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MINUTES OF THE THURSDAY,MAY 27,2004 SPECIAL JOINT SESSION PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL MEETING.)(1)Call to Order -The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by
Mayor Oberman at 6:00 PM.
(2)Roll Call-The following members were present:Tony Oberman,Mayor,and Council
members JeffV.Mertz,Bill Peard and Darlene Stanton.Absent:Nick Gruber,Don Bailey,JI.
Planning &Zoning Commission members present:Jerry Steele,Eric Korpanty,Mary White,Mel
Willits,Doug Krantz.Absent:Frauk Hoifeldt,Joe Schmidt.
(3)Agenda Approval-No changes.Council member Mertz moved;Council member Stanton
second to approve the agenda as written.Ayes:Mertz,Stanton,Peard.Nays:None.Absent:
Gruber,Bailey.Motion carried 3 -0 -2.
(4)Motion:Setting June 7,2004 as the date for a Public Hearing to amend Chapter 301,
Waukee Municipal Code,Zoning Ordinance of the City of Waukee,Iowa,Westgate Business
Park Planned Development Exhibit A,by deleting Item 6,Number 5,"New and Used Car
Sales;"and by substituting in lieu thereof a revised Item 6,Number 5,"New and used vehicle
sales,unless all display and storage of vehicles is limited to the interior of the building.
Outdoor display or storage is strictly prohibited;and amending the Zoning Map Darlene
Stanton moved to approve the motion.Jeff Mertz second.Roll call:Ayes:Stanton,Mertz,
Peard.Nays:None.Absent:Gruber,Bailey.Motion carried 3 -0 -2.
(5)Discussion:Of various topics including:
a.Conservation Development presentation for property being considered
for purchase by Hubbell Homes
h.Lighting standards in ordinance?
c.Roof pitcb described in ordinance?
d.Should all platting issues be resolved before zoning is granted?
e.Consider limitations on number of C stores,gas stations and used car
lots
f.Examination of existing zoning designations?
g.Redevelopment assistancefor North.6'"Street and downtown area
properties
h.Possibility of using new development to rehab N 6'h Street area
i.Consider limiting alcohol &cigarette sales near schools
j.Locations where zoning and comp plan are in conflict
k.Discuss R2 zoning standards
I.Discuss granting of zoning prior to presentation of specific projects
(newly annexing areas)
m.Assignment of road paving costs adjacent to newly dedicated parkland
n.Should all Municipal Code changes in Chapters 301 -304 be
presented to P&Z before going to Council?
o,What is the role of the council representative in the P&Z Commission
meetings?
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(a)Tom Haddon of the Metro Waste Authority,Jennifer Welch from Urban Resources and
Borderland Alliance Network and Tina Mowry from Mowry Strategies were present to discuss
low impact development including storm water management.Hubbell Homes is considering this
conservation development approach for the land they have purchased west of L.A.Grant.Low-
impact development encourages micro-scale storm water management strategies,use,and
recharge of natural water systems and natural landscapes
Council member Don Bailey present at 6:l8PM.
(b)Lighting Standards and ordinances:Darlene Stanton led the discussion of this topic.The
reduction of ambient lighting,the correct use of lighting fixtures and correct wattage and type of
light bulb were discussed.Several suggestions were taken from a web site for Boulder Colorado,
which has been called the model city for the best illumination possible -good technical choice,
uniform lighting and adequate lighting,Several P&Z Committee members contributed thoughts
to this subject;however,the recording is not adequate for complete reporting oftheir statements.
The design of Hickman Road lights was discussed.Boulder Colorado's timeframe was 15 years
for full compliance with the lighting ordinance in all of their districts.Move forward with an
ordinance in the next two or three months.
Council member Nick Gruber present at 6:34PM
Planning &Zoning Commission member Joe Schmidt present at 6:40PM
(g)Redevelopment of Sixth Street,north of Hickman and downtown areas:Nick Gruber
suggested we give some type of incentive to eliminate the cycle of high land prices and poorly
constructed building that occurs in the North Sixth Street area.He also suggested creating an
incentive for downtown businesses to remodel fronts of buildings.Jody Gunderson indicated
that rebate would be a possibility.City could establish a revolving loan for renovation of
downtown buildings.And in doing this it will be important to have a consistent design approach
in the downtown area to ensure a quality presentation.Mr.Gunderson suggested that banks
might be more interested in a loan agreement as a primary lender,if the city were participating as
a secondary lender.Mr.Arentsen suggested that a staff person send a letter indicating the city's
willingness to work with property owners to accomplish renovations to grounds or buildings.
Don Bailey,Jr.suggested that property owners and staff should come up with a plan to present to
council in the area north of Hickman Rd.A suggestion was made concerning putting in place a
PD for the properties on North Sixth Street.It was suggested that staff meet with property
owners to discuss ideas for change and development of the area.Don Bailey discussed the
possible use of GAP Financing;but suggested that drainage issues and street paving were
problems needing to be corrected/completed by the city.Darlene Stanton mentioned that Tom
Guzman suggested a monument sign or some type of entrance sign to the down town area.
Without some kind of invitation from the downtown or an extension to the downtown from the
sign,people will continue to drive by and not stop in.Ms.Stanton encouraged the council/city
staff to do something to promote this idea.
(c)Roofpitch described in ordinance:Jeff Mertz suggested that more could be done with the PD
District to encourage overall improved design.Mary White suggested we have an ordinance
stating what it is we want in the design of buildings;so that,companies have a starting point.
Nick Gruber suggested when individual developers say "This is the only type of building we
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build;"we suggest they build that type of building some where else.Don Bailey would like to ,c 1
see a "timeless"style of construction that passes the test of time.He also suggested that some
flexibility built into a zoning ordinance should be encouraged.Mel Willits said as an II
observation,that P&Z tends to shy away from the flat roofs.Mayor Oberman suggested that the
staff investigate other commuuity standards.Don Bailey said that the presentations for new
construction are not always the best.Mark Arentsen suggested staff would put something into an
ordinance to reqnire better presentations for P&Z and Council.
(d)Should all platting issues be resolved before zoning is granted?Darlene Stanton,Nick
Gruber,and Don Bailey all support the idea that "details"are taken care prior to re-zoning and
not at plat time.Conditional use could be applied at the time of zoning.
(e)Consider limitations on number ofC stores,gas stations and used car lots:A second Council
P&Z and Council joint meeting will be held June 28,2004 at the Library or Public Service Bldg
at 6:00PM.
At this time Mayor Oberman asked for a motion to adjourn.Nick Gruber moved.Jeff Mertz
second.Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:03PM.
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