Minutes-05/01/2013

C. Bicycle Parking Discussion on the table provided by Fitzgerald that included Iowa City as well as others out of state. Discussion on adopting somethingalready used by other cities, or to create new. Surine thought that the last meeting information from MPO was too much. Luther suggests adopting something simple that does not see much variance. Surine stated thought a percentage of auto parking like Iowa City has, which auto parking already considers use and occupancy, does not know of the percentage to use. Colvin agreed. Discussion on percentages used by Iowa City. Surine would like to review the wording of Iowa City's ordinance. Motion by Colvin to table Seconded by Parker Ayes: All Nays: None Motion: Carried D. Comprehensive Plan Jackson gave update on the action of Council. Council approved ECICOG to do the comprehensive plan. Discussion on the formation of a steering committee of 10- 12 people. Plan is to meet once a month. ECICOG will probably be at next month' s meeting to present to PZ. New Business A. Prairie Trail West Preliminary Plat Goedken stated that the Engineer' s comments have been distributed, the Fire Chief and Building Inspector had no concerns/ issues, Attorney has not gotten back a review. Discussion on the Engineer' s concerns; regarding lot sizes of 6- 9, the limits to the uses of these lots as they are less than 40, 000 sq ft. Discussion on Lot 63 and the' flood plain, the location of the retention pond: Discussion on Hwy 6 improvements and access points: Motion by Parker to approve Seconded by Colvin Ayes: All Nays: None Motion: Carried B. Woodfield Ridge Part 4 Preliminary Plat Duane of MMS presented a new preliminary plat based on the comments of the Engineer. Goedken stated that the Fire Chief had no concerns as long as gravel turnarounds are in place as shown and Building Inspector had no concerns as well, no review from the Attorney has been received. Discussion on the open space requirements and whether or not it was met in prior phases. Asked how the current preliminary plat compares to the overall: concept. Motion by Parker to approve with the changes to lots 28 and 30 as presented Seconded by Colvin Ayes: All Nays: None Motion: Carried