HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-13-Planning and Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES OF THE TUESDAY OCTOBER 13,2009 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING.
Chairman Mook called the October 13,2009 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at
6:00p.m.
Roll Call.Chairman Mook asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:
Hassebroek,Hoifeldt,Dutcher Airhart,Steele,Schmidt,and Mook.Absent:None.Others in attendance:
Beth Richardson,Brad Deets,Dennis Dowell and Council Representative Bailey.
Agenda Approval.Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Steele,to approve
the agenda for October 13,2009."Ayes:Schmidt,Steele,Hoifeldt,Airhart,Hassebroek,Dutcher,and
Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approval of the September 22,2009 Regular Meeting Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,
seconded by Commissioner Dutcher to adopt the September 22,2009 Regular Meeting Minutes."Ayes:
Hoifeldt,Dutcher,Hassebroek,Schmidt,Steele,Airhart,and Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum.
Approve tbe Final Plat for Waukee Greenway Park Plat 1.Director of Development Services,Brad
Deets,explained 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 approval of a final plat for 7.52 acres to be developed into three commercial lots inclnding the
extension of N.Venture Drive west from N.Warrior Lane.
Motion by Commissioner Schmidt,seconded by Commissioner Airhart,to "Approve the Final Plat for
Waukee Greenway Park Plat 1 subject to remaining staff comments."Ayes:Schmidt,Airhart,Steele,
Hoifeldt,Dutcher,Hassebroek,and Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approve tbe Site Plan for the Mercy Clinic at Greenway Park.Director of Development Services,
Brad Deets,explained 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 approval of a site plan for the development of a medical clinic for Lot 3 of Waukee
Greenway Park Plat 1.
The Commission expressed concern with the Warrior Lane Entrance stating that there will be a median
along Warrior Lane forcing traffic enter from the right and exit to the right (right in/right out).Joel
Jackson with Bishop Engineering stated that the Warrior Lane entrance wonld be used for emergency
vehicles in the event that they become necessary.
Bob Ormsby with SVPA Architects explained the elevations as well as providing samples for the
Commission to review.Stone will be used on the front entrance,the base will be a cast stone in as
brownish maroon color similar to the YMCA,above the stone will be an EFIS material in a tan color,and
the window seals will be buff brick in color.
Commissioner Hoifeldt expressed concern that the Mercy Clinic did not make a better effort to be LEED
Certified or meet the LEED Certification requirements without filing for LEED Certification.
Representative of the Mercy Clinic explained that the owner has not pursued LEED Certification however
they have designed the building to be more efficient than required by code.
Motion by Commissioner Steele,seconded by Commissioner Airhart to "Approve the Site Plan for the
Mercy Clinic at Greenway Park subject to remaining staff comments".Ayes:Steele,Airhart,Dutcher,
Hoifeldt,Hassebroek,and Mook.Nays:None.Abstain:Schmidt.Motion carried,
Approve the Site Plan for Westside Kids Day Care.Director of Development Services,Brad Deets,
explained the applicant is proposing to construct a new 6,700 square foot building to be sold to the current
owner of Westside Kids Day Care in order to relocate the existing child care business to the proposed 255
NE Dartmoor Drive location.Westside Kids Day Care is currently leasing space within the Westside
Plaza development at 145 NE Dartmoor Drive.
Veronica Tolander with Design Alliance discussed the exterior elevations with the Commission.
Presented were two styles and a third was discussed.The Commission suggested that the owner decide
on which color scheme along with samples they were going to use prior to being presented to the City
Council.
Erica Shepherd discussed with the Commission the need for the driveway to be designed as one way in
and one way out for the daycare traffic flow.
Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Dutcher to "Approve the Site Plan for
Westside Kids Day Care subject to staff comments".Ayes:Hoifeldt,Dutcher,Schmidt,Airhart,Steele,
Hassebroek,and Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.
New Business.Director of Development Services,Brad Deets,informed the Commission that
Commissioner Hassebrock has turned in her resignation and this is her last meeting,Brad thanked
Commissioner Hassebroek for her time and service.Staff has been working on recodification and will be
bringing several of these zoning ordinances to the P &Z Commission at the next meeting.1
Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Steele,second by Commissioner Schmidt,to adjourn the
meeting at 6:50 P.M.Ayes:Steele,Schmidt,Hoifeldt,Dutcher,Airhart,Hassebroek,and Mook.Nays:
None.Motion carried.Meeting adjoumed.
Brian Mook,Planning &Zoning Chairman
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Chad Airhart,Planning and Zoning Secretary