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Home My WebLink About2005-04-12-Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes119 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY,APRIL 12,2005 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING. Chairman Steele called the April l Z,2005 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 7:04p.m. Roll Call.Chairman Steele asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present: Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Absent:None.Council Representative:Mertz. Agenda Approval.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to "Approve the Agenda for April 12,2005."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson, Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Approval of March 22,2005 Meeting Minntes.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Wilson,to "Adopt the March 22,2005 Meeting Minutes."Ayes:Hoifeldt,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 Preliminary Plat for Glynn Village Plat 1.Doug Saltsgaver of Engineering Resource Group (ERG)presented the plat.Also in attendance was Joe Pietruszynksi of Hubbell Homes.Mr. Saltsgaver presented an overview of the plat,which includes 140 single family lots,a clubhouse/pool area,and green space including entrance features into the development.Commissioner Schmidt asked about the location of the sanitary sewer,and John Gibson explained that it would be in the street.Mr. Gibson also stated that there was a verbal agreement with St.Boniface Catholic Church regarding the construction of their portion of the Warrior Lane extension.Commissioner Hoifeldt asked if the design of the rolled curb had been finalized.Mr.Saltsgaver stated that it had not,but that the developer would work with the City to choose the best curb design for the development.Mr.Saltsgaver also said that the developer would be bonding only for that portion of University Avenue improvements to which GlYlID Village abutted.Mr.Pietruszynksi discussed the concept plan,signage and landscaping for the project. He stated that the prairie grasses planned for large portions ofthe green space would take 3-5 years to become fully established.He also explained that Hubbell Homes was working with MidArnerican Energy to use some type of cut-off street lights that would be more environmentally sound and restrict light pollution.Mr.Pietruszynksi then stated that Hubbell Homes would be a major member of the homeowner's association for Glynn Village until the entire development was completed and a large majority of the lots were sold.Mark Arentsen asked that Hubbell Homes provide the City with a document detailing the maintenance of the open areas in the development;Mr.Pietruszynksi agreed to provide the document.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Schmidt,to "Approve the Preliminary Plat for Glynn Village Plat 1."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook, Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Approve the Rezoning of The Village at Grace Wood from R-3 [Rental Multi-Family Residential District)and C-l [Community and Highway Service Commercial District)to R-4 [Row Dwelling and Townhome District].Bob Gibson of Triton Homes presented the rezoning request,which encompasses Outlots B and C of the outlots of Point of Grace Church.Triton Homes plans to build townhomes on the property to be rezoned,and will soon submit a site plan to the City for the project. Commissioner Schmidt asked about the status of the ordinance change for R -4 building and hard surface requirements,and was told that the first reading had been approved by City Council.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to "Approve the Rezoning of The Village at Grace Wood from R-3 [Rental Multi-Family Residential District]and C-1 [Community and Highway 120 Service Commercial District]to R-4 [Row Dwelling and Townhome District],with the nnderstanding that the site plan for this parcel be held to the new design and hard surface standards currently being adopted by the City."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Approve the Site Plan for Lund Motors.Katie Kinsey of Engineering Design Services (EDS) presented the site plan.Also in attendance were Bob Lnnd,owner of the property,and JelTYPnrdy of Design Alliance,architects for the project.Ms.Kinsey reviewed the site plan,which includes an addition to the existing building and re-facing the old building to match the addition.Mr.Lnnd stated that he plans in the futnre to also sell pre-owned vehicles on the site.Chad Weaver noted that the trash enclosnre must be constructed of brick that matches the building elevations.He also requested that the roof line along the longer expanse include some type of offset to visually break up the expanse.John Gibson stated that the City planned to improve 4th Street in the near future,and tile City would request that Mr.Lund bond for the sidewalk along 4th Street until the improvements were made.The Commission asked about lighting on the site,and suggested Mr.Lnnd change the existing streetlight to a downcast fixture.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Wilson,to "Approve the Site Plan for Lund Motors, provided the trash enclosure is constructed of brick to match the building elevations,the owner bond for sidewalk construction along 4th Street,and the roof line include an offset along the longer roof expanse." Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Approve the Ordinance Change §301.8(M)-General Regulations:Fences,Walls and Hedges.Chad Weaver explained that the ordinance was rewritten to clarify allowable fence heights along yards that abut a public street,which City code defines as a front yard.Fences constructed within the front yard setback can be no higher than 4 feet;if constructed out of the setback,fences can be no higher than 6 feet. Existing 6-foot fences in the front yard setback would be considered legally non-conforming,Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Hoifeldt,to "Approve the Ordinance Change §301.8(M)-General Regulations:Fences,Walls and Hedges."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook, Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Approve the Ordinance Change §301.14 -"R-4"Row Dwelling and Townhome District.Chad Weaver stated that the changes would provide for a lower unit per acre density in R -4 zoning as opposed to that allowed in R-3 zoning.A provision would also be included in the ordinance for the Commission and City Council to approve higher density construction on a case-by-case basis.Commissioner Schmidt asked if another townhome zoning district should be created to allow for higher density projects;the Commission was generally not of favor of creating a new district at this time.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Mook,to "Approve the Ordinance Change §301.14 -'R-4'Row Dwelling and Townhome District."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele. Nays:None.Motion carried. City Staff Presentation of Alice's Road Corridor Plan.Chad Weaver gave a presentation to the Commission on the Alice's Road Corridor Plan,and answered the Connnission's questions.Dave Clark, a property owner in the area covered by the plan,addressed the Commission and stated his belief that the City could jumpstart development in the area with their own improvements. Discuss the City of Overland Park,KS Ordinances.The ordinance changes that the Commission had previously agreed to implement have been incorporated into one document,and City staff asks that the Commission review the document as a whole and make any suggestions for changes.The Commission agreed to review the document and discuss it at the next meeting. 1 1 I 121 • New Business.Commissioner Schmidt stated that the Williams Pointe Condominiums looked like an attractive project,and that he had a better understanding of the design of the buildings now that they were being constructed. Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Korpanty,seconded by Commissioner Wilson,to adjourn at 9:05 p.m.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.Meeting adjourned. ~- Jerry teele,Planning &Zoning Chairman Attest: