HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-25-Planning and Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES OF THE TUESDAY JUNE 25,2002 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING.1
JChairmanSteelecalledtheJune28,2002 meeting of the Planning &Zoning Commission to
order at 7:01 p.m.
Roll Call.The Chairman asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:
Hoifeldt,Krantz,McCoige,White,Willits,Steele.Absent:Korpanty.
Council Representative present:Watts.
Agenda Approval.Chairman Steele asked ifthere were any changes to the agenda.
Commissioner Hoifeldt asked that a Discussion of the Regency Homes Letter Regarding
Westgate Business Park be added to the agenda.Motion by Commissioner McCoige,seconded
by Commissioner Willits,to "Approve the Agenda with the addition ofItem #8 -Discussion of
the Regency Homes Letter Regarding Westgate Business Park."Chairman Steele asked for a
roll call vote.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Krantz,McCoige,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.
Approval of May 28,2002 Minutes.Commissioner Hoifeldt asked if the Planned Development
District ordinance that was approved by the Commission at the May 28,2002 meeting had gone
to City CounciL Chad Weaver explained that it was in the City Council approval process,and
that he would distribute copies of the revised ordinance to the Commission for their reference.
Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner White,to "Adopt the May 28,
2002 meeting minutes."Chairman Steele asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Krantz,
McCoige,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.
Approve the Preliminary Plat for Interstate Bnsiness Ventures Plat 1.Kirby Griffin of
Kirkham Michael presented the Preliminary Plat for Interstate Business Ventures Plat 1.This is
a replat of a section of Lots 2 and 6 in Waukee Development Plat 1.The property in question is
located along the far northwest side of North 6th St.There are no plans by the owners to develop
this plat;the purpose of the plat application is to subdivide the existing lot into two parcels.
There was much discussion regarding the comments made by V &K.Mr.Griffin and the
property owners agreed to implement the changes suggested in the V &K comment letter.Mark
Arentsen stated that,as outlined in the City's Comprehensive Plan,there are plans to build a road
running in an east/west direction to the north of the proposed plat.As there arc existing
strnctures along the north lot line of the proposed Interstate Business Ventures Plat 1,there are
many qnestions as to the future location of the proposed road.Snch a mad would also convert
Lot #2 of the proposed plat and the lot to the north of the plat into comer lots,increasing the
setbacks for both lots.It was suggested that the applicants discuss the possible location of future
road constrnction with the prospective owners of the property to the north of their plat.The
owners ofthe proposed plat agreed to pull their application for Preliminary Plat for Interstate
Business Ventures Plat I for further review.
Approve the Final Plat for Interstate Bnsiness Ventures Plat 1.As a result of the discussion
regarding the Preliminary Plat application for the property in question,the owners of the
proposed plat agreed to pull their application for Final Plat for Interstate Business Ventures Plat
1 for further review.
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Approve the Ordinance Change for §304.5 -Multiple Family Requirements.The changes
proposed to the ordinance would set a more specific standard for the acceptable minimum
amount of stone,brick,or sitnilar material required on exterior surfaces of multiple family
dwellings in all zoning districts.The percentages for the required exterior elements are based on
similar ordinances for other cities in the metro area.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,
seconded hy Commissioner Willits,to "Approve the Ordinance Change for §304.5 -Multiple
Family Requirements."Chairman Steele asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Krantz,
White,Willits,Steele.Nays:McCoige.
Approve the Proposed Ordinance -Arterial Corridor Overlay District.This item was
tabled by the Commission at the May 28,2002 meeting,as further changes were requested.
Such changes have been implemented.The ordinance would create a higher building standard
for properties within the Arterial Corridor Overlay District (along Alice's Road,University
Avenue,and Highway 6).Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner
Kranz,to "Approve the Proposed Ordinance -Arterial Corridor Overlay District."Chairman
Steele asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Krantz,McCoige,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:
None.
Agenda Addition -Discussion of the Regency Homes Letter Regarding Westgate Business
Park.City Staff,Council members,and Planning and Zoning Commission members received a
letter from Regency Homes and Campney &Associates.The developers believe that the current
ordinance for construction in M -1 and M-IA districts is too restrictive,resulting in their lack of
sales in the Westgate Business Park.Mike Watts stated to the Commission that the City Council
is still in discussion regarding the letter.Chad Weaver also said that he and Jody Gunderson
were in the process of drafting a response to the letter,and that any comments from the
Commission would be welcome.Copies of the completed response will be given to the
Commission members.
Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Willits,seconded by Commissioner McCoige,to
adjourn at 8:24 p.m.Chairman Steele asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Hoifeldt,Krantz,
McCoige,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.
Mark J.Arentsen C ty Administrator/Clerk
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