HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-10-22-Planning and Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES OF THE TUESDAY OCTOBER 22,2002 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING.
Chairman Steele called the October 22,2002 meeting ofthe Planning &Zoning Commission to order at
7:05p.m.
Roll Call.The Chairman asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:Hoifeldt,
Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,Willits,Steele.Absent:White.Council Representative:Watts.
Agenda Approval.Chairman Steele asked if there were any changes to the agenda.None.Motion by
Commissioner Willits,seconded by Commissioner Hoifeldt,to "Approve the Agenda for October 22,
2002."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approval of October 8,2002 Minutes.Commissioner Steele asked ifthere were any changes to the
October 8,2002 minutes.None.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Willits,
to "Adopt the October 8,2002 Minutes."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,Willits,Steele.
Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approve the Preliminary Plat for Midwest Commercial Development Plat 1.Gary Reed of
Kirkham Michael presented the Preliminary Plat for Midwest Commercial Development Plat 1.The
development includes Midwest Mobile Home Park and property to the north bordering Dartmoor Drive
and Highway 6.Lots 1 and 3 are currently undeveloped;Lots 2 and 4 are developed.Lot 3 may be
rezoned to Col in the future.Mr.Reed stated that all V &K comments have been addressed.The
Commission asked about the location of the bike trail easement.Mr.Reed explained that the City's
Comprehensive Plan calls for a bike trail easement along the west side of the plat,but there is currently
not enough room;the developers would not object to adding the easement along the south side of the plat,
but must first confirm that such an easement would not encroach on any existing lots.John Gibson stated
that the City would discuss the issue with the developers and have it resolved prior to submittal to City
Council.Mr.Reed also stated that the developer proposes to bond for sewer improvements at this time.
Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to "Approve the Preliminary Plat
fOTMidwest Commercial Development Plat 1,provided all V &K and City staff comments are addressed,
and the location ofthe bike trail easement is resolved prior to City Council."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,
Krantz,McCoige,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion passed.
Approve the Final Plat for Midwest Commercial Development Plat 1.Gary Reed of Kirkham
Michael presented the Final Plat for Midwest Commercial Development Plat 1.Mr.Reed stated that all
V &K comments have been addressed.The legal documents have not yet been received by the City for
review,John Gibson asked the Commission to add to the motion that construction plans must also be
provided to the City.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Willits,to
"Approve the Final Plat fOTMidwest Commercial Development Plat 1,provided all V &K and City staff
comments are addressed,all legal documents are received and reviewed by the City Attorney prior to City
Council,and construction plans are provided to the City prior to City Council."Ayes:Hoifeldt,
Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion passed.
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Approve the Preliminary Plat for Williams Pointe Townhomes.Brad Cooper of CEC presented the
Preliminary Plat for Williams Pointe Townhomes.A 52-unit development is proposed.Mr.Cooper
stated that all V &K comments have been addressed,with the exception ofthe spacing of fire hydrants.
The proposed plat has some hydrants spaced further apart than the 300 foot maximum required in the
Waukee Standard Specifications,Mr.Cooper explained that the hydrants were spaced as such to
accommodate the proposed driveways,but that the developers would abide by the City's ruling regarding
the hydrant spacing.Mr.Cooper also clarified that the proposed bike trail would come from the south
along the rear lots of Williams Pointe Plat 1,and then follow Waco Place in the light-of-way.City staff
asked if the trees in the right-of-way were being counted to meet the minimum landscaping standards;Mr.
Cooper stated that this was the case.City staff stated that these trees are outside of the plat and cannot be
counted.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner McCoige,to "Approve the
Preliminary Plat for Williams Pointe Townhomes,provided all V &K and City staff comments are
addressed,and trees (not including those in the right-of-way)be added to meet the minimum standards."
Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion passed.
Approve the Site Plan for Williams Pointe Townhomes.Brad Cooper of CEC presented the Site Plan
for Williams Pointe Townhomes.The proposed exterior materials include a brick ledge along the lower
sections,with the upper sections,side and rear elevations covered with vinyl siding.Motion by
Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Willits,to "Approve the Site Plan for Williams
Pointe Townhomes,provided all V &K and City staff comments are addressed."Ayes:Hoifeldt,
Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion passed.
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Approve the Site Plan for Waukee Community Schools Administrative Offices.Dan Dutcher of
R&R Realty presented the Site Plan for Waukee Community Schools Administrative Offices.The ]
proposed structure is located in Parkview Crossing Plat 4 along University Avenue,south of Waukee )
High School.The site plan calls for a possible second phase.There will be a permanent masonry wall
erected on the end of Phase I,as the construction of Phase II is not a certainty.There is no proposed
access to the site off University Avenue;access would be off Florence Drive.The entire building will be
used by the Waukee School District;portions will not be leased out.Mr.Dutcher provided the City and
Commission with a photograph of an existing building and stated that the proposed structure would be
similar,but with a different colored brick.Commissioners Willits and Hoifeldt stated that they did not
feel comfortable passing the proposed site plan,as they were not provided with accurate elevation
drawings for the project.As the school district wishes to proceed with this project as soon as possible,
and as Mr.Dutcher stated that the requested information would be provided to the City by Friday,
October 25,at 9:00 AM,Commissioner Hoifeldt suggested a special meeting be held in order to
accommodate the developers.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,
to "Table the Site Plan for Waukee Community Schools Administrative Offices until a special Planning &
Zoning meeting to be held on Tuesday,October 29,at 6:30 PM."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,
McCoige,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion passed.
Approve the Site Plan for Kids Company Addition.Greg Mann of Mann Construction,the general
contractor for the proposed project,appeared before the Commission on behalf ofthe owner of Kids
Company Daycare.The site plan proposed a 24'x 80'addition to the rear of the building,and 11 parking
spaces on the rear of the lot.As the engineer for the proj ect was not present to address V &K and City
staff comments,and as the elevation drawings provided do not match the actual elevations of the existing Ji
building,City staff suggested that the Commission table the submittal until more accurate information is
provided.The Commission agreed to postpone their decision.No motion made;no action taken.
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Approve the Ordinance Change §30S.4(8)-Sign Ordinance.Mark Arentsen stated that Councilman
Bailey initiated the proposed ordinance change in order to allow new business owners more of an
opportunity to advertise their business opening with a temporary sign.The Commission was provided
with copies of both Councilman Bailey's proposed ordinance change,and a version drafted by City staff.
Mr.Arentsen stated that the City is in the process of soliciting bids for temporary signs that would be
owned by the City and available for rent to new business owners.The Commission agreed to postpone
their decision until bids are received.No motion made;no action taken.
Approve the Ordinance Change §301.22 -M-l Zoning District.Chad Weaver stated that the intent of
the proposed ordinance change was to limit the M districts to the industrial uses for which the zoning was
intended.The ordinance change provided to the Commission called for the complete removal of C-l uses
in the M district,but the City realizes that this may be too limiting.The City suggested to the
Commission that they review the uses allowed in the Col district and decide which uses to eliminate and
which to keep.The Commission was provided with letters the City received from Downing Development
and Campney &Associates expressing their objection to the ordinance change.Jim Campney of
Campney &Associates also appeared before the Conunission to reiterate his objections.The
Commission agreed to postpone their decision until they had the opportunity to review the C-l allowable
uses and decide which uses could remain in an M district.No motion made;no action taken.
Approve the Ordinance Change §301.23 -M-IA Zoning District.The Conunission agreed to
postpone their decision until they had the opportunity to review the C-l allowable uses and decide which
uses could remain ill an M district.No motion made;no action taken.
Approve the Change to Comprehensive Plan -Clarification Resolution.Chad Weaver explained that
some minor changes were made to the Comprehensive Plan:page 76 was changed to align more
accurately with Comprehensive Plan maps,and the color map was changed to more accurately depict the
loop road concept.Motion by Commissioner McCoige,seconded by Commissioner Willits,to "Approve
the Change to Comprehensive Plan -Clarification Resolution."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,
McCoige,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Motion passed.
New Business.None.
Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Willits,seconded by Commissioner Korpanty,to adjourn at
9:18 p.m.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Korpanty,Krantz,McCoige,Willits,Steele.Nays:None.Meeting adjourned.
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