PLANNING COMMISSION
September 19, 2005
7:30 pm
Present: Council & Staff Present:
Ms. Newsom Scott
Wingerson, Assist. City Manager
Ms. Alexander Melinda Mehaffy, Econ.
Dev. Admin.
Mr. Stanley David
Ramsay, City Counselor
Mr. Shevling Mayor Carol Rudi
Mr. Whitton Councilman Wayne
Beer
Mr. Revenaugh Councilman Les Smith
Ms. Abbott Becky Jarrett,
Admin. Assist.
Mr. Steffens
Chairman Hill
Absent: Ms. Lowe
Mr. Boor
Mr. Reynolds
Item 2 on the
Agenda: Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Hill led the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3 on the
Agenda: Approval of the September 6,
2005 minutes.
Chairman
Hill thanked Mr. Revenaugh for filling in for him as Chairman at the last
meeting. Motion by Ms. Alexander, second
by Ms. Newsom to approve the September 6, 2005 minutes as submitted. The minutes were approved as submitted.
Item 4 on the
Agenda: Communications from the Audience.
None.
Item 5 on the Agenda: FINAL PLAT: Consideration of a Final Plat, Northaven Village 8th Plat. Applicant/Owner: Neil Rose/Northaven Village Condominiums, LLC. (#1261)
Mr. Wingerson reported
this is the eighth plat of Northaven Village Condominiums. The purpose of this plat is to allow
subdivision of the building that has already been constructed into eighteen
separate units to sell. The restrictive
covenants are lengthy and were not included in the Commission’s packets, but
are on file in the Community Development Department should anyone like to view
them. Staff is recommending approval and
is available to answer any questions.
Ms. Abbott asked if these
buildings were approved as a unit when they were first proposed.
Mr. Wingerson answered
that the property is currently zoned R-3, so it is not planned zoning. Because it is straight zoning, the developer
has the right to construct buildings that continue to comply with code. Therefore, every building that is constructed
further reduces the flexibility on the remaining land. The first few buildings were easy because
there was a lot of acreage to balance out them out. As the project comes toward full development,
the flexibility becomes more reduced.
Mr. Wingerson explained that the developer comes in and requests a
building permit and as long as the building fits on the land and complies with
the building codes, the permit is issued.
Once the permit is issued, the building is constructed. After construction, the foundation is
surveyed and it results in a plat.
Ms. Abbott asked if there
is any way to control the quality and appearance. She has heard of several complaints from
residents around there.
Mr. Wingerson said that
the straight zoning really limits the ability to control the architectural
standard. It does comply with the basic
site and design standards that have to do with percentage openings, roof slopes
and other basic functions.
Ms. Newsom recalled that
when the plan first came forward she was on the Council and she remembers the
architectural drawings and samples of materials had a very clean, fresh look to
them; however, she does not know how they have weathered over time.
Mr. Wingerson agreed and
explained that the units have white, vinyl siding, asphalt composite roof with
green tint and most have screened in porches. Together, those samples are very
attractive. The development company has
held consistent with that materials approval of seven years ago.
MOTION: By Ms. Newsom, second by Mr. Whitton to
approve a Final Plat, Northaven Village 8th Plat.
Mr.
Stanley said because he is an owner of a unit of Northaven Village and is on
the Board he will recuse himself from the vote.
Ms. Newsom Yes
Mr. Shevling Yes
Mr. Whitton Yes
Mr. Revenaugh Yes
Ms. Abbott Yes
Mr. Steffens Yes
Chairman Hill Yes
The motion passed. (8-Yes, 1-Recuse)
Item 6 on the Agenda:
A. Village Center/Community Center/Gladstone Plaza Update.
Gladstone Plaza- Mr. Wingerson announced that the City has filed a TIF application on Gladstone Plaza. The TIF Commission will hold a public meeting(s) and their recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council in October/November. Once that happens there will be negotiations of development agreements and after than the real planning will start in the spring.
Village Center- Mr. Wingerson reported that Gale Communities has been selected to do some planning work for the village center. The Advisory Committee, which Ms. Newsom is a member of, has already met once and the first public meeting was last Thursday night. There were approximately 105 people in attendance, who were not thrilled with the plan of the village center; however, at the end of the meeting there was a round of applause for the developer.
Community Center- Mr. Wingerson said at the last school board meeting the board voted to accept, in concept, the terms of the agreement. At the next board meeting, Tuesday, September 27, 2005, they will vote on the specifics of the agreement. The Commission is welcome to attend that meeting. Mr. Wingerson said that many Commission members have spoken to either the school board or have supported the project out in public and staff appreciates that support.
Mr. Wingerson also announced that the public hearing for adopting the zoning map is scheduled for October 17, 2005. He asked if anyone had any questions for him.
Ms. Alexander said she didn’t have a question, but rather a comment and that is she wishes she could run a meeting like David Gale. He is a master.
Item 7 on the Agenda: Communications from the City Council and the
City Staff.
Mayor Rudi reminded everyone that Gladfest is coming up shortly and volunteers are still needed. On October 10, 2005 there will be a ribbon cutting for Happy Rock West and Oak Park’s marching band will be there. Also, another date to remember is November 22, which is the Mayor’s Christmas tree lighting.
Item 8 on the Agenda: Communications from the Planning Commission Members.
Ms. Abbott thanked
Mr. Wingerson for the letter he sent to Mr. Scharhag.
Ms. Newsom said that
as everyone signs up to sit on Boards and Commissions, they express their
interest in becoming more involved in the community. These volunteer positions with Gladfest are
great opportunities to get to know more about the community and are a good way
to give back.
Ms. Alexander said
that in the Wednesday, July 13, 2005 Northland section of the Kansas City Star
there was an article on the SMART program for Stormy Acres/Walnut and Evanston
Place neighborhoods in Gladstone. She
asked for more information about this.
Mr. Wingerson
explained that Northland Neighborhoods is doing the program along with the
Federal Government and Kansas City, Missouri.
It is a grant program where homeowners in targeted neighborhoods are
eligible for, on average, about $4,500 for home improvements. Staff researched the City’s ability to
participate in that program and selected Stormy Acres (61st &
Main) and Evanston Place (57th & Antioch) as the two
neighborhoods. There was a public meeting
where about eight property owners attended and the City hopes people will
participate.
Ms. Abbott added
that when she moved to Gladstone in 1953, Stormy Acres was north of her
neighborhood and at that time they were just basement houses that people built
and lived in. Some of those basements
still remain today.
Ms. Alexander said
that Commissioner Brenda Lowe served on a committee for the Kansas City Star
history section, which was featured in the paper on Sunday.
Item 9 on the
Agenda: Adjournment.
Chairman Hill adjourned the meeting at 7:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
______________________________________ Approved as submitted _____
Becky Jarrett, Recording Secretary
______________________________________ Approved as corrected _____
Brian Hill, Chairman