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Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting December 17, 2007 The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Polk City met in regular session on December 17, 2007 at City Hall in Polk City, Iowa. Present were Neal Hawkins, Ron Hankins, Paul Swenson, Shane Torres, Bill Kliegl, and Doug Sires. Also present were City Administrator Gary Mahannah, and Engineering Representative Kathleen Connor. Chairman Hankins called the meeting to order at 6:05pm. Motion was made by Kliegl to approve the minutes of November 19, 2007, second by Hawkins With the commission voting as follows: Dietz, yes; Torres, yes; Hawkins, yes; Hankins, yes; Swenson, abstaining; Kliegl, yes; and Sires, yes. No audience. Phil Watson Sr. of 203 Kenwood, Indianola, Iowa representing Watson Boat Sales & Storage, was present to ask the commission for approval of the Commercial Site Plan for 10749 NW Polk City Dr., 7.50 acres. Mr. Watson explained to the commission that they want to construct a 7,660 square foot building fronting NW Polk City Dr. and on NW 55th St. to house their boat sales and service business. Chairman Hankins explained to Mr. Watson that the City Engineers Plan review indicated various issues that needed to be addressed before the Planning and Zoning Commission would be able to look at a recommendation to approve the site plan. Until those issues are addressed the commission would not be able to make a recommendation for approval. Much discussion took place on the best way for developer to proceed with this matter. If the developer wishes to proceed with rezoning the northern portion of the property from C-2 Commercial to M Industrial, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment must be approved prior to the rezoning since the current Future Land Use Plan shows this parcel as Mixed Use. The developer would need to submit, a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and a, Petition for rezoning with the required consent signatures, to staff for review 15 days prior to the P & Z meeting. The next regularly scheduled P & Z meeting is on January 21, 2008. Engineering Representative Connor discussed with the commission the status of the revamping of the commercial and residential zoning. City Administrator Mahannah discussed with the commission the status of voluntary annexation. No Commission Report. Upon a motion by Hankins, second by Hawkins the commission voted vocally and unanimously to elect Paul Swenson chairman for 2008. Upon a motion by Hawkins, second by Swenson the commission voted vocally and unanimously to elect Dennis Dietz Chairman pro-tem for 2008. Upon a motion by Hawkins, second by Swenson the commission voted vocally and unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Charlotte Loter Deputy City Clerk |