HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-11-Planning and Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES OF TIlE TUESDAY MARCH 11,2008 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING.
Chairman Mook called the March 11,2008 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 (7:44 PM),Schmidt,Airhart,and Engesser.Absent:None.Others in
attendance:John Kursitis,Beth Richardson,Brad Deets,Ben Landhauser,Dennis Dowell,Council
Member Don Bailey,Jr.,and Council Member Casey Harvey.
Agenda Approval.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Steele,to "Approve
the Agenda for March 11,2008."Ayes:Schmidt,Steele,Engesser,Mook,Airhart,and Hoifeldt.Nays:
None.Motion carried.
Approval of February 12,2008 Regular Meeting Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,
seconded by Commissioner Airhart to "Adopt the February 12,2008 Regular Meeting Minutes."Ayes:
Hoifeldt,Airhart,Engesser,Schmidt,Mook,and Steele.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Conunission during the Open Forum.
Discussion on the proposed LADCOlBroderick Property Development Plan.Director of Planning,
Brad Deets,briefly explained that the Broderick Family has been working with LADCO which is a
development finn out of West Des Moines.Past and current projects of the firm have included a number
of the medical facilities and clinics along University Avenue in West Des Moines and Clive.They are
currently working on the Village at Ponderosa Development in West Des Moines and a six building
Mercy Wellness Campus on the former DOT maintenance site on University Avenue in Clive.The
proposed development concept by LADCO for the Broderick Property incorporates several different types
of residential,commercial and flex-space/office land uses.The proposed YMCA is also a part of the
development.The proposed development plan is in keeping with the recently approved Comprehensive
Plan in areas such as walk ability,integration with the residential neighborhoods and the overall village
concept.The proposed development will be developed in phases with the first phase including the
YMCA and a portion of the commercial component at the comer of Hickiuan Road (Highway 6)and
Warrior Lane.
Dennis Reynolds,Design Director for LADCO,gave a brief presentation on the proposed development
concept.The discussion that followed included access to Highway 6,Venture Drive continuing through
to 10th Street,whether or not there was a need for a frontage road,LADCO's function and management
style,trade-offs of smaller lot sizes for larger common open spaces,the increase of open space with this
plan development,width of streets,and the impending traffic study.
Motion to appl'Ove the rezoning from A-1 Agricultural District to C-1B Large Scale Commercial
District and PD Planned Development for YMCA Plat 1.Director of Planning,Brad Deets,briefly
explained that the subject property is currently owned by Philip E.Broderick,LLC with the current
zoning of A-I Agricultural District.The property is within the overall conceptual development plan
proposed by LADCO Development involving the future development of all the Broderick property.At
this time the applicant is requesting rezoning approval of 9.77 acres from A-I Agricultural District to C-
IB Large Scale Commercial District and PD Planned Development Overlay District.The proposed
rezoning by the YMCA of Greater Des Moines would involve the relocation and significant expansion of
the existing Waukee YMCA facility located adjacent to the Waukee High School and Prairieview School.
The existing YMCA off of SE University Avenue is 24,747 square feet.The proposed facility is 73,812
square feet on 9.77 acres of land.The applicant is requesting the rezoning to C-1B as the size of the
proposed facility requires zoning to permit the construction of a commercial building in excess of 50,000
square feet.Staff sent out notification of the rezoning request to property owners within 200 feet of the
property on March 4,2008.The C-IB zoning classification specifies setbacks along major streets to be 50
feet.The Planned Development Overlay would permit the erection of a large clock tower on the site
which is not currently permitted by the City's Sign Ordinance.The proposed clock tower would be
approximately 35 feet tall and would provide a signature site feature not typically found in Waukee.
Vitus Bering with SVPA Architects,Inc.representing the project rezoning petition stated that the Planned
Development is for this project only and would not be a part of the future Planned Development for the
entire Broderick property at this time.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Connnissioner
Steele to "Approve the rezoning from A-I Agricultural District to C-IB Large Scale C0111111ercialDistrict
and PD Planned Development for YMCA Plat 1."Ayes:Schmidt,Steele,Airhart,Dutcher,Engesser,
Mook,and Hoifeldt.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Motion to approve the rezoning from A-I Agricnltural District to C-l Commnnity and Highway
Service Commercial District for Broderick Property Plat 1.Director of Planning,Brad Deets,briefly
explained the proposed rezoning from A-I Agricultural District to C-I Community and Highway Service
C0111111ercialDistrict by LADCO Development is for the development of three commercial lots.Staff sent
out notification of the rezoning request to property owners within 200 feet of the property on March 4,
2008.The property is generally located north of Highway 6 (Hickman Road)and west of N.Warrior
Lane containing approximately 9.85 acres.The Connnission had a brief discussion of the proposed
development and expressed concern as to the timing of the project in relation to the completion of the
overall Planned Development for the Broderick Property.Brad Deets explained that it would be possible
to add an additional requirement to the Zoning Change Agreement identifying the creation of the Planned
Development prior to a site plan being approved for any portion of the property being rezoned.Dennis
Reynolds explained that LADCO would be comfortable adding the additional requirement to the Zoning
Change Agreement.Motion by Connnissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Schmidt to
"Approve the rezoning from A-I Agricultural District to C-I C0111111unityand Highway Service
C0111111ercialDistrict for Broderick Property Plat I including a clause in the zoning change agreement
further defining the Planned Development as it relates to the property with specific restrictions spelled out
at site plan approval."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Schmidt,Steele,Airhart,Dutcher,Engesser,and Mook.Nays:
None.Motion carried.
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New Bnsiness.Brad Deets introduced and welcomed Heather Engesser who was appointed by the
Mayor at the previous City Council meeting.The Comprehensive Plan was adopted at the March 10,
2008 City Council meeting.Staff will begin the implementation at a staff level and begin the process of
revising ordinances to meet the specifications of the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,second by Commissioner Steele,to adjourn at
8:34 P.M.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Steele,Mook,Dutcher,Schmidt,Engesser,and Airhart.Nays:None.Motion
carried.Meeting adjourned.
Brian Mook,Planning &Zoning Chairman
Chad Airhart,Panning and Zoning Secretary