HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-08-12-Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes (2)Mayor Leslie called the special joint session of the Planning &Zoning Commission and City
Council to order at 7:00 p.m.IIi
MINUTES OF THE MONDAY AUGUST 12,2002 SPECIAL JOINT SESSION PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Roll Call.Mayor Leslie asked for a roll call and the following Councilmen were present:
Bailey,Gruber,Johnson,Peard,Watts.Absent:none.The following Planning &Zoning
Commissioners were present:Hoifeldt,Krantz,White,Willits,Steele.Absent:Korpanty,
McCoige.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Approval.Mayor Leslie asked if there were any changes to the agenda.None.Motion
by Councilman Watts,seconded by Councilman Bailey,to "Approve the Special Joint Session of
Planning &Zoning Commission/City Council Agenda for August 12,2002."Mayor Leslie
asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:Bailey,Gruber,Johnson,Peard,Watts.Nays:None.
Approve the Site Plan for Warrior Plaza,Phase II.Brad Cooper of CEC and Michael
Simonson of Simonson &Associates presented the Site Plan for Warrior Plaza,Phase II.Mr.
Cooper explained the changes made to the plan since it was last tabled at the regular Planning &
Zoning Commission meeting of 02/26/02.A portion of Phase II includes an outlot that may be
used for a future commercial building;Mr.Cooper stated that the parking for this possible
additional building had been taken into consideration in the submitted Phase II plan.Metal
awnings will be added to all phases of Warrior Plaza to create greater visual interest.A lighting
plan has yet to be provided to the City for Phase II.
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There was much debate among the Planning !IT Zoning Commissioners and City Councihnen
regarding the approval of site plans that did not meet the minimum standards of the Site Plan
Ordinance.Commissioner White stated that a factor to consider for Warrior Plaza is that Phase I
was passed and Phase II initially submitted prior to the approval of the current Site Plan
Ordinance.Councilman Gruber expressed a desire to have a 3 year time limit set for the
completion of Phases II and III.The rear exterior elevation of all phases of Warrior Plaza was
also the subject of much dehate.The Planning &Zoning Commission and City Council agreed
that either different complimentary colors of concrete block be used,or more trees planted along
the back,to create visual interest.
Motion made by Commissioner Willits,seconded by Commissioner Hoifeldt,to "Approve the
Site Plan for Warrior Plaza,Phase II,provided that the rear exterior elevation be composed of
different complimentary colors of concrete block,and that Phases II and III be completed within
3 years of approval by City Council."Chairman Steele asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:
Hoifeldt,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:Krantz.Motion passed by Planning &Zoning
Commission.
Motion made by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Bailey,to "Approve the Site
Plan for Warrior Plaza as approved by the Planning &Zoning Commission."Mayor Leslie
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Jen Ste Ie,Planning &Zoning Chairman
asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:Bailey,Gruber,Johnson.Nays:Peard,Watts.Motion passed
by City Council.
Approve the Site Plan for Westgate Business Park,Lots 14 and 23.Brad Cooper of CEC and
Michael Simonson of Simonson &Associates presented the Site Plan for Westgate Business
Park,Lots 14 and 23.Mr.Cooper explained the changes made to the plan since it was last tabled
at the regular Planning &Zoning Commission meeting of 02/26/02.Mayor Leslie asked the
developers about their timeline for construction.Mr.Cooper,Mr.Simonson,and Chuck Thomas
of Regency Land Development stated that construction would begin immediately.The
developers also stated that the entire building would be constructed ifthey are successful in
signing their potential anchor tenant;if not,the building would be constructed in 2 phases.
Councihnen Gruber and Johnson requested that,if constructed in phases,a time limit of 3 years
be set for the completion of the second phase;if the second phase is not built within said time
limit,then permanent masonry should be installed on the unfinished end of the ftrst phase.
Motion made by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Krantz,to "Approve the
Site Plan for Westgate Business Park,Lots 14 and 23,provided that if constructed in 2 phases
and the second phase is not completed within 3 years,then a permanent masonry wall will be
constructed on the unftnished end of the ftrst phase."Chairman Steele asked for a roll call vote.
Ayes:Hoife1dt,Krantz,Willits,White,Steele.Nays:None.Motion passed by Planning &
Zoning Commission.
Motion made by Councilman Watts,seconded by Councilman Johnson,to "Approve the Site
Plan for Westgate Business Park,Lots 14 and 23,as approved by the Planning &Zoning
Commission."Mayor Leslie asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:Bailey,Gruber,Johnson,Peard,
Watts.Nays:None.Motion passed by City Council.
New Business.Councilman Johnson thanked Commissioner White for her comments regarding
Warrior Plaza.Mayor Leslie expressed his thanks to the Planning &Zoning Commission for
attending the meeting.Chuck Thomas of Regency Land Development thanked the Planning &
Zoning Commission and City Council for their hard work.Councilman Peard stated that the
City tries to work with all developers,but will continue to press for the building standards set
forth in the Wankee Municipal Code.
Adjournment.Motion by Councilman Bailey,seconded by Councihnan Johnson,to adjourn at
8:08 p.m.Mayor Leslie asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:Bailey,Gruber,Johnson,Peard,Watts.
Nays:None.Meeting adjourned.
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