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Home My WebLink About2005-04-26-Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes122 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY,APRIL 26,2005 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING. Chairman Steele called the April 26,2005 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 7:20p.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 Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Wilson,to "Approve the Agenda for April 26,2005."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele. Nays:None.Motion carried, Approval of April!2,2005 Meeting Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Mook,to "Adopt the April 12,2005 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 Brummett Acres.No one appeared to present the preliminary plat. Mark Arentsen stated that the pre-amtexation agreement must also be addressed,and that the Commission should table the discussion for later in the meeting so he could get more information on the subject. Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to "Table the Preliminary Plat for Brummett Acres until later in the meeting."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt, Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried, Approve the Final Plat for Brummett Acres.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to "Table the Final Plat for Brummett Acres until later in the meeting."Ayes: Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Approve the Site Plan for Kum &Go #75lMountain Mudd Espresso.Niki Jones ofKum &Go presented the site plan.The proposed structure is an 8'x 8'drive-through kiosk located at 350 SE University Ave.Kum &Go agrees with all City staff and V&K comments,including the use of the same exterior hard surface brick as that used on the Kum &Go.A plat of survey must be completed prior to City Council review ofthe site plan in order to show the change in property lines for parcels A and B. Ms.Jones explained that the Mountain Mudd structure would be permanent,with a foundation and utilities,and would be an accessory use to the existing Kum &Go store.Chairman Steele suggested that landscaped and curbed islands be added to the north and south ends of the structure.Connnissioner Schmidt asked that the structure be removed if Mountain Mudd Espresso were to go out of business.Ms. Jones agreed.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to "Approve the Site Plan for Kum &Go #75/Mountain Mudd Espresso,provided I)landscaped islands be added to the north and south ends of the structure,2)a 16"stone trim base be added to match that of the existing Kum &Go,3)a plat of survey is completed prior to City Council consideration,and 4)if Mountain Mudd goes out of business,the structure will be removed within 6 months."After some discussion,Commissioner Hoifeldt amended his motion to include that if Mountain Mudd goes out of business,the structure will be removed within 6 months,and the curbing and footings will be removed and the parking lot/driveway surface be restored.Ayes:I-Ioifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schnlidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None. Motion earned. 1! 1 I 123 Approve the Site Plan for Warrior Plaza Phase ill (Revised).Rob Myers and Jason Ceretti of Regency Commercial presented the site plan.The revisions consist of different entrance elements and parapet elevations on the north side of the building.Commissioner Hoifeldt asked about the roofing materials on the southern side of the proposed spires.Mr.Ceretti stated that the eastemmost and westernmost spires are pyramidal and that the roofing material would wrap around all four sides.He also explained that the building had been constructed with incorrect snow load calculations,and that as such they have ceased construction of the east parapet wall until the problem is addressed.Mr.Myers stated that Regency Commercial was working with Fareway Stores to address the snow load issue.Much discussion took place regarding City Council's directive to group the roof-mounted HV AC units.The Commission did not thiuk that this was being done,and Mr.Ceretti stated that the units were being grouped as much as possible.Commissioners Hoifeldt and Schmidt expressed their disappointment that Regency Commercial did not appear to be building Warrior Plaza Phase III as directed by City Council. Council Representative Mertz also stated his frustration with Regency Commercial for not building what the City Conncil had approved,specifically the north elevation of the building,the grouping ofHVAC units,and the snow load issue with the Fareway Store.Mr.Myers denied any intentional wrong-doing on the part of Regency Commercial.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Wilson,to "Approve the Site Plan for Warrior Plaza Phase III (Revised),northern elevation changes only."The motion was then withdrawn in order to discuss the eastern elevation and parapet wall. Council Representative Mertz stated that the eastern wall was essentially complete,and suggested a stop work order be issued for the entire project until the snow load onto the Fareway Store was resolved,as it is a life-safety issue.Mr.Myers reiterated that Regency Commercial was working to resolve the issue, and wished to continue with construction.Commissioner Hoifeldt asked why the snow load issue had not been addressed sooner,and Mr.Ceretti stated that Regency Commercial began to address the issue when the error in calculation was brought to their attention by Fareway Store engineers.Commissioner Korpanty stated he was unwilling to approve portions of the plan without lmowing what changes needed to be made to the structure as a whole.Commissioner Schmidt asked that a specific date be set for all outstanding issues to be resolved,and if not resolved by that date,then a stop work order be issued.Mark Arentsen replied that if there was no resolution to those issues,no Certificate of Occupancy would be issued.Mr.Myers also stated that it was in Regency Commercial's best interest to resolve the issues in an expeditious maimer.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to "Approve the northern elevation changes to the Site Plan for Warrior Plaza Phase III (Revised),provided the roof- mounted HV AC units for the bays other than those taken by the bowling alley be grouped at a minimum in pairs,and that Regency Commercial appear before the Connnission at the next regular meeting with a significant update on the resolution of the snow load issue."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt, Wilson,Steele.Nays:Korpanty.Motion carried. Approve the Preliminary Plat for Brummett Acres.Mark Arentsen stated that the property owner agrees to annex within one year.Chad Weaver asked for clarification as to when the time period for annexation should begin.John Gibson suggested the property be annexed two years after plat approval or one year after occupancy,whichever comes first.Dennis Dowell reminded the Commission that any building permit for the property prior to annexation would be issued by Dallas County,Some discussion took place.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to "Approve the Preliminary Plat for Brummett Acres,provided annexation occurs one year after occupancy,or two years after plat approval,whichever comes first."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson, Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Approve the Final Plat for Brummett Acres.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to "Approve the Final Plat for Brummett Acres,provided annexation occurs one year after occupancy,or two years after plat approval,whichever comes first."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty, Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. 124 Discuss the "Big Box"Ordinance.In light of some of the issues the City of West Des Moines has had with "big box"development,Chad Weaver asked the Commission ifthey saw any discrepancies in 1 Waukee's ordinance.Commissioner Schmidt stated that most architectural standard issues Were already ,I! addressed in the Arterial Corridor Overlay District,where most "big box"stores would want to locate." Mr.Weaver asked if the Commission had any desire to limit hours of operation for such businesses,and it was decided not to limit hours at this time.Chairman Steele asked the Commission to think on the matter and discuss it again at the next regular meeting. Discuss the City of Overland Park,KS Ordinances.Commission Hoifeldt suggested a special meeting be scheduled to discuss this item,as it inevitably gets postponed at regular Commission meetings.The Commission agreed to consider a special meeting if the Overland Park ordinances are not able to be discussed at the next regular meeting. New Business.If any Commissioners wish to attend the Iowa State Extension Planning &Zoning Workshop in Ames on July 18,2005,Chad Weaver stated that the Planning Department would pay the registration fee. Adjonrnment.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to adjourn at 9:14 p.m.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.Meeting adjourned. Attest: Steele,Planning &Zoning Chairman ] I J