HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-08-Planning and Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES OF THE TUESDAY APRIL 8,2008 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING.
Chairman Mook called the April 8,2008 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at
6:59 p.rn.
Roll Caii.Chairman Mook asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:Mook,
Hoifeldt,Steele,Dutcher,Schmidt,Airhart,and Engesser.Absent:None.Others in attendance:John
Kursitis,Becky Schuett,Brad Deets,Ben Landbauser,Dennis Dowell,and Council Member Don Bailey,
Jr.
Agenda Approval.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Airhart,to "Approve
the Agenda for April 8,2008."Ayes:Schmidt,Airhart,Steele,Engesser,Mook,and Hoifeldt.Nays:
None.Motion carried.
Approval of March 11,2008 Regular Meetiug Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Steele,seconded by
Commissioner Hoifeldt to "Adopt the March II,2008 Regular Meeting Minutes."Ayes:Steele,
Hoifeldt,Airhart,Engesser,Schmidt,Dutcher,and Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried,
Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum.
Approve the Preliminary Plat for Waukee Greenway Park Plat 1.Director of Planning,Brad Deets,
briefly explained that the property is within the overall conceptual development plan proposed by
LADCO Development involving the future development of all the Broderick property.The applicant is
requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat for 7.52 acres to be developed into three commercial lots
including the extension of N.Venture Drive from N.Warrior lane.A development agreement has been
prepared by the City Attorney which addresses the responsibility for construction ofN.Venture Drive and
the associated public improvements.The Ordinance to rezone the property,which will go before the City
Council for third and final consideration on April 21 't,includes a provision that a planned development
overlay will be submitted for approval which incorporates the entire Greenway Park Development
including the three lots proposed prior to any site plan approvals on the three lots.Motion by
Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Dutcher to "Approve the preliminary plat for
Waukee Greenway Park Plat 1 subject to remaining staff comments being addressed."Ayes:Dutcher,
Schmidt,Hoifeldt,Steele,Airhart,Engesser,and Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Motion to approve the Preliminary Plat for Waukee YMCA Plat 1.Director of Planning,Brad Deets,
briefly explained the preliminary plat includes a single 8.65 acre lot upon which will include the proposed
2 story 73,812 square foot YMCA building,a 310 stall shared parking lot,and open space that could
potentially accommodate a sports field.In the future,the YMCA will share parking with a building that
will be constructed on the site adjoining the YMCA to the east.Access to the site will be provided from
N.Warrior Lane and N.Venture Drive.All public improvements necessary to accommodate this project
will be completed by LADCO Development in a coordinated effort with the Greenway Park
Development.A clock tower will be constructed on the site as permitted by the Planned Development
Overlay specific to the YMCA site.Brad Deets also explained that the north property line has been
moved south by approximately 65 feet due to a county issue related to an assessment;there will be a
private agreement between the YMCA and the property owner as it relates to the construction of N.
Sunrise Drive,The surface water flowage easement,as part of the development,will be redefined within a
new easement.N.Sunrise drive is not a planned through street.The strip of land south of Sunrise Drive
previously indicated as a part of the YMCA site will be deeded over to the YMCA once the property to
the north and N Sunrise Drive are developed.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by
Commissioner Airhart to "Approve the Preliminary Plat for Waukee YMCA Plat 1."Ayes:Hoifeldt,
Airhart,Schmidt,Steele,Dutcher,Engesser,and Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Motion to approve the Final Plat for Waukee YMCA Plat 1.Director of Planning,Brad Deets,gave a
brief overview of the project.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Steele to
"Approve the Final Plat for Waukee YMCA Plat I subject to outstanding staff comments including the
City acquiriog 50 foot of ROW along Warrior Lane."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Airhart,Schmidt,Steele,Dutcher,
Engesser,and Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Motion to approve the Site Plan for the Wankee YMCA.Director of Planning,Brad Deets,briefly
explained the site plan involves the construction of a 2 story 73,812 square foot YMCA building,a 310
stall shared parking lot,and open space that could potentially accommodate a sports field.In the future,
the YMCA will share parking with a building that will be constructed on the site adjoining the YMCA to
the east.Access to the site will be provided from N.Warrior Lane and N.Venture Drive.All public
improvements necessary to accommodate this project will be completed by LADCO Development in a
coordinated effort with the Greenway Park Development.A clock tower will be constructed on the site as
permitted by the Planned Development Overlay specific to the YMCA site.Motion by Commissioner
Airhart,seconded by Commissioner Schmidt to "Approve the Site Plan for Waukee YMCA Plat I subject
to resolution of remaining staff comments."Ayes:Airhart,Schmidt,Hoifeldt,Steele,Dutcher,Engesser,
and Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Discussion of Temporary Site Plans /Seasonal Sales.Director of Planning,Brad Deets,explained that
there have been inquiries related to non-permanent structures.Currently,the sale of products in a
temporary structure or on a temporary site is not allowed by the City Code with the exception of corn
sales which are permitted to be sold on vacant/undeveloped non-residential property.Outdoor sales are
permitted with an approved site plan if the outdoor sales are on the same site as a principal building.The
City does not currently review parking or fire safety issues for tent events and outdoor sales areas.The
Commission discussed the removal of a temporary/seasonal sales structure following the sale season,tent
to use property,and property taxes.Other items discussed were fees for produce sales and the possibility
of directing the busioesses to the farmer's market stating concerns with existiog businesses having to
compete with a temporary business while paying property taxes.City Planner,Ben Landhauser,
discussed tbe West Des Moines Ordinances and permitting system as a comparison,which includes two
fees,a permit fee and a user fee that have been found to discourage abuse of the system io West Des
Moioes.Commissioner Hoifeldt discussed elirnioating parking stalls and drive lanes for a temporary
garden center use would cause the site to fall short of the rnioimum parking requirements and could create
fire safety hazards.Connnissioner Schmidt expressed concern with the temporary food vendors not
having access to public restrooms.Commissioner Hoifeldt stated that among all ofthe negative views on
the temporary businesses,they also give the residents in our community the opportunity to purchase
different items and provides temporary job options to the area.Commissioner Engesser expressed
concern on the aesthetic value that such businesses potentially bring to the City and questions whether the
image is one that the City wants to portray,
Dave Laugerman and son Steven Logerman,owners of Tropical Snow,spoke in favor of the business
using an example of a location in West Des Moines.Steven Laugerman stated that Arun Kalra,owner of
Westwood Plaza is in support of the Tropical Snow business in the parking lot at Westwood Plaza.He
further discussed his experience in West Des Moines,citing the number of employees hired and the
methods used to service the temporary structure.Dave Laugerrnan pointed out that the West Des Moines
site provided picnic benches with umbrellas and informed the Commission that the site was cleaned
thoroughly on a daily basis.
Diane Ulrich,655 2nd Street,explained her request to place a temporary garden center in the Warrior
Plaza parking lot north of the Warrior Lanes bowling center.Diane Ulrich would like to establish a
permanent garden center that is visibly appealing.They would like to be located on the north property at
the former St.Boniface site as a permanent site.Due to utility needs,the permanent site would not work
for this season and she was looking for a temporary site in Waukee that could meet her needs.
Director of Planning,Brad Deets,will prepare a draft ordinance to be considered by the Council.If
favorable by the Council,then a public hearing can be scheduled.
New Business.Brad had e-mailed the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding a class that will be
held in coordination with the Waukee Leadership lnstitute next Tuesday on Economic Development 101
by Dallas County Economic Development and MidAmerican Energy at 5:30 PM in the Glynn Village
Clubhouse.Brad will be presenting the Comprehensive Plan to the Economic Development Corp.
tomorrow night
Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Steele,second by Commissioner Airhart,to adjoum at
8:01 P.M.Ayes:Steele,Airhart,Hoifeldt,Dutcher,Schmidt,Engesser,and Mook.Nays:None.Motion
carried.Meeting adjourned.fl;uL
Brian Mook,Planning &Zoning Chairman
Attest:
~Chad Airhart,Planning and Zoning Secretary