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Home My WebLink About2006-04-11-Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes188 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY APRlL 11,2006 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETIl'm. Chairman Hoifeldt called the April 11,2006 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order 1, at 7:00 p.m.. Roll Call.Chairman Hoifeldt asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present: Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Absent:Steele,Krantz.Others in attendance:John Gibson,Brad Deets,Shannon Lynch,Dennis Dowell,Tim Royer,and John Kursitis. Agenda Approval.Chairman Hoifeldt requested amending the agenda by removing item #11. Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Connnissioner Wilson,to "Approve the Agenda for April 11,2006 with the removal of item #11."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Schmidt,Mook,Dutcher,Wilson. Nays:None.Motion carried. Approval of April 5,2006 Meeting Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Mook,to "Adopt the April 5,2006 Meeting Minutes."Ayes:Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Wilson, Mook,Schmidt,Nays:None.Motion carried. Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum, Approve the Rezoning of West Central Auto Auction and Frank and Melba Scaglione Property from A-I [Agricultural District]to C-I [Community and Highway Service Commercial District]. Wally Pelds,ofPelds Engineering,addressed the Commission.Tbis property was annexed into the City of Waukee in 2000 and is located at the northwest corner of Interstate 80 and Ute Avenue (R-22). As a part of the preannexation agreement entered into by the property owner and the City,the City agreed to rezone the property from an Agricultural Zoning Classification to a Commercial Zoning Classification.Mr.Pelds said that the owners had no obj ections to staff recommendations. Commissioner Mook asked if this was similar to the Gabus property that had some issues that prompted the City Council to send it back to the Planning and Zoning Commission.City Planner Brad Deets said this situation is different because of the preannexation agreement and because the comprehensive plancalls JQrc9nunerciatz9ning~Mr.Deets LecQll}lIL~ncLecL:J,pjJrQ.viIlg.G.:cLb1!s.eg__ zoning with the option to bring it back before the commission with a Planned Development Overlay if needed.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Wilson to "Approve the Rezoning of West Central Auto Auction and Prank and Melba Scaglione Property from A-I [Agricultural District]to C-l [Community and Highway Service Commercial District]Contingent upon Review ofthe Necessity of a Planned Development"Ayes:Hoifeldt,Dutcher,Mook,Scbmidt, Wilson.Nays:None.Motion carried. Approve the Site Plan Amendment for Liberty Park Mall.Erin Ollendike,Civil Design Advantage,and Clark Snyder,Simonson and Associates,addressed the Commission.The owners are requesting approval of a site plan amendment for architectural improvements to the front and sides of the existing building,In addition to the building improvements,they are proposing several site improvements including new parking lot lighting,some concrete improvements,trash enclosures, additional landscaping and new monument signage.Commissioner Hoifeldt asked for clarification on the signage issue.Mr.Snyder explained that the building owner will be paying for the removal of signs for current tenants and for the reinstallation of these signs once improvements are complete.He further explained that future tenants will be required to meet current Waukee sign ordinances.Motion by Commissioner Wilson,seconded by Commissioner Dutcher to "Approve the Site Plan Amendment ] I 189 for Liberty Park Mall."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Dutcher,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Nays:None.Motion canied. Approve the PD Amendment for Glynn Village.Joe Pietruszynski of Hubbell Realty addressed the Commission.City staff has revised the Planned Development Document for the Glynn Village Development based upon discussion at previous Planning and Zoning Commission meetings regarding the townhome elevations and clubhouse facility.Mr.Pietruszynski told the Commission that Hubbell Homes has addressed the recommendations given to them by City Council and staff.They have added shutters to the townhomes to make the rear more interesting visually and to more closely resemble residential.They have also inclnded stone on the Clnbhouse to comply with City code and they've added 18 more parking spaces.Discussion took place as to whether the townhome units should comply with 2-story or 3-story hard surface requirements.Mr.Deets said the PD document didn't specify hard surface minimum percentages.Mr.Deets told the Commission that language could be added to the PD document to clarify the modifications from R-4masomy standards.Commissioner Schmidt inquired about adding windows to the garages to break up the flat surface.Mr.Pietruszynski said that would not be a problem.Commissioner Mook asked if elevations could be included in the PD document to illustrate what's meant in the document.Mr.Deets said elevations will be included in the filed document.Commissioner Sclnnidt asked about the grading plan.Interim City Administrator John Gibson indicated that there was not a berm on the grading plan along LA Grant.Mr. Pietruszynski said they had no problem adding a berm.Motion by Commissioner Mook,seconded by Commissioner Wilson to "Approve the Planned Development Amendment for Glynn Village Development with language that explains the hard surface requirements and adding decorative garage doors with windows."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Nays:None.Connnissioner Dutcher abstained.Motion carried. Approve the Site Plan for Glynn Village Clubhouse.Andy Schreck,Engineering Resource Group, addressed the Commission.He explained they have addressed the issues that were brought up at the previous Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.He said the access has been moved to meet the minimum street standards of70 feet between the right of way line and centerline of the driveway. They have also added 18 additional parking stalls as requested by the Commission.Commissioner Sclnnidt asked if there were any additional issues with the parking situation.Mr.Deets said the City has no problem with the parking as proposed,but suggested angle parking may be better than head in parking because of traffic.Commissioner Hoifeldt suggested leaving the parking as is and if they fmd a problem,lines could be repainted to make it angled.Commissioner Schmidt asked why there was no curb in the parking lot.Mr.Deets explained that since the alleyways don't have a curb and gutter, there is no need for the parking lot to have them,Commissioner Hoifeldt asked about the trash enclosure.Mr.Schreck said it will be constructed out of the same material as the building,Motion by Commissioner Wilson,seconded by Connnissioner Sc1nnidt to "Approve the Site Plan for Glynn Village Clubhouse,"Ayes:Hoifeldt,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Nays:None.Commissioner Dutcher abstained.Motion carried. Approve the Site Plan for Glynn Village Townhomes.Andy Schreck of Engineering Resource Group addressed the Commission,Hubbell Homes is requesting approval of a site plan for 49 townhome units within Glynn Village Plat 1.The proposed townhomes are to be located both north and south of SE Booth Drive on Lots 117 through 165 of Glynn Village Plat 1.The units proposed are two story in appearance from the fronts of the units with a walkout level at the real'of the units that will provide for a tuck under garage.The proposed site plan is largely in conformance with the conceptual plans that have previously been reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Mook asked if staff had any outstanding issues.Mr.Deets said there weren't any issues outstanding.Motion by Commissioner Mook,seconded by Commissioner Wilson to "Approve the 190 Site Plan for Glynn Village Townhomes."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Nays:None. Commissioner Dutcher abstained.Motion carried. Approve the Site Plan for Legacy Pointe Assisted Living.Sam Stagg,A WKS Architects,and Josh I Cowman,Ewing Land Development,addressed the Commission.Ewing Land Development is requesting approval of a site plan for the assisted living component of the senior living complex proposed to be located between the independent living facility currently under construction and the proposed skilled care facility.Mr.Stagg told the Commission the site plan is being resubmitted with the recommendations given to them previously by the Commission.Commissioner Hoifeldt asked how the utilities were going to be installed.Mr.Stagg responded they would either cut out a section of paving or bore through it.He said the contractor is aware ofthe problem but they're not sure yet how it will be resolved.Mr.Deets added there were a few remaining technical questions but nothing to stop approval of the site plan.Motion by Commissioner Dutcher,seconded by Commissioner Mook to "Approve the Site Plan for Legacy Pointe Assisted Living subject to remaining staff comments." Ayes:Hoifeldt,Dutcher,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Nays:None.Motion carried. Commissioner Steele anived at 8:00pm. New Business.None. Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Wilson,second by Commissioner Dutcher,to adjourn at 8:01 p.m.Ayes:Steele,Sc1unidt,Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Mook,Wilson.Nays:None.Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. 1 Attest: Brian Mook,Planning &Zoning Secretary I