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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-26-Planning and Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES OF THE TIJESDAY JANUARY 26,2010 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING. Chairman Schmidt called the January 26,2010 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call.Chairman Schmidt asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present: Hoife1dt,Mook,Airhart,Johnson,McCulloh,Borne (6.02 PM),and Schmidt.Absent:None.Others in attendance:Beth Richardson,Brad Deets,Ben Landhauser,Dennis Dowell,and Tim Royer. Agenda Approval.Motion by Commissioner Airhart,seconded by Commissioner Mook,to approve the agenda for January 26,2010."Ayes:Airhart"Mook,Hoifeldt,Johnson,Borne,McCulloh,and Schmidt.Nays:None.Motion carried. Approval of the January 12,2010 Regular Meetiug Miuutes.Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Hoifeldt to adopt the January 12,2010 Regular Meeting Minutes."Ayes: Johnson,Hoifeldt,Airhart,Borne,McCulloh,Mook,and Schmidt.Nays:None.Motion carried, Approval of the January 14,2010 Minutes of the Parks Compreheusive Plan Consultation Meeting, Motion by Commissioner Airhart,seconded by Commissioner Johnson to adopt the January 14,2010 Minutes of the Parks and Comprehensive Plan Consultation Meeting."Ayes:Airhart,Johnson,Hoifeldt, Borne,MoCulloh,Mook,and Schmidt.Nays:None.Motion carried. Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum. Approval of the Site Plan for the City of Waukee Public Works Facility.Director of Development Services,Brad Deets,explained the project involves the construction of a new 73,000 square foot Public Works Facility on property currently owned by the City of Waukee adjacent to 6'"Street.The proposal is very similar to plans that had previously been brought before the Commission and City Council in 2007/2008;which was stalled out due to formal petitions being filed against the project being moved forward.Since that time,the City of Waukee has been awarded a grant (2009)through the Recovery Act in the amount of $3.45 million to construct the Public Works Facility.The grant is anticipated to cover half of the development costs of the project.As a part of the stipulations of the grant,the City will be building the facility to a LEED Certification equivalency;which has prompted some changes to be made related to the site and building construction.The property is currently zoned A-I Agricultural District, which will allow for the development of "municipal facilities"once the revised ordinance,recommended for approval by the Commission at the January 12,2010 meeting,passes all three hearings by the City Council. The Commissioners discussed the installation and location of the future drainage pond.The City owns the property where the drainage area will be located and is in the Capital Improvements Plan to be installed in two years.The City anticipates the rest of the undeveloped area will become park land or aquatic center.The property will continue to remain as Agricultural land for now until some direction is given to staff.An asphalt overlay is scheduled for 300'10Street upon completion of the Public Works Building during the summer of 20 11. Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner McCulloh to "Approve the site plan for the City of Waukee Public Works Facility."Ayes:Hoifeldt,McCulloh,Johnson,Airhart,Borne,Mook, and Schmidt.Nays:None.Motion carried. Approval of an Amendment to Chapter 305,Sign Ordinance,of the City ofWankee,Iowa.Director of Development Services,Brad Deets,reviewed the revisions to the draft sign ordinance to reflect some of the changes discussed and recommended by the Commission during the January 12,2010 meeting. Motion by Commissioner Johnson,seconded by Commissioner McCulloh to "Approve an amendment to Chapter 305,Sign Ordinance,of the City of Waukee,Iowa subject to final review by the City Attorney." Ayes:Johnson,McCulloh,Airhart,Borne,Hoifeldt,Mook,and Schmidt.Nays:None.Motion carried. Potential Mixed-Use Development.Staff met with representatives ofRDG and potential owner/developer of property at the southeast corner of SE Alice's Road and SE University Avenue last week to discuss initial concepts being looked at by the owner/developer.The property is currently zoned C-l Community and Highway Service Commercial District,but the concept being pursued would require the property to be rezoned to accommodate a primarily residential development that would have a commercial component to it.Berry Jones with RDG presented the development scheme illustrating how the property would be laid out.The footprints are intended to represent apartment buildings in the 3-story range set within a town center type setting.The project would be funded in part through HUD (Housing and Urban Development)which would require the units to be rented at market rate.It is not intended,at this time,that any portion of the project would include subsidized housing.Apartments are anticipated to be primarily 3 bedroom units with some 1 and 2 bedroom units also available.Based on the preliminary market analysis conducted by the potential owner/developer,the 3 bedroom units would meet the desire of the intended target group of families.The architectural style of the buildings has not been determined at this time.The property would be centered on a common green/open space with primary streets internal to the development providing on-street parking.A secondary component of the development would be the inclusion of retail spaces on the first level of the apartment buildings in the northwest corner of the property.The intended commercial component of the site would not exceed 10 percent of the total development,per requirements for projects receiving HUD funding.The initial development scheme would also incorporate some components of sustainability with the inclusion of site design elements such as bio-swales in the parking areas. New Business.March 9,2010 there will be a joint Council and Planning and Zoning Meeting.A steering committee for the Park Open Space and Trails Comprehensive Plan will be put together and staff is requesting that a couple Planning and Zoning Commissioners serve on the committee.The Legacy Point project went to Council and the first reading was passed by a 3-2 vote. Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Airhart,second by Commissioner Mook,to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 P.M.Ayes:Airhart,Mook,McCulloh,Hoifeldt,Johnson,Borne,and Schmidt.Nays: None.Motion carried.Meeting adjourned.