HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-01-08-Planning and Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES OF THE TUESDAY JANUARY 8,2002 PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING.
Chairman Steele called the January 8,2002 meeting of the Planning &Zoning Commission to
order at 7:03 p.m.
Roll Call.The Chairman asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:
Steele,McCoige,Willits,Schoeber!,Hoifeldt,and Korpanty.Absent:White.
Council Representative present:Watts.
Agenda Approval.Chairman Steele asked if there were any changes to the agenda.None.
Motion by Commissioner Willits,second by Commissioner Korpanty to "Approve the Agenda".
The Commission Chairman asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Willits,Korpanty,McCoige,
Hoifeldt,Schoeber,and Steele.Nays:None.
Adoption of Previous Meetings Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,second by
Commissioner Willits to "Adopt the December 18,2001 meeting minutes".Chairman Steele
asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Willits,Korpanty,McCoige,Schoeber!,and Steele.
Nays:None.
Approve the Site Plan for Stone Ridge Business Park.Bill Murphy with Shive-Hattery,
Marty Barkley with Simonson &Associates,and Greg Judas the owner,presented the site plan
for Stone Ridge Business Park.The developer and the city staff met prior to the meeting to
discuss the exterior elevations as requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission at the
December 18,2001 meeting.It was agreed that a textured metal panel (similar to an EFIS
texture)would be used on the public faces of the project (east side oflot 2 and west side oflot 3).
Ribbed metal will be allowed on the interior walls.The fronts of the main two buildings will be
stone and textured metal.Motion by Commissioner Willits,second by Commissioner Schoeberl
to "Approve the Site Plan for Stone Ridge Business Park".Chairman Steele asked for a roll call
vote.Ayes:Willits,Schoeber!,Korpanty,Hoifeldt,McCoige,and Steele.Nays:None.
Approve the Site Plan for Lot 22,Westgate Business Park.Russell Hochstetler,the engineer,
and Tom Turner,the developer,presented the site plan for lot 22,Westgate Business Park.The
exterior elevations will consist of a textured steel panel (similar to an efis texture)and split face
block.Mark Arentsen requested an awning be placed over the southeast comer of the building.
There was significant discussion on the storm drainage from the parking lot.It was decided that
an intake would be installed on each comer ofthe parking lot and curb would be added.The
landscaping on the site plan was approximately half of the requirement for the parking area.A
compromise of 2 trees and 6 shrubs will be added to along the east side of the parking lot.
Motion by Commissioner McCoige,second by Commissioner Hoifeldt to "Approve the Site Plan
for Lot 22,Westgate Business Park contingent on 1)a lighting plan is submitted to and approved
by the staff,2)the landscaping is to include additional 2 trees and 6 shrubs along the east side of
the parking lot,3)the dumpster screening will be done using the same metal material as the
building,4)the parking lot will be curbed with and intake on each comer,5)and awning will be
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added to the southeast comer of the building".Chairman Steele asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:
McCoige,Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Willits,Schoeberl,and Steele.Nays:None.
Approve the Rezoning Petition for Williams Pointe PUD.Brad Cooper with Civil
Engineering Consultants and Chuck Thomas represented the Williams Pointe Subdivision.The
areas of discussion included the park land,local streets,and the creation of a boulevard on
north/south road through the subdivision.The Commission asked Chad Weaver to speak with
Marty Shukcrt regarding the reasoning for the widened road in that vicinity and to see ifthere are
any other options available.It was recommended that the project be tabled until the staff and the
developer can meet and agree on the outstanding issues.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,
second by Commissioner McCoige to "Table the Rezoning Petition for Williams Pointe PUD
until January 22,2002 to allow for the developer and City staff to meet on the outstanding
issues".Chairman Steele asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:Hoifeldt,McCoige,Korpanty,
Willits,Schoeberl,and Steele.Nays:None.
Approve the Site Plan for the Eason Elementary School Addition.Emily Lawson with RDG
presented the Site Plan for Eason Elementary School Addition.Emily addressed both the staff
and V &K comments and stated the school will comply with the comments.Motion by
Commissioner Schoeberl,second by Commissioner Willits to "Approve the Site Plan for the
Eason Elementary School Addition contingent on the V &K comments,the resolution of access
to the bike path easement,and the mutual resolution of the sidewalk location".Chairman Steele
asked for a roll call vote.Commissioner Hoifeldt abstained from the vote due to his involvement
with the project.Ayes:Schoeberl,Willits Korpanty,McCoige,and Steele.Nays:None.
Approve a new Ordinance requiring Earthberms for parking lots.The Commission
questioned which zoning classifications this berm ordinance would affect.Chad Weaver stated
that it would most likely affect commercial,industrial,and high density residential.Motion by
Commissioner Willits,second by Commissioner Schoeberl to "Approve recommending the
Ordinance for Earthberms to the City Council for the purpose of being added to the Waukee
Municipal Code Book with the change made to the last paragraph deleting approval of and
adding "Where berruing will impede the owner or developer of a property from operating
effectively (e.g.blocking the view of vehicles on a car sales lot)the developer may request relief
from this ordinance provided they substitute other design amenities/open space options that
meets or exceeds the aesthetic objective of this section as determined by the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the City Council."
Discussion.Mark Arentsen informed the Commission that a work session is scheduled for
Tuesday January 22,2002 at 6:00pm with the City Council to discuss site plan issues.
Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Willits,second by Comruissioner Korpanty to adjourn
at 9:36 p.m.Chairman Steele asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Willits,Korpanty,McCoige,
Schoeberl,Hoifeldt,and Steele.Nays:None.
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Attest:
Mark J.Arentse,ity Administrator/Clerk
J rry teele,Planning &Zoning Chairman
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