Planning & Zoning Minutes May 3, 2011

City of North Liberty
Planning Commission
Minutes
May 3, 2011

Call to Order. At 6:30 p.m., Commission member Moore called the Regular Session of the North Liberty Planning Commission to order. Commission members present: Anderson, Detlefsen, Frost, Moore, Wilkerson; absent – Mausser, Haack.
Others present: Dean Wheatley, Ryan Heiar, Scott Peterson, Kevin Trom, Tracey Mulcahey,
Erika Harper and other interested individuals.

Agenda Approval. Wilkerson moved, Detlefsen seconded to approve the agenda as submitted. The vote was: ayes – Frost, Moore, Wilkerson, Detlefsen, Anderson; nays – none; absent – Mausser, Haack. Motion carried.
Public Comment. None was offered.

Corridor Commercial, Part Six Preliminary Plat. Wheatley presented the request of Corridor Commercial Development Company to approve a preliminary plat of 16 lots previously zoned for duplex development for property generally located east of Highway 965 between Sara Court and Forevergreen Road, known as Corridor Commercial Subdivision, Part Six. The proposed preliminary plat has changed substantially from the original proposed plat. With Coralville controlling the Forevergreen Road right of way and access, the plat required an amendment. Staff recommends approval with no conditions. Duane Musser from MMS Consultants offered to answer any questions regarding the plat. The Commission asked why Coralville would not grant street access. Heiar stated they have concerns with traffic flow and access. Frost moved, Wilkerson seconded to recommend approval of the application from Corridor Commercial Development Company for Corridor Commercial, Part Six Preliminary Plat to the City Council. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Wilkerson, Anderson, Detlefsen, Moore, Frost; nays – none; absent – Haack, Mausser. Motion carried.

Liberty’s Gate Rezoning. Wheatley presented the request of Prime Ventures to approve a rezoning request from C-1-B (Commercial) to RM-12 (Multi-Family), for property generally located west of Kansas Avenue and north of Penn Court. Staff recommends approval with the resolution of platting issues prior to final action on rezoning. Gary Watts and Kevin Hochstedler presented the application including concepts for the buildings and garages. The commission discussed the proposed rezoning. The Commission discussed the application. Concerns were expressed regarding moving ahead with this application before the joint meeting with council, North Bend Elementary’s capacity, and high density development, generally. Detlefsen moved, Wilkerson seconded to recommend approval of the rezoning application submitted by Prime Ventures from C-1-B (Commercial to RM-12 (Multi-Family) for property located in Liberty’s Gate to the City Council with platting issues from this rezoning being addressed prior to final action on the rezoning. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Detlefsen, Moore, Anderson, Wilkerson; nays – Frost; absent – Haack, Mausser. Motion carried.

Minutes. Wilkerson moved, Detlefsen seconded to approve the minutes from the April 25, 2011

Special Commission Meeting. The vote was: ayes – Moore, Anderson, Detlefsen, Frost, Wilkerson; nays – none; absent – Haack, Mausser. Motion carried.

New Business. City Administrator Ryan Heiar presented a summary of the Adopted Budget for FY 2012.

Cases Under Development. Wheatley reported on a very preliminary idea from Mike Bails for property on Penn Street for PAD combining commercial and residential.

Adjournment. At 7:12 p.m., Frost moved, Wilkerson seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned.