HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-24-Planning and Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES OF THE TUESDAY MARCH 24,2009 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING.
Vice Chairman Schmidt called the March 24,2009 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to
order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call.Vice Chairman Schmidt asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:
Dntcher,Hassebroek,Schmidt,Hoifeldt,Airhart and Steele (6:04PM).Absent:Mook.Others in
attendance:Beth Richardson,Brad Deets,Ben Landhanser,and Dennis Dowell.
Agenda Approval.Motion by Commissioner Airhart,seconded by Commissioner Hassebroek,to
"Remove item #6 from the agenda and approve the amended agenda for March 24,2009."Ayes:
Airhart,Hassebroek,Hoifeldt,Dutcher,Steele,and Schmidt.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approval of March 10,2009 Regular Meeting Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Airhart,seconded
by Commissioner Hassebroek to "Adopt the March 10,2009 Regular Meeting Minutes."Ayes:Airhart,
Hassebroek,Hoifeldt,Dutcher,Steele and Schmidt.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum.
Approve the request for a site plan approval for Craig Dental Clinic -15 Warrior Lane.Director of
Development Services,Brad Deets,went through the applicant's request on approval for an
approximately 2,900 square foot dental clinic at the corner ofWanior Lane and SE Laurel Street with the
anticipation of a 600 square foot addition in the future.The proposed project is located within the
Arterial Overlay District and is subject to the architectural and landscaping requirements as identified in
the Site Plan Ordinance.An agreement has been made between the existing Iowa Clinic and the Craig
Dental Clinic to share a dumpster.Joe Butler with Downing Construction Inc.briefly reviewed the
elevations with the Commission.The building is proposed to be constructed primarily of brick,glazing,
and EFIS meeting the 70%building materials requirement for the Overlay District.
A significant amount of discussion took place in regards to the Warrior Lane access and the SE Laurel
Street access points.Keith Weggen with Civil Design Advantage stated that the developer is requesting
not to put in the secondary access at this time.Additional concerns were discussed in regards to the
Warrior Lane access and the triggering mechanism requiring the installation of a median making access
into the site a right in right out only.Brad Deets explained that there are essentially three options:I)the
access and/or median are installed with the construction of the building;2)an easement is obtained with
an agreement and a trigger mechanism for the installation of the access and/or median;3)or,a formal
Development Agreement.Joe Butler explained to the Commission that the applicant was not opposed to
the idea of an agreement being made,but was concerned that she would uot financially be able to make
the improvements immediately due to budgetary restraints.It was discussed that the applicant would
prefer to have a few years in the new bnsiness before the costs associated with the driveway be incurred.
It was also discussed that the water main within the development had been placed slightly outside of the
existing water main easement area.Additional easement will need to be obtained to correct the situation.
Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Steele to "Approve the Site Plan for Craig
Dental Clinic subject to all staff comments,a revised water main easement,and an agreement is put in
place that the south entrance off of SE Laurel will be constructed when the City deems the improvement
needs to be done on Warrior Lane creating the right in right out access or when traffic conditions justify
the construction of the median."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Steele,Airhart,Dutcher,Hassebroek,and Schmidt.
Nays:None.Motion carried.
New Business.Director of Community Services,Brad Deets updated the Commission on the upcoming
City projects.
Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Steele,second by Commissioner Hassebroek,to adjourn at
6:45 P.M.Ayes:Steele,Hassebroek,Airhart,Hoifeldt,Dutcher,and Schmidt.Nays:None.Motion
carried.Meeting adjourned,
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Chad Airhart,Planning and Zoning Secretary
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