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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-11-Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes165 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY,OCTOBER II,2005 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING. Vice Chairman Hoife1dt called the October II,2005 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 7:02 p.m. Roll Call.Vice Chairman Hoifeldt asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present: Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Absent:Krantz,Steele.Council Representative:None. Chairman Steele arrived at 7:04 p.m.Commissioner Krantz arrived at 7:08 p.m. Agenda Approval.Motion by Connnissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Dutcher,to "Approve the Agenda for October II,2005."Ayes:Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Nays: None.Motion carried. Approval of September 27,2005 Meeting Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Sclnnidt,seconded by Commissioner Wilson,to "Adopt the September 27,2005 Meeting Minutes with the correction that 'roofline'be changed to 'ridgeline'in the discussion of the rezoning of Williams Pointe Plat 9."Ayes: Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum. Approve the Rezoning of Williams Pointe Plat 9 from C-IA [Neighborhood Commercial District]to C-IA [Neighborhood Commercial District]and R-3 [Rental Multi-Family Residential District],then to PD-l [Planned Development Overlay District].Chad Weaver introduced the rezoning application. Also in attendance were Erin Ollendike of Civil Design Advantage (CDA)and Todd Wiskus of Simonson and Associates.Connnissioner Krantz arrives at 7:08 p.m.There was much discussion of the revised elevations of the mixed use building.Commissioner Schmidt stated his desire to eliminate all vinyl siding on the commercial elevations,and limit its use on the residential elevations.Addressing one of the City staff comments,Ms.Ollendike stated that the lack of benning along the western sides of Lots 3 and 4 was due in part to the location of the pond.Commissioner Sclnnidt mentioned that the intersection of Alice's Rd.and University Ave.was being considered as a "focal point"intersection,and as such special landscaping features should be addressed.Commissioner Hoifeldt asked if a fountain was planned for the pond;Mr.Wiskus replied that it had not yet been considered.Ms.Ollendike also stated that the pond would be approximately 9 feet below grade and 12 feet deep.Chairman Steele stated his desire for a landscaping plan for the pond area,especially due to the high visibility it would have at this particular intersection.There was some discussion as to the ownership of and responsibility for the pond. Currently,the property lines for Williams Pointe Plat 9 separate pond ownership among Lots 3 and 4 and public right-of-way.Mr.Weaver stated that the property lines would need to be redrawn so that one entity would have complete ownership of and responsibility for the pond.The Commission again discussed the proposed mixed use building.Commissioner Wilson expressed concern that fire trucks may not be able to access the rear of the building due to the turning radii.Mr.Wiskus stated that due to the size and mixed use of the building,fire walls would be required and the building would have a sprinkler system.Mr.Wiskus also explained that the building would be built in phases.Commissioner Schmidt replied that each phase would need to be constructed as a "complete"building,without temporary caps on the ends.Commissioner Schmidt also stated his desire to eliminate the use of parapet roofs from the development and allow only pitched roofs.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to "Approve the Rezoning of Williams Pointe Plat 9,Lots I through 5 to C-IA [Neighborhood Commercial District]and Lot 6 to R-3 [Rental Multi-Family Residential District]."Ayes: Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Hoifeldt,to "Approve the Rezoning of Williams Pointe Plat 9 to PD-I [Planned Development Overlay District]provided:I)no vinyl siding is allowed on 166 any elevations containing any commercial nses,2)vinyl siding is allowed on elevations containing residential uses,3)the "focal point"concept for the pond area is to be worked out with City staff,and 4) rooflines shall have similar architectural styles and roofing materials,with no parapet rooflines allowed."1 Ayes:Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.I Approve the Rezoning of 620 Walnut St.from R-3 [Rental Multi-Family Residential District]to C-I [Community and Highway Service Commercial District].Chad Weaver introduced the rezoning application.Also in attendance was John Harrington,applicant and owner of the property in question. Mr.Harrington proposes a plumbing contracting business on the site,with future office/retail uses at the front of the lot and a warehouse at the back of the lot.There will be no outside storage.Mr.Weaver explained that due to the nature of a phunbing contracting business and a warehouse,the proposed use would not be appropriate in a C-IA or C-2 zoning district,which is the zoning of adjacent commercial properties.Commissioner Hoifeldt said that he struggled with the idea of expanding the downtown commercial district to the west into a residential area.Mark Arentsen stated that he was not as concerned with the current proposed use,but with what types of business would be allowed in the future if Mr. Harrington were to sell the property with C-l zoning.Commissioner Schmidt expressed his concern in allowing a use that he saw as industrial within commercial zoning.He asked if the site would be held to C-l building standards;Mr.Weaver replied that it would be held to the C-2 standards of the adjacent properties,and that such standards were more lenient than those for C-l.Commissioner Hoifeldt asked if the rezoning could be conditional so that if Mr.Harrington were to sell the property,the zoning could revert to more limited uses.Mr.Weaver stated that there may possibly be legal issues with such conditional rezoning;Commissioner Schmidt stated that it would be difficult to enforce,as a property owner is not required to inform the City when a property sale takes place.Mr.Harrington stated that he had good support from the surrounding property owners.Lyn Shaffer,owner of Classic Floral,addressed 1 the Commission to express her support for Mr.Harrington's application,stating that he had been an I' excellent neighbor.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to "Approve the Rezoning of 620 Walnut St.from R -3 [Rental Multi -Family Residential District]to C-l [Community and Highway Service Commercial District]."Chairman Steele asked for a role call vote.Ayes:Dutcher, Krantz,Mook,Steele.Nays:Hoifeldt,Sclunidt,Wilson.Motion carried. Approve the Re-adoption of the Official Zoning Map.Chad Weaver introduced the item.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Sclnnidt,to "Approve the Re-adoption of the Official Zoning Map."Ayes:Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None. Motion carried. Discuss the Rezoning of West Central Auto Auction/Scaglione Properties from A-I [Agricultural District]to a Commercially-Zoned District.Chad Weaver introduced the rezoning discussion.Also in attendance were Frank Scaglione,owner of the property,and Leo Pelds ofPelds Engineering Co.When Mr.Scaglione agreed to annex into the City in 2000,it was with the stipulation that he be granted commercial zoning.Mark Arentsen stated that the property adjacent to Mr.Scaglione to the north was being planned as a residential development,and that rezoning the Scaglione property at this point would also benefit the northem property owners in knowing what uses would be allowed to the south of their development.Mr.Weaver explained that City staff recommended the rezoning go forward as C-l [Community and Highway Service Commercial District],with the stipulation that a PD-l overlay be required when future development is planned.The City Attorney will be drafting an ordinance to address I this provision.Mr.Weaver also stated that the Commission may want to limit certain principal uses in JI the PD,but that West Central Auto Auction would still be allowed.NIT.Pelds addressed the Commission, stating his desire to move the Auto Auction without having to plan the rest of the property, 167 New Business.Chad Weaver stated that the Commission may want to readdress the approval of the rezoning of 620 Walnut St.at the next regular meeting so that any recommendations to City Council regarding possible limitations or time restrictions to the rezoning can be articulated. Commissioner Hoifeldt requested that the Commission discuss design standards for focal point features at major thoroughfare intersections during the next regular meeting,specifically for the Alice's Rd.lUniversity Ave.intersection.Chairman Steele asked if a special consultant would be needed to help with the design;Mr.Weaver stated that Veenstra &Kimm could be employed for the purpose of creating initial concepts. Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Schmidt,to adjoum at 8:56 p.m.Ayes:Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Zoning Chairman