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Home My WebLink About2004-05-27-Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING MAY 27,2004 REVISED (1)Call to Order -The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor Oberman at 6:00 PM. (2)Roll Call-The following members were present:Tony Oberman,Mayor,and Council members JeffV.Mertz,Bill Peard and Darlene Stanton.Absent:Nick Gruber, Don Bailey,Jr.Planning &Zoning Commission members present:Jerry Steele,Eric Korpanty,Mary White,Mel Willits,Doug Krantz (3)Agenda Approval-No changes.Council member Mertz moved;Council member Stanton second to approve the agenda as written.Ayes:Mertz,Stanton,Peard.Nays: None.Absent:Gruber,Bailey.Motion carried 3 -0 -2. (4)Motion:Setting June 7,2004 as the date for a Public Hearing to amend Chapter 301,Waukee Municipal Code,Zoning Ordinance of the City of Waukee,Iowa, Westgate Business Park Planned Development Exhibit A,by deleting Item 6,Number 5,"New and Used Car Sales;"and by substituting in lieu thereof a revised Item 6, Number 5,"New and used vehicle sales,unless all display and storage of vehicles is limited to the interior of the building.Outdoor display or storage is strictly prohibited; and amending the Zoning Map Darlene Stanton moved to approve the motion.Jeff Mertz second.Roll call:Ayes:Stanton,Mertz,Perd.Nays:None.Absent:Gruber, Bailey.Motion carried 3 -0 -2. (5)Discussion:Of various topics including: a.Conservation Development presentation for property being considered for purchase by Hubbell Homes b.Lighting standards in ordinance? c.Roofpitch described in ordinance? d.Should all platting issues be resolved before zoning is granted? e.Consider limitations on number of C stores,gas stations and used car lots J.Examination of existing zoning designations? g.Redevelopment assistance for North 6'"Street and downtown area properties h.Possibility of using new development to rehab N 6'h Street area i;Consider limiting alcohol &cigarette sales near schools j.Locations where zoning and comp plan are in conflict k.Discuss R2 zoning standards I.Discuss granting of zoning prior to presentation of specific projects (newly annexing areas) m.Assignment of road paving costs adjacent to newly dedicated parkland n,Should all Municipal Code changes in Chapters 301 -304 be presented to P&Z before going to Council? o.What is the role of the council representative in the P&Z Commission meetings? Item (a)Tom Haddon of the Metro Waste Authority,Jennifer Welch from Urban Resources and Borderland Alliance Network and Tina Mowry from Mowry Strategies were present to discuss low impact development including storm water management. Hubbell Homes is considering this conservation development approach for the land they have purchased west of L.A.Grant.Low-impact development encourages micro-scale storm water management strategies,use,and recharge of natural water systems and natural landscapes Council member Don Bailey present at 6:18PM. Item (b)Lighting Standards and ordinances;Darlene Stanton led the discussion of this topic.The reduction of ambient lighting,the correct use of lighting fixtures and correct wattage and type of light bulb were discussed.Several suggestions were taken from a web site for Boulder Colorado,which has been called the model city for the best illumination possible -good technical choice,uniform lighting and adequate lighting, Several P&Z Committee members contributed thoughts to this subject;however,the recording is not adequate for complete reporting of their statements.The design of Hickman Road lights was discussed.Boulder Colorado's timeframe was 15 years for full compliance with the lighting ordinance in all of their districts.Move forward with an ordinance in the next two or three months. Council member Nick Gruber present at 6:34PM Planning &Zoning Commission member Joe Schmidt present at 6:40PM Item (g)Redevelopment of Sixth Street,north of Hickman and downtown areas;Nick Gruber suggested we give some type of incentive to eliminate the cycle of high land prices and poorly constructed buildings that occurs in the North Sixth Street area.He also suggested creating an incentive for downtown businesses to remodel fronts of buildings.Jody Gunderson indicated that rebate would be a possibility.City could establish a revolving loan for renovation of downtown buildings.And in doing this it will be important to have a consistent design approach in the downtown area to ensure a quality presentation.Mr.Gunderson suggested that banks might be more interested in a loan agreement as a primary lender,ifthe city were participating as a secondary lender. Mr.Arentsen suggested that a staff person send a letter indicating the city's willingness to work with property owners to accomplish renovations to grounds or buildings.Don Bailey,Jr.suggested that property owners and staff should come up with a plan to present to council in the area north of Hickman Rd.A suggestion was made concerning putting in place a PD for the properties on North Sixth Street.It was suggested that staff meet with property owners to discuss ideas for change and development of the area.Don Bailey discussed the possible use of GAP Financing;but suggested that drainage issues and street paving were problems needing to be corrected/completed by the city.Darlene Stanton mentioned that Tom Guzman suggested a monument sign or some type of entrance sign to the down town area.Without some kind of invitation from the downtown 01'an extension to the downtown from the sign,people will continue to chive by and not stop in.Ms.Stanton encouraged the council /city staff to do something to promote this idea. Item (c)Roof pitch described in ordinance;Jeff Mertz suggested that more could be done with the PD District to encourage overall improved design.Mary White suggested we have an ordinance stating what it is we want in the design of buildings;so that, ) j I 2 companies have a starting point.Nick Gruber suggested when individual developers say "This is the only type of building we build;"we suggest they build that type of building some where else.Don Bailey would like to see a "timeless"style of construction that passes the test of time.He also suggested that some flexibility built into a zoning ordinance should be encouraged.Mel Willits said as an observation,that P&Z tends to shy away from the flat roofs.Mayor Oberman suggested that the staff investigate other conununity standards.Don Bailey said that the presentations for new construction are not always the best.Mark Arentsen suggested staff would put something into an ordinance to require better presentations for P &Z and Council. Item (d)Should all platting issues be resolved before zoning is granted?;Darlene Stanton,Nick Gruber,and Don Bailey all support the idea that items such as bike trails, green space are taken care of prior to re-zoning and not at plat time.Others were of the opinion that there were other times during the process of approving a development when these items could be discussed.Several members of the group stated that items such as benning,bike trails,green spaces could be required and,if not present,P &Z and the council could stop the progress of the development at other times in the process such as at the platting stages,the site plan approval,construction plans approval,occupancy permit. However,other members of the council and P&Z suggested a check-off or a written statement,which a developer would sign acknowledging that he was aware these items had to be included and would include them in his development.After further discussion, Mark Arentsen indicated staff would create an ordinance that would include the requirement that the developer acknowledge that berming,green space,trails would be part ofhislher development prior to re-zoning.As a fmal thought,a staff member suggested that conditional use could be applied to the zoning district at the time of re- zonmg. Item (e)Consider limitations on number of convenience stores/gas stations and used car lots.Convenience stores should not be less than three fourths mile apart on any street.It was also suggested that convenience stores be a conditional use for the zoned area in which they were permitted. A second Council P&Z and Council joint meeting will be held June 28,2004 at the Library or Public Service Bldg at 6:00PM. At this time Mayor Oberman asked for a motion to adjourn.Nick Gruber moved.Jeff Mertz second.Ayes:All.Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0. Meeting Adjourned at 8:03PM. C.Paardekooper Attest: ..--- 3