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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-17 Council minutes I ~ 1 --= -14'... !~W~~ ~... ~IIII" ......~ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: April 17, 2006 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, April 17, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Correia, Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn UISG Rep: Baeth Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Boothroy, Davidson. Franklin, Rackis, Long, Miklo Tapes: 06-36 and 06-37, Both Sides; 06-38, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) STORM UPDATE City Manager Atkins updated Council on tornado damage from the April 13 storm, and clean up efforts underway. PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 2 ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE ALLEY LOCATED NORTH OF BENTON STREET BETWEEN CLINTON STREET AND DUBUQUE STREET. (VAC06-00001) B. CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.51 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON KOUNTRY LANE SE EAST OF SYCAMORE STREET FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT-MUL TI-FAMIL Y (ID-RM) TO LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RM-12). (REZ06-00003) Franklin noted the applicant had requested expedited action. C. REZONING APPROXIMATELY ONE (1) ACRE FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RS-5) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE (OPD-5) WITH A SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON DUBUQUE ROAD AND NORTH DODGE STREET (REZ06-00004). (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Council Work Session April 17, 2006 Page 2 D. REZONING A 1.80 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1803/1835 BOYRUM STREET FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC- 2). (REZ06-00005) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) E. AMENDING A CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A 30 FOOT LANDSCAPE SETBACK FROM HIGHWAY 1 FOR A .63 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 809-817 HIGHWAY 1 WEST. (PASS AND ADOPT) F. AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPD-12) PLAN FOR SILVERCREST PART 3 ON 12.17 ACRES LOCATED AT AMERICAN LEGION ROAD AND SCOTT BOULEVARD. (REZ05-00026/SUB05-00019) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Franklin noted the applicant had requested expedited action. G. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SILVERCREST, COMMUNITY PART 3, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB05-00019) H. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF SCHNOEBELEN SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB06-00004) SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION OF "THE CROSSING" (IP2 of 4/13 Info Packet) PCD Director Franklin introduced Glenn Siders and Terry Morrow from Southgate Development who presented a power point presentation (not on file with Clerk) for "The Crossing" formerly known as the Clear Creak Project. STAFF ACTION: None at this time. (Franklin) HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN (IP2 of 4/13 Info Packet) PCD Director Franklin introduced consultant Marlys Svendsen (Svendsen Tyler Inc.) who provided an update on the Historic Preservation Plan. STAFF ACTION: None at this time. (Franklin) NEAR SOUTHSIDE PLAN (IP2 of 4/13 Info Packet) PCD Director Franklin and Asst. PCD Director Davidson updated Council on the Plan. STAFF ACTION: None at this time. (Franklin) --,._-,,--~_._-"------~~-'-------'-'-"-'--'-'-~-'-'"-----_.,._,-_."~"'_. Council Work Session April 17, 2006 Page 3 LEXINGTON AVENUE - GATE Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Majority of Council directed staff to contact the University regarding future plans for development of the area and implement another traffic study for the area in the fall; and alert citizens in the area to explore construction of sidewalks in the area during this construction season. Mayor Pro tem Bailey noted that surrounding streets are eligible for City traffic calming measures and the neighbors may wish to explore that as well. STAFF ACTION: Provide copy of correspondence to neighborhood to Council; proceed as outlined. (Davidson) LATE NIGHT SHUTTLE BUS (IP3 of 4/13 Info Packet) City Clerk distributed a handout provided by UISG Rep Schreiber and stated Schreiber was ill an unable to attend. UISG Alternate Rep. Baeth presented information. Majority of Council requested information on the possibility of entering into a 28E agreement with the University to provide the service (University service and City provide support). STAFF ACTION: Parking & Transit Director Fowler to contact Cambus Manager McClatchey and report back. (Fowler) HOUSING POLICY DISCUSSION (IP4 of 4/13 Info Packet) Council Member Correia and City Manager Atkins facilitated the discussion, and information provided in the packet. In discussion of "reaffirming City involvement a it pertains to Housing policy", majority agreed with points # 1 and # 2; asked to reword point # 3 to remove "has not worked" and include language regarding demand being greater than present supply; and agreed to point # 4. Majority also requested the partner list be amended to include financial institutions. A town meeting will be scheduled after the Council has revisited the recommendations. STAFF ACTION: Provide full copy of Scattered Site Housing Task Force Recommendations for May 1 work session. (Karr) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - no applicants, readvertise Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, readvertise Historic Preservation Commission - appoint Ester Barker; no applicants, readvertise Woodlawn and College Green Housing and Community Development Commission (Wilburn abstained due to a conflict of interest) - Members agreed to readvertise the position Council Work Session April 17, 2006 Page 4 AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar # 4f(5) - John Moreland ... Mediacom Service) In response to Council, Asst. City Manager Helling stated staff was following up on the issue and would report back to Council. 2. (Consent Calendar # 4f(13) - Homelessness letters) In response to Council Member Correia, the City Attorney stated the Shelter House case had not been scheduled for oral argument. COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Champion asked to be replaced as the Council representative to the jail task force, and asked Council to appoint Council Member Elliott. Champion would continue with her appointment on the Juvenile Justice Youth Development Program Board. Staff will research and place on upcoming agenda. 2. Majority agreed to move the start time of the May 1 work session to 7:30 to allow Members to attend the farewell reception for University President David Skorton and Robin Davisson. 3. Council Member Correia reminded Council that the Youth Advisory Commission would be present at 6:45 (prior to the formal meeting) to meet and social with Council. 4. (IP4 of 4/6 Info Packet) In response to Council, City Clerk Karr noted the invitation to the CEO Breakfast Roundtable on HealthCare on April 28 was for all Council Members. 5. Mayor Wilburn reported on communications with the State Attorney General's office on availability of a crisis management team to do community debriefings. There is no cost but it is a resource available. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS None Meeting adjourned 9:40 P.M.