HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-04-H01 Overhead Door Requirements_PH AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: November 4, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 160, Site and Building
Development Standards related to Architectural and Site Design
Characteristics (Overhead Doors)
FORMAT: Public Hearing
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: A developer approached the City Council at the
September Work Session regarding the current ordinance related to overhead door requirements
located on properties adjacent to major corridors. Specifically the ordinance states that loading
areas, overhead doors or service areas shall not face the corridor.
The existing parking ordinance addresses the location of loading areas and service areas that are
related to delivery of product, trash compactors, etc. The parking ordinance states that these
types of activities are restricted to the rear of the building.
As it relates to overhead doors, the City has generally interpreted this requirement and enforced it
as a part of site plan review as it relates to types of businesses related to repair of vehicles which
include a general repair garage, collision center and oil and tire centers. The City has not applied
this requirement to car washes and overhead doors associated with auto sales businesses.
The proposed Ordinance removes the restriction on front facing overhead doors and in lieu of
places requirements that any overhead doors fronting a major street be required to be designed
with full glazing so that when closed they generally give the appearance of a regular store front.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the request at the October 29, 2019 meeting
and recommended approval:
Approval of an ordinance to amend Chapter 160 – Site and Building Development Standards
related to architectural and site design characteristics – Arterial Overlay Districts
Brad Deets, Development Services Director, presented the proposal and the reason for needing to
amend the ordinance. Mr. Deets explained that the proposal is to remove the requirement that the
overhead doors cannot face out to the corridor. He explained that there will be design standards
for overhead doors that do face out to the corridor in order to make the overhead door look like a
storefront rather than just a garage door.
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Commissioner Koshy asked if it is different for service doors, delivery doors, docks, etc. Mr.
Deets explained this is not an amendment to that, but that those types of uses are covered in our
parking ordinance. This just relates to the arterial overlay district.
Commissioner Broderick moved to approve an ordinance to amend Chapter 160 – Site and
Building Development Standards related to architectural and site design characteristics – Arterial
Overlay Districts. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koshy. Ayes: Ward, Tietz,
Broderick, Hoifeldt and Koshy. Nays: None. Motion Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Public Hearing.
ATTACHMENTS: I.
PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Development Services Director
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News
DATE OF PUBLICATION: October 24, 2019