HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-12-Planning and Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES OF THE TUESDAY JANUARY 12,2010 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING.
Chairman Mook called the January 12,2010 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at
6:00p.m.
Roll Call.Chairman Mook asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:
Hoifeldt,Schmidt,Airhart,Johnson,McCulloh,Borne (6.01 PM),and Mook.Absent:None.Others in
attendance:Beth Richardson,Brad Deets,Ben Landhauser,Dennis Dowell,John Kursitis,and Council
Representative Dan Dutcher.
Agenda Approval.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Airhart,to approve
the agenda for January 12,2010."Ayes:Schmidt,Airhart,Hoifeldt,Johnson,Borne,McCulloh,and
Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approval of the December 22,2009 Regular Meeting Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,
seconded by Commissioner Johnson to adopt the December 22,2009 Regular Meeting Minutes."Ayes:
Schmidt,Johnson,Hoife1dt,Airhart,Borne,McCulloh,and Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum.Commissioner
Mook welcomed the three new Commissioners and the Council Liaison Dutcher.
Election of Officers.Motion by Commissioner Johnson,seconded by Commissioner Airhart to open the
nominations.Motion by Commissioner Airhart,seconded by Commissioner Johnson to nominate
Commissioner Schmidt for Chairman.Ayes:Airhart,Johnson,Hoifeldt,Schmidt,Borne,McCulloh,and
Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Hoifeldt to nominate Commissioner
Airhart for Vice-Chairman.Ayes:Schmidt,Hoifeldt,Airhart,Johnson,Borne,McCulloh and Mook.
Nays:None.Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Mook,seconded by Commissioner Hoifeldt to nominate Commissioner
Johnson as Secretary.Ayes:Mook,Hoifeldt,Schmidt,Airhart,Johnson,Borne,McCulloh.Nays:
None.Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner McCulloh to close the nominations.
Ayes:Hoifeldt,McCulloh,Schmidt,Airhart,Johnson,Borne,and Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approve the Amendment to the Legacy Pointe Planned Development to Allow for a Memory Care
Facility.Director of Development Services,Brad Deets,explained that the project is within the overall
planned development proposed by Ewing Land Development Services involving the development of the
Legacy Pointe area.The property identified by the applicant for revision has previously intended to be
developed into additional townhome units with the anticipated extension of SE golden Harvest Drive.
At this time the applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning request to revise and change the land use
plan in order to allow for the development of a memory care facility.The applicant has previously
brought a similar plan before the Planning and Zoning Commission for their review and recommendation
at the December 22,2009 meeting.The previous site configuration included two existing townhome lots
and was accessed entirely from SE Golden Harvest Drive.During the December meeting,several
residents within the Legacy Pointe development presented concerns to the Commission regarding the
proposal.The general consensus of those in attendance was that the use would benefit the intent of the
Legacy Pointe Village Center community in providing services to seniors of varying stages of life,but
there were some significant concerns with how the site would function with access being provided from
SE Golden Harvest Drive.Additional concerns raised at the meeting included the potential traffic
volumes generated by the facility,lack of additional townhomes into the association,the termination of a
public street on private property,and the lack of information on how the remainder of the site would be
developed.
The applicant has revised the plan to better address the concerns presented by the Commission and
residents during the December meeting.Access to the site is now proposed to be provided from SE
Laurel Street,with the parking lot placed toward the western portion of the site.SE Golden Harvest
Drive,which currently dead ends in a temporary gravel trunaround,will be terminated with the creation
of a permanent cul-de-sac trunaround.The two existing townhome lots that had previously been
proposed to be incorporated into the Memory Care Facility site will remain as townhome lots.
Kelly Mallory on behalf of her parents Allen and Beulah Mallory of 1530 SE Golden Harvest Drive
spoke in opposition of the rezoning request.She stated that all the attributes her parents had looked for
when purchasing the townhorne has now been lost.
Colleen Monahan of 130 SE Legacy Pointe Boulevard opposes the amendment.She expressed concerns
with who will build and maintain the cul-de-sac.Brad Deets explained that the cul-de-sac will be
designed and built by the developer according to the design standards and upon completion will be
deeded over to the city for maintenance.
Sharilyn Leonard of ISO SE Legacy Pointe Boulevard also spoke in opposition of the amendment request
expressing concern with the number of units stating there are 4 more than would be townhomes as well as
parking and other uses in the cul-de-sac area.She has requested that the conceptual plan design be
presented in writing to ease the concern of changes to the residents.The Commission reminded the
residents that this is a rezoning request and the developer will need to come back to the Commission for
site plan approval.At that time they can hold the developer to the design layout.
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Wanda Bredice of 1600 SE Holiday Crest Circle spoke in support of the Memory Care Facility.She lives
directly across from the nursing home and states there is very little traffic,the ambulances don't come
through there with their lights and sirens on and she never hears either the garbage truck or the food truck.
Richard Bengtson of 1705 Holiday Crest Circle spoke in opposition of the rezoning request.Concerns
included the Development Agreement between the City and Ewing Land Development Services and all of
the amendments that have been done since its conception.Staff will provide Mr.Bengtson with copies of
all of the amendments to the agreement.
William Lawson of 1540 SE Golden Harvest Drive spoke in opposition of the rezoning request.
Concerns included the use of the green space located in the back of his property.He also expressed
concern on how the land can be used if the care center no longer in existence.The Commission explained
that the use would have to be consistent with the underlying zoning.
Several Commissioners were pleased with the layout change addressing the concerns brought up at the
previous Planning &Zoning Commission meeting.The building displays the residential look with low
traffic impacting the existing townhomes.The use remains consistent with the existing area and the
proposed improvement is a good compromise between the developer and townhomes.The Commission I
further explained to the residents that they will make a recommendation to the City Council.Their
recommendation will be reviewed by the Council at three separate public hearings providing them with j
additional opportunities to discuss the rezoning with the City Council before the rezoning process is
completed.
Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Johnson to "Approve an Amendment to
the Legacy Pointe Planned Development District to allow for a Memory Care Facility."Ayes:Hoifeldt,
Johnson,Schmidt,Airhart,Borne,McCulloh,and Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Amendment to Chapter 300,Zoning Ordinance,City of Waukee,Iowa,by amending Section
30i.9(A),"A-i"Agricultural District,Principal Permitted Uses,to allow for municipal facilities.
Director of Development Services,Brad Deets,explained as part of the recodification process being
undertaken by the City of Waukee involving the amending,updating,and reorganization of current City
Ordinances,Staff had intended on amending the Agricultural District Ordinance to allow for municipal
facilities.Due to the time schedule set for the review and approval of the new Public Works Facility,the
Ordinance has been updated to include Municipal Facilities as a permitted use in order to keep the Public
Works Facility on schedule for approval in March.The Zoning Ordinance for the City of Waukee
currently allows for schools and religious centers to be constructed in any zoning district.It seems
appropriate that municipal facilities would also be a permitted use in all zoning districts.
Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Airhart to "Approve an amendment to
Chapter 300,Zoning Ordinance,City of Waukee,Iowa,by amending Section 301.9(A),"A-I"
Agricultural District,Principal Permitted Uses,to allow for municipal facilities."Ayes:Schmidt,Airhart,
Johnson,Borne,McCulloh,and Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Updates on the Sign Ordinance.Director of Development Services,Brad Deets,explained following
the discussion at the last meeting,staff has completed a draft sign ordinance for the Commission's review.
Brad reviewed the proposed changes with the Commissioners.
New Business.Council Representative Dan Dutcher welcomed the three new Commissioners and
thanked all of the Commissioners for their time commitment to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Director of Development Services,Brad Deets,reminded the Commission of the Park Comp Plan general
input meeting on Thursday January 14,2010 from 4:30-5:30 PM.There will also be a joint meeting with
the City Council,Planning &Zoning Commission and the City Attorney sometime in February.
Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,second by Commissioner McCulloh,to adjourn the
meeting at 8:30 P.M.Ayes:Schmidt,McCulloh,Airhart,Johnson,Borne,and ok.Nays:None.
Motion carried.Meeting adjourned.
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