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MINUTES OF THE MONDAY MARCH 24,2003 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING.
Chairman Steele called the March 24,2003 meeting of the Planning &Zoning Commission to order at
7:03 p.rn.
Roll Call.Chairman Steele asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:
Hoifeldt,Schmidt,White,Willits,Steele.Absent:Korpanty,Krantz,Council Representative:None.
Agenda Approval.Chairman Steele asked ifthere were any changes to the agenda.None.Motion
by Commissioner Willits,seconded by Commissioner Hoifeldt,to "Approve the Agenda for March 24,
2003."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Schmidt,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approval of March 11,2003 Meeting Minutes.Chairman Steele asked ifthere were any changes to
the March II,2003 minutes.None.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner
White,to "Adopt the March II,2003 Meeting Minutes."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Schmidt,White,Willits,
Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approve the Concept Plan for Legacy Pointe.David Ruffcorn of A WKS Architects represented the
Concept Plan for Legacy Pointe on behalf of Ewing Land Development of Pella.The proposed
development is located to the east of Mid States Ford.The property will be rezoned from its current
A-I zoning to a PD Overlay with underlying commercial and residential zoning,The plat will consist
of a planned senior housing development,as well as areas of one-and two-family residential and
commercial development.The senior housing will have independent and assisted living.A nursing
home and Alzheimer's facility may be added 3-5 years in the future,The units will be for sale,not
lease.By selling the units,potential buyers will more easily advance to the next stage of assisted
living within the development.All streets will be public,with the exception of one private alley.A
homeowner's association will be established in the development.Jody Gunderson articulated some
City staff concems regarding how the property should be rezoned within the PD Overlay,and
vehicular access to the park along the southern edge of the plat.John Kursitis of V &K went over his
comment letter regarding the Concept Plan.Mr.Kursitis stated that the developers must work with the
City of Clive on certain roads and utility lines that abut that city's limits.The proposed building
setbacks for the proposed duplex units were also discussed.M:r.Ruffcorn explained that the developer
wanted the homes to be built very close to the tight-of-way in order to give the neighborhood a more
______intimate feeling.M:r.Kursitis also mentioned that the landscafle buffering between the flrollOsed
development and the M-I zoning to the west must be addressed.Mr.Ruffcom also stated that the
developer intends to build exterior elevations to higher standards than the minimum code requirements.
Motion by Commissioner Willits,seconded by Commissioner Schmidt,to "Approve the Concept Plan
for Legacy Pointe."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Schmidt,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approve the Amendment of Waukee Urban Renewal Area.Jody Gunderson explained that,as part
of the R-22 sewer extension project,the City wants to amend the Urban Renewal Area to include the
R-22 right-of-way that is currently in Dallas County and outside of Waukee's city limits.Motion by
Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Willits,to "Approve the Amendment of Waukee
Urban Renewal Area."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Schmidt,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion canied.
Approve the Ordinance to Amend §301.31-Schedule of Fees.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,
seconded by Commissioner Willits,to "Approve the Ordinance to Amend §301.31 -Schedule of
Fees."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Schmidt,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
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New Business.The Commission discussed the special workshop meeting held on Saturday,March 22.
Adjournment.Motion by Corrnnissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner White,to adjourn at
8:25 p.m.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Schmidt,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.Meeting
adjourned.
Attest:
J erry Steele,Planning &Zoning Chairman
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