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MINUTES OF TIffi TTJESDAY,AUGUST 9,2005 PLANNING AND ZONING COl\1MISSION
MEETING.
Vice Chairman Hoifeldt called the August 9,2005 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to
order at 7:02 p.m.I
Roll Call.Vice Chairman Hoifeldt asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:
Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Absent:Krantz,Steele.Council Representative:Mertz.
Agenda Approval.Motion by Commissioner Wilson,seconded by Commissioner Schmidt,to "Approve
the Agenda for August 9,2005."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approval of July 26,2005 Meeting Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by
Commissioner Wilson,to "Adopt the July 26,2005 Meeting Minutes."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Mook,Schmidt,
Wilson.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum.
Approve the Site Plan for Village Market at Legacy Pointe.Chad Weaver introduced the project,
stating that the revised building elevations more closely fit in with the PD design theme.He also stated
that the entrance to the southwest of the mixed use building had yet to be approved by Ewing Land
Development,but that he expected to hear from them prior to City Council consideration.A photometric
plan had not been submitted,nor had concept elevation drawings of the planned future buildings on the
site.At this point,Tim Urban,president of Urban Development Group,presented the site plan.Also in I
attendance were Jamie Malloy,Architects Wells Kastner Schipper;and Peter Mond,architect.Mr.Urban J'
explained that his company had chosen to conform to the PD design theme rather that seek support for a
variance from the theme.The southern residential elevation will consist of the same materials and color
scheme as is used on the townhomes being constructed directly to the south of the site.The northern
commercial elevation will consist of cultured stone along the first floor matching that used on the Earl
May building and car wash,and horizontal Hardi-plank lap siding on the second floor.There will also be
two EIFS sign bands above and below the second floor patio doors,as well as brick on the front entry
feature and on the eastern and western stairwells.Mr.Urban reiterated his desire to have the opportunity
for either second floor office or apartment space,and stated that the balconies would be built no matter
which was used.Commissioner Schmidt asked that the developer use garage doors with window lights
on the southern residential side ofthe building;Mr.Urban stated that they already planned to do so.Mr.
Urban then asked about the cantilever allowed into a building setback and was told the maximum
cantilever was 24".Mr.Urban then discussed the future buildings planned for the site.He stated that his
company was currently in negotiations with a coffee shop to locate in the northeast building,with a
potential restaurant taking up the remainder of the building.The northwest building would be built-to-
suit.Mr.Weaver asked whether the plantings along the pond were outside of the property line,and will
research the matter further.Commissioner Schmidt stated that lap siding did not seem appropriate for the
northern commercial elevation of the mixed use building,and that flat panels connected by metal strips
would be more appropriate.Mr.Urban agreed to use the flat panels and continue them around the eastern
and western elevations to terminate at the stairwells.There was some discussion as to the signage
proposed for the northern commercial elevation.Mr.Urb~n stated that signage would be located along II
the two EIFS bands,and that the initial plan was to have the upper band signage internally illuminated,J
and the lower band signage lit externally by fully-shielded flood lights.Mr.Urban stated,however,that
the lower band signage may change to internally lit signs like those to be used on the upper band.Council
Representative Mertz asked about the timeframe for development of the entire site;Mr.Urban stated that
they planned to construct both the mixed use building and the restaurant/coffee house building within 12
months,and that the third building would be constructed at a later date.The Commission asked about the
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building materials for the trash enclosures,and Mr.Urban stated they would be brick with a cultured
stone wainscoting detail.He also explained that all retaining walls would be of cultured stone.Mr.
Urban then stated that the residential units were planned for rental,but that they may be converted to
condos for purchase if the market so dictated.Vice Chairman Hoifeldt read aloud from an e-mail from
Commissioner Krantz,who could not be present for the meeting but wished to voice his full support for
the project.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Wilson,to "Approve the Site
Plan for The Village Market at Legacy Pointe,provided I)garage doors along the southern residential
elevation have window lights,2)the Hardi-plank proposed along the northern,eastern and western
commercial elevations be changed from lap siding to abutting flat panels,and 3)that all PD setback
requirements are met."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approve the Revised PD for Legacy Pointe.Chad Weaver introduced the item,explaining that three
changes were proposed allowing for residential use within the commercial portion of the development,
provided the structure also contain office and commercial uses;amending the commercial building
setbacks to include a I 0-foot setback for all yards abutting the pond;and allowing the ATM kiosk along
Legacy Pointe Boulevard to be located within the front yard setback.There was much discussion
regarding trash enclosures located within front yard setbacks.Jolm Kursitis explained that typically trash
enclosure would not be allowed in a front yard setback,but that the PD could be amended to allow it if the
Commission saw fit to do so.Mr.Urban agreed that the enclosure to the southwest of the mixed use
building could be moved out of the setback,but that it would be very difficult to do so for the southeast
enclosure.The Commission discussed many alternatives to the proposed location of the southeast
enclosure,such as moving it out ofthe setback closer to the mixed use building,leaving it where it was
and orienting the gates to face east,or moving it further to the east to be located along the retaining wall.
Motion by Commissioner Wilson,seconded by Commissioner Schmidt,to "Approve the Revised PD for
Legacy Pointe,with the building setback changes as proposed;residential uses allowed within the
commercial portion of the development as proposed;and the ATM kiosk and southeastern trash enclosure
located within the front yard setback,provided City staff approve of the location of the trash enclosure."
After the motion was made and seconded,Council Representative Mertz asked ifthere was enough
parking on the site.Mr.Malloy and Mr.Weaver both stated that the parking was more than adequate.
Ayes:Hoifeldt,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Nays:None.Motion carried.
New Business.Commissioner Schmidt asked why the awnings had yet to be installed at Warrior Plaza
Phase III.Dennis Dowell explained that there were some outstanding items,but that the builder was
actively working to complete the project.Commissioner Schmidt then gave his opinion that developers
who come before the Commission with a project for which they want a simple "yes"or "no"
recommendation should be given that courtesy.Chad Weaver stated that the Commission needs to
articulate to the City Council their reasoning behind any recommendation.Commissioner Mook stated
that he also felt the recommendations were important.Commissioner Schmidt agreed but stated that the
initial vote could be "yes"or "no"as requested.
Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Wilson,to adjourn at
8:33 p.m.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Nays:None.Motion carried.Meeting adjourned.
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