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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes__________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 1 March 2, 2021 PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES March 2, 2021 PRESENT: Mamadou Coulibaly, Margy Davey, Michael Ford, John Hinz, John Kiefer, Phil Marshall, Justin Mitchell, Thomas Perry, Kathleen Propp, Jay Stengel EXCUSED: Derek Groth STAFF: Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager; Allen Davis, Community Development Director; Kelly Nieforth, Economic Development Services Manager; Brian Slusarek, Planner Chairperson Propp called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of February 16, 2021 were approved as presented. (Hinz/Coulibaly) I. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE CHANGE FROM URBAN MIXED USE DISTRICT WITH A UNIVERSITY TRANSITION OVERLAY (UMU-UTO) TO INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT WITH A UNIVERSITY TRANSITION OVERLAY (I-UTO) FOR PARCELS WEST OF 417 ALGOMA BOULEVARD Site Inspections Report: Ms. Propp, Ms. Davey, and Mr. Hinz reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. The applicant requests a zone change from the existing Urban Mixed Use District with a University Transition Overlay (UMU-UTO) to Institutional District with a University Transitional Overlay (I- UTO). Mr. Slusarek presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the land use and zoning classifications in this area. The rezone is needed so that the subject parcels can be combined with 417 Algoma Boulevard into one parcel. The subject parcels are all under common ownership (Salvation Army), along with 417 Algoma Boulevard. The lot combination can be executed administratively. Once the lots have been combined, the applicant intends to reconstruct the parking area to the west of the Salvation Army building. Staff recommends approval of the zone change from Urban Mixed Use District with a University Transition Overlay (UMU-UTO) to Institutional District with a University Transitional Overlay (I-UTO) for parcels west of 417 Algoma Boulevard. Ms. Propp opened up technical questions to staff. There were no technical questions on this item. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 2 March 2, 2021 Ms. Propp asked for any public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Mr. Joseph Luehring from Bray Architects stated that there’s the current parcel with the institutional zoning and the four adjacent parcels that they’ll be combining with their existing parcel with an addition of a parking lot to the west. They’re applying to have all of the zoning match their existing building which will allow them to do the addition as shown in the plans that were submitted. Ms. Propp asked if the building will remain the same. She had heard that the Salvation Army wanted to build a larger building on this land. She asked what happened to that idea. Mr. Luehring replied that there were early plans to demolish the existing building and build all new construction, but that wasn’t within their budget. They are going to maintain the existing building, but do a significant renovation. The addition, which will be equal in size, will have a new multi-purpose room and a chapel. Ms. Propp asked for confirmation that Plan Commission is only voting on the rezone. Mr. Lyons replied affirmatively. There were no public comments on this item. Ms. Propp closed public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any closing statements. There were no closing statements from the applicant. Motion by Mitchell to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Kiefer. Ms. Propp asked if there was any discussion on the motion. Mr. Mitchell asked if this status impacts any of the neighboring or adjoining parcels. Mr. Lyons replied that it does not. There is institutional UTO to the west and south, so this should not have any issues on the adjoining properties. Ms. Propp asked if Plan Commission will be seeing the building plans as they proceed forward. Mr. Lyons replied that Plan Commission will not as long as they are fully code compliant. Their intent is to meet all design standards of the institutional zoning district and build as a by right permitted use. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 3 March 2, 2021 Motion carried 9-0. PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT Mr. Lyons stated that they are in the kick-off phase of the comprehensive housing study that was discussed with Plan Commission a few times and at Council several months back. They are in the process of preparing for the technical committee. He asked if any Plan Commission members are willing to volunteer to serve, noting that Mr. Mitchell has already volunteered. He is hoping to fit two Plan Commission members on the committee. Ms. Davey and Mr. Kiefer volunteered for the committee. Mr. Lyons stated that it will be around one meeting a month for the next six months. He thanked Mr. Mitchell, Ms. Davey, and Mr. Kiefer for volunteering. He really appreciates their willingness to serve and help them as they go through these planning projects. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:45pm. (Hinz/Coulibaly) Respectfully Submitted, Mark Lyons Planning Services Manager