ANDOVER PLANNING COMMISSION

SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE

                                                        October 10, 2000

Minutes

The Subdivision Committee of the Andover Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Lynn Heath at 5:35 p.m. on October 10, 2000.  Other members present were Joe Robertson and Ron Roberts.  Also present were Zoning Administrator, Les Mangus, City Clerk/Administrator, Jeff Bridges and Administrative Secretary Pam Johnson.  Quentin Coon arrived at 5:37 p.m.

Call to Order

Motion to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2000 meeting as presented was made by Ron Roberts and seconded by Joe Robertson.  Motion was approved 4-0. 

Minutes of the September 12, 2000 meeting.

Diamond Creek, Preliminary P.U.D.   Kenny Hill from Poe and Associates presented information on behalf of the developer Rick and Donna Travis, who were also present. Mr. Hill stated that this has been seen by the Committee previously as a preliminary plat.  Since then modifications have been which include moving the streets slightly to accommodate the changes in lot sizes, modifying the streets to the current City standards, reducing lot sizes, (overall average size of lots are 10,800 sq. feet, the minimum lot sizes are 8,400 sq. feet), reduce frontages, and reduce the sideyard setbacks from 8’ to 6’.  Mr. Hill stated that Reserve I will be a playground and the developer has allowed an option for a swimming pool if the homeowners association wants it.

Ron Roberts noted that there are two Emerald Courts and one should be changed.  Les Mangus stated he will work that out with Kenny Hill. 

Mr. Hill stated that the reserves equal 14% of the 80 acres.  Ron Roberts asked what the size of Reserve I is.  Mr. Hill stated it is ¾ acre.  Mr. Hill stated they agreed with Les’s comments except the 35’ utility easements along the hedgerow.  Mr. Mangus stated the request is from KGE.  Mr. Hill stated that the easements can be done in most places but not all, and keep the trees.  Mr. Roberts stated there is nothing in the provisions that state that the hedgerow trees will be kept.  Mr. Hills stated the developer is intent on keeping all the trees they can.    Mr. Travis, the developer, stated they are already starting a nursery for trees and will be transplanting as many trees as possible.  Mr. Travis stated their goal is to give each new homeowner 6 new trees with each property.

Ron Roberts stated that the 6’ sideyard setback is not acceptable.   Only the 8’ sideyard setback is acceptable.  The other members concurred with this. 

Les Mangus stated that SWB has not asked for any additional easements.  Mr. Mangus asked Mr. Hill if he received the KGE easements.  Mr. Hill stated he did.  Mr. Hill will work with KGE regarding the easements. 

Motion was made by Joe Robertson to recommend approval to the Planning Commission of the Diamond Creek Preliminary P.U.D. with the following conditions:

1.         B.8                                                                                             Cul-de-sac lots must have at least 40’ of street frontage.  60’ at setback.

2.                                                                                                         B.30                                                                                                         6’ sideyards must be 8’.

3.                                                                                                         B.37                                                                                                         35’ easements along hedgerow.

4.         C. 1d.                                                                                             8’ sidewalk on Diamond Drive, 5’ on Pearl and Garnet.

5.         General Provision 15.  Change to “35% of the lots shown in each approved Final P.U.D. Plan must have Certificates of Occupancy for new dwellings…”

6.         The name of one of the Emerald Court streets must be changed.

7.         All lots that abut the arterial streets shall be provided a 6’ masonry screening wall along the arterial right-of-way.

Motion was seconded by Ron Roberts.  Motion carried 4-0.

Diamond Creek, Preliminary P.U.D.  

Cloud City, Amended P.U.D. Kenny Hill from Poe and Associates presented information on behalf of the developer.  Ron Spangenberg of Spangenburg Phillips Architects was also present.  Les Mangus stated that we have a peculiar situation with this P.U.D.  This P.U.D. has two owners.  Bickley Foster the City Planning Consultant told Les Mangus that this is not a problem as to what to do but how what is done relates to the other owner.  Mr. Mangus stated there is a meeting with the two owners, Kenny Hill and himself on Friday at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the remnants of the parcels which were divided by the sale of the property.  Mr. Mangus stated that the current proposed amended P.U.D. leaves a 40-50’ strip of land unusable as zoned.    After general discussion it was determined that no action would be taken until after the meeting with the two property owners, Mr. Hill and Mr. Mangus.  Mr. Hill stated that the retention pond to the south is already built, and was designed for this project.  Mr. Hill stated that sewer line would run to the east of the pond and there will be a 12” water line along the street.  Mr. Hill stated the developer would like to install the sewer lines on the lots after they know where the buildings will be.  Mr. Hill stated they will have a 130’ landscape buffer between commercial and residential, there will only be 3 parcels and they are asking for B-3 and B-4 zoning.  The developer also stated they do not want access to the residential from the commercial. 

Motion was made by Joe Robertson for the Subdivision Committee to not take any action on this item in order to allow for negotiations between the landowners and drawings to be updated.  Quentin Coon seconded the motion.  Motion carried 4-0.

Cloud City, Amended P.U.D.

Goodwill Industries Addition, Preliminary P.U.D.  Russ Ewy of Baughman Company presented information on behalf of the owner/developer.  Mr. Ewy stated that they are in agreement with the staff comments of Mr. Mangus and that they are going to relocate the sewer to run along the west side of the property. 

Motion was made by Joe Robertson to recommend approval of the Goodwill Industries Addition Preliminary P.U.D. to the Planning Commission, with the following conditions:

1.         Submit grading plan to Zoning Administrator.

2.         Provide 10’ easements along the north and south property lines.

Lynn Heath seconded the motion.

Quentin Coon asked where the drainage on this property will go.  Mr. Ewy stated it will run off to Andover Road.  Mr. Mangus stated it was originally set up to go out the driveway then through to the storm sewer.  

Motion was approved 4-0.

Goodwill Industries Addition, Preliminary P.U.D. 

Flint Hills National Addition Amended Final P.U.D.  Jason Gish with Mid Kansas Engineering Consultants (MKEC) presented information on behalf of the owners.  Mr. Gish stated this amendment is to follow the intent of the P.U.D.  This change is to complete the full connecting loop of streets inside Flint Hills National Addition.  Les Mangus stated there were no problems other than what to call this change.  Mr. Mangus will discuss this with Bickley Foster. 

Motion was made by Joe Robertson to recommend approval of the Amended Final P.U.D. for Flint Hills National to the Planning Commission.  Quentin Coon seconded the motion.  Motion carried 4-0.

Flint Hills National Addition Amended Final P.U.D. 

Member items:  None

Member items

Motion to adjourn made by Joe Robertson.  Motion seconded by Lynn Heath.   Motion carried 4-0.   

Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.