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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-09-14-Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes159 MINUTES OF THE WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 14,2005 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING. Chairman Steele caIled the September 14,2005 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. RoIl CalI.Chairman Steele asked for a roIl caIl and the foIlowing Commissioners were present:Dutcher, Hoifeldt,Krantz,Schmidt.Absent:Mook,Wilson.Council Representative:None. Agenda Approval.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Dutcher,to "Approve the Agenda for September 14,2005."Ayes:Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz,Schmidt,Steele.Nays:None. Motion carried, Approval of August 23,2005 Meeting Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to "Adopt the August 23,2005 Meeting Minutes."Ayes:Dutcher,Hoifeldt, Krantz,Schmidt,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried, Approval of September 6,2005 Special Meeting Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt, seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to "Adopt the September 6,2005 Special Meeting Minutes."Ayes: Dutcher,Hoife1dt,Krantz,Schmidt,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried, Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum. Approve the Preliminary Plat for Williams Pointe II Plat 10.John Gibson introduced the preliminary plat.In attendance were Erin OIlendike of Civil Design Advantage (CDA)and BiIl Spencer of Regency Homes.This plat includes the single family residential portion of Williams Pointe II;the commercial portion wiII be platted at a later date.AIl comments have been addressed.Commissioner Schmidt asked if SE Laurel Ave.would connect with the corresponding street stub in Legacy Pointe;Mr.Gibson replied that it did not,but that the City was in discussions with Ewing Land Development regarding the connection.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Dutcher,to "Approve the Preliminary Plat for Williams Pointe II Plat 10."Chad Weaver asked that the motion be amended to address signage and flags so that they are brought into compliance with the PD agreement.Mr.Weaver also asked that the trailer be removed;Mr.Spencer stated that it would be used as a construction trailer and would be moved to the actual construction site.Commissioner Sclnnidt amended his motion to "Approve the Preliminary Plat for WiIliams Pointe II Plat 10,provided alI signage and flags are brought into compliance with the PD agreement."Commissioner Dutcher amended his second.Ayes:Dutcher, Hoifeldt,Krantz,Schmidt,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Approve the Final Plat for Willow Brook Plat 4.John Gibson introduced the preliminary plat.In attendance were Tom Wittman of Civil Engineering Consultants (CEC)and BiII Spencer of Regency Homes.AIl bonds and easements have been reviewed by the City Attorney.Certain punch list items are outstanding,but will be completed prior to City Council consideration.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Hoifeldt,to "Approve the Final Plat for WiIIow Brook Plat 4, provided all punch list items me completed prior to City Council consideration."Ayes:Dutcher,Hoifeldt, Krantz,Schmidt,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Approve the Site Plan for Legacy Pointe Senior Care Center.Chad Weaver introduced the site plan. In attendance were Mike Stott of Stott and Associates,Bob Nielsen of Garden Associates,and Josh Cowman of Ewing Land Development.AIl comments have been addressed,including the number of parking staIIs.Chairman Steele asked about a City staff comment regarding a shared entrance at the western access to the parking lot.Mr.Weaver explained that the shared entrance was initiaIIy proposed to 160 create more parking spaces and eliminate excess entrances"However,the parking is adequate and the developer did not want to mix traffic,as the westem entrance is intended for deliveries to the site, specifically the kitchen.Commissioner Hoifeldt mentioned a possible lack of screening of car headlights 1 in the southwestern parking lot,and that headlights may shine into the townhomes across the street.Mr.Ii Weaver explained that plantings and shrubbery would act as a proper screen.Commissioner Hoifeldt asked that if there are any future complaints from the townhome residents regarding car headlights,the City and developer would address the issue at that point in time.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt," seconded by Commissioner Dutcher,to "Approve the Site Plan for Legacy Pointe Senior Care Center, provided all comments are addressed."Ayes:Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz,Schmidt,Steele.Nays:None. Motion carried. Approve the Site Plan for Parkview Plaza.Chad Weaver requested that this item be postponed,as there were drainage issues that had yet to be addressed.Commissioner Steele asked if the project could be discussed briefly.Commissioner Hoifeldt stated that the design and alignment of the parking stalls at the rear of the building was very convoluted and confusing.He suggested some of the parking be moved to the front of the building to elinJinate the problem.Commissioner Schmidt questioned whether or not the front ofthe building had enough articulation;Mr.Weaver explained that City staff had not pressed this issue,as the building appeared to have enough visual interest with its roof lines and offsets,and given that it is a rather small building.Commissioner Schmidt agreed.Commissioner Krantz questioned the safety of the one-way drive-through lane on the west side of the lot,as the sidewalks in front of and behind the building emptied onto the land and there may be line-of-sight issues.Mr.Weaver stated that it was a common issue with drive-through areas.Mr.Weaver stated that the site plan called for fencing around HV AC units,while the City has been encouraging the use of plantings for screening;he also stated that green space was very limited on the site.The Commission agreed that the developer should I either scale back the building OTthe uses allowed on the site in order to alleviate the perceived congestion J' of the site or provide a more appealing rear elevation to encourage customer use of that side of the building.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Dutcher,to "Postpone the Approval of the Site Plan fOTParkview Plaza."Ayes:Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz,Schmidt,Steele.Nays: None.Motion carried. Approve the Site Plan for Shottenkirk Chevrolet Addition.Mark Arentsen introduced the site plan. In attendance was Tony Baxter of Frank Baxter Construction.The C-l zoning of the property is valid for another year;if significant progress is not made within that year to bring the site into compliance with the zoning,the property will revert to M-IA zoning and all non-compliant activity must cease.Mr.Baxter addressed the Commission,stating that the Shottenkirk Automotive Group was in negotiations to purchase more surrounding property in order to construct a new facility.Business would continue from the existing building until the new building was constructed;then the non-compliant building would be tom down.Mr.Baxter also stated that,while plans were being made fOTthe site,Shottenkirk could not move forward until certain legal matters regarding litigation were resolved.Commissioner Sclnnidt asked that the development agreement be amended so that all references to compliance with C-l standards are changed to Arterial Corridor Overlay standards,as that is more accurate.Mr.Baxter stated that the development agreement would specify a timeline for completion of the new building,however; Shottenkirk would not be able to move forward until the legal challenges were settled.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Dutcher,to "Approve the Site Plan fOTShottenkirk Chevrolet Addition,provided the development agreement is amended to change all references from C-l 1 standards to Arterial Corridor Overlay standards."Ayes:Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz,Schmidt,Steele.I Nays:None.Motion carried.Chairman Steele expressed his appreciation to City staff for bringing the J matter before the Commission,even though the requested addition is small enough to have been approved through staffreview. 161 New Business.Commissioner Schmidt asked if a list had been prepared of potential street intersections for possible inclusion in the proposed site layout and design ordinance.Mark Arentsen stated that the list was being prepared and that it would be on the next agenda as a discussion item. Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Hoifeldt,to adjourn at 8 :04 p.m.Ayes:Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz,Schmidt,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.Meeting adjourned.