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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA003 - Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of December 7, 1977 - MINUTES - CITY OF AMES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING December 7, 1977 PLAN COMMISSION: APRIL Harold ro Zd R. (Bud) Nichol, Jr., Chairman 1979 Norman Riis, Vice-Chairman 1980 7.30 p.m. *Georgene Shank 1978 CaZZ to Order Patrick Shaughnessy 1978 Valerie Cholvin 1979 *Louis Lex, Jr. 1980 Council Chambers Donald T. Bledsoe 1982 Place *ABSENT ----------------------------------- Adj ournment CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was approved on a motion by Cholvin, seconded by Riis. MINUTES: Minutes of November 2, 1977, Regular Meeting were unanimously approved as written on a motion by Riis, seconded by Cholvin. Minutes of November 16, 1977, Administrative Meeting were unanimously approved as written on a motion by Shaughnessy, seconded by Riis. REZONING REQUEST: Kenneth Larwick, et. al . , to rezone property located at 3309, 3315, 3329, and 3337 Southdale Drive from R-1 to R-2. Mr. Brennan presented the staff review of the request noting that this request involves four lots on the west side of Southdale Drive, each of which is the site of a single-family dwelling. He pointed out that there are similar R-2 zoned properties across the street. Also included in the staff recommendation was that the property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Southdale Drive and Jewel Drive be rezoned along with the said four properties to R-2 since it presently is the site of a legal nonconforming duplex. Mr. Brennan explained that when this structure was built, it was outside the City limits and when annexed to the City, the zoning of the property automatically became R-1 even though the structure was a duplex. Mr. Brennan pointed out that physical barriers such as the drainageway and the proposed paving of Prairie Drive will separate this area zoned R-2 from the R-1 zone. Mr. Larwick responded to questions from the Commission and indicated that his basement Page Two has never been flooded and only once since he has lived there has the sump pump even kicked on. He indicated that his request is based on the desire to put an apartment into his basement and that the owners of all properties requested to be rezoned had joined in the petition for rezoning. Mr. Larwick suggested that the drainageway should possibly be looked at for enlargement since the more development there is to the north, the worse the situation of drainage is going to get. In response to a question by Mr. Riis , Mr. Wooldridge noted that studies of the drainageway were made at the time of the processing of the Southdale Subdivision (2 years ago) . One person, Mr. Donald Love, 3332 Opal Drive, spoke in opposition of the rezoning request. His major reason for opposing the rezoning was that he thought the area 's intended use was single-family residential . Mr. Wooldridge noted that one telephone call had been received by the Community Development Department in opposition to the rezoning request. MOTION (Shaughnessy, Riis) To approve the rezoning request as stated in the staff recommendation. (Staff recommendation read as follows : It is recommended that this request be approved. It is further recommended that the property on the southwest corner of Jewel Drive and Southdale Drive be included in this request since that structure is presently being used as a duplex. ) Some discussion took place regarding this request. It seemed to be the consensus of the Commission that because of the fact that Prairie Drive will not go all the way through and because of the existence of the natural drainageway as a physical barrier, there is no reason to oppose this request. VOTING AYE: Nichol , Riis, Shaughnessy, Cholvin, Bledsoe VOTING NAY: None (Lex and Shank absent) CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE: Mr. Wooldridge presented a comprehensive report of the status of the Subdivision Ordinance noting that on October 19, the Commission reviewed the September draft of the Ordinance and made changes. He noted also that every item had been decided upon except two, those being the question of storm water management regulations , and wording of the City Council 's resolution on paving streets in industrial areas . With regard to storm water management, Mr. Wooldridge suggested that the Subdivision Ordinance not be comprehensive, but that a separate type regulation be drafted. He recommended that a reference be made under 'Article III. IMPROVEMENTS, Section 32-3002, Storm sewers; duty of owner to construct" , by adding another sentence as follows : "In the storm water system design phase, consideration shall be given to storm water management. " Some discussion took place regarding guidelines for storm sewer systems as set out by the Engineering Department of the City. The sentence to be added to Section 32-3002 of Article III was decided to be as follows: "In the storm water system design phase, consideration shall be given to Page Three alternatives and principles of storm water management. " Mr. Riis asked what form future consideration of the storm water management issue would take. Mr. Wooldridge answered that he was not sure what form it would take but that it would probably follow the framework that the Soil Conservation Service was now developing with regard to point/non-point pollution. MOTION (Riis, Bledsoe) That the recommended change on storm water drainage be approved. VOTING AYE: Shaughnessy, Cholvin, Bledsoe, Riis, and Nichol VOTING NAY: None (Lex and Shank absent) Mr. Riis suggested that under 'Section 32-2004, 3. Walkways" , the word "parks" be added so it would read as follows : "Pedestrian walkways , not less than 10 feet in width, may be required where deemed essential to provide access to schools, parks and playgrounds , commercial areas, transportation, or community facilities . " With regard to the second item mentioned (City Council 's resolution of not requiring paving in industrial and commercial subdivisions until a certain amount of development had taken place in the area) , Mr. Wooldridge suggested adding the following: "Such paving shall be done in a contiguous manner so as to avoid gaps. " The need for this provision within the Subdivision Ordinance was questioned and Mr. Wooldridge explained that the purpose of this is to bring that ordinance up to date with Council policy. Considerable discussion was held regarding the required paving of industrial and commercial subdivision streets. After discussion, it was decided to incorporate the following into the Subdivision Ordinance at the end of "Section 32-3009, b. " : "Such paving shall be done continuously from the entrance into the subdivision." MOTION (Cholvin, Riis) To approve the recommended change regarding paving in industrial and commercial subdivisions VOTING AYE: Shaughnessy, Cholvin, Bledsoe, Riis and Nichol VOTING NAY: None (Lex and Shank absent) MOTION (Shaughnessy, Cholvin) To approve the revised Subdivision Ordinance including changes made tonight and to transmit same to the City Council for their approval at an early meeting in January. Mr. Riis suggested that the flow chart be included as part of the Subdivision Ordinance. VOTING AYE: Shaughnessy, Cholvin, Bledsoe, Riis, and Nichol VOTING NAY: None (Lex and Shank absent) v Page Four COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION: Discussion regarding the outcome of the joint meeting with the Parks & Recreation Commission on November 30 was held. Mr. Riis made the comment that he felt it was unfortunate that remarks were made about the City refusing to buy certain property that was offered to them for park land. He noted that all property is not suitable for park land and that the Parks Commission is making a concerted effort to judge each offer on its own merits . Mr. Bledsoe suggested that possibly an open discussion should be held between developers, Parks & Recreation Commission and Planning & Zoning Commission so that park land could be agreed upon. He felt the best way of obtaining park land within subdivisions is to negotiate, with nothing being mandatory. Mr. Riis reiterated the three alternatives (PUD, lot reduction method, and mandatory dedication of land/fees in lieu thereof) that were discussed at the joint meeting and he noted his desire that the negotiation method of obtaining park land be continued. MOTION (Bledsoe, Riis) To adjourn. VOTING AYE: Shaughnessy, Riis , Nichol , Bledsoe, and Cholvin VOTING NAY: None (Lex and Shank absent) Meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Ronald R. Wooldridge, Chief Planner Harold R. Nichol , Jr. , Chairman pr