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MfrWTES OF THE TUESDAY AUGUST 29,2006 PLANNING ,AJ'ID ZONING C011MISSION
MEETING.
Chairman Hoifeldt called the August 29,2006 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to
order at 7:00 p.m.I
Roll Call.Chairman Hoifeldt asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:
Hoifeldt,Sclnnidt,Mook,Krantz,Dutcher,Steele.Absent:Wilson.Others in attendance:Shannon
Lynch,Brad Deets,Dennis Dowell,John Kursitis,and Council Member Bailey.
Agenda Approval.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Steele,to "Approve
the Agenda for August 29,2006."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Sclnnidt,Mook,Dutcher,Steele,Krantz.Nays:
None.Motion carried.
Approval of August 8,2006 Regular Meeting Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Sclnnidt,
seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to "Adopt the August 8,2006 Regular Meeting Minutes."Ayes:
Hoifeldt,Mook,Schmidt,Krantz,Steele,Dutcher.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum.
Motion to Approve the Preliminary Plat for Walnut Cove.Paul Koester of Kozy Development
addressed the Commission.He said the developer has met with Kerry Eubanks of 850 Cedar Street
and Dennis Petersen of 860 Cedar Street;a verbal agreement has been made regarding the easement
and the attorneys are working on the papers.Jesse Duff of Cooper Crawford &Associates addressed
the Commission Commissioner Schmidt asked City Planner D.o"Deets if the City attorney wouldL.Ll '--'.1.1 .1 oo V.H.",--,Ulll.l.l ;:)IUll 1 lJ\.J II 1 1 Ui:')fi-U v.L i .IU "-'JJ.lau \..'''-',::)L .........IL '1,1 Vl.l.V VVvu.u
review the easements.Mr.Deets said the attorney would review them.Sue Seidenfeld of 840 Locust
Street addressed the Commission about her concerns.She said the public interest has not been taken
into account m approval of this development.Ms.Seidenfeld said the developer has not been
maintaining the property up to now and she is not convinced they will follow through with the
promises that have been made.She said she still has concerns regarding traffic,especially construction
traffic,and snow removal.Mr.Deets explained that a snow removal easement is typically required on
_cul-de-sacs,_Council member Bailey _expressed his concern that the drainage issue has not _been
resolved.John Kursitis of Veenstra and Kimm told the Commission the drainage issue needs resolved
before approval from City Council.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner
Krantz to "Approve the Preliminary Plat for Walnut Cove Pending Review of the Easements by the
City Attorney and any Outstanding Staff Comments."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Mook,Krantz,Schmidt,
Dutcher.Nays:Steele.Motion carried.
Motion to Approve the Site Plan for Image Sport.The subject property is located within the
Hickman West Industrial Park on Westbrook Drive.The property is approximately 300 feet east of
Alice's Road and is therefore included in the Corridor Overlay District.The applicant is requesting
approval of a site plan for the construction of a 12,480 square foot building for Image Sports which is a
screen printing business,The Corridor Overlay District requires a minimum 70%brick or stone on all
elevations within the Corridor Overlay.The applicant has argued that the proposed building is located
directly ill between two buildings that have metal paneling as a large component of their building
construction,They have indicated that because of where the building sits,you will not be able to see
the west elevation of the building and the eastern elevation of the building will be only slightly more
visible.Dave Eppel of Cooper Crawford and Brian Michael ofPDC Consultants addressed the
Commission.Mr.Michael explained that they focused on the front of the building because the rest of
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the building has low visibility.Discussion took place among the Commission members about the
requirements for the Corridor Overlay District and how to best enforce them.Commissioner Schmidt
requested that this issue be put on the agenda at the next City Council meeting as a discussion item.
Mr.Deets said staff would put together a review for the Council and then prepare a report for the
Planning and Zoning Commission.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner
Mook to "Approve the Site Plan for linage Sport Provided they add 50%Hard Surface to West
Elevation to Match the East Elevation."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Mook,Schmidt,Krantz,Steele,Dutcher.
Nays:None.Motion carried.
Discuss the Arrowhead Development Conceptual Plan.Tara Davis,representing Stanbrough
Development,addressed the Commission.Discussion took place regarding the thru-streets in the
residential portion and the height of condominiums and townhomes in the development.
New Business.Mr.Deets told the Commission he is receiving calls about the Comprehensive Plan
Update and expects to receive more as the deadline approaches.Commissioner Schmidt asked Mr.
Deets whether the Day Break Preliminary Plat was passed by City Councilor not.Mr.Deets said they
approve it subj ect to removal of the access road to the south due to safety and liability issues.
Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,second by Commissioner Steele,to adjourn at
8:30 p.m.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Mook,Schmidt,Krantz,Steele,Dutcher.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
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Frank Hoif~lanning &Zoning Chairman
Attest:
Brian Mook,Planning &Zoning Secretary