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MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY,MAY 11,2004 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING.
Chairman Steele called the May 11,2004 meeting of the Planning &Zoning Commission to order at
7:02p.m.
Roll Call.Chairman Steele asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:
Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Schmidt,Willits,White.Absent:Krantz.Council Representative:Mertz.
Agenda Approval.Chairman Steele asked if there were any changes to the agenda.None.Motion
by Commissioner Willits,seconded by Commissioner Schmidt,to "Approve the Agenda for May 11,
2004."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Schmidt,Willits,White,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approval of April 27,2004 Meeting Minutes.Chairman Steele asked if there were any changes to
the April 27,2004 minutes.None.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner
Willits,to "Adopt the April 27,2004 Meeting Minutes."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Schmidt,Willits,
White,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Open Forum.Mark Riley of the Henningsen Company,builders of Sports Plex West,addressed the
Commission in order to make them aware of plans to expand the complex.Mr.Riley stated that the
current facility has had issues with the number of parking stalls,and that an agreement had been
reached with the owners of Plumb Supply to allow overflow parking in the Plumb Supply parking lot.
Mark Arentsen stated that the owners of Sports Plex West and Plumb Supply would have to enter into
a formal contract regarding overflow parking.Chairman Steele asked what the timeline for I
construction would be for the Sports Plex West addition.Mr.Riley answered that they intended to J
break ground in July if the site plan was approved by the Commission and City Council.
Approve the Preliminary Plat for Hunsberger Proprietor Plat 2.Greg Pierce of Nilles Associates
presented the Preliminary Plat for Hunsberger Proprietor Plat 2.The plat is to allow for the transfer of
property for the Painted Woods development.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by
Commissioner White,to "Approve the Preliminary Plat for Hunsberger Proprietor Plat 2."Ayes:
Hoifcldt,Korpanty,Schmidt,Willits,White,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approve the Final Plat for Hnnsberger Proprietor Plat 2.Greg Pierce of Nilles Associates
presented the Final Plat for Hunsberger Proprietor Plat 2.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,
seconded by Commissioner Willits,to "Approve the Final Plat for Hunsberger Proprietor Plat 2."
Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Schmidt,Willits,White,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried,
Approve the Site Plan for Waukee High School Concession Stand.Dave Wilkerson,Associate
Superintendent of the Waukee Community School District,and Jim Duea,Activities Director,
presented the Site Plan for Waukee High School Concession Stand.The structure is being financed
through fundraising activities,and consists of a concession stand,office,indoor batting cages,and
bathrooms.The bathrooms would be accessible to park patrons.The brick would match that used for
Waukee Middle School,and the siding would closely match the color of the brick.Mr.Arentsen asked
if the school intended to pave the parking area around the structure.Dr.Wilkerson stated that the II
school intended to do so in the future,but not at this time.He also stated that the school would re-side j
the existing concession stand to match the look of the proposed concession stand.Mr.Duea explained
that the structure would have a 6-foot wide strip of sidewalk in front of the concession stand area.
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Commissioners Schmidt and White stated that,as the structure would be located in an A-I zoning
district,they did not have an issue with the fact that the structure does not meet the 60%hard surface
requirement.Commissioner Schmidt also stated his concern that the site plan had initially been
planned to be approved through City staffreview,and not submitted to the Commission.Motion by
Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to "Approve the Site Plan for Waukee
High School Concession Stand as presented."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Schmidt,Willits,White,
Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approve the Ordinance Change §304.5(M)(5)-Building Standards for the Downtown Triangle
District.Lyn Schaffer and Trisha Wicks,representing the Downtown Triangle business owners,
presented the Ordinance Change.Ms.Schaffer explained that the building standards proposed were to
create a "village"look for the downtown business district,Commissioners Hoifeldt and Schmidt
expressed their concern that concrete block would be an accepted building material,and suggested the
ordinance be reworded to limit the use to textured or burnished concrete block.Commissioners
Korpanty and Willits expressed their concern that a builder could propose a structure that would be
unattractive,but still meet the building standards.Ms.Schaffer and Ms.Wicks explained that any
proposed new structure would first need to be approved by the Downtown Area Design Committee
prior to submittal to the City.Chad Weaver suggested that language be added to the ordinance to
encourage compatibility of use and design in the area.Ms.Schaffer and Ms.Wicks also agreed to
remove any reference to vinyl siding as an acceptable material.Commissioners White and Willits
commended the Downtown Triangle business owners for their efforts.Motion by Commissioner
Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner White,to "Approve the Ordinance Change §304.S(M)(S)-
Building Standards for the Downtown Triangle District with the following changes:I)the addition of
language encouraging compatibility of use and design in the area;2)all references to concrete block be
reworded to allow only textured or burnished concrete block;and 3)references to vinyl siding as an
acceptable material be removed."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Schmidt,Willits,White,Steele.Nays:
None.Motion carried.
Discuss the Arterial Corridor Overlay District.Chad Weaver stated that the following limits were
reviewed by the City Attorney,who felt that they could legally be enacted:I)requiring drive-thrus to
be oriented away from the main corridor;2)limiting convenience stores and gas stations to one per Y,
mile of corridor frontage;and 3)limiting used car facilities to those adjoining new car dealerships.
The Commission agreed to all three limits.Mark Arentsen stated that the changes would next appear
before the Commission as an ordinance.
Discuss the Joint Meeting between the Commission and City Council.The Commission reviewed
Mark Arentsen's suggested topics.Commissioner Korpanty asked for clarification on some ofthe
topics.Commissioner Willits asked that discussion include the specific role of Council representatives
who attend the Commission meetings.
New Business.Commissioner White asked why the Revised PD Document for Legacy Pointe was not
on the agenda.Chad Weaver explained that the developer is no longer interested in pursuing the issue.
Chairman Steele stated that he was very impressed with the streetlights along Highway 6.
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Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Willits,seconded by Commissioner Schmidt,to adjourn at
8:28 p.m.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Schmidt,Willits,White,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
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