The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2004-12-14-Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes101 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY,DECEMBER 14,2004 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING. Chairman Steele called the December 14,2004 meeting of the Planning &Zoning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call.Chairman Steele asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present: Hoifeldt,Krantz,Schmidt,White,Willits.Absent:Korpanty.Council Representative:Mertz. Commissioner Korpanty arrived at 7:12 p.m. Agenda Approval.Motion by Commissioner Willits,seconded by Commissioner White,to "Approve the Agenda for December 14,2004."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Krantz,Schmidt,White,Willits,Steele.Nays: None.Motion carried. Approval of November 23,2004 Meeting Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Willits,to "Adopt the November 23,2004 Meeting Minutes."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Krantz, Schmidt,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum. Discuss the Future Zoning Options for 1450 SE University Ave.[Richard Schwartz property]. Council Representative Mertz explained the City Council's concern with the lack of support from neighboring property owners for commercial zoning of the Schwartz property.He also stated his belief that the City Council would support a low-impact commercial zoning.Commissioner Schmidt expressed his belief that,since the Schwartz property is shown as Business Park on the Comprehensive Plan,it should be rezoned and sold as such.Jerry Cobb ofIowa Realty Commercial,representing Richard Schwartz,explained the difficulty in selling the property without knowing what zoning the City would SUPPOlt.Chad Weaver suggested that C-4 Office Park Commercial District zoning would be appropriate due to its low-traffic nature.The zoning could also be amended to disallow uses such as restaurants and funeral homes,which would be less desirable in the area.Mike Harris of 1435 SE Rosewood Ct.addressed the Connnission,stating his objection to any commercial zoning for the Schwartz property.He also said that to zone the property as commercial would constitute "spot zoning"and would set a bad precedent for the City.Several commissioners pointed out during the discussion that there was,however,commercial zoning adjacent to the south.Amanda Fairchild of 1410 SE Rosewood Ct.addressed the Commission,saying she had been told that if the Schwartz property were zoned commercial that her property value would decrease by a minimum of 10%.Both homeowners stated that they had been told by realtors that the property would be eventually zoned residential.Chairman Steele asked if the property values had decreased for property owners in similar situations,such as those around the Greenview Corporate building.Chad Weaver stated that he would research the matter,and that,in general,property values in Waukee have only been increasing in recent years.Commissioner Hoifeldt expressed his disappointment that the future rezoning possibilities of the Schwartz property had been misrepresented to the surrounding property owners,and stated that he would be in favor of residential zoning.Connnissioner Korpanty also stated that he favored residential zoning,but that he would not object to low-impact commercial uses.Commissioner Willits read aloud the definition of C-4 zoning from the City ordinance,which states the intent to allow compatible uses in established residential neighborhoods.He then stated that he was in favor of a C-4 zoning for the Schwartz property.Mr.Schwartz then addressed the Commission,stating that,whatever the zoning, he would not sell the property to anyone who did not agree in writing to keep a substantial number of G:\WPFileslP &ZIMinutes\2004\12-14-04 Minutes.doc 102 the existing trees.Commissioner Schmidt spoke in favor of C-4 zoning,but with more limited uses for low-traffic businesses.Chairman Steele and Commissioner White stated they would favor low-impact '1 commercial zoning with limited uses,but only if the surrounding property owners would not lose significant property valuation.Commissioner Krantz said he would support residential zoning., Approve the Ordinance Change for Townhome Design Standards.Chad Weaver stated that the City had received no response from developers regarding the proposed changes.Commissioner Schmidt expressed his disappointment,as the issue had been postponed at a previous Commission meeting in order to allow the developers time to review and respond to the proposed changes.The Commission discussed certain aspects ofthe Overland Park,KS ordinance regarding townhome design standards.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to "Approve the Ordinance Change for Townhome Design Standards,using the Overland Park,KS ordinance as a model,with the following changes:I)pitched roofs are required,2)carports are not allowed,3)vinyl siding is an allowable exterior building material,4)single story,2-unit townhomes will have no hard surface requirement,but brick or stone accents are encouraged,5)single story townhomes of 3 units or more,as well as townhomes of 2 stories of more,will be required to have 40%hard surface on all four exterior elevations,and 6)remove the sentence stating that alternate material use is subj ect to approval by the Commission and City Council."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Schmidt,White,Willits, Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Discuss the City of Overland Park,KS Ordinances.In the interest oftime,Mark A:rentsen asked that the Commission postpone this discussion item,as well as the discussion item regarding re- submittal of approved site plans,until the next scheduled meeting.Motion by Commissioner Krantz, seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to "Postpone Discussion of the City of Overland Park,KS 1 Ordinances until the next scheduled meeting."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Schmidt,White,j Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried. Discuss the City Policy Regarding Re-submittals of Approved Site Plans.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to "Postpone Discussion of City Policy Rega:rding Re-submittals of Approved Site Plans until the next scheduled meeting."Ayes:Hoifeldt, Korpanty,Krantz,Schmidt,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried, Discnss the Potential City Parkland Purchases.Mark Arentsen asked that the Commission make a recommendation on the size and type ofland the City should pursue in purchasing for future parkland uses.Commissioner Krantz stated that land closer to the City would be more appropriate than parcels further out,such as the Copeland property.Chairman Steele stated his desire to see an amphitheater built for community use.Commissioner Hoifeldt suggested the City purchase Sugar Creek Golf Course to either continue as a municipal golf course,or close the course and use the property for parkland.Chad Weaver explained the City's need to purchase land for open parkland,active uses (such as ball fields),as well as for City-owned facilities,such as a new City Hall or Public Works building.The Commission agreed that the City should look to purchase tracts ofland that are 20 acres or greater,and that terrain with a mix of flatland,hi11s,and wooded area was the most desirable. New Business.The Commissioners were asked if they planned to attend the December 28,2004 regular meeting.Four Commissioners stated they would be available,so there wi11be a quorum,j G:\WPFiles\P&Z\Minutes\2004\12-14-04 Minutes.doc 103 Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Willits,seconded by Commissioner White,to adjourn at 9:28 p.m.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,Schmidt,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.Meeting adjourned. ~rn erry Ste -Ie,Plall--11111g&ZOTI1ng Chairman Attest: 0:\WPFiles\P &Z\Minutes\2004\12-14-04 Minutes.doc