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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes__________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 1 May 21, 2024 PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES May 21, 2024 PRESENT: Kathleen Propp, Meredith Scheuermann, Karl Loewenstein, Mamadou Coulibaly, Margy Davey, Council Member Nichols, Kristopher Ulrich, Thomas Perry EXCUSED: Ed Bowen, John Kiefer STAFF: Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager; Justin Gierach, Engineering Division Manager; Brian Slusarek, Principal Planner Chairperson Perry called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of May 7, 2024 were approved as presented. (Davey/Propp) I. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE CHANGE FROM SUBURBAN MIXED USE DISTRICT (SMU) TO SUBURBAN MIXED USE DISTRICT WITH A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (SMU-PD) FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 0 JACKSON STREET (PARCELS 91250130000 & 91250130100) Site Inspections Report: Ms. Scheuermann, Ms. Davey, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Ulrich, and Mr. Perry 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) for two properties located at 0 Jackson Street (parcels 91250130000 & 91250130100). Mr. Slusarek presented the items and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the land use and zoning classifications in this area. The subject area included in the zone change request consists of two vacant parcels, located on the west side of Jackson Street, south of West Snell Road. The surrounding area consists primarily of commercial uses to the north, south, and east, along Jackson Street, with vacant/residential uses to the west. The applicant is requesting this zone change to establish a Planned Development Overlay to provide flexibility to the zoning ordinance for redevelopment of the subject property for a potential industrial/storage land use. The applicant has submitted plans for potential contractor buildings, which would not be permitted in the SMU district. In order to request a Base Standard Modification (BSM) to allow the prohibited land use, the property must first be rezoned to include a Planned Development Overlay. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 2 May 21, 2024 The conceptual site plan for contractor spaces was brought to a Plan Commission workshop on March 19, 2024. The applicant intends to submit for GDP/SIP review at a future date. It should be noted that this request is specifically for rezoning of the property and does include review of the proposed future use or site design. Staff is supportive of the proposed zone change to include a Planned Development Overlay as it may serve to accommodate future development needs for the site. It is also beneficial as it will allow for further review of future plans to mitigate potential impacts on neighboring residential properties to the west. Staff recommends approval of the zone change with the findings listed in the staff report. Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff. Mr. Perry opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Mr. Perry asked if other members of the public wished to speak. Mr. Perry closed the public hearing. There was no closing statement from the applicant. Motion by Ulrich to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Scheuermann. Mr. Perry asked if there was any discussion on the motion. Motion carried 8-0. II. SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR SIGNAGE, FAÇADE, AND DRIVE-THROUGH MODIFICATIONS AT 2350 STATE ROAD 44 Site Inspections Report: Ms. Scheuermann, Ms. Davey, Mr. Nichols, and Mr. Ulrich reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. The petitioner requests an amendment to the Specific Implementation Plan approval for signage, façade, and drive-through modifications at 2350 State Road 44. Mr. Slusarek presented the items and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the land use and zoning classifications in this area. The subject site is located on the north side of State __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 3 May 21, 2024 Road 44, and contains an existing drive-through restaurant building. Was previously a Taco Johns and Pizza @ 44. The property is located within the Universal Business Park. No changes are being proposed to the site with the exception of a drive-through canopy to be placed over the existing drive-through lanes along with installation of order kiosks under the canopy. The proposed canopy will be constructed of prefinished metal with stone veneer bases to match the existing building facades. The applicant is proposing to remove the existing monument signage, including a 25 sq. ft. EMC and 22.36 sq. ft. static sign cabinet above the EMC, and has submitted plans for a new 38.6 sq. ft. EMC to be placed on the existing monument sign base. The plan was brought to a Plan Commission meeting on April, 2, 2024 for SIP amendment request. Plan Commission recommended the item be tabled to a future meeting as the signage requires approval of a variance from the Universal Business Park Covenants through review by Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC). A variance from the Universal Business Park covenants was approved to allow the increased EMC size on May 10, 2024. Staff is supportive of the increased EMC size as it will remain well under the maximum EMC area for the BP zoning district and has now been approved by GOEDC. The applicant is also proposing channel letter signage on the front facade and cabinet signs on the side facades of the building. A variance to the Universal Business Park Covenants was approved by GOEDC on May 10, 2024 for the cabinet signs, in addition to the EMC, as cabinet signs are prohibited by the Universal Business Park Covenants. The applicant is proposing minimal changes to the building exterior which include painting portions of existing building and awnings, and replacing existing drive-through window (west elevation) with a door for walk-out to drive-through. Staff is supportive of the proposed building modifications as they will maintain existing building materials and will not result in reduction of Class I materials. Staff recommends approval of the Specific Implementation Plan Amendment as proposed with the findings & condition listed in the staff report. Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff. Mr. Ulrich inquired about the awnings, and anchors. Where they are mounting into, does that count in the necessary Class I materials. Mr. Lyons stated no, it would not be part of the primary building façade. Mr. Perry opened public comment and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Jeff Peterson, a general contractor with CR Structures, is working with Foodies. The interior is ready, and now they are trying to move on to the exterior. Brian (Slusarek) did a great job with explaining everything. He made himself and the sign contractor available for questions. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 4 May 21, 2024 Mr. Perry asked if any members of the public wished to speak. Mr. Perry closed public comment. There was no closing statement from the applicant. Motion by Propp to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Coulibaly. Mr. Perry asked if there was any discussion on the motion. Motion carried 8-0. PLANNING DIRECTORS REPORT Mr. Lyons stated we will be cancelling the November 5th, 2024 Plan Commission meeting. There are some conflicts with scheduling rooms. It is election day, so they need this room for some of the election activities. Typically, we would try to move our PC meeting to Monday or Wednesday, but this room is already booked. Considered moving to Thursday but that does not give us enough time to do our work before going to Council. We will probably have a longer PC meeting on November 19th, to compensate for November 5th being cancelled. This is Mr. Coulibaly’s last PC meeting. He has been on Plan Commission for a little over four and a half years. We want to thank him for his time, service, and expertise. Mr. Coulibaly stated it has been very nice, a lot of learning, and a pleasure to serve alongside people like you. Thank you very much for the experience. If it was not for school commitments, he would have stayed on board. His next semester schedule does not allow him to continue on PC. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:14 pm. (Propp/Davey) The workshop for 1232 North Sawyer Street was moved to the July 2nd Plan Commission meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Mark Lyons Planning Services Manager ML/km