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MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY,MARCH 8,2005 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING.
Chairman Steele called the March 8,2005 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at
7:02p.m.
Roll Call.Chairman Steele asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:
Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Council Representative:Mertz.Council Member Stanton
was also in attendance.Commissioner Hoifeldt arrived at 7:10 p.m.Commissioner Korpanty left at 8:33
p.m.
Agenda Approval.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to
"Approve the Agenda for March 8,2005."Ayes:Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.
Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approval of February 22,2005 Meeting Minntes.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by
Commissioner Wilson,to "Adopt the February 22,2005 Meeting Minutes."Ayes: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 Rezoning of Grant Park from A-I [Agricnltural District]to R-2 [One and Two Family
Residential District].Kurt Brewer,developer of Grant Park,was in attendance.Commissioner Schmidt
stated his opinion that the rezoning should be conditional,with a time limit set for development.He also
expressed his reluctance to approve rezoning applications without a concept plan for development in
place.Mark Arentsen replied that if the Commission wished to see concept plans prior to rezoning
approval,the ordinance should be revised to state as such.Commissioner Hoifeldt arrived at 7:10 p.m.
Mr.Brewer stated that he had been working with City staff and Veenstra &Kimm regarding his
development,and that the preliminary plat would be before the Commission shortly.Motion by
Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to "Approve the Rezoning of Grant Park
from A-I [Agricultural District]to R-2 [One and Two Family Residential District]with a deadline of two
years for a preliminary plat to be presented to the Commission,or the zoning will revert back to A-I
[Agricultural District]."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.
Motion carried.
Approve the Ordinance Change §304.5(M)Site Plan Ordinance [Townhome and Multi-Family
Design Standards].Chuck Thomas ofthe Home Builders Association was in attendance.The
Commission discussed the matrix assembled by Commissioner Mook,which addressed hard surface
requirements with a choice of either a 35%or 40%base hard surface requirement,and a sliding scale of
hard surface requirements based on location.The Commission agreed that the wording should be
changed from "visible from"a particular zoning district to "adjacent to"said districts.Council
Representative Mertz suggested that,along with the matrix,language should be included stating that the
City has the right to require up to 40%on all four sides of a building.Mr.Thomas stated that the
proposed matrix appeared to allow for more flexibility in hard surface design.The Commission decided
to move on the hard surface requirements before addressing other changes.Motion by Commissioner
Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to "Approve the 40%base hard surface requirement matrix
proposed by Commissioner tvfook,including the sliding scale based on location (COlUll111S A through D),
with the following revisions:I)change "residential"to "single family"and move it from column C to
column A;2)change "visible from"to "adjacent to;"3)remove the title "Multi-Family"so that the matrix
reads "Hard Surface Requirement -Townhome Construction;"4)change the sliding scale for 3-story
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buildings so that all columns require 40%hard surface;and 5)add language stating that the City has the
right to require up to 40%hard surface on all four elevations of any building."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,
Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.The Commission then discussed roof pitch,and
agreed to change the requirement from a 6112 pitch to a 5112 pitch as proposed by the Home Builders
Association.Some discussion took place regarding the requirement for garage doors of attached garages
to comprise no more than 50%of the total front facade length.Mr.Thomas stated that 65%was a more
reasonable requirement,as it would more easily allow builders to construct 3-car garages.Commissioner
Korpanty stated his preference of 50%.Commissioner Wilson suggested the requirement be 50%for 2-
car garages and 65%for 3-car garages.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner
Wilson,to "Approve the Ordinance Change §304.5(M)Site Plan Ordinance with the hard surface
requirements as moved,a 5/12 roof pitch requirement,and a requirement for garage doors of attached
garages to comprise no more than 50%of the total front facade length for 2-car garages and 65%for 3-car
garages."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion
carried.
Discnss the Zoning of Properties South of University Avenue.Commissioner Schmidt suggested that
certain properties adjacent to Waukee High School and Prairie View Middle School,and abutting the
south side of University Avenue be rezoned from C-I [Community and Highway Service Commercial
District]and C-IA [Neighborhood Commercial District]to C-4 [Office Park Commercial District].He
suggested the rezoning in light of the negative feedback regarding the Kum &Go building near the
school,and to bring the properties in question more in keeping with the Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Hoifeldt stated that University Avenue was a major thoroughfare,and that the school
district knew as much before deciding to build in the area.Some discussion took place regarding the
Alice's Road Corridor Plan and how it would affect zoning in the area.The City will provide copies of
the plan to the Commission,and City staff will give a brief presentation on the plan at the next regular
Commission meeting.Commissioner Korpanty left at 8 :33 p.m.
Discuss the City of Overland Park,KS Ordinances.The Commission decided to postpone the
discussion until Chad Weaver was in attendance.
New Business.Chairman Steele and Commissioner Krantz noted that they would not be able to attend
the March 22,2005 Commission meeting.
Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Wilson,to adjourn at
8:36 p.m.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
Attest:
erry teele,Planning &Zoning Chairman