HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-24-Planning and Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES OF THE TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24,2002 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING.
Chairman Steele called the September 24,2002 meeting of the Planning &Zoning Commission to order
at 7:02p.m.
Roll Call.The Chairman asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:Hoifeldt,
Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,White,Willits,Steele.Absent:None.Council Representative:Watts.
Agenda Approval.Chairman Steele asked ifthere were any changes to the agenda.None.Motion by
Commissioner Willits,seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to "Approve the Agenda for September 24,
2002."Chairman Steele asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,White,
Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approval of September 10,2002 Minntes.Commissioner Steele asked if there were any changes to the
September 10,2002 minutes.Chairman Steele stated that the date of June 25,2002 in the "Approval of
August 27,2002 Minutes"paragraph be corrected to August 27,2002.Motion by Commissioner
Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner White,to "Adopt the September 10,2002 Minutes,correcting the
date of June 25,2002 to August 27,2002."Chairman Steele asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:Hoifeldt,
Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approve the Site Plan for Wells Fargo Addition.Gary Reed of Kirkham Michael presented the Site
Plan for Wells Fargo Addition.The developer currently has two possible tenants lined up for the I
addition:Quizno's and Domino's Pizza.The building would not be sprinkled,but would instead have a J
fire wall between the two phases.City staff calculated the number of existing parking spaces and
determined that there are currently enough spaces for the proposed addition.Commissioner Hoifeldt
asked about the construction of a sidewalk along Carefree Lane.The resolution passed by the City
Council on May 1,2000 called for the sidewalk to be built "when development begins on the north side of
Highway 6."Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to "Approve the
Site Plan for Wells Fargo Addition,provided all V &K and City staff comments are addressed,and the
sidewalk along Carefree Lane is added at the time of building construction."Chairman Steele asked for a
roll call vote.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion
passed.
Approve the Rezoning of Olive Glen (Hawbaker Property).William Lillis of Connolly Law Firm
presented the Rezoning of Olive Glen.He was accompanied by Lon Hawbaker,conservator of the Paul
Hawbaker Conservatorship;Rich Gardner,landscape architect with RDG Crose Gardner Shukert;Jerry
Oliver of Civil Engineer Consultants;and Dan Manning of COll11o11yLaw Firm.The developers are
asking that the area be rezoned from A-I to C-l and C-IA,with a PD District overlay.As of this date,
there are no particular tenants in mind for the property.Commissioner Hoifeldt asked for clarification on
the park area indicated on the plan.Mr.Gardner stated that the park included a buffer strip along the
western edge ofthe property (bordering the Westgate development.)The buffer strip could become a trail
link in the future.Commissioner Hoifeldt asked that the Park Board review the plan at their next meeting
for their input on the proj ect.Mark Arentsen stated that the proposed park is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.Commissioner White asked for a timetable for development of the property.Mr.
Hawbaker explained that it would be subject to market conditions.Mr.Lillis also stated that the
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developers are in negotiations with City staff regarding the architectural standards for construction on the
property.The developers would like to use architectural metal panels.Chairman Steele stated that he
would like to see limited entries from Highway 6 into the development.Motion by Commissioner
Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Willits,to "Amend the Comprehensive Plan to allow the rezoning
of Olive Glen from A-I to C-I and C-IA."Chairman Steele asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:Hoifeldt,
Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion passed.
Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner White,to "Approve the Rezoning of
Olive Glen from A-I to C-I and C-IA,with a PD overlay."Chairman Steele asked for a mil can vote.
Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion passed.
Approve the Rezoning of Westgate Bnsiness Park.Jim Campney of Campney &Associates presented
the Rezoning of Westgate Business Park.The developers are looking to add a PD District overlay.There
will be no change in uses,but changes in the architectural building standards for specific lots within the
development.Chad Weaver mentioned that the City would like to see more specific language in the
proposal relating to buffering for lots that face west.Chad Weaver also clarified for the Commission that
any changes not addressed in the PD would need to follow the established site plan requirements.Motion
by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to "Table the Rezoning of Westgate
Business Park until the October 8,2002 Planning &Zoning Commission meeting."Chairman Steele
asked for a mil call vote.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:
None.Motion passed.
Approve the Preliminary Plat for Interstate Business Ventures Plat 1.Kurt Smith of Kirkham
Michael presented the Preliminary Plat for Interstate Business Ventures Plat I.The application had
previously been tabled by the Planning &Zoning Commission at their June 25,2002 meeting.City staff
asked that the 30'easement indicated on the northern edge of the plat be increased to 35',and that the plat
map state that it is a roadway easement.Beth Richardson stated that the legal documents have not been
received as of this date.John Kursitis of V &K asked about the existing overflow detention area.Mr.
Smith stated that,because of the age and size of the drainage area,there is no practical way to determine
at this time where it drains.The drainage area would need to be upgraded when the street was
constructed.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Willits,to "Approve the
Preliminary Plat for Interstate Business Ventures Plat I,provided:
I)The 30'roadway easement along the north of the plat be changed to 35'.
2)The installation of sidewalk along the north of the plat be waived or bonded until further
development takes place.
3)The overflow detention area be upgraded when the roadway along the north of the plat is
constructed."
Chairman Steele asked for a mil can vote.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,White,Willits,
Steele.Nays:None.Motion passed.
Approve the Final Plat for Interstate Business Ventures Plat 1.Kurt Smith of Kirkham Michael
presented the Final Plat for Interstate Business Ventures Plat I.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,
seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to "Approve the Final Plat for Interstate Business Ventures Plat I,
provided all legal documents are received by the City prior to the October 7 City Council meeting,and
that all issues mentioned in the approval of the Preliminary Plat are addressed."Chairman Steele asked
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for a roll call vote.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.
Motion passed.
Approve the Appeal for Assessment of Park Impact Fees Charged for Enterprise Business Park
Plat 4 (Downing Development).Brent Appel,attorney for Downing Development,appeared to present
his client's case to the Connnission for the Appeal for Assessment of Park Impact Fees Charged for
Enterprise Business Park Plat 4.Steve Downing of Downing Development also appeared before the
Commission.Mr.Appel distributed information to the Commission and asked that it be entered into the
record.Mr.Appel discussed his client's reasons for the appeal,citing most significantly the recent Iowa
Supreme Court decision regarding the illegality of park fees.Paul Huscher,City Attorney,stated the
City's position that a prior agreement with the developer (dated November 7,1995)regarding park
dedication was still binding as it predates the Iowa Supreme Court decision.Both Mr.Appel and Mr.
Huscher agreed that the Iowa Supreme Court did not implicitly state whether the decision applies
retroactively.Mr.Downing stated that he had gone to the Park Board during final platting for Enterprise
Business Park Plat 3,and was told that the Board would rather have a bike trail than a park,and Mr.
Downing was in the process of constructing that trail.City staff will research Mr.Downing's statement.
Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Connnissioner Willits,to "Deny the Appeal for
Assessment of Park Impact Fees Charged for Enterprise Business Park Plat 4."Chairman Steele asked
for a roll call vote.Ayes:Korpanty,McCoige,Willits,Steele.Nays:Hoife1dt,White.Abstentions:
Krantz.Motion passed.
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Approve the Ordinance Change to §303.157 Park Site Dedication.Chad Weaver stated that the park
service ratio remains the same in the ordinance;the changes aske that a developer dedicate parkland free ]
of charge,or pay a fee in lieu of parkland dedication.Commissioner Hoife1dt asked that the Park Board
receive a copy of the ordinance at their next meeting so that they are aware of the changes being made.
Motion by Connnissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to "Approve the Ordinance
Change to §303.157 Park Site Dedication as written."Chairman Steele asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:
Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion passed.
New Business.None.
Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Korpanty,seconded by Connnissioner McCoige,to adjourn at
9:52 p.m.Chairman Steele asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,White,
Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Meeting adjourned.
Attest:
erry Steele,Planning &Zoning Chairman
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