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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes__________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 1 September 20, 2022 PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES September 20, 2022 PRESENT: Mamadou Coulibaly, Margy Davey, Meredith Scheuermann, John Kiefer, Karl Loewenstein, Justin Mitchell, Thomas Perry, EXCUSED: Kathleen Propp, Michael Ford, Ed Bowen STAFF: Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager; Brian Slusarek, Planner; Jeff Nau, Associate Planner; Associate Planner; Brandon Nielsen, Assistant Planner; Chairperson Perry called the meeting to order at 4:04 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of September 6, 2022 were approved as presented. (Mitchell/Davey) Karl Loewenstein arrived at 4:08pm. I. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT EXTENSION AT 2333 BOWEN STREET Site Inspections Report: Ms. Davey, Mr. Mitchell and Ms. Scheuermann reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to extend a temporary use permit for outdoor material storage. Mr. Nielsen presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the land use and zoning classifications in this area. A Temporary Use Permit (TUP) was issued in August 2022 for storage of construction materials used for street reconstruction. The Temporary Use Permit will expire on 11/22/22. The applicant is requesting approval of extension of the TUP through August 2023. The applicant is using an approximately 1 acre area on the property for the temporary storage of street and utility reconstruction related materials, such as pipes and gravel. This is for City of Oshkosh Contract 22-01 for reconstruction of sanitary interceptor sewer and storm sewer within Bowen St. The TUP extension is needed to provide a storage location for materials until the reconstruction projects are completed. Staff recommends approval with the findings and conditions as stated in the staff report. Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff. There were no technical questions on this item. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 2 September 20, 2022 Mr. Perry asked for any public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. There were no statements from the applicant. There were no public comments on this item. Mr. Perry 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. Perry 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 FOR AN ADAPTIVE REUSE AT 322 COURT STREET Site Inspections Report: Mr. Mitchell and Ms. Davey reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit approval for an adaptive reuse at 322 Court Street. Mr. Nielsen 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 approval for an adaptive reuse of the site to convert the existing office space to a 2-bedroom, 2-bath single family home. According to the applicant, the existing footprint of the building will not be changed and the existing carriage house will be used as a garage. It should be noted that the current rear lot line will slightly change in the near future due to a CSM that is being reviewed for a neighboring site (The Howard). The new rear lot line will make the current carriage house/garage have a code compliant rear setback for accessory structures and will slightly increase the overall square footage of the property. Staff recommends approval with the findings and conditions as stated in the staff report. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 3 September 20, 2022 Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff. Mr. Mitchell asked if the city has any programs to help return the concrete terrace into grass. Mr. Nielsen said the image shown is from 2013 and within the last few years it has been returned to a grass terrace. Mr. Kiefer asked if there is driveway access to the carriage house. Mr. Lyons said it’s presently a shared driveway with the property to the north and it’s the same owner for both properties. Mr. Perry asked for any public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Tim Neubauer, 322 Court St, said they brought this property and the property to the north, also known as the Corbett House. They are occupying this property while they are renovating the Corbett House. The long-term plan is to have his family move into the Corbett House and have his mom move into the Court St house. There were no public comments on this item. Mr. Perry 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 Kiefer. Mr. Perry asked if there was any discussion on the motion. Mr. Mitchell said he would like to commend Mr. Neubauer for putting the time and effort into restoring the Corbett House and he has enjoyed watching the progress. Ms. Davey said she was thrilled to see the updates happening to the Corbett House. Motion carried 7-0. III. SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR A PATIO ADDITION AT 800 ELMWOOD AVENUE Site Inspections Report: Ms. Davey reported visiting the site. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 4 September 20, 2022 Staff report accepted as part of the record. The petitioner requests approval of a Specific Implementation Plan (SIP) amendment for a patio addition at 800 Elmwood 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 approved Planned Development for the site included building area along W. Lincoln Avenue up to within 6’ of the east property line that was never constructed. Below is a view of the approved plan and an aerial view of the existing site. The applicant is requesting a Specific Implementation Plan (SIP) Amendment to construct a 2,288 s.f. outdoor patio and recreation area on the east side of the existing building. According to the applicant, the patio and recreation area will be used to support UW-Oshkosh students and residents of Oshkosh. The patio will be used for social gatherings and cookouts, and the recreation are will have a basketball hoop. Staff does not have concerns with the proposed use as it is consistent with the existing instutional use of the property. The proposed patio addition will meet the front, street side, and rear setbacks of the existing building and is also under the maximum impervious surface ratio for the Institutional District. The proposed side (east) setback of 6’ is consistent with a BSM approved as part of the existing Planned Development for a 6’ setback from the east property line. Staff recommends approval with the findings and conditions as stated in the staff report. Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff. There were no technical questions on this item. Mr. Perry asked for any public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Lee Leininger, 2205 E Sienna Way, Appleton; is the representative for the applicant. The applicant originally wanted to put a building on the site but decided against it. There were no public comments on this item. Mr. Perry closed public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any closing statements. There were no closing statements from the applicant. Motion by Kiefer to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Davey. Mr. Perry asked if there was any discussion on the motion. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 5 September 20, 2022 There was no discussion on the motion. Motion carried 7-0. IV. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE CHANGE FROM SUBURBAN MIXED USE DISTRICT (SMU) TO SUBURBAN MIXED USE DISTRICT WITH A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (SMU-PD) AND APPROVAL OF A GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2101 W 9TH AVENUE Site Inspections Report: No commissioners reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. The applicant requests a zone change from the existing Suburban Mixed Use District (SMU) to Suburban Mixed Use District with a Planned Development Overlay (SMU-PD). The applicant also requests approval of General Development Plan for a commercial development. 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 zone change to add a Planned Development Overlay for the subject site. This request is intended to provide some flexibility to the zoning ordinance to accommodate redevelopment of the site for a drive-thru coffee shop. The applicant has submitted preliminary plans for commercial development of the property, which will be addressed as General Development Plan (GDP) review to follow. Staff is supportive of the proposed rezone as it will also assist redevelopment of the site and provide further review to mitigate potential impacts on neighboring properties. The applicant is proposing a drive-thru restaurant including patio area on the south side of the building and 15 parking stalls, utilizing access from W. 9th Avenue and S. Washburn Street. The proposed use is permitted in SMU district. This proposal was discussed at a Plan Commission workshop on July 19, 2022. Plan Commission voiced support for the concept plans and recommended that the drive-thru pick up window not be on the street side of the building and that cross access drives be provided to the neighboring properties if possible. Staff recommends approval with the findings and conditions as stated in the staff report. Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff. Ms. Scheuermann asked if there was anything that Plan Commission had recommended that the applicant did not take into consideration. Mr. Lyons said that the primary discussion in the workshop was orientation of the site. They had two options and on the fly came up with this option for Plan Commission. There are still a number of things to work through during the SIP process, but the layout is what was wanted in order to present today. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 6 September 20, 2022 Ms. Scheuermann asked if it is common at this point they don’t have signage, landscaping and other items ready because it comes back to the Plan Commission. Mr. Lyons said that is correct. The GDP is in place to get a base level approval for investing additional time and resources. Mr. Mitchell asked where the mechanicals would be located on the building and if that could be addressed further in the process. Mr. Perry asked for any public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Brad Rymer (Mau & Associates) 400 Security Way, Green Bay; said that there are no exterior mechanicals other than the meter. The redevelopment of the site fits the neighborhood and will help push development. There were no public comments on this item. Mr. Perry 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. Perry asked if there was any discussion on the motion. Mr. Loewenstein asked where the traffic would go if there was a long line. Mr. Lyons said that one of the items that was discussed during the workshop was the turnover time for their products. They have a short turnover time and should eliminate the issue. If it were to arise, the drive aisle could handle additional stacking if necessary. Ms. Davey asked if traffic wants to leave on 9th Ave, where the traffic is coming from. Mr. Slusarek said they can enter on Washburn and exit out on 9th Ave. Mr. Lyons said most of the lot is a two way drive aisle except for the drive aisle along 9th Ave. Motion carried 7-0. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 7 September 20, 2022 Planning Directors Report Mr. Lyons said there will not be an October 4th meeting since there has not been any submittals. As a reminder to the Commission, the October 18th meeting will be at 5pm instead of 4pm due to the Council budget meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:31 pm. (Kiefer/Davey) Respectfully Submitted, Mark Lyons Planning Services Manager