Planning & Zoning Minutes May 5, 2009

North Liberty Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes
May 5, 2009

Chair Mausser called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Commission members present: Foresman, Frost, Haack, Mausser, Moore, Wilkerson.

Moore moved, Wilkerson seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was: ayes –Moore, Wilkerson, Mausser, Frost, Haack, Foresman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Others present: Ryan Heiar, City Administrator; Dean Wheatley, City Planner; Scott Peterson, City Attorney; Tracey Mulcahey, City Clerk; Corinne Lemmage; Karla Davis; Mike Bales; Edgar Colony; Beth Saxton; Adam Bohr; Duane Musser and other interested citizens.

Robson Homes Site Plan Request. Wheatley presented the request of Robson Homes to approve a site plan for new multi-family development, located east of Kansas Avenue and south of Zeller Street. City staff has been working with the developer at length on the application. Staff recommends approval as submitted with notations including easements being recorded and an executed release from owner that will carry with property that if they desire to have curbside recycling the city will not be held liable for any damage to the street.

Mike Bales, Lepic Kroeger Realtors, presented information regarding the site plan application as Robson Homes’ agent.

The Commission asked various questions of the applicant.

Mausser moved, Foresman seconded to recommend approval of Robson Homes Site Plan Request to the City Council with the following conditions: easements being recorded and an executed release from owner that will carry with property that if they desire to have curbside recycling the city will not be held liable for any damage to the street. The vote was: ayes – Mausser, Haack, Moore, Foresman, Frost; nays – Wilkerson. Motion carried.

Fox Valley, Part 1 Final Plat Request. Wheatley presented the request of Fox Valley, Inc. to approve a final plat for Fox Valley Part 1, located generally south of Forevergreen Road and adjacent to Jones Boulevard. Adam Bohr, Beth Saxton and Edgar Colony were present representing the applicant.

The Commission commented about the plat and asked about the church site plan accesses and the relationship with Coralville.

Wilkerson moved, Moore seconded to recommend approval of Fox Valley, Part 1 Final Plat to the City Council with no conditions.

The vote was: ayes – Haack, Wilkerson, Frost, Moore, Foresman, Mausser; nays – none. Motion carried.
Metal Roof Ordinance Amendment. Wheatley presented the proposed amendment to the design standards regarding the specifications for metal roofs in single- and two-family zoning districts. This proposed amendment would alter the metal roof prohibition in the code to clarify the interpretation of the roofing code. Wheatley asked for a discussion regarding the appropriateness of a ribbed metal roof in the Mike Kramer from Metal Monsters offered concerns regarding the proposed ordinance. The Commission directed that Staff come back with a revised amendment for consideration.

Interim Development Ordinance Amendment. Wheatley presented the proposed amendments to the ID, Interim Development zoning district. Wheatley opened the floor to comments from the Commission.

The Commission asked about greenhouses, horses, and rabbits.

Moore moved, Wilkerson seconded to recommend approval of the Interim Development Ordinance Amendment to the City Council.

The vote was: ayes –Frost, Haack, Wilkerson, Moore, Mausser, Foresman; nays – none. Motion carried.

Minutes. ¬Haack moved, Moore seconded to approve the minutes from the April 7, 2009 Commission Meeting. The vote was: ayes — Foresman, Mausser, Wilkerson, Haack, Moore, Frost; nays – none. Motion carried.

Cases under Development. Wheatley presented an update regarding the Kum & Go site plan at Kansas Avenue and Penn Street.

Adjournment. At 7:25 p.m., Foresman moved, Wilkerson seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned.