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MEETING AGENDA
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
1801 S. RIVERSIDE DRIVE
IOWA CITY, IOWA
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 - 3:30 P.M.
1. Determine Quorum
2. Items for Discussion / Action:
a. Approval of Minutes: September 6, 2019
3. Adjourn
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MINUTES Draft
IOWA CITY AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 — 11:30 A.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Mike Parker, Chris Ogren, Dennis Keitel, Royceann Porter, Randy
Hartwig
Members Absent:
Staff Present: Michael Tharp, Sue Dulek
Others Present: Melissa Underwood
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action):
Recommend adopting changes to Sections 14-6-1 to 14-6-19 (Airport Zoning Code)
CALL TO ORDER:
Hartwig called the meeting to order at 11:36 A.M.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Approval of Minutes: 08-14-2019:
Hartwig asked for approval of the minutes. Parker moved to approve the minutes,
seconded by Ogren. Motion carried 4-0 (Porter absent).
b. Review of proposed code changes to Sections 14-6-1 to 14-6-19 (Airport Zoning
Code): Tharp gave a quick history on the code changes stating that these changes
were brought about by the Airport Commission's update to the Airport Master Plan in
2016. Tharp noted that as part of the master plan changes to the runway design
category and projects related to obstruction mitigation were recommended and
ultimately approved by the Airport Commission and accepted by the FAA. He then
introduced Melissa Underwood of SEH, Inc. Underwood presented the changes in
the zoning code to the Commission members.
Underwood described the changes to that were happening via the Airport Master
Plan which were the relocation of the Runway 25 displaced threshold closer to
Riverside Drive; the relocation of the Runway 12 threshold further to the south to
decrease the approach zone impacts to the neighborhood northwest of the airport,
and the addition of pavement on the Runway 30 end to compensate for the loss of
runway by relocated the 12 threshold. Underwood also stated the proposal included
changes to remove the language protected the old 18/36 runway that was
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decommissioned and is no longer used as an active runway. Keitel asked about
existing obstructions and if property owners were aware. Tharp noted that the
current code places the responsibility on the property owners to prevent things from
being built or grown into the approach paths and that there were roughly 30
obstructions on each end of the 12/30 runway. Tharp stated that they are currently
working with property owners and the FAA on a program which the Airport would
remove the obstruction trees without cost to the property owners. Underwood also
stated that the penalty sections was revised so that it met with current city
enforcement as well as updating the section regarding airspace studies to match the
current FAA requirements. Parker asked about the 7/25 runway and its obstructions.
Tharp noted that this runway had previously went through an obstruction mitigation
project during the time it was lengthened. Keitel asked about the change in
classification to the runway. Underwood responded by stating that the "C" aircraft
classification shows aircraft that are faster on approach as compared to be "B"
aircraft. She stated the FAA uses 500 operations by an aircraft category to provide
design dimensions for the runway. Underwood stated that changing the
classification doesn't change who's able to use the runway. Keitel asked how long
these changes would be in effect for, Underwood responded that the life of the
master plan. Porter asked what was required from the board. Tharp stated they
need a recommendation to approve the changes from the Commission. This would
send the code changes to the City Council. Hartwig asked if there was further
discussion, hearing none, asked for a motion to recommend approval of the
changes.
c. Consider a motion to recommend to City Council to adopt Airport Zoning Code
changes: Keitel moved, Seconded by Parker. Motion carried 5-0
ADJOURN: Ogren motioned to adjourn, seconded by Keitel. Motion Carried 5-0; Meeting
adjourned at 12:08 P.M.
CHAIRPERSON DATE
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ATTENDANCE RECORD
2019
TERM
N
m
NAME
EXP.
N�
'
Dennis Keitel
12/31/2023
O
X
Christine Ogren
12/31/2021
X
X
Mike Parker
12/31/2022
X
X
Royceann Porter
12/31/2020
X
O
Key:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time