up. 6. Council Member O'Donnell said he was concerned regarding press reports of a meth lab found in Hickory Hill Park. The City Mgr. stated it was remnants of one and Police were investigating. Meeting adjourned 9:10 PM.