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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-22-Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes173 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 22,2005 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING. Chairman Steele called the November 22,2005 meeting ofthe Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 7:03 p.m. Roll Call.Chairman Steele asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present: Mook,Schmidt,Wilson.Absent:Dutcher,Hoifeldt,Krantz.Commissioner Dutcher arrived at 7:05 p.m.,Commissioner Krantz arrived at 7:09 p.m.,Council Representative Mertz arrived at 7:35 p.m. Agenda Approval.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Wilson,to "Approve the Agenda for November 22,2005."Ayes:Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None. Motion carried. Approval of November 9,2005 Meeting Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Mook,seconded by Commissioner Wilson,to "Adopt the November 9,2005 Meeting Minutes."Ayes:Mook,Schmidt, Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.Commissioner Dutcher arrived at 7:05 p.m. Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum. Approve the Final Plat for Glynn Village Plat 1.Commission Dutcher stated that he would abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest.John Gibson presented the final plat.Also in attendance were Joe Petryzinski of Hubbell Development and Andy Schreck of Engineering Resource Group (ERG).A punch list has yet to be written;legal documents have yet to be received,although bonds have been received;and payment for University Avenue trunk sewer has yet to be paid.The developer will dedicate approximately 32 acres of parkland with the plat,including bike trails.Commissioner Schmidt asked if berming issues for the townhome portion of the plat would be handled during the site plan process;Mr.Gibson answered in the affirmative,Commissioner Krantz arrived at 7:09 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Mook,to "Approve the Final Plat for Glynn Village Plat 1,provided all outstanding issues have been completed or addressed prior to City Council consideration."Ayes:Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Abstain: Dutcher.Motion carried. Approve the Site Plan for Waukee High School Addition.Rick Baumhover of Bishop Engineering presented the site plan.Also in attendance were Duane Van Gorp of Waukee Community School District and Joe Kobes of Frevert-Ramsey-Kobes Architects.Mr.Baumhover stated that the addition would add approximately 63,000 square feet of interior space to the school.He also stated that no additional parking spaces were planned at this time,and that the school district would provide temporary traffic signals on University Ave.at both the high school and middle school entrances. Permanent signals will be installed after University Ave.is widened adj acent to the school property. Mr.Baumhover also explained that the site plan did not have enough trees and shrubs to meet the Arterial Corridor Overlay ordinance standards,but that the school wished to keep an open look to the campus and did not want to remove plantings when other future additions are constructed. Commissioner Schmidt expressed his concern with parking,stating that to restrict the number of students allowed to park onsite would likely force the overflow onto residential streets.Chairman Steele echoed Commissioner Schmidt's statement,voicing his disappointment that no new parking was planned for the expansion.Mr.VanGorp addressed the Commission,stating that the current number of parking spaces at the high school met the City code requirements,and that parking would be added when the final phase of expansion occurred in 2008 or 2009.Mark Arentsen explained that City code parking requirements did not specifically address school uses,and that the numbers used were those 174 meant for auditorinms and gymnasiums.Mr.Van Gorp stated that parking for the high school could be added in front of Prairie View Middle School when the need arose.Commissioner Scluuidt and Chairman Steele both mentioned that the school should be proactive and not reactive when it came to parking issues,and that there should at least be some specific trigger that would force the addition of parking spaces.Council Representative Mertz arrived at 7:35 p.m.Mr.Van Gorp suggested an informal study of the existing parking lot to see if there was an immediate need for more spaces.At this point,Mr.Arentsen asked the school to provide a lighting plan and traffic study.Mr.Banmhover responded that the lighting plan would be provided,but that a traffic study was unnecessary,as one had been completed in the recent past that addressed any issues.Commissioner Dutcher stated he would rather the school spent money on additional parking spaces and not on a traffic study that would not provide any new information.There was some discussion regarding the temporary traffic signals and the timeline for installation.John Gibson stated that a specific installation date needed to be set; Mr.Van Gorp replied that the school district was committed to install the signals as soon as possible. Commissioner Dutcher asked who would pay for the permanent signals when installed;Mr.Gibson answered that the school would be responsible for the costs.Motion by Commissioner Dutcher, seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to "Approve the Site Plan for Waukee High School Addition, provided I)two temporary traffic signals are installed on University Avenue as soon as possible;2)69 additional parking spaces are added;3)lighting cut sheets and photometries are provided;4) landscaping is approved as presented;and 5)no traffic study is required at this time."Ayes:Dutcher, Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Approve the Ordinance Change §304.5(M)(3)-Site Plan:Non-Residential Uses in R Districts. Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to "Approve the Ordinance Change §304.5(M)(3)-Site Plan:Non-Residential Uses in R Districts."Ayes:Dutcher,Krantz,Mook, Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. New Bnsiness.Mark Arentsen informed the Commission that the RFP for key comer intersections had been approved by City Council with a modification in which the evaluation of responses was to be handled by City staff,not by the Commission and Council. Commissioner Schmidt referenced a memo from Chad Weaver regarding a Board of Adjustment variance granted for the Southfork subdivision entry monnment sign.He asked for clarification on the types of variance applications that the Board of Adjustment was able to review.Mr.Arentsen declined to conunent,stating that the City Attorney was reviewing the procedures for Board of Adjustment applications. Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Wilson,seconded by Conunissioner Schmidt,to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.Ayes:Dutcher,Krantz,Mook,Schmidt,Wilson,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Jerry tee e,Planning &Zoning Chairman Attest: /l (fiJ-'LC~jGl~ Mark J.Arentsen,C ty Administrator/Clerk -lI 1 I