HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-22-Planning and Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES OFTHE TUESDAY JANUARY 22,2008 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING.
Chairman Mook called the January 22,2008 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to
order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call.Chairman Mook asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:
Mook,Hoifeldt,Steele,Dutcher,Schmidt,and Airhart.Absent:Wilson.Others in attendance:John
Kursitis,Beth Richardson,Brad Deets,Ben Landhauser,Dennis Dowell,Tim Royer,and John
Gibson.
Agenda Approval.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Steele,to
"Approve the Agenda for January 22,2008."Ayes:Schmidt,Steele,Dutcher,Mook,Airhart,and
Hoifeldt.Nays:None.Motion carried,
Approval of January 8,2008 Regular Meeting Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,
seconded by Commissioner Schmidt to "Adopt the January 8,2008 Regular Meeting Minutes."
Ayes:Hoifeldt,Schmidt,Dutcher,Mook,Airhart,and Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approval of January 8,2008 Joint Planning and Zoning Commission/City Council Meeting
Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Dutcher to "Adopt the
January 8,2008 joint Planning and Zoning Commission/City Council Meeting Minutes."Ayes:
Schmidt,Dutcher,Mook,Steele,Hoifeldt,and Airhart,Nays:None.Motion carried.
Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum.
Motion to approve the Amendment to the Legacy Pointe Planned Development Agreement.
Director of Planning,Brad Deets,briefly explained that the Legacy Pointe Planned Development
Agreement was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission at the December 11,2007
meeting and was presented to Council on December 17,2007.Based upon discussion at the City
Council meeting,the item was tabled and the applicant was asked to make some modifications to the
proposed site plan and building elevations so that Council would have a better understanding of the
project.Additionally,it was brought to Staff's attention that the number of property owners within
200 feet of the property was not originally accurate.The original rezoning map has been adjusted to .
reflect the buffer as identified in the City Code.Due to the miscalculation of property owners
requiting notification,the applicant had been asked to repeat the rezoning process.All applicable
property owners within 200 feet of the property had been identified and notice had been provided
appropriately.The Commission was asked to make another recommendation to the City Council as
part of the process.The Legacy Pointe Planned Development Agreement was amended in August of
2005 to accommodate the development of the Iowash Carwash.In that amended agreement it stated
that in the event a carwash was to be developed on Lot 2 of the PD,an office building would either
need to be constructed or bonded for prior to the car wash receiving a certificate of occupancy.At
this time,the carwash had been built and received a certificate of occupancy without the construction
of an office building on Lot 3 or bond supplementing the office building requirement.Tim Urban,of
Urban Land Development,submitted the current request for an amendment to the PD to allow for a
Jiffy Lube,characterized within the proposed Planned Development Amendment as an auto service
use.Brad Deets also stated that there had been written correspondence received regarding the
proposed PD Document Amendment and copies had been provided to the Commission.
Commissioner Hoifeldt proposed that a definition of an "Auto Service"use be defined within the PD
Document in order to differentiate from an "Auto Repair"use.Commissioner Schmidt suggested that
the amendment limit the change in allowable uses to this project only.Brad Deets stated that an
exhibit could be added referencing the preliminary site plan for the Jiffy Lube project.Jamie Malloy
with Wells &Associates briefly reviewed the revised elevations for the project stating it would
match the original design of the office that was proposed with the master design plan.William
Lawson,1540 SE Golden Harvest Drive,spoke against the project stating concerns that by changing
the zoning on lot 2 would set a precedent potentially allowing for a change on the remaining two lots
allowing this same type of development.Commissioner Mook also expressed the same concern.It
was stated that all C-IA uses would apply to the remaining two lots.Commissioner Dutcher stated
that the commercial area fronting a major street already limits what uses will come into the area as
well as being limited due to the existing uses.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by
Commissioner Schmidt to "Approve the amendment to the Legacy Pointe Planned Development
Agreement."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Schmidt,Dutcher,Steele,and Airhart,Nays:Mook.Motion carried.
Motion to approve the site plan for Farm Bureau Insurance (Former Casey's General Store).
Director of Planning,Brad Deets,briefly explained that the applicant Tim Schillinger,owner of the
local Farm Bureau,is in the process of purchasing the former Casey's store at the corner of 4th Street
and Ashworth Road.He is requesting approval of a site plan amendment for several improvements
to the exterior of the building to facilitate the transition of the building into an office use.Mr.
Schillinger stated that he is considering to include brick all the way up both sides of the building
versus the 2 feet originally proposed.He also plans on adding some aesthetic site improvements in
terms oflandscaping including an ornamental stone with flower and brush arrangement at the comer
of the parking lot.Motion by Commissioner Steele,seconded by Commissioner Airhart to "Approve
the site plan for Farm Bureau Insurance (Former Casey's General Store)."Ayes:Steele,Airhart,
Schmidt,Dutcher,Mook,and Hoifeldt.Nays:None.Motion canied.
Presentation on the Wankee Public Works Facility.Jerry Purdy with Design Alliance gave a
presentation on the progress of the new Waukee Public Works Facility.Commissioner Dutcher
requested that the City consider having the public facility LEED Certified.
New Business.Brad Deets stated that the Public Hearing for the Comprehensive Plan is
scheduled for the February 12,2008 Planning and Zoning meeting.Rezoning of the Broderick farm
is expected to be received by the City within the next couple weeks.
Adjournment.Motion hy Commissioner Hoifeldt,second by Commissioner Steele,to adjourn at
8:37 P.M.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Steele,Mook,Dutcher,Schmidt,and Airhart,Nays:None.Motion
canied.Meeting adjourned.
Brian Mook,Planning &Zoning Chairman
Attest:eWc62:J;
1ChadAirhart,Planning and Zoning Secretary