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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-14-Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes179 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14,2006 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING. Chairman Hoifeldt called the February 14,2006 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 7:01 p.m. Roll Call.Chairman Hoifeldt asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:Steele, Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Absent:None.Council representative Bailey was also in attendance. Agenda Approval.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Mook,to "Approve the Agenda for February 14,2006 with the removal of item seven (7)."Ayes:Schmidt,Mook,Steele, Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz,Wilson.Nays:None.Motion carried. Approval of January 24,2006 Meeting Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Steele,seconded by Commissioner Wilson,to "Adopt the January 24,2006 Meeting Minutes."Ayes:Steele,Wilson,Dutcher, Hoifeldt,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt.Nays:None.Motion carried. Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum. Approve the Preliminary Plat for University Plaza Park.David Sturm,of Abaci Consulting,Inc., representing Lemar Koethe,addressed the Commission regarding the 42.6 acre plat known as University Plaza Park.The plat consists of 11 lots with a combination of C-lA [Neighborhood Commercial],R-3 [Rental Multi-Family Residential],and R-4 [Row Dwelling and Townhome Dwelling]land uses.The City is requesting that Lot 11,which is currently zoned for R-3 and R-41and usage,be rezoned to R-4 [Row Dwelling and Townhome Dwelling]in total.Commissioner Schmidt expressed concem about the flooding that has occurred in the past in this area.Interim City Administrator John Gibson said the City is currently in the process of resolving those issues.Mr.Gibson also stated that sewer and water to Lot 11 would need to be provided at a later date.Commissioner Schmidt asked if funds had been set aside for future University Avenue Widening issues.Mr.Gibson replied that a bond would be required;however,Mr. Koethe has sent the City a letter asking to discuss that issue.Mr.Gibson stated that any further discussion with Mr.Koethe doesn't effect the preliminary plat;everything will be resolved between now and final plat.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Wilson to "Approve Preliminary Plat for University Plaza Park with the contingency that Lot 11 is Rezoned to R-4 [Row Dwelling and Townhome Dwelling]in Total."Ayes:Schmidt,Wilson,Steele,Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz,Mook.Nays: None.Motion carried. Approve the Site Plan For Lund Motors Addition.Bob Lund of Lund Motors addressed the Commission regarding approval of an amended site plan for an addition and facelift of the existing building on his commercial property.Commissioner Hoifeldt asked about the paving of the parking lot and sidewalk issues.Mr.Lund replied that he would like to add paving on the north side of the lot and would like to leave the sidewalk on Fourth Street as is for now with the understanding that there may need to be some work done at a future date.Commissioner Steele asked why there was no landscaping in the parking area along Fourth Street as was shown on the original plan.Mr.Lund said he is willing to put in landscaping once everything is finalized.Commissioner Hoifeldt asked Mr.Gibson if the city would be redoing the storm sewer system through that area.Mr.Gibson replied that the City has spoken with the engineers and plans have been worked up for the Fourth Street improvements.He said the City will move ahead with these improvements as the funds become available.Commissioner Schmidt asked if a bond was required for future sidewalk and landscaping requirements along Fourth Street.Mr.Gibson replied that a bond was possible to address these issues.Commissioner Hoifeldt asked where the dumpster was to be 180 located on the property and what material would be used for the enclosure.Mr.Lund said the dumpster would be in the northeast comer.He said his original plan was to use wood fence around the dumpster,but r he could construct it to match the building.City Council Representative Bailey asked the Commission how 1 much the bond would cost.Commissioner Hoifeldt said it would depend on what exactly was going to be II required and that the City Council would determine the amount.Mr.Bailey expressed concern that a bond was not really necessary since the sidewalk is already there and more than likely,landscaping would not be needed.Commissioner Hoifeldt responded that the bond was for future sidewalk improvements. Commissioner Schmidt replied that the Commission was only recommending a bond and the final decision would rest with the City Council.Mr.Gibson stated the Commission should go ahead with their recommendation for a bond and that City staff will review the bond issue and make a recommendation of their own.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Mook to "Approve the Site plan for Lund Motors Addition with the Provision that the Trash Enclosure on the Northeast side Replicate the Building Construction and a Bond for any Future Sidewalk and Landscaping Improvements Along Fourth Street be Posted."Ayes:Schmidt,Mook,Steele,Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz,Wilson.Nays:None. Motion carried. Discuss the Proposed Meeting Time Change.Discussion took place and all agreed to keep the meeting time the same. Discuss the Change in Sign Ordinance to Allow for Development Entry Monument Signs and an Additional Monument Sign on that Same Property.City Planner Brad Deets gave the Commission background information on the Dr.Rovner/Central Iowa Orthodontics sign issue and briefed them on the way the current sign ordinance for commercial lots reads.Commissioner Mook asked Mr.Deets if he was recommending the ordinance be rewritten to allow for two signs on commercial lots.Mr.Deets replied that 1 he believes development signs should be a separate issue from commercial signs.Commissioner Schmidt ) stated that he thought it was a good idea to have a distinction between commercial signage and entryway signs.He further stated that if there are two signs on a commercial lot,the property owner needs to be responsible for the maintenance of both signs.Commissioner Hoifeldt said that at the present time,there is nothing stated that the property owner is responsible for maintenance of both signs.Commissioner Mook stated that the ordinance should be reviewed as this issue will come up again in the future. New Business.City Planner Brad Deets reminded the Commission that the first meeting for the Key Corners Intersection Plan with RnG Planning &Design was scheduled for Wednesday,February 15,2006 at 4:00 pm.Mr.Deets stated that he would like two members of the Planning and Zoning Commission to be on the committee and attend the meeting.Commissioner Mook and Commissioner Schmidt expressed their interest in participating. Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Wilson,second by Commissioner Steele,to adjourn at 7:58 p.m. Ayes:Wilson,Steele,Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt.Nays:None.Motion carried.Meeting adjourned. ~c-@---,-,\[j-,=~~SS"'_ Frank Hoifeldt,Planning &Zoning Chairman IAttest: