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MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 10,2004 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING.
Chairman Steele called the February 10,2004 meeting ofthe Planning &Zoning Commission to order
at 7:01 p.m.I
Roll Call.Chairman Steele asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:
Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Schmidt,Willits,White,Steele.Absent:Krantz.Council Representative:Mertz.
Agenda Approval.Chairman Steele asked ifthere were any changes to the agenda.None.Motion
by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Willits,to "Approve the Agenda for February
10,2004."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Schmidt,Willits,White,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approval of January 13,2004 Meeting Minutes.Chairman Steele asked if there were any changes
to the January 13,2004 minutes.None.Motion by Commissioner Willits,seconded by Commissioner
White,to "Adopt the January 13,2004 Meeting Minutes."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Schmidt,Willits,
White,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum.
Approve the Rezoning of Spyglass Subdivision from COS (Conservation and Open Space
District)to R-2 (One and Two Family Residential District).Brad Cooper of Cooper Crawford and
Associates presented the Rezoning of Spyglass Subdivision on behalf of Oaks Development.The
developer plans to begin construction on the first phase of the plat in Spring 2004.City staff and V &K 1
comments were discussed.The parkland area was also discussed,as it is mostly wooded and in a J
floodway,but will have a bike trail.The Park and Recreation Board will be asked to review the park
location during the platting process.Commissioner Korpanty asked why this area had initially been
zoned as COS.Chad Weaver stated that there may have been several reasons,including protection of
the creek and possible expansion of the golf course to the south.Motion by Commissioner Willits,
seconded by Commissioner Schmidt,to "Approve the Rezoning of Spyglass Subdivision from COS
(Conservation and Open Space District)to R-2 (One and Two Family Residential District),provided
all City staff and V &K comments are addressed."After some discussion,Commissioner Willits
withdrew his motion,and Commissioner Schmidt withdrew his second.Motion by Commissioner
Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Willits,to "Approve the Rezoning of Spyglass Subdivision from
C()S {C()11~eIyali()n_!lmtQfl~1)3Pfl~eJJlsJJigt)to &2 ({)11"illl<l Two.Eamily Residential District),.
provided all City staff and V &K comments are addressed;and with a 3-year 'sundown,'or deadline,
for initial platting and building permit."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Schmidt,Willits,White,Steele.
Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approve the Site Plan for Schiebout Tire.Doug Saltsgaver of Engineering Resource Group (ERG)
presented the Site Plan for Schiebout Tire.Also in attendance were Andy Schreck of ERG,Matt
Keller of V antage Point Architects,Travis Thompson of Schiebout Tires,and representatives of Point
Builders.City staff and V &K comments were discussed.Mr.Saltsgaver stated that there was not
enough room along the southern edge of the site for the required 3'berm,but that they would add a 1
Y2'berm with additional shrubbery.Mr.Keller agreed to add a dumpster enclosure of hard surface II
materials that would match the building.All site lighting would consist of fully-downcast wall packs J
and shoebox-type pole lights.Mr.Thompson stated that there would be no outside storage.
Commissioner Schmidt asked about a shared driveway for tile property to the north.Mr.Saltsgaver
replied that existing storm sewers and streetlights made it too difficult to locate the driveway along the
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northern edge of the property.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner
Korpanty,to "Approve the Site Plan for Schiebout Tire,provided all City staff and V &K comments
are addressed,the dumpster enclosure be made of masonry to match the exterior of the building,and
that a minimum I'berm with plantings be added to the southern edge of the property."Ayes:Hoifeldt,
Korpanty,Schmidt,Willits,White,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
New Business.Commissioner Schmidt mentioned that,since residential development is begin ..ning to
occur on the southwest side of Waukee,the City should consider where the collector streets should be
located.Chad Weaver stated that the City was discussing the issue as it relates to the extension of
University Ave.to 6th st.lR-n.Mark Arentsen suggested that V &K could study the issue,and then
recommend locations for collector streets and bridging of Sugar Creek.
Council Representative Mertz suggested that,instead of merely encouraging builders to use fully
downcast lighting fixtures,the Commission pass an ordinance stating so.Commissioner Schmidt also
asked for input from the police and fire departments on the security issues that may arise due to limited
lighting.
Chairman Steele mentioned that both he and Commissioner Hoifeldt attended the first meeting of the
Developer's Round Table.
Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner White,to adjourn at
8:06 p.m.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Schmidt,Willits,White,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Attest:
teele,Planning &Zoning Chairman
Mark J.Arentsen,.i y Administrator/Clerk
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