HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-08-12-Special Minutes_Joint P&Z MeetingWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION
AUGUST 12,2002
(1)Call to Order -The joint meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by
Mayor Leslie at 7:00 PM.
(2)Pledge of Allegiance
(3)Roll Call-The following members were present:Mayor Mark D.Leslie,and
Council members Nicholas Gruber,Donald Bailey,Jr.,Mike Watts,Bill Peard and
Wayne Johnson.In addition P&Z members present for the meeting were:Jerry Steele,
Frank Hoifeldt,John Krantz,Mary White,Mel Willits.Korpanty and McCoige absent
(4)Agenda Additions /Approval-Mayor Leslie asked ifthere were any changes to the
agenda.None.Motion by Councilman Watts,seconded by Councilman Bailey,to
"Approve the Special Joint Session of Planning &Zoning Commission/City Council
Agenda for August 12,2002."Mayor Leslie asked for a roll call vote.Roll call:Ayes:
Bailey,Gruber,Johnson,Peard,Watts.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
(5)Resolution:Approving the Site Plan/or Warrior Plaza,Phase 2 Brad Cooper of
CEC and Michael Simonson of Simonson &Associates presented the Site Plan for
Warrior Plaza,Phase II.Mr.Cooper explained the changes made to the plan since it was
last tabled at the regular Planning &Zoning Commission meeting of 02/26/02.A portion
of Phase II includes an outlot that may be used for a future commercial building;Mr.
Cooper stated that the parking for this possible additional building had been taken into
consideration in the submitted Phase II plan.Metal awnings will be added to all phases
of Warrior Plaza to create greater visual interest.A lighting plan has yet to be provided
to the City for Phase II.
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There was much debate among the Planning &Zoning Commissioners and City
Councilmen regarding the approval of site plans that did not meet the minimum standards
ofthe Site Plan Ordinance.Commissioner White stated that a factor to consider for
Warrior Plaza is that Phase I was passed and Phase II initially submitted prior to the
approval of the current Site Plan Ordinance.Councilman Gruber expressed a desire to
have a 3 year time limit set for the completion of Phases II and III.The rear exterior
elevation of all phases of Warrior Plaza was also the subj ect of much debate.The
Planning &Zoning Conunission and City Council agreed that either different
complimentary colors of concrete block be used,or more trees planted along the back,to
create visual interest.
Motion made by Commissioner Willits,seconded by Commissioner Hoifeldt,to
"Approve the Site Plan for Warrior Plaza,Phase II,provided that the rear exterior
elevation be composed of different complimentary colors of concrete block,and that
Phases II and III be completed within 3 years of approval by City Council."Chairman I
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Steele asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:Hoifeldt,White,Willits,Steele.Nays:Krantz.
Motion passed by Planning &Zoning Connnission.
Motion made by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Bailey,to "Approve the
Site Plan for Warrior Plaza as approved by the Planning &Zoning Commission."Mayor
Leslie asked for a roll call vote.Roll call:Ayes:Bailey,Gruber,Jolmson.Nays:Peard,
Watts.Motion carried 3 -2.
(6)Resolutiou:Approving the Site Plan for Westgate Business Park Brad Cooper of
CEC and Michael Simonson of Simonson &Associates presented the Site Plan for
Westgate Business Park,Lots 14 and 23.Mr.Cooper explained the changes made to the
plan since it was last tabled at the regular Planning &Zoning Commission meeting of
02/26/02.Mayor Leslie asked the developers about their timeline for construction.Mr.
Cooper,Mr.Simonson,and Chuck Thomas of Regency Land Development stated that
construction would begin innnediately.The developers also stated that the entire
building would be constructed if they are successful in signing their potential anchor
tenant;if not,the building would be constructed in 2 phases.Councilmen Gruber and
Johnson requested that,if constructed in phases,a time limit of 3 years be set for the
completion of the second phase;if the second phase is not built within said time limit,
then permanent masonry should be installed on the unfinished end of the first phase.
Motion made by Connnissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Connnissioner Krantz,to
"Approve the Site Plan for Westgate Business Park,Lots 14 and 23,provided that if
constructed in 2 phases and the second phase is not completed within 3 years,then a
permanent masonry wall will be constructed on the unfrnished end of the first phase."
Chairman Steele asked for a roll call vote.Ayes:Hoifeldt,Krantz,Willits,White,Steele.
Nays:None.Motion passed by Planning &Zoning Commission.
Motion made by Councilman Watts,seconded by Councilman Johnson,to "Approve the
Site Plan for Westgate Business Park,Lots 14 and 23,as approved by the Planning &
Zoning Commission."Mayor Leslie asked for a roll call vote.Roll call:Ayes:Bailey,
Gruber,Johnson,Peard,Watts.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 -O.
New Business.Councilman Johnson thanked Commissioner White for her comments
regarding Warrior Plaza.Mayor Leslie expressed his thanks to the Planning &Zoning
Commission for attending the meeting.Chuck Thomas of Regency Land Development
thanked the Planning &Zoning Commission and City Council for their hard work.
Councilman Peard stated that the City tries to work with all developers,but will continue
to press for the building standards set forth in the Waukee Municipal Code.
Adjournment.Motion by Councihnan Bailey,seconded by Councilman Johnson,to
adjourn at 8:08 p.m.Mayor Leslie called for a vote on the motion.All Councilmembers
voted aye.Mayor Leslie then declared the meetinMJ~~urned.
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