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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes__________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 1 August 17, 2021 PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES August 17, 2021 PRESENT: Mamadou Coulibaly, Margy Davey, John Hinz, Phil Marshall, Justin Mitchell, Thomas Perry, Kathleen Propp, EXCUSED: STAFF: Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager; Kelly Nieforth, Economic Development Services Manager; James Rabe, Director of Public Works; Justin Gierach, Engineering Division Manager / City Engineer; Brian Slusarek, Planner; Jeff Nau, Associate Planner; Chairperson Hinz called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of August 3, 2021 were approved as presented. (Davey/Mitchell) I. STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION AT THE EAST 2700-2800 BLOCKS OF VINLAND STREET; STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION AT 2854 FOND DU LAC ROAD; ACCEPT STORM SEWER EASEMENT AT 780 FOX FIRE DRIVE; ACCEPT STORM SEWER EASEMENT AT 795 FOX FIRE DRIVE; ACCEPT SIDEWALK EASEMENT AT 1403 JACKSON STREET; ACCEPT SIDEWALK EASEMENT AT 3087 OREGON STREET; GRANT ACCESS EASEMENT AT 885 & 905 W. 17TH AVENUE; ACCEPT STORM WATER DRAINAGE EASEMENT AT 0 WITZEL AVE Site Inspections Report: No commissioners reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. The City of Oshkosh is requesting approval of two street right-of-way dedications, acceptance of three storm sewer easements, two sidewalk easements and one grant access easement. Mr. Nau presented the items and reviewed the site and surrounding areas as well as the land use and zoning classifications in the areas. Staff recommends approval of the requests with the findings and conditions listed in the staff reports. Mr. Hinz opened up technical questions to staff. There were no technical questions on this item. Mr. Hinz asked for any public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 2 August 17, 2021 There were no statements from the applicant. There were no other public comments on this item. There were no public comments on this item. Mr. Hinz 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 Davey. Mr. Hinz asked if there was any discussion on the motion. There was no discussion on the motion. Motion carried 7-0. II. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR AN OUTDOOR STORAGE USE AT 3010 BRADLEY STREET Site Inspections Report: No commissioners reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. 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 applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to establish an outdoor storage use on a vacant lot. The subject site is a vacant parcel located on the east side of Bradley Street approximately 500 feet north of W. Waukau Avenue. The 7.85 acre property has a Heavy Industrial District (HI) zoning designation while the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan recommends industrial development for the site. The proposed development is bounded by industrial uses to the north and west, a cemetery to the south and an active railroad to the east. The applicant is requesting to renew the previous CUP for storage and recycling/crushing of asphalt and concrete used by Vinton Construction. According to the applicant, the northwest corner of the lot will be used for short-term storage and staging of construction equipment, job trailers, and semi-trailers. The applicant has noted that front half of the lot will be a processed aggregate storage area and the back (east) half of the lot will be used to store recycled construction materials, asphalt, and concrete. These materials will be reused on construction projects throughout the city. Staff recommends approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit for an outdoor storage area at 3010 Bradley Street as proposed with the findings and conditions as listed in the staff report. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 3 August 17, 2021 Mr. Hinz opened up technical questions to staff. There were no technical questions on this item. Mr. Hinz asked for any public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Bill Vachon, Vinton Construction Company, said the delay in the permit happened because they were working with the original property owner to negotiate the lease and Vinton Construction ended up buying the property. There were no other public comments on this item. There were no public comments on this item. Mr. Hinz closed public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any closing statements. There were no closing statements from the applicant. Motion by Coulibaly to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Perry. Mr. Hinz asked if there was any discussion on the motion. There was no discussion on the motion. Motion carried 7-0. III. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD SIGN AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF W RIPPLE AVENUE & AEROINNOVATE WAY Site Inspections Report: No commissioners reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a neighborhood sign. 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 subject site is a 47.05 acre irregularly-shaped vacant property, located on the east side of Aeroinnovate Way, also with frontage on W Ripple Avenue. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 4 August 17, 2021 The property has a Heavy Industrial District (HI) zoning designation and is located within the Aviation Business Park surrounded predominantly by vacant land along with residential land uses to the north and Wittman Regional Airport to the west. The City of Oshkosh Community Development Department is requesting approval of a monument-style sign along W Ripple Avenue, west of Aeroinnovate Way, identifying the City’s Aviation Business Park. The sign is considered a “neighborhood sign” under the sign ordinance, which requires a Conditional Use Permit. Staff recommends approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit for a neighborhood sign at the southwest corner of W Ripple Avenue and Aeroinnovate Way, as proposed with the findings and conditions as listed in the staff report. Mr. Hinz opened up technical questions to staff. There were no technical questions on this item. Mr. Hinz asked for any public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Sean Fitzgerald said that this sign is similar to a previous sign that came through Plan Commission a few weeks ago. There was a change in the county in where the sign would be placed. There was an issue with the storm water facility and setbacks off the road. They are going through the easement process with the county. There were no other public comments on this item. There were no public comments on this item. Mr. Hinz closed public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any closing statements. There were no closing statements from the applicant. Motion by Propp to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Mitchell. Mr. Hinz asked if there was any discussion on the motion. Ms. Davey said that she thought one of the reasons why they were meeting in person was to be able to get a feel for materials that are being used. She asked if the product being used for the base will be stone. Mr. Lyons said that it is a cultured stone product. It’s concrete but has the same feel and depth as stone. Motion carried 7-0. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 5 August 17, 2021 IV. SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE SUNNYVIEW EXPO CENTER AT 500 E. COUNTY ROAD Y Site Inspections Report: Ms. Davey reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. The applicant requests approval of a Specific Implementation Plan for modifications to the Sunnyview Expo Center. 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 subject site consists of one 153.3 acre parcel located on the north side of County Road Y, east of Jackson Street. The subject site includes the Winnebago County Fairgrounds and Sunnyview Expo Center and has several buildings and parking areas. The surrounding area consists primarily of vacant/agricultural land and institutional land uses. On June 9, 2020, a rezone to include a Planned Development overlay was approved along with a General Development Plan for modifications to the site, including expansion of graveled parking/camping areas and other upgrades to the site. The approved General Development Plan for the site included several improvements to the Sunnyview Expo Center with a two-phased approach. A conceptual layout plan was approved for Phase I of the project, which is for expansion and improvement of the expo east campus and included the following: - Expansion of graveled RV/Trailer Camping Lots #3 and #4 - Reshaping of graveled RV/Trailer Camping Lot #2 - Installation of perimeter lighting throughout - Re-contouring of drainage ways and installation of storm sewer - Installation of storm water containment ponds - Construction of a 24’ wide X 1,100’ long access drive within the site - RV electrical services expansion and upgrade The applicant has submitted finalized plans for the site modifications to the east side of the site, which includes expansion of gravel parking and camping areas, improved asphalt and gravel internal driveways, and increased lighting. Phase I of the Expo Site improvements is scheduled to begin September of 2021 and conclude in June of 2022. Staff recommends approval of the Specific Implementation Plan with the findings and conditions as listed in the staff report. Mr. Hinz opened up technical questions to staff. Mr. Mitchell asked to have more information on why the middle of the parking areas wouldn’t be feasible for lighting or shrubbery. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 6 August 17, 2021 Mr. Lyons said the reason they felt comfortable with this is because the various nature of events they have. Their goal was to have as much flexibility with the space as possible. Mr. Mitchell asked to have follow up on the lighting and if there are any safety concerns. Mr. Lyons said there were no safety concerns because this is not a typical use of a parking lot where it’s used very heavily where we would have some of those safety concerns. When there are events, there are staff there to help them. It is low-light level, but it is not different from what is there today. Mr. Hinz asked for any public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Chase Rettler (Rettler Corporation) and Adam Breest (Winnebago County Parks Department) made themselves available for questions. Mr. Mitchell asked for more information on why it’s not feasible for them to meet the minimum standards for lighting and island breakup. Mr. Rettler said this space is used predominately when there are large animal events like equestrian shows and things of that nature. It’s also used for events like the fair. Placing those light poles in the middle with tents and large trailers there was some concerns about damage. From a security standpoint, this facility is controlled and there is not open access to this facility. Also as a part of this project there will be a security system that will be added that will help them feel comfortable not having high levels of lighting. Ms. Davey asked if they have considered LED lighting for this area. Mr. Rettler said this lighting is proposed to be LED. For those who are familiar with the Community Park just south of this facility, it is the exact same lighting system that was implemented in that park. Ms. Davey asked if the space was just too large to light from the corners to the middle. Mr. Rettler said that is correct. It is part of the reason why they asked for larger light poles. Mr. Breest said the unique nature of the facility compared to a normal campground includes semi- trailers causing damage with the tight turn radiuses. A lot of times they have a horse trailer attached so it’s a lot bigger than a standard camper. Mr. Perry asked that because of the camping if it’s more of a boon docking type of thing, no utilities, no electricity. Mr. Breest said that there will be electricity. There are pedestals located along the outside. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 7 August 17, 2021 There were no other public comments on this item. There were no public comments on this item. Mr. Hinz closed public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any closing statements. There were no closing statements from the applicant. Motion by Propp to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Davey. Mr. Hinz asked if there was any discussion on the motion. There was no discussion on the motion. Motion carried 7-0. V. PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF A GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH 1000 BLOCK OF W. SMITH AVENUE (OSHKOSH NORTH HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELDS) Site Inspections Report: Mr. Perry and Mr. Hinz reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. The Oshkosh Area School District is requesting approval of General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan to allow for site upgrades to the existing football/soccer field located north of W. Linwood Avenue. Mr. Nau presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the land use and zoning classifications in this area. The subject area consists of a single parcel, approximately 12.5 acres in size, located between W. Smith Avenue and W. Linwood Avenue. The property is used for various athletic programs offered by Oshkosh North High School. The site contains track and field facilities, ball diamond, and soccer field and associated structures such as storage buildings, scoreboards, bleachers and fencing. The GDP/SIP request focuses on a three acre area at the southeast corner of the property. The plan is to replace the natural turf grass soccer/football field with synthetic turf. The project will also add field lighting and other amenities. The lot is zoned Institutional District (I) which is consistent with the use. The surrounding area consists of Oshkosh North High School to the north, single-family uses to the south and west and __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 8 August 17, 2021 First United Methodist Church to the east. The 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan recommends institutional uses for the property. At its August 3, 2021 meeting, Plan Commission recommended approval to add a Planned Development Overlay to the existing Institutional District. The Overlay will allow relief from the zoning ordinance needed to obtain site plan approval. The PD Overlay will also assist redevelopment of other portions of the site when the need arises and provides further review to mitigate potential impacts on neighboring residential properties. Staff recommends approval of the rezone, General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan and the findings listed above with the findings and conditions as listed in the staff report. Mr. Hinz opened up technical questions to staff. Mr. Mitchell asked if the lighting map that was shown is an old version. Mr. Lyons said that the whole facility has moved and the poles were directly along the residence to the west. They shifted to the east to get away from those neighbors. Mr. Mitchell asked if they are adding new lighting to the track. Mr. Lyons stated that the new lighting is going to the soccer and football field. Ms. Propp wanted to confirm that the track and field will remain the same. Mr. Lyons said the only improvement to the tack is two 100 seat bleachers located in the center. Mr. Mitchell asked about the east and south border and what the distance is between the sidewalk and the fence and what the landscaping looks like. Mr. Nau said there is no sidewalk in that section. Mr. Lyons said they are showing the fencing at roughly the property line which would be consistent with surrounding cities sports facilities. Those facilities have galvanized fencing so the vinyl fencing would be an upgrade. Mr. Mitchell asked for confirmation about the east and the south. Mr. Lyons said there is a four foot chain link that is currently facing Linwood would be going up to six feet and black vinyl. Mr. Mitchell asked if there would be landscaping around it. Mr. Lyons said there would be landscaping inside of it. Mr. Mitchell asked if the neighbors had brought up any concerns. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 9 August 17, 2021 Mr. Lyons said the concerns they heard during the neighborhood meeting were from the neighbors to the west that had concerns with the proximity of those developments to their backyards. Mr. Hinz asked about the 12 foot fencing and then 30 foot net. Clarification was requested. Mr. Lyons said it would be the 12 foot fence and inside there would be the 30 foot poles with the netting across. Mr. Hinz asked if it was inside looking from the football field or the baseball field. Mr. Lyons said the assumption would be the football field. Ms. Davey asked if the neighbors on Linwood had been invited to the meeting and if they attended. Mr. Nau said everyone within 200 feet of this property were notified of the neighborhood meeting. Mr. Lyons said at the neighborhood meeting the old plans were shown and not the new plans. Mr. Hinz asked if there were any public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Jim Fochs (Oshkosh Area Schools) and John Kneer (Rettler Corporation) made themselves available for questions. Mr. Hinz asked if the fence and netting will be on the football side. Mr. Fochs confirmed. Ms. Propp asked if it would be an issue to delay the item to the next Plan Commission meeting. Mr. Fochs said the concern is the timing. This item will be on the Common Council agenda next week and the biggest concern is the construction timeline. The hope is to move the item and get it out to bid and get it installed this season. They are losing an athletic field due to construction at Jackson field next spring so the hope is to get the field is ready for the spring soccer season. Mr. Mitchell asked if there will any special signage for events that make it clear that the stall isn’t for the students or teachers. Mr. Fochs said that right now the only signage they have is that during the school day students are required to have permit parking only. There are painted signs for students but after hours it’s open to the public. If clarification of signage is needed, that can be done. The site isn’t changing its function. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 10 August 17, 2021 Mr. Mitchell asked if the intention wasn’t to move Oshkosh North High School ballgames from the university area to here. Mr. Fochs stated that there may be the occasional varsity game being held there due to scheduling conflict but the goal is to host JV, freshman and soccer games which is now being held at Jackson Field. Mr. Mitchell asked what the rationale was for no site improvements along the residential side to the south. Mr. Fochs said the improvements will be made. At this time the focus was on making sure the plans could get through Plan Commission and Common Council. They are aware of meeting the points for planting. Mr. Mitchell said that if you drive in front of Webster Middle School and there’s no landscaping. By Emmeline Cook there is a maintained landscaping and it just creates a different warm feel to the neighborhood. Mr. Fochs said that it is something that will be required of them and it is something they want to include. The landscaping of Emmeline Cook is more indicative of timing of projects. Mr. Kneer said that there is limitation of the fencing as well. They are not allowed to plant in the right-of-way. The planting will be on the school’s property. They will select ornamentals, and some of the point requirements are medium trees which will allow them to pick up flowering type trees and some fall and winter trees that will protrude above the fencing. The fence being black vinyl will melt away better than galvanized fencing. They can soften it with the landscaping. Ms. Davey asked if they were present at the neighborhood meeting and how many people attended and if it is known what part of the neighborhood they were from. Mr. Fochs said they did not take attendance. At that meeting, some of the concern was storm water, which is unrelated to this, and some concern with the height of the poles so close to the property line. They listened to the neighbors’ concerns and moved the field to the east. They were confident they could have the lighting not trespass to other properties. Ms. Davey said her concern is with the neighbors on Linwood and if the School District has reached out to them at all about the change since the last meeting. Mr. Fochs said they have not. They talked about the possibility at the last meeting. There was just one community meeting. Ms. Davey asked if they were just going to surprise them. Mr. Fochs said that it won’t be a surprise. They have had signage posted, they have been at Plan Commission before, and numerous board meetings where they have discussed it with the public. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 11 August 17, 2021 The current use of the field is staying. It is a track and football field so they are not developing anything new and just updating it. Ms. Propp stated she liked this project and that they moved the field and that it’ll be less of an impact on the Linwood neighbors since they are across the street. Mr. Coulibaly said he likes the plan. He was wondering about the run off of water since it looks like the area is paved. Mr. Kneer said the synthetic turf is permeable and will infiltrate through the turf and to a drain system and pipe network. Mr. Mitchell asked what type of accessibility features the field will have. Mr. Fochs said they have ADA access from both street and handicap parking in the high school parking lot. There are ramps near Smith St. It’s hardscape between Linwood and Smith. The south side of the bleacher is ADA seating. It is a vast improvement from what’s on the west side now. Mr. Hinz said thank you to Mr. Kneer and Mr. Fochs for listening to their neighbors and moving the field to make the community feel better. Robert Krasniewski (2382 Wisconsin St) said he was someone who got noticed who lived near the high school. He stated he has no problem with the development. He was wondering about the drainage issue that went through the Board of Appeals when the track was redone a few years ago. The biggest concern he has is with parking. People do not use the parking lot in the high school. Cars will park in front of fire hydrants, in driveways, and adjacent to driveways. The people on Linwood will now face similar issues that the citizens of Wisconsin St. People do not use the parking lot if they do not have to. He is requesting some protection at cross walks and curbs. The parking needs have to be addressed in that neighborhood and their neighborhood. Mr. Lyons said that looking at the street, it does appear a section of Linwood directly across does say no parking. Mr. Rabe said that the north side of Linwood does get parked and he does see cars regularly parked. This should be something that could be taken up with the Traffic and Parking Advisory board. Mr. Hinz 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 Coulibaly. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 12 August 17, 2021 Mr. Hinz asked if there was any discussion on the motion. Ms. Propp asked if they could make a condition to ask that the parking situation could be reviewed. Mr. Lyons said they could have Traffic look at it with or without a condition. Mr. Perry said they should have an official recommendation that parking should be referred to the other committee specifically for Linwood and Smith and other areas that are of concern. Mr. Lyons said that the hesitation with a condition is that it is not condition related to land use or development. If Plan Commission wants to let him know what area Traffic should look it, they can do that. Mr. Perry said that the concern he has is parking in front of hydrants and walkways and those with physical disabilities. When he lived in a similar neighborhood, he didn’t mind the lights since it made the neighborhood feel safer. Mr. Coulibaly said he agrees with the parking situation. He has seen it happen. However, he feels that this is a situation that is not created by the new development. It is a current situation. Whether the move this item or not, the parking situation will still be there. It seems to be an enforcement issues more than anything else. The parking is not linked to this project. Mr. Mitchell said that if there is a way to get notice out on where to park or proper signage. He asked if those who have not been properly notified could get noticed tomorrow. Mr. Lyons said they will do that and hopefully will get it before next Tuesday. Mr. Nau provided the on-street parking restrictions from the municipal code. Along the north side of Linwood there is no bus parking. All the other streets are regulated by the general municipal code so the public has the right to park there. The other concerns are enforcement issues. Mr. Lyons said he sent a message to Jim Collins, the Director of Transportation, to request they place this on the next agenda for discussion and review. Motion carried 7-0. VI. SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WEST SOUTH PARK AVENUE AND WEST 20TH AVENUE Site Inspections Report: Ms. Propp, Ms. Davey and Mr. Hinz all reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 13 August 17, 2021 The applicant requests approval of a Specific Implementation Plan for commercial development at the southwest corner of W South Park Avenue and W 20th Avenue. 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 subject site consists of one 1.38 acre parcel located at the southwest corner of W South Park Avenue and W 20th Avenue, which was the former Packer Pub site. The surrounding area consists primarily of commercial land uses as well as residential uses along Ripon Lane. On April 27, 2021, a zone change was approved to add a Planned Development overlay along with General Development Plan for commercial development on the subject site. The applicant is proposing to divide the subject parcel into two commercial lots. A CSM will be required to split the existing parcel, and will need to be reviewed and approved by the Department of Community Development. This SIP request is for a commercial development (O’Reilly Auto Parts) on the western proposed newly created, approximate 1-acre, lot. The proposed commercial development is consistent with the approved GDP for the site. Staff recommends approval of the Specific Implementation Plan with the findings and conditions as listed in the staff report. Mr. Hinz opened up technical questions to staff. Mr. Perry asked if the issues a previous auto shop had will be similar to this project. Mr. Lyons said the issue with the previous project was that there was some residential properties to the east on Jackson. There was also some residential properties to the north and that’s where the concern came from. Mr. Hinz asked if there were any public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Melissa Clark (Point of Beginning Architecture) made herself available for questions. There were no other public comments on this item. There were no public comments on this item. Mr. Hinz closed public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any closing statements. There were no closing statements from the applicant. Motion by Coulibaly to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Davey. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 14 August 17, 2021 Mr. Hinz asked if there was any discussion on the motion. Mr. Mitchell asked if there was any concerns with the intersection and getting in and out. Mr. Gierach said there were two openings and now there is just one with rumbling strips. Motion carried 7-0. VII. 2022 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Staff report accepted as part of the record. The purpose of this review is for the Plan Commission to make a determination of consistency of the proposed programs and activities in the 2022 CIP with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, official maps, or other planned activities. Annually, the CIP is prepared by the Finance Department in conjunction with the Department of Public Works and approved by the Common Council. While the five-year CIP covers the period 2022-2026, the City will officially adopt for implementation only one year of the plan (2022), leaving room for change as conditions and opportunities warrant. The City will be launching an interactive CIP dashboard to aid the public in viewing the proposed projects. It is anticipated that this dashboard will be available in the near future. A link to the CIP dashboard will be available on the City’s homepage under hot topics or at link below. Staff recommends acceptance of the 2022 Capital Improvement Program with a finding that listed projects are not in conflict with the City of Oshkosh’s Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Lyons said this is the annual review is the 2022-2026 CIP, specifically looking at calendar year 2022 project plans. It’s a plan that’s evolved from Finance, Public Works, and other city departments. There will be a few projects highlighted in the recommended CIP that are planning related. One of the processes that are done during the CIP is each department is allowed to make requests and he wanted to go over four of the requests that are in from planning staff. The first is the northwest corner and Murdock and Jackson. During the envisioned North Jackson plan that parcel was identified as a largely unusable redevelopment parcel. It has no access or ability for direct access from Jackson or Murdock. It’s been identified as a streetscaping or a green space type of improvement. The request has been put into the CIP and it is now a recommended project. Secondly is acquisition and demolition of potential properties within the Sawdust District. Part of the elements of trying to get that project off the ground are looking at where it is appropriate to acquire properties so they can do parcel acquisition. Also in the Sawdust District, another item that funding was requested for was some major gateway improvements. It identified three potential locations for gateway signage. South Park and 9th corridor plan also had some recommendations for place making pedestrian level improvements. We are viewing it with the lens if it is consistent with our other plans in the city and the comprehensive plan and the overall goals in the city. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 15 August 17, 2021 Mr. Rabe said the interactive map on the CIP webpage should be up and running. It highlights a lot of projects to locate geographically. They did a recording of the informational meeting so anyone can access it. The big street reconstruction projects are always of interest so next year from Algoma Blvd from Wisconsin to Congress, so all the way through the university next year. They have been meeting with the neighborhood association and the university to progress through this project. Along with that, they will be doing Vine Ave from High to Algoma because of a storm sewer project to help with drainage. Other projects will be East Lincoln Ave from Main St to east of the railroad tracks, some other sewer projects on Oregon St, Waukau to 35th, Bowen St, Murdock to Anchorage to help eliminate a pump station. Bradley St will be getting moved back into next year. Mr. Lyons said there has been extra money put into Lakeshore Park that council did decide to spend. Mr. Rabe said that the bids for the Riverwalk project were opened yesterday. That will be going to Common Council for award next week. There is some exciting movement happening in the district. Mr. Perry asked if Algoma will be concrete. Mr. Rabe confirmed it will be reconstructed in concrete. Mr. Mitchell asked if there were any updates on the water treatment or the Main St Bridge and if South Main St will be becoming one lane. He asked if there was some way to understand how the storm water management system is doing. Mr. Rabe said there has been no discussion about the Main St Bridge. The Jackson St Bridge had recently been discussed with the DOT. The South Main St restriping will continue as soon as the malfunction machinery is running. The water filtration plant had a workshop with the Common Council earlier this year to gather some more information and get to 60% design level. The public meeting should be help mid to late September. The storm water management project is seen as more advantageous to look ahead at projects instead of looking back on projects. Mr. Hinz asked if there were any public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. There were no statements from the applicant. There were no other public comments on this item. There were no public comments on this item. Mr. Hinz closed public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any closing statements. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 16 August 17, 2021 There were no closing statements from the applicant. Motion by Perry to recommend acceptance of the 2022 CIP and that they are not in conflict with the city’s comprehensive plan. Seconded by Davey. Mr. Hinz asked if there was any discussion on the motion. There was no discussion on the motion. Motion carried 6-0. PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT Mr. Lyons that originally they had ended virtual meetings and it has been made available back to boards and commissions. Since there are some members not here, an email will be sent out to see what the group would prefer. Ms. Davey asked if it was all or nothing. Mr. Lyons confirmed there is no hybrid option. Ms. Davey said she would prefer to be virtual. Mr. Mitchell said his preference is virtual. Mr. Perry said he prefers virtual. Mr. Marshall is fine with virtual. Mr. Coulibaly said he prefers virtual but would like to know what triggered the decision to go back to in-person. Mr. Lyons said at the time the decision was made based on the present situation of COVID and the numbers in the community. Due to where the COVID pandemic is now, virtual is an option. Mr. Coulibaly said that with the danger of the new Delta variant that masking is not enough and virtual is the only way to be safe. The Commission is trained and used to it now. Mr. Lyons said the decision to go virtual or not should be made before the next notices go out to neighbors and developers. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 17 August 17, 2021 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 5:43 pm. (Davey/Coulibaly) Respectfully Submitted, Mark Lyons Planning Services Manager