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Home My WebLink About2005-01-11-Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes106 MfNUTES OF THE TUESDAY,JANUARY 11,2005 PLANNIl'JG MID ZONIl'JG COMMISSION MEETIl'JG. Commissioner Hoifeldt called the January 11,2005 meeting of the Planning &Zoning Commission to order at 7:04 p.m. Roll Call.Commissioner Hoifeldt asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present: Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Chairman Steele arrived shortly after roll call. Absent:None.Council Representative Mertz arrived at 7:07 p.m. -... Agenda Approval.Commissioner Hoifeldt asked to add the Election of Officers under "New Business."Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to "Approve the Agenda for January 11,2005 as amended."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt, Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Approval of December 28,2004 Meeting Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to "Adopt the December 28,2004 Meeting Minutes."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty, Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried, Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum. Approve the Final Re-plat for Legacy Poiute Plat 1,Lot 19.John Gibson stated that the developer agrees with all comments,and that the agreement was being reviewed by the City Attorney.The City has not yet received the legal documents,but they would be reviewed by the City Attorney prior to City Council.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Hoifeldt,to "Approve the Final Re-plat for Legacy Pointe Plat 1,Lot 19,provided all legal documentation is reviewed by the City Attorney prior to City Council consideration."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Sc1nnidt, Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Approve the Rezoning of Certain Properties along 6th St.,North ofthe Downtown District,from C-1 [Community and Highway Service Commercial District]to R-2 [One and Two Family Residential District].Commissioner Hoifeldt sunnnarized the issue for the new Commissioners,and Council Representative Mertz restated Council's support for the rezoning.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to "Approve the Rezoning of Certain Properties along 6th St.,North of the Downtown District,from C-l [Community and Highway Service Commercial District]to R-2 [One and Two Family Residential District]."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook, Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried, Approve the Ordinance Change to §304.5(M)Site Plan Ordinance.Chad Weaver asked the Commissioners to consider combining the standards for townhomes and multi-family so that the ordinance is easier to read and less cumbersome.Chairman Steele mentioned that he had received a telephone call from Chuck Thomas of the Homebuilder's Association,and Mr.Thomas stated that his group did not want a 40%hard surface requirement on Tear elevations.The Commissioner decided to move forward with the 40%requirement on all elevations.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Schmidt,to "Approve the Ordinance Change to §304.5(M)Site Plan Ordinance so I that the townhome and multi-family standards are combined in the same section."Ayes:Hoifeldt,JI Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. G:\WPFiles\P&ZlMinutes\2005\0 1-11-05 Minutes.doc 107 Approve the Ordinance Change to §301.19 C-2 Central Business District.Chad Weaver stated that the ordinance change would eliminate the opportunity to use any building in the C-2 Central Business District exclusively as a dwelling unit.A portion of a building would need to maintain a commercial!retail use.Commissioner Schmidt asked that a certain percentage of a building be required for commercial use.Chairman Steele spoke in favor of keeping all street frontages for commercial use,and requiring any residential portion to be at the rear or on the second story of a building.He also asked that the City inform the affected property owners of the proposed ordinance change.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to "Table the Ordinance Change to §301.19 C-2 Central Business District."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz, Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Approve the Window Sign age Ordinance.Chad Weaver explained that the proposed ordinance change would limit how much of a window could be used for temporary or permanent signage.The current sign ordinance has no such limitations and does not require permits for such signage. Commissioner Schmidt questioned the legality of such an ordinance,and Mr.Weaver said he would ask the opinion of the City Attorney on the matter.Commissioner Hoifeldt stated that it could be difficult to enforce this ordinance.Mr.Weaver stated that enforcement would not be simple but that an ordinance was still necessary to address occasional problem areas.The Commission agreed that a maximum of 10%signage per window seemed reasonable,with certain signage exempt,such as hours of operation and "open/closed"signs.Mark Arentsen will inform the Chamber of Commerce of the proposed ordinance change.The commission decided that a basic 10%restriction was a reasonable place to start,with no exemptions.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Wilson,to "Postpone the Window Signage Ordinance until such time as the ordinance is rewritten to include the changes proposed by the Commission."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt, Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Discuss the City Policy Regarding Re-submittals of Approved Site Plans.Commissioner Schmidt stated his opinion that if a developer wishes to resubmit a site plan change after the site plan has already been approved by both the Commission and City Council,and if the change is significant enough to require City Council approval,it should also be submitted for Commission consideration and the site plan fees should be paid again.After much discussion,several Commissioners stated that City Council should decide if a site plan change is significant enough to require Commission consideration.The Commission agreed to consider the matter further. Discuss the City of Overland Park,KS Ordinances.The Commission discussed the "Mix of Housing Types"section and concluded that the City of Waukee's current PUD zoning district already addresses the subj ect well. New Business.Brian Mook and Chris Wilson begin their terms on the Commission.Commissioner Mook replaces Mary White,and Commissioner Wilson completes the unfinished term of Mel Willits. Commissioner Schmidt asked about the status ofthe lighting issue at Iowash Car Wash,and was told that the lighting in question was now shielded and met the site plan requirements. Commissioner Schmidt stated that he had approached the City Council members,asking that they consider the current commercial zoning districts south of Waukee High School and Prairie View School.Commissioner Schmidt feels that perhaps C-4 Office Park Commercial would be more appropriate in this area. G:\WPFiles\P&ZlMinutes\2005\0 I-II-OS Minutes.doc 108 Election of Officers for 2005.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Connnissioner Krantz,~I to reappoint Connnissioner Steele as Chairperson.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Connnissioner Korpanty,to appoint Connnissioner Hoifeldt as Vice Chairperson.Motion by )1 Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Connnissioner Krantz,to appoint Commissioner Schmidt as Secretary.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motions carried. Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to adjoum at 8:32 p.m.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.Meeting adjoumed. Attest: 7J®QMOaKJ2A'~~ Mark J.Arentsei}ity Administrator/Clerk ] J G:IWPFilesIP&ZIMinutesI2005101-11-05 Minutes.doc