HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-18-Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes168
MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY,OCTOBER 18,2005 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING.
Chairman Steele called the October 18,2005 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at
6:04p.m.I
Roll Call.Chairman Steele asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:Dutcher,
Hoifeldt,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt.Absent:Wilson.Council Representative:Mertz.
Agenda Approval.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Mook,to "Approve
the Agenda for October 18,2005."Ayes:Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Steele.Nays:
None.Motion carried.
Approve the Final Plat for Windfield II Plat 5.J ohn Gibson introduced the final plat.The public
utility easements have yet to be reviewed,but will be done prior to City Council consideration.Also,the
developer is working to complete all punch list items prior to City Council consideration.All legal
documents and bonds have been received and reviewed by the City Attorney.Commissioner Hoifeldt
asked about the bike trail easement;Mr.Gibson stated that the easement had yet to be recorded but would
be done.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Dutcher,to "Approve the Final
Plat for Windfield II Plat 5,provided all punch list items are completed prior to City Council
consideration."Ayes:Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Discuss the City of Overland Park,KS Ordinances.The Commission concluded their discussion of
the commercial design guidelines.There was much discussion regarding building design and breaks
along considerable wall expanses.The Commission agreed that the ordinance should stress architectural
breaks over structural breaks,and that such breaks should occur every 30 feet.The Commission also
agreed to remove references to awnings and instead encourage the use of covered walkways.There was
then much discussion regarding landscape berming and fencing,with the consensus that benning should
be strongly encouraged in all cases,and that fencing should require stone pillars at intervals.A 4-foot
landscape buffer along fencing was also agreed upon.The Commission decided to eliminate all language
dealing with hotel and motel designs,stating that such structures should be held to the same standards as
any other commercial structure.
New Business.Chad Weaver handed out information regarding gateway elements for the Commission to
review prior to the next meeting.The Commission also briefly discussed the Olive Glen PD,as it has
been three years since the rezoning approval and no significant development has occurred in that time.
Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Schmidt,to adjoum at 8:15
p.m.Ayes:Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.Meeting
adjourned.
Jerry Ste e,Planning &Zoning Chairman
Mark J.Arentsen,C'y Administrator/Clerk I