Meeting No. 06-01 January 26, 2006
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
A regular meeting of the City of Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission was held in the Community Room at the Bondurant City Center on the 26th day of January, 2006, at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Commission Chair Marvin Skinner
Commission Member John Bein
Commission Member Roland Mark
Commission Member Deborah Baker
Commission Member David Higgins
Commission Member Ken McConnell
City Planner Dylan Mullenix
City Administrator Mark J. Arentsen
Absent: Commission Member David O. Williams
Notice of the meeting was posted at the Bondurant City Center, Casey’s General Store, Legacy Bank and Ampride on January 24, 2006. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the public.
Commission Chair Skinner called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Roll call was taken and a quorum was declared.
Motion made by Commission Member McConnell, seconded by Commission Member Bein, to approve the agenda, as presented. Roll call: Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Commission Member Mark asked that the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of December 15, 2005, be amended to show voice votes instead of roll call votes. Motion made by Commission Member Bein, seconded by Commission Member Mark, to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of December 15, 2005, as amended. Roll call: Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Mr. David Bentz, P.E., L.S.I., Bishop Engineering, 3501 104th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50322-3825, presented the Amended Site Plan for Bondurant Mini-Storage, 400 Brick Street, Southeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, and answered questions from the Commission Members. Commission Member Mark asked about the aesthetics of the proposed buildings, to which Mr. Bentz replied that they would be of a similar color and material as the existing buildings on the site. Commission Member Mark also asked about potential run-off problems with the site. Mr. Bentz assured that the proposed drainage basin is more than adequate to handle the anticipated run-off
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from the site. Commission Member Higgins asked how emergency services would be able to access the site with the proposed gates. Mr. Dale Clymens, Project Manager for Bondurant Mini-Storage, said that a knox-box would be installed and a key given to the emergency services. City Planner Mullenix advised the Commission that said Site Plan has been administratively reviewed and recommended approval of same.
Motion made by Commission Member Higgins, seconded by Commission Member McConnell, to approve Resolution No. PZ-06-01, a Resolution approving the Amended Site Plan for Bondurant Mini-Storage, 400 Brick Street, Southwest, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Roll call: Mark-Yes, Bein-Yes, Higgins-Yes, Baker-Yes, McConnell-Yes, Skinner-Yes. Motion carried.
Mr. David Bentz, P.E., L.S.I., Bishop Engineering, 3501 104th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50322-3825, presented a request for rezoning and a preliminary concept plan of approximately 153.45 acres (+/-), located in Section 25, North of 2nd Street, Northwest, and West of Mallard Point Drive, Northwest, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, and answered questions from the Commission Members. At the present time the site is not within the City and is zoned for agricultural use. The request is to rezone 144.49 acres to R-2 for the purpose of constructing single family homes and some bi-attached homes, and to rezone 8.96 acres to C-2 for the purpose of constructing neighborhood commercial uses such as a convenience store or daycare. The development would also include two parks and a trail network. The site is currently in the annexation process and a resolution to approve the rezoning will be sought once the annexation is finalized.
Mr. Bentz and City Planner Mullenix brought to the attention of the Commission that the submitted materials to the Commission, as well as the signatures of surrounding landowners of the subject property, show that a rezoning to R-3 is being sought. Mr. Bentz commented that this was an oversight, and that the actual intended rezoning will be to R-2. There was some discussion on whether the developer needs to get all of the signatures again, as R-2 is more restrictive than R-3 and all of the uses allowed under R-2 are allowed in R-3, which the surrounding property owners signed off on. City Planner Mullenix said that the City can send out letters to the land owners that have already signed consent forms stating the change and give them an opportunity to voice any concerns.
There was discussion regarding the proposed parks and trails within the development, specifically who would maintain these facilities and what material the trails would be made of. Mr. Bentz said that in many communities, the trails are made of asphalt, and that they can either be placed on an easement between properties or that the right-of-way can be deeded to the City. City Planner Mullenix stated that he is currently investigating the best way to handle this issue. Commission Chair Skinner said that he would like to make sure the Parks and Recreation Board is aware of the proposed parks and trails.
Mr. Mark Crawford, P.E., McClure Engineering, 400 SE Delaware, Ankeny, Iowa, 50021, presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission a copy of the Action Development Planning Workbook and gave a quick overview of it. City Planner Mullenix stated that the intent is to present the Commission with the plan at this meeting, and at a later meeting have a more formal question and answer session followed by a resolution to adopt the plan. Some discussion was held in regard to the Exclusive
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Neighborhood section within the Action Plan. Commission Chair Skinner asked if the topography of the land was taken into consideration when this idea was proposed. Mr. Crawford explained that it is not the intention that the entire site would be developed, but that instead more flood prone areas would be left open.
City Planner Mullenix gave an update on outstanding Sign Code issues and presented preliminary language relating to Real Estate Signs. Commission members gave feedback on the language, and also discussed additional Sign Code issues like Billboards, Monument Signs, Advertising Signs, and Construction Signs. City Planner Mullenix said that he would continue to investigate these issues.
The following items were discussed as part of Commission Members’ comments:
· Commission Member McConnell – No Comment.
· Commission Member Baker – No Comment
Commission Member Higgins –He was very pleased with the Southgate Townhomes project on Grant Street, South, and how it was impressive to watch that project from beginning to end; He also inquired about rumors of a grocery store coming to town.
· Commission Member Bein – No Comment
· Commission Member Mark – Asked if the I-80 overpass project is completed.
The following items were discussed as part of Commission Chair Skinner’s Comments:
The following items were discussed as part of City Planner Mullenix’s comments:
ü Elaborated further on Commission Chair Skinner’s comment on the Gillotti Companies, stating that Mr. Steve Gillotti and Mr. Doug Jones of the Gillotti Companies had met with City Planner Mullenix about purchasing property along Highway 65 to locate their Northeast Service Center. He also stated that the intended use on this site would be the manufacturing of ready-mixed concrete and aspahltic concrete, among other uses. City Planner Mullenix said that the two gentlemen wanted the City to look into which zoning they may fit in, as their intended uses are not specifically listed as a permitted use in the Zoning Code under M-1 or M-2 zoning. Commission Chair Skinner felt that a concrete manufacturing facility would be better suited in M-3 zoning, but has reservations about rezoning property to such an intensive use.
ü Commented that a rezoning request for the Jerry’s Homes project located North of Lake Petocka should be coming soon.
Motion made by Commission Member McConnell, seconded by Commission Member Baker, to adjourn the meeting. Roll call: Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion carried. Commission Chair Skinner declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Marvin Skinner
Chair
ATTEST:
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Dylan Mullenix
City Planner