HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-01-14-Planning and Zoning Commission MinutesChairman Steele called the January 14,2003 meeting of the Planning &Zoning Commission to order
at 7:01 p.m.
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MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY JANUARY 14,2003 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING.
Roll Call.Chairman Steele asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:
Hoifcldt,Krantz,White,Willits,Steele.Absent:Schmidt.Council Representative:Johnson.
Commissioner Korpanty arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Agenda Approval.Chairman Steele asked if there were any changes to the agenda.Agenda item #5,
"Approve the Preliminary Plat for Windfield II,Plat 3,"was pulled from the agenda.Motion by
Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner White,to "Approve the Agenda for January 14,
2003,with the removal of Agenda item #5."Ayes:Hoifcldt,Krantz,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:
None.Motion carried.
Approval of December 30,2002 Special Meeting Minutes.Chairman Steele asked if there were any
changes to the December 30,2002 minutes.None.Motion by Commissioner Willits,seconded by
Commissioner Krantz,to "Adopt the December 30,2002 Special Meeting Minutes."Ayes:Hoifeldt,
Krantz,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approve the Preliminary Plat for Sunrise Ridge.Larry Richards ofEDS presented the Preliminary
Plat for Sunrise Ridge.The property is located to the north of Sunrise Meadows,and to the north and
east of Enterprise Business Park.Mr.Richards stated that the intent of the preliminary plat was to ]
subdivide the property in order to transfer ownership of the parcels to different entities.Commissioner
Hoifeldt asked for direction from John Kursitis of V &K.Mr.Kursitis explained that the purpose of the
City's subdivision ordinance was to follow the comprehensive plan as closely as possible.He also
stated that there were many outstanding issues regarding the preliminary plat proposal,such as access
to lots (especially landlocked parcels),easements,location of utilities,etc.Council Representative
Johnson stated that future buyers of the parcels "deserve to know"prior to property purchase exactly
what improvements are planned and would be required.City staff stressed to Mr.Richards that all
subdivision requirements must be met in order to proceed to final plat.Motion by Commissioner
Willits,seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to 'Table the Preliminary Plat for Sunrise Ridge until the
developer addresses all outstanding issues."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,White,Willits,Steele.
Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approve the Ordinance Change §304.5(M)-Site Plan Ordinance.Chad Weaver stated that
changes to this ordinance had already been approved by the Commission at the June 25,2002 regular
meeting.That version was not passed by the City Council,so it had been rewritten for clarification.
Much discussion occurred regarding the definitions oftownhomes,duplexes,and condominiums.
Motion by Commissioner Willits,seconded by Connnissioner White,to "Approve the Ordinance
Change §304.5(M)-Site Plan Ordinance."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,White,Willits,Steele.
Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approve the Rezoning of Certain M-l and M-IA Zoning Districts.Commissioner Krantz asked if 1
certain areas of the proposed rezoning would affect the City's ability to get a RISE grant for the 1-80 JI
interchange/Alice's Road extension project.Chad Weaver stated that it would not be affected.
Commissioner White expressed concem that the affected property owners should be notified of the
proposed rezoning.Mark Arentsen assured the Commission that the property owners would be
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notified.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to "Table the
Rezoning of Certain M-I and M-IA Zoning Districts until the January 28,2003 regular meeting."
Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
\Election of Officers.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner White,to
reappoint Commissioner Steele as Chairman.
Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner White,to reappoint Commissioner
Willits as Vice Chairman.
Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner White,to appoint Commissioner
Krantz as Secretary.
Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motions carried.
New Business.Joe Schmidt begins his teTIDas a Planning &Zoning Commissioner,replacing Jeff
McCoige.
Commissioner Hoifeldt asked fOTan update on the parkland fee dedication lawsuit.MT.Arentsen
confirmed that the City is being sued by the Homebuilders Association.Council Representative
Johnson stated that the League of Cities is working on a bill to be submitted to the state legislature,in
which the fees are treated as an "impact,"not a "tax."
Commissioner Korpanty asked if the City was still intending to develop the property to the south of
Centennial Park.ML A:rentsen stated that no finn commitments have been made by either the property
owner OTthe City.
Chairman Steele asked about the status of the 1-80 interchange project,MT.Arentsen explained that a
report should be submitted to the MPO in February OTMarch.
Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Krantz,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to adjourn at
8:39 p.m.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Meeting adjourned.
eITYSteele,Plmming &Zoning Chairman
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