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MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY,MARCH 23,2004 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING.
Vice Chairman Willits called the March 23,2004 meeting of the Planning &Zoning Commission to
order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call,Vice Chairman Willits asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:
Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Schmidt,Willits,White.Absent:Steele.Council Representative:Mertz.
Agenda Approval.Vice Chairman Willits asked if there were any changes to the agenda.None.
Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner White,to "Approve the Agenda for
March 23,2004."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Schmidt,Willits,White.Nays:None.Motion
carried.
Approval of February 24,2004 Meeting Minutes.Vice Chairman Willits asked ifthere were any
changes to the February 24,2004 minutes.None.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by
Commissioner Hoifeldt,to "Adopt the February 24,2004 Meeting Minutes."Ayes:Hoifeldt,
Korpanty,Krantz,Schmidt,Willits,White.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum.
Approve the Preliminary Plat for Spyglass Subdivision.Brad Cooper of Cooper Crawford &
Associates presented the Preliminary Plat for Spyglass Subdivision.The parcel consists of 30 acres
and will have 69 single family lots.Mr.Cooper stated that the developer is willing to grant easements
fOTa bike path if needed,but requests to see a bike path plan beforehand.Chad Weaver explained that
if the bike path is not located within this development,it would most likely run along the eastern edge
of Sugar Creek.Commissioner Schmidt stated his reluctance to approve a plat without specifics
regarding bike trail locations and easements.Mr.Cooper also stated that the developer will pay their
portion of the costs for the City to install a sanitary sewer lift station,as the development cannot go
forward without sewer connections.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner
Korpanty,to "Approve the Preliminary Plat for Spyglass Subdivision,provided an agreement is
reached between the City and developer regarding the placement of sanitary sewer and the bike trail
connection."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Schmidt,Willits,White.Nays:None.Motion
carried.
Approve the Preliminary Plat for Parkview Crossing Plat 6.Rick Ross presented the Preliminary
Plat for Parkview Crossing Plat 6 on behalf of Jerry's Homes.The developer has requested to pay a
fee in lieu of parkland dedication.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner
Korpanty,to "Approve the Preliminary Plat for Parkview Crossing Plat 6,provided an agreement is
reached between the City and developer regarding parkland dedication."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,
Krantz,Schmidt,Willits,White.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approve the Preliminary Plat for Roll-In Valley.Craig Rogers presented the Preliminary Plat for
Roll-In Valley on behalf of Steve Philipsen,owner.The development is located within Dallas County,
but is within 2 miles of Waukee city limits.No sidewalks are planned at present along Ute Avenue.
Percolation tests will be conducted as building permits are issued by Dallas County.The properties
will be connected to septic sewer.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner
White,to "Approve the Preliminary Plat for Roll-In Valley."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,
Schmidt,Willits,White.Nays:None.Motion carried,
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Approve the Final Plat for Roll-In Valley.Craig Rogers presented the Final Plat for Roll-In Valley 1
on behalf of Steve Philips en,owner.Motion by Connnissioner Krantz,seconded by Connnissioner
Hoifeldt,to "Approve the Final Plat for Roll-In Valley,waiving the City of Waukee review
requirements and deferring to the Dallas County standards."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,
Schmidt,Willits,White.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approve the Site Plan for Waukee Professional Plaza II.Bill Murphy of Snyder and Associates
presented the Site Plan for Waukee Professional Plaza II on behalf ofKC Holdings and Simonson &
Associates.At the request of the City,the Connnission went through each individual connnent from
the V &K letter of February 23,2004.The developer agrees with all connnents,except they wish to
keep the westerly driveway off Laurel St.,and not eliminate it as suggested.JOluI Gibson noted that
the site plan shows a westerly entrance off of the Liberty Park private drive,and that this entrance
could be used to access the western parking lot.A lighting plan has not been provided to the City,but
Mr.Murphy assured the Commission that the lighting would consist of fully shielded pole lights.No
wall pack lighting is planned at this time.It was also noted that the elevation drawings do not seem to
match the building footprint shown on the site plan.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by
Commissioner Schmidt,to "Approve the Site Plan for Waukee Professional Plaza II,provided the
entrance off Laurel St.connecting to the western parking lot be eliminated,that the mechanical system
locations and screening be shown on the plan,that the lighting be addressed,and that the trash
enclosure be of the same hard surface material as the building."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,
Sclnnidt,Willits,White.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approve the Site Plan for Legacy Pointe Senior Living.Mike Kastner of Architects Wells Kastner ]
Schipper (A WKS)presented the Site Plan for Legacy Pointe Senior Living on behalf of Ewing Land
Development.The plan calls for 78 units of independent living apartments,20 units of assisted living
apartments,and a Town Centre shopping area,The main entrance to the facility will be off SE
Holiday Crest Circle.The developer agrees to move all trees out of the right-of-way.The developer
also agrees to meet the 40%hard surface requirement.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by
Connnissioner Hoifeldt,to "Approve the Site Plan for Legacy Pointe Senior Living,provided all V &K
and City staff comments are addressed."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Schmidt,Willits,White.
Nays:None.Motion carried.
Discuss the Arterial Corridor Overlay District.The Commission began the discussion with whether
or not .lots thatlay o!1ly_pJlItiallywithin the district should be held to differentstandards,
Commissioner Krantz stated that there should be room for negotiation on overlapping lots.
Commissioner White agreed.Commissioner Schmidt said that developers of existing lots should be
allowed to negotiate,but that new plats should follow the overlay district standards.Council
Representative Mertz stated his opinion that all lots that are partially within the overlay district should
be held to overlay standards.Commissioner Willits said that he was uncomfortable with giving
developers too much "wiggle room."The Commission reconnnends to the City Council that the
ordinance language remain as written.
The Commission then discussed whether or not lots zoned M should be excluded.Connnissioner
Schmidt stated that all M lots should be held to the standards of the overlay district,All other
Commissioners agreed.j
Finally,the Commission discussed setting a limit on the number of/distance between convenience
stores,drive-thrus and car lots.Commissioner Sclunidt stated that he did not want to see any used car
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lots in the overlay district.Commissioner Hoifeldt did not want to set any limits on the type and
number of businesses in the overlay district,thinking it would restrict free enterprise.Council
Representative Mertz asked if the City could see how other connnunities handled the issue.
Commissioner White wondered if there has been any legal action against communities who've tried to
limit the number and type of businesses within a certain district.The Commission asked for more time
to think about this aspect of the Arterial Corridor Overlay District.
New Business.Connnissioner Schmidt asked Chad Weaver to clarify the memo regarding outstanding
issues for the pending Site Plan for Iowa Methodist Medical Clinic.Mr.Weaver asked that the
Commission discuss the issues with him on a one-on-one basis so that he could explain the City's
position.
Adjournment.Motion by Connnissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner White,to adjourn at
9:07 p.m.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Schmidt,Willits,White.Nays:None.Motion earned.
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