HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01-25-Planning and Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES OF THE JANUARY 25,2000 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING ITheJanuary25,2000 Planning &Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:04 p.m.
by Chairman Steele.
Roll Call.The Chairman asked for a roll call vote and the following Commissioners
were present:Steele,Hoifeldt,Korpanty and McCoige.Absent:Royer,Applegate
Council Representative present:Nick Gruber.
Agenda Additions I Approval.Eiection of Officers was added as the last item before
adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Korpanty,second by Commissioner McCoige to
approve the agenda.The Commission Chairman asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Steele,
Hoifeldt,Korpanty and McCoige.Nays:None
Adoption of the Previous Meetings Minutes.Commissioner Korpanty asked the
minutes be adjusted to reflect attendance at the previous meeting correctly.Motion by
Commissioner Hoifeldt,second by Commissioner Korpanty to approve the December 21
1999 meeting minutes.The Commission Chairman asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:
Steele,Hoifeldt,Korpanty and McCoige.Nays:None
Windfield Townhomes Final Plat Approval:Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,second
by Commissioner Korpanty to approve Windfield Townhomes Final Plat provided the
items in V&K's January 17 &21 2000 letters are addressed,covenants are provided to
the city attorney for review and inspections of the sanitary sewer and water are
completed.The Commission Chairman asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Steele,Hoifeldt,
Korpanty and McCoige.Nays:None
Overview /Discussion Items:
1.Gary Reed from KMA presented an overview of the plat.
2.There was considerable discussion on R-4 zoning ordinance with regards to 2.500 square
.feet per unit requirements and what its actual intent was.Also discussed was individual
ownership of the iand under the buildings versus common ownership of the land.Mr.Reed
indicated the reason for providing ownership of the land with the townhouse is lending
institutions looks it at more favorably this way.
3.It was indicated that access to the public streets would only be from the private streets in the
interior of the development.
4.Sidewalks would be around the exterior of the development as well as along the interior
private streets in the development,
5.A question was raised about the city's current status on park fees.It was indicated that
Waukee supported West Des Moines in their efforts on this issue and there were currently no
plans to change Waukee's assessment of this fee.
Wells Restaurant Site Plan Approval:Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,second by
Commissioner Korpanty to approve the site plan provided the elevational views of the
building indicating the type of exterior material of building facade is provided for city
review and sidewalks are put in during the initial phase of development.Tile
Commission Chairman asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Steele,Hoifeldt,Korpantyand
McCoige.Nays:None I
Overview /Discussion Items:
1.Revised site planes were distributed to Commission members.
2.Bob Villa from ERG provided an overview of the site plan.The owner had requested to
change the building from 120 feet to 130 feet in length.
3.The sketch of the building only showed one entrance.The commission was under the
impression the building was to be used by multiple tenants and one of the tenants would be
some type of bar.The number of tenants had been reduced form three to two.The bar would
be part of the restaurant.There would be a common entrance that would then allow entry
into two different establishments.
4.A question was raised about the lighting.It was determined that the lighting was adequate.
5.The commission would have liked seeing a more detailed representation of the building
including the building material.The commission was assured this would be is would be
completed before going to city council.
6.A request had been made to waive the development of sidewalks at this time.Since the
business to the south had already put in sidewalks it was felt this development should put the
sidewalks in now and not at a later time.It was left to the city council to determine 1hewidth
of the sidewalk.
7.It was discussed about having common signage by all of the tenants of the building if at all
possible.
8.The site plan still shown as M1,because rezoning to C1 not approved by the city council yet.
Election of Officers:Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt to nominate Commissioner
Steele Chairman,second by Commissioner Korpanty.Commissioner Hoifeldt and
Commissioner McCoige asked to continue as Vice Chairman and Secretary.The
Commission Chairman asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Steele,Korpanty,Hoifeldt and
McCoige.Nays:None.
Miscellaneous I Action Items:
1.Chairman Steele asked if the city had identified somebody to replace Rick Bennett.
Councilman Gruber indicated he would work with city staff to begin the process of
getting another commissioner.
2.Commissioner Hoifeldt requested an updated list of the members serving on
Planning &Zoning commission along with dates of their terms on commission.This
will be put together by the next meeting.
3.Commissioner Korpanty requested an updated copy of the zoning and site
ordinances that other Commission members had.A copy will be provided.
Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Korpanty,second by Commissioner McCoige
to adjourn at 8:13 p.m.The Commission Chairman asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:
Steele,Korpanty,Hoifeldt and McCoige.Nays:None.
J rry teele,Planning &Zoning Chairman
Attest:
,City Administrator lerk
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