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Minutes
North Liberty City Council
North Liberty Parks and Recreation Commission
December 6, 2012
Special Joint Session

Call to order.
At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Salm called the Joint meeting of the North Liberty City Council and the Parks and Recreation Committee to order.

Council members present: Chipman, Hoffman, Kuhl, Wayson; absent – Donahue

Commission members present: Behrens, Fitzpatrick, Noska, Skemp; absent- Maxson, Pitz, Haas.

Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Dean Wheatley, Shelly Simpson, Brian Motley, Guy Goldsmith, Erika Harper and other interested parties.

Approval of the Agenda.
Kuhl moved, Chipman seconded to approve the Council Agenda.  The vote was: ayes- Hoffman, Wayson, Kuhl, Chipman; nays – none; absent – Donahue. Motion carried.

Parks Comprehensive Plan Update.
City Administrator Heiar presented a history of the park planning process. The Council and the Park Board discussed Penn Meadows Park as a ball complex.  The consensus was to maintain Penn Meadows Park as a ball facility with a look at the near term projects. Staff will work with the leagues/ball organizations and explore options for lighting several fields and preparing for the future relocation of the Babe Ruth field.

The Council and Park Board discussed the West Side Park concept.  Staff will work with Shive-Hattery to create a phase 1 for accommodating Blues and BBQ and other city events.  Staff will bring the concept to the Park Board and Council for more detailed input on the plan. Community input will be requested for the park plan as well.

Approve minutes from November Parks and Recreation Committee meeting.
Fitzpatrick moved, Behrens seconded to approve the minutes from the November Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.  The vote was all ayes. Motion carried.

Adjournment.
At 8:11 p.m., Kuhl moved, Wayson seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Council meeting adjourned.

North Liberty Planning Commission
Minutes
December 4, 2012

Roll Call
At 6:30 p.m., the December 4, 2012 Planning Commission regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Dave Moore. Commission members present: Covert, Detlefsen, Frost, Haack, Moore, Obrecht; absent – Anderson.
Others present: Dean Wheatley, Tracey Mulcahey, Scott Peterson, Kevin Trom, Erika Harper and other interested parties.

Agenda Approval
Frost moved, Covert seconded to approve the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried.
Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda.
No public comment was offered.

Design Dental Site Plan Application.
Staff Presentation
Wheatley presented the request of Wood & Earth, LLC for a commercial site plan for a new dental office.
Applicant’s Presentation
Loren Hoffman from Hall and Hall Engineers was present representing the applicant, Dr. Tu. He offered to answer any questions on the application.
Public Comments
No public comments were offered.
Questions and Comments of the Commission
The Commission discussed building entrances relating to parking, bike rack location, and dumpster location.
Recommendation to City Council
Covert moved, Haack seconded to recommend approval of the application to the City Council with the inclusion of the notes in the staff memo. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Detlefesen, Moore, Covert, Haack, Obrecht, Frost; nays – none; absent – Anderson. Motion carried.

Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Staff Presentation
Wheatley presented the proposal from staff to delete the Penn Street Overlay District from the Zoning Ordinance, as discussed at previous meetings.
Public Comments
No public comment was offered.
Questions and Comments of the Commission
The Commission discussed the masonry requirement percentage.
Recommendation to City Council
Detlefsen moved, Frost seconded to recommend approval of the proposed zoning ordinance amendment to City Council. The vote was: ayes – Moore, Covert, Haack, Obrecht, Frost, Detlefsen; nays – none; absent – Anderson. Motion carried.

Approval of previous Minutes
Haack moved, Covert seconded to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2012 Planning Commission meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.

New Business
Wheatley asked the Commission if they would be interested in having discussion regarding multifamily versus single family discussion. The Commission requested data about inventory of housing stock now and eighteen months ago and Coralville and Iowa City data. Wheatley will gather the data and get it out to the Commission for discussion. Commission is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, January 3, 2013.

Cases Under Development
Wheatley reported that there are no submissions for January as of right now.

Adjournment
At 6:46 p.m., Frost moved, Covert seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned.

North Liberty Planning Commission
Minutes
November 14, 2012

Roll Call

At 6:30 p.m., Chairman Dave Moore called the November 14, 2012 Regular Session of the North Liberty Planning Commission to order. Commission members present: Anderson, Covert, Frost, Haack, Moore; absent – Detlefsen, Obrecht.
Others present: Dean Wheatley, Scott Peterson, Tracey Mulcahey, Erika Harper, and other interested parties.

Agenda Approval
Covert moved Anderson seconded to approve the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried.
Public Comment On Items Not On The Agenda
No public comment was offered.

Brown Bottle Conditional Use Application
Staff Presentation
Wheatley presented the request of David Landau to approve a conditional use for an outdoor eating patio accessory use for the existing Brown Bottle Restaurant property zoned C-1-B and located at 125 E Zeller Street.

Applicant’s Presentation
David Landau presented information regarding his request including lighting of landscaping.
Public Comments
No public comments were offered.
Questions and Comments of the Commission
The Commission discussed responses received regarding the proposed change and alcoholic beverage service.
Recommendation to Board of Adjustment.
Covert moved, Frost seconded to recommend approval of the application to the Board of Adjustment with the following conditions. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Frost, Haack, Moore, Anderson, Covert; nays – none; absent – Detlefsen, Obrecht. Motion carried.

Approval of Previous Minutes
Haack moved, Covert seconded to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The vote was: ayes –Haack, Moore, Obrecht, Anderson, Covert, Detlefsen Frost,; nays – none; absent
– Obrecht, Detlefesen. Motion carried.

Cases Under Development
Wheatley reported that Commission will see one site plan in December for a dental office and an amendment for the Penn Street Overlay District.

Adjournment
At 6:39 p.m., Covert moved, Anderson seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned

NORTH LIBERTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes
October 2, 2012

Roll Call
At 6:30 p.m., Commissioner Moore called the October 2, 2012 Regular Session of the North Liberty Planning Commission to order. Commission members present: Anderson, Covert, Detlefsen, Frost, and Haack, Moore.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Dean Wheatley, Tracey Mulcahey, Erika Harper and other interested parties.

Agenda Approval
Frost moved, Detlefsen seconded to approve the agenda as drafted. The vote was all ayes. Motion carried.
Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda
No public comment was offered.

Laurie Benner Conditional Use
Staff Presentation
Wheatley presented the request of Laurie Benner to approve a conditional use for a Group Daycare Home for an existing property zoned RS-8 and located at 65 Augusta Court. The request will allow up to 11 children. The staff review shows an existing home in an existing neighborhood on a cul de sac. Staff recommends approval with the requirement that the applicant sign off that they understand all the requirements of this type of home occupation.
Applicant’s Presentation
Laurie Benner spoke regarding her proposal to do in home childcare.
Public Comments
No public comments were offered.
Questions and Comments
The Commission discussed the neighborhood opinion of the application. All property owners within 200 feet of the property will be notified prior to the Board of Adjustment meeting. The Commission discussed the screening of the property. The applicant reported that the yard is completely enclosed.
Recommendation to Board of Adjustment
Haack moved, Covert seconded to recommend approval of Laurie Benner’s Conditional Use application to the Board of Adjustment with the following conditions: signing the document that she understands all the requirements of the home occupation ordinance. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Haack, Covert, Anderson, Frost, Moore, Detlefsen; nays – none. Motion carried.

Election of Officers
Haack moved, Covert seconded to appoint Dave Moore as Commission Chair. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Covert, Anderson, Frost, Detlefsen, Haack; nays – none; abstain – Moore. Motion carried. Covert moved, Haack seconded to appoint Josh Covert as Commission Vice Chair. After discussion, the vote was: ayes –Anderson, Frost, Moore, Detlefsen, Haack; nays – none; abstain – Covert. Motion carried.

Approval of Previous Minutes
Frost moved, Haack seconded to approve the minutes of the September 4, 2012 Planning Commission meeting. All ayes. Minutes approved.

Old Business
Site plan on Penn Street by Hunter Companies will be under construction soon.

Cases Under Development
Single family residential development continues.

Adjournment
At 6:40 p.m., Frost moved, Covert seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned.

North Liberty Planning Commission
Minutes
September 4, 2012

Roll Call

At 6:30 p.m, appointed chair Carol Haack called the September 4, 2012 North Liberty Planning Commission meeting to order. Commission members present: Anderson, Detlefsen, Frost, Haack, absent – Covert, Moore.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Scott Peterson, Kevin Trom, Erika Harper, Duane Musser and other interested parties.

Agenda Approval
Frost moved, Anderson seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was: ayes –Frost, Detlefsen, Haack, Anderson; nays – none; absent – Covert, Moore. Motion carried.
Public Comment.
No public comment was offered.

Great Adventures LLC Industrial Site Plan.
Staff Presentation.
Heiar presented the request of Great Adventures LLC to approve the site plan for a warehouse development zoned I-1 and located generally on the north side of West Penn Street between Highway 965 and Jones Boulevard. Staff recommends approval of the application.
Applicant’s Presentation.
Duane Musser, MMS Consultants presented the site plan application. Musser offered to answer questions regarding the proposed application.
Questions and Comments from the Commission.
The Commission discussed the proposed application.
Recommendation to City Council.
Detlefsen moved, Frost seconded to recommend approval to the City Council with no conditions. The vote was: ayes – Frost, Detlefsen, Haack, Anderson; nays – none; absent – Covert, Moore. Motion carried.

Penn Street Overlay District Ordinance Amendment.
Staff Presentation.
Heiar presented a summary of the Penn Street Overlay District ordinance proposed updates.
Questions and Comments from the Commission.
The Commission discussed the proposed amendments to the ordinance.
Recommendation to City Council.
Anderson moved, Frost seconded to recommend approval of the amendment to the Zoning Code to update the Penn Street Overlay District information to the City Council. The vote was: ayes – Detlefsen, Haack, Anderson, Frost; nays – none; absent – Covert, Moore. Motion carried.

Greg Scharf Conditional Use Outside Storage Permit Application.
Staff Presentation.
Heiar presented the request of Greg Scharf to approve a conditional use permit for outside storage at his business location zoned I-1 and located at the northeast corner of 240th Street and North Jones Boulevard. (Legal: Lot 18, Deerfield 4th Addition) Staff recommends approval with
Questions and Comments from the Commission.
The Commission discussed the application.
Recommendation to Board of Adjustment.
Frost moved, Detlefsen seconded to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Outside Storage to the Board of Adjustment with no conditions. The vote was: ayes – Detlefsen, Haack, Anderson, Frost: nays – none; absent – Covert, Moore. Motion carried.

Proposed Ordinance Amendments.
Staff Presentation
Heiar presented information regarding all of the proposed ordinance amendments. The home occupation update is to protect residential neighborhoods from traffic and protect homeowners. The outside storage ordinance amendment is being proposed to streamline the process to eliminate the requirement for Planning & Zoning and Board of Adjustment approvals, if all code requirements are met and adding provision for open storage of materials and equipment. The temporary sign ordinance amendment allows for temporary signs that are sail shaped with time provisions as stated.
Questions and Comments from the Commission.
The Commission discussed the proposed ordinance amendments. Staff will review the patron/client/vehicle language.
Recommendation to City Council.
Detlefsen moved, Anderson seconded to recommend approval of the proposed Ordinance Amendments to the City Council. The vote was: ayes – Haack, Anderson, Frost, Detlefsen; nays – none; absent – Covert, Moore. Motion carried.

Approval of Previous Minutes.
Detlefsen moved, Anderson seconded to approve the Minutes from the August 7, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting. The vote was: ayes – Anderson, Frost, Detlefsen, Haack; nays – none; absent – Covert, Moore. Motion carried.

New Business.
Heiar reminded the Commission of the meeting on September 20. Additional information will be forthcoming from Wheatley.

Adjournment.
At 6:56 p.m., Frost moved, Anderson seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned.

City of North Liberty – 2012
North Liberty Planning Commission
Minutes
August 7, 2012

Roll Call.
At 6:30 p.m., Dave Moore called the August 7, 2012 Regular Session of the North Liberty Planning Commission to order. Commission members present: Anderson, Covert, Haack, Moore; absent –Detlefsen, Frost.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Scott Peterson, Kevin Trom, Dean Wheatley, Erika Harper, Mike Bails and other interested parties.

Agenda Approval.
Haack moved, Anderson seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was: ayes – Covert, Haack, Moore, Anderson; nays – none; absent – Detlefsen, Frost. Motion carried.

Public Comment.
No public comment was offered.

Grand Rail Development Residential Site Plan Application.
Wheatley presented the request of Grand Rail Development to approve the site plan for a multi-family development zoned RM-12 and located generally south of West Penn Street and immediately west of LL Pelling Company. Staff recommends approval.
Detlefsen joined the meeting at 6:32 p.m.
Mike Bails, representing the applicant, presented the Grand Rail Development residential site plan application. He highlighted the design features on both the twelve and twenty unit buildings. The patios in the twenty unit building have all been oriented away from LL Pelling. With the two buildings as proposed, Bails reported more open space than on the adjacent development.
No public comments were offered.
The Commission discussed the building design, internal pedestrian connectivity, vehicular circulation, property maintenance, green space and density.
Detlefsen moved, Moore seconded to recommend approval of Grand Rail Development’s Residential Site Plan application The vote was: ayes – Detlefsen, Moore; nays – Haack Anderson, Covert; absent -Frost. Motion failed. Staff and Commission discussed potential changes that could make the application acceptable. Density was the concern expressed.

Approval of Minutes from July 5, 2012.
Haack moved, Covert seconded to approve the minutes from the July 5, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting. After discussion, the vote was: ayes –Haack, Moore, Anderson, Covert, Detlefsen; nays – none; absent – Frost. Motion carried.

Old Business.
Wheatley presented information about the citations he has issued for in-home daycare.

New Business.
Wheatley reported that three ordinance amendments will be presented at the next meeting relating to outside storage, temporary signage and home occupations.

Cases under development.
Wheatley reported that a site plan application for an addition to the mini storage facility on Penn Street will be on next month’s agenda.

Adjournment.
At 6:56 p.m., Haack moved, Covert seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned.

North Liberty Planning Commission
Minutes
Thursday July 5, 2012

Roll Call.

At 6:30 p.m., Commissioner Dave Moore called the July 5, 2012 meeting of the North Liberty Planning Commission to order. Commission members present: Anderson, Detlefsen, Frost, Moore; absent – Covert, Haack.
Others present: Dean Wheatley, Tracey Mulcahey, Scott Peterson, Carter Kurdlre, Tom, Salm, Brian Wayson, Nate Byers, Glen Siders, Erika Harper and other interested parties.

Agenda Approval.
Detlefsen moved, Frost seconded to approve the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried.

Public Comment.
No public comment was offered.

Liberty Centre Part 1, Lot 11 Commercial Site Plan.
Staff Presentation.
Wheatley presented the request of Hunter Companies to approve a commercial site plan for property generally located on the south side of Penn Street and west of Highway 965. The developer has set aside additional parking for the potential of a restaurant use. Staff recommends approval with easements in place and additional pedestrian connectivity.
Applicant’s Presentation.
Nate Byers, the applicant’s representative from McClure Engineering spoke regarding the application relating to pedestrian connectivity. He stated that the proposed development is no different than the surrounding ones. The Commission discussed the proposed application.
Recommendation to City Council.
Frost moved, Detlefsen seconded to recommend approval of the Commercial Development Site Plan for Lot 11, Liberty Centre Part 1 with easements being included. The vote was: ayes – Detlefsen, Frost, Moore, Anderson; nays –none; absent – Covert, Haack. Motion carried.

Autumn Ridge, Part Three Final Plat.
Staff Presentation.
Wheatley presented the request of Autumn Ridge Partners, LC to approve the final plat of Autumn Ridge Part Three, located south of Zeller Street and west of Front Street. Staff recommends approval with no conditions.
Applicant’s Presentation.
Nate Byers, representing the applicant, offered to answer any questions.
Recommendation to City Council.
Detlefsen moved, Frost seconded to approve the Final Plat of Autumn Ridge, Part Three with no conditions. The vote was: ayes – Frost, Moore, Anderson, Detlefsen; nays – none; absent – Covert, Haack. Motion carried.

Approval of Previous Minutes.
Anderson moved, Detlefsen seconded to approve the minutes from the June 20, 2012 meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.

New Business.
Wheatley reported that the multifamily site plan adjacent to LL Pelling is on the agenda for next month.

Adjournment.
At 6:45 p.m., Frost moved, Anderson seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned.

North Liberty Planning Commission
Minutes
June 20, 2012

The meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 6:45 pm.
Members Present: Anderson, Covert, Detlefsen, Haack; absent: Mausser, Moore, Frost.
Also Present: Scott Peterson, Kevin Trom, Dean Wheatley, Erika Harper, Mary Byers, Mayor Salm, Brian Wayson, Nate Byers, and other interested parties.

Agenda Approval: Anderson moved, seconded by Haack, to approve the agenda as submitted. The vote was: ayes—Anderson, Covert, Detlefsen, Haack, nays: none; absent:
Mausser, Moore, Frost. Motion carried.

Public Comment:
No public comment was offered.

Hunter Companies, Commercial Site Plan Application.
Wheatley presented the request of Hunter Companies to approve a commercial site plan located at the southwest corner of Penn Street and Highway 965. Staff recommended approval subject to building modifications to extend the building offsets to at least eight inches.
There were no public comments.
Nate Byers, McClure Engineering, addressed the commission on any questions they had on the site plan.
Haack moved, seconded by Anderson, to recommend approval to the City Council subject to the building modifications to extend the building offsets to at least eight inches. After discussion, the vote was: ayes—Anderson, Covert, Detlefsen, Haack; nays—none; absent— Mausser, Moore, Frost. Motion carried.

Stiltner Electric, Conditional Use Permit.
Wheatley presented the request to allow outside storage of business material at the existing building under construction located at the southern end of Herky Street west of Interstate 380. The conditional use for outside storage is recommended by city staff for approval subject to improvements shown on the proposed site plan.
The applicant was not present and there were no comments from the public.
Anderson moved, seconded by Detlefsen, to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to the Board of Adjustment. After discussion, the vote was: ayes—Anderson, Covert, Detlefsen, Haack; nays—none; absent—Mausser, Moore, Frost. Motion carried.

Ace Electric, Conditional Use Permit.
Wheatley presented the request of the revised existing conditional use for outside storage of business material at the existing building location at the northeast corner of 240th Street and Progress Street. City Staff recommends approval to the Board of Adjustment subject to improvements shown on the proposed site plan.
The applicant was not present and there were no comments from the public.
Anderson moved, seconded by Detlefsen, to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to the Board of Adjustment. After discussion, the vote was: ayes—Anderson, Covert, Detlefsen, Haack; nays—none; absent—Mausser, Moore, Frost. Motion carried.

Minutes.
Haack moved, seconded by Anderson, to approve the Minutes of May 1, 2012. The vote was: ayes—Anderson, Covert, Detlefsen, Haack; nays—none; absent—Mausser, Moore, Frost. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS.
Wheatley was asked by commission members on the status of a new Casey’s General Store locating on the southwest corner of Highway 965 and West Cherry Street. Wheatley reported that Casey’s would not be building a store there and that the lot had been sold to someone else.

NEW BUSINESS.
It was the consensus of the commission to move the July Planning Commission to July 5, 2012.

ADJOURNMENT.
Haack moved, seconded by Detlefsen, to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m. The vote was: ayes—Anderson, Covert, Detlefsen, Haack; nays—none; absent—Mausser, Moore, Frost.
Motion carried.

North Liberty Planning Commission
Minutes
May 1, 2012

Roll Call.
At 6:30 p.m., Chairman Mausser called the May 1, 2012 meeting of the North Liberty Planning Commission to order. Commission members present: Anderson, Covert, Detlefsen, Frost, Haack, Mausser, Moore.
Others present: Tracey Mulcahey, Scott Peterson, Kevin Trom, Dean Wheatley, Erika Harper, and other interested parties.

Agenda Approval
Moore moved, Frost seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was: ayes – Mausser, Frost, Covert, Haack, Moore, Detlefsen, Anderson; nays –none. Motion carried.
Public Comment
No public comment was offered.

Grand Rail Development Commercial Site Plan Application.
Staff Presentation
Wheatley presented the request of Grand Rail Development to approve a commercial site plan for property generally located at the northeast corner of Pacha Parkway and Highway 965, or directly north of the McDonald’s restaurant. Staff recommends approval of the application.
Applicant’s Presentation
Mike Evans of Grand Rail Development offered to answer any questions regarding the project.
Public Comments
No public comment was offered.
Questions and Comments
The Commission stated that this is a nice facility. Evans answered questions regarding building size and the potential tenants in the building. The developer is waiting on the requirements of the occupants prior to final design of HVAC equipment and building.
Commissioner Mausser left the meeting.
Recommendation to City Council
Frost moved, Haack seconded to recommend approval to the City Council of the Commercial Site Plan Application with no conditions. The vote was: ayes – Frost, Covert, Haack, Moore, Detlefsen, Anderson; nays – none; absent – Mausser. Motion carried.

Approval of Previous Minutes
Commissioner Haack asked about storage buildings being on hard surface vs. grass surface. Wheatley reported that the BOA did not impose the hard surface requirement. Haack moved, Covert seconded to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2012 Planning Commission meeting. The vote was all ayes. Motion carried.

New Business
Wheatley asked about interest in a joint meeting with Council regarding newer development.

Cases Under Development
Wheatley reported on the application received for the southwest corner of Highway 965 and Penn Street. The proposal is for a multi-tenant building.

Adjournment
At 6:40 p.m., Haack moved, Detlefsen seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned.

North Liberty Planning Commission
Minutes
April 3, 2012

Roll Call
At 6:30 p.m., Chairman Bill Mausser called the April 3, 2012 Regular Session of the North Liberty Planning Commission to order. Commission members present: Anderson, Covert, Detlefsen, Frost, Haack, Mausser, Moore.
Others present: Dean Wheatley, Kevin Trom, Scott Peterson, Tracey Mulcahey, Erika Harper, Mike Evans and other interested parties.

Agenda Approval
Moore moved, Frost seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was: ayes – Frost, Mausser, Covert, Haack, Moore, Detlefsen, Anderson; nays – none. Motion carried.

Public Comment
No public comment was offered.

Premier Portable Building Conditional Use Request
Staff Presentation
Wheatley presented the request of Premier Portable Building to approve a request for outside display and storage at 600 Westwood Drive, located at the northwest corner of Westwood Drive and Highway 965 (Liberty Motors).
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use application subject to the following:
1. The display is limited to 3 buildings no larger than 200 square feet each.
2. All storage buildings are located out of the required yard setbacks and located specifically at those positions shown on the site plan.
3. No banners or other temporary signage is allowed to advertise the buildings. Signage sizing shall be restricted by the requirements of the commercial site and may include painted board or other display attached to the side of one structure (not painted) if adequate size is available at the site.
4. The display is subject to ongoing review by City staff, and that if any buildings or the overall site fall into disrepair, the conditional use permit may be withdrawn or discontinued by the Board.
Applicant’s Presentation
The applicant was not present.
Public Comments
No comments from the public were presented.
Questions and Comments of the Commission
The Commission discussed feedback on proposed recommendations, neighbor input, the arrangement with the property owner for the sale of the buildings, how other situations like this are handled and the seasonality of the display.
Recommendation to Board of Adjustment
Moore moved, Haack seconded to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Application to the Board of Adjustment with the following conditions:
1. The display is limited to 3 buildings no larger than 200 square feet each.
2. All storage buildings are located out of the required yard setbacks and located specifically at those positions shown on the site plan.
3. No banners or other temporary signage is allowed to advertise the buildings. Signage sizing shall be restricted by the requirements of the commercial site and may include painted board or other display attached to the side of one structure (not painted) if adequate size is available at the site.
4. The display is subject to ongoing review by City staff, and that if any buildings or the overall site fall into disrepair, the conditional use permit may be withdrawn or discontinued by the Board.
5. The display is to be located on a hard surface, either the existing parking lot or additional new hard surfaces.
The vote was: ayes – Mausser, Covert, Haack, Moore, Detlefsen, Anderson, Frost; nays – none.
Motion carried.

Cedar Vista Residential Site Plan
Staff Presentation
Wheatley presented the request of Grand Rail Development to approve a multi-family site plan for property generally located north of the pond at Cedar Springs Drive and Silver Maple Trail. The development will consist of two 4- plexes, one 3- plex, and two duplexes. Staff recommends approval of the site plan with encouragement to the developer to consider the addition of masonry areas to the building rears.
Commissioner Anderson reported that he facilitated a neighborhood meeting on this matter. About sixty people were in attendance and asked lots of questions. Anderson will be abstaining from the vote tonight. He requested two recommendations if the Commission approves this application,
1.The addition of masonry on the facades of the buildings that face the streets and
2. Splits in the rooflines on the multi-plex buildings. The developer/applicant responded to these two recommendations. He would prefer to add additional landscaping in lieu of additional masonry. With the grade, elevations, and design, masonry will be difficult to make look decent. The buildings have splits as suggested.
Applicant’s Presentation
Evans presented the plan for the development. He answered questions from the commission on windows on the end of the building, landscaping vs. additional masonry, water runoff concerns, and accessory parking for guests.
Public Comments
No one from the public commented on this application.
Questions and Comments of the Commission.
The Commission discussed dividing the guest parking into two areas and requiring sidewalks on
both sides of the private driveway. Staff indicated that the grade and setbacks preclude moving the
buildings to divide the guest parking. One sidewalk is all that can be accommodated based on ADA
requirements. If the second sidewalk is installed, the driveway grades would be made significantly
steep to accommodate ADA requirements.
Recommendation to City Council
Haack moved, Detlefsen seconded to recommend approval of the residential development site plan application for Cedar Vista with a landscaping plan being submitted prior to Council approval instead of requiring additional masonry on the rear of the buildings. The vote was: ayes – Covert, Haack, Moore, Anderson, Frost, Mausser; nays – none; abstain – Detlefsen. Motion carried.

Approval of Previous Minutes
Moore moved, Haack seconded to approve the minutes of the March 6, 2012 Planning Commission meeting. The vote was all ayes. Minutes approved.

Cases Under Development
Wheatley reported that a new submission was received for the lot north of McDonalds. He is seeing lots of commercial interest in North Liberty right now and anticipates site plan applications to be forthcoming.

Adjournment
At 7:06 p.m., Moore moved, Haack seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned.