HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/91CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 15, 1991
6:00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Angel, Brown, Budak, Dell, Fox and Wright.
Member absent: Buck.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Brown.
It was moved by Dell, seconded by Budak that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Motion carried.
Proposed revisions to the "H -C" Highway Corridor Overlay District were
reviewed by Rich Earles, Neighborhood Planner. The original ordinance
was adopted in January, 1990, and since that time the Design Review
Board has reviewed 28 projects within the corridor. The proposed
revisions allow more flexibility in the landscaping requirements.
Specifically, an allowance is made for remodeling projects and allows a
sliding scale for purposes of landscaping. Also, an additional post
sign is allowed for larger developments and the required rear yard is
allowed to be decreased with a front yard setback increase.
Following a public hearing conducted by the Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission, two minor amendments were also added to the ordinance
which requires the Board of Review to give reasons for denial of any
requests and requires that guidelines be developed by the Design Review
Board that must be approved by the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission.
Jim Lawrence, President of the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, stated that
property owners and businesses were allowed to participate in the
revision process and basically all concerned concur with the proposed
revisions.
Councilperson Budak questioned whether portable signs were allowed in
the corridor and other areas of the community. Mr. Earles stated that
portable signs are not allowed in the Highway Corridor District and that
they are not allowed anywhere in the community on public right-of-way.
Councilperson Dell questioned whether junk yards can be allowed to have
piles in the corridor higher than the ordinance allows. Bob Stevenson,
City Planner, stated that the same requirements are applied throughout
the city concerning junk yards but that no new yards will be allowed
within the Highway Corridor area.
No official action was taken by the City Council.
Following a request from the African American Historical Association,
the city has been reviewing possession of the property known as the
Dunsmore House, 902 Logan Avenue. The building is believed to be the
city's oldest stone building and is in need of extensive repair. Due to
the cost of renovation, the group has asked the city to take possession
of the property.
Through the Historical Commission, the city is investigating its
designation on the National Register of Historical Places. The grant
would allow for the stabilization and renovation of the property
beginning with the foundation. In addition, $8,000 in Community
Development block grant funds have been set aside to aid in renovation.
In response to a question from Councilperson Budak, the staff indicated
that city ownership of the property was merely an interim type
ownership, since no one has indicated an interest in the property.
Mr. Stevenson stated that the issue of ownership of the property would
be brought to the City Council for formal action on July 22, 1991.
With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Angel,
seconded by Budak that the meeting be adjourned at 6:25 p.m. Motion
carried.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor