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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesPLAN COMMISSION MINUTES June 16, 2009 PRESENT: David Borsuk, Ed Bowen, Jeffrey Thorns, Thomas Fojtik, Paul Lowry, Dennis McHugh, Kathleen Propp, Kent Monte, John Hinz, Robert Vajgrt, Karl Nollenberger EXCUSED: None STAFF: Darryn Burich, Director of Planning Services; David Buck, Principal Planner; Jeff Nau, Associate Planner; Steve Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works; Chris Strong, Director of Transportation; Deborah Foland, Recording Secretary Chairperson Fojtik called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of June 2, 2009 were approved as presented. (Nollenberger/Lowry) I.A. GRANT EASEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINES ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2175 PUNHOQUA STREET (LAKESHORE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE) American Transmission Company is requesting an electric transmission line easement for the installation of an overhead transmission line to be located at the west side of the subject property along U.S. Highway 41. Mr. Nau presented the item and reviewed the easement area and the location of the transmission line. He explained that both the Department of Public Works and the Parks Board had reviewed and approved of this request. Ben Hock, American Transmission Company, DePere, Wisconsin, stated that he was present if any commissioners had any questions regarding this request. Ms. Propp asked if the easement would interfere in any way with the golf course green. Mr. Hock replied that it would not and that the transmission line already existed on the site; however they were rebuilding the line and re- designing the layout which was based on input from the golf course. I.B. GRANT PRIVILEGE IN THE STREET FOR PLACEMENT OF PRIVATE IRRIGATION SYSTEM AT 400 FOX FIRE DRIVE Motion by Thoms to remove this item from the consent agenda as the petitioner was a neighbor and he felt he would have a conflict of interest with voting on this item. Seconded by Lowry. Motion carried 9 -0. I.C. STREET NAME CHANGE W. SNELL ROAD TO WALTER STREET FROM FOUNTAIN AVENUE/U.S. HIGHWAY 41 OVERPASS TO U.S. HIGHWAY 45 (ALGOMA BOULEVARD) Plan Commission Minutes June 16, 2009 The City is requesting a street name change in association with improvements to the U.S. 41 and 45 interchange and Fountain Avenue/U. S. Highway 41 overpass. The segment of W. Snell Road is proposed to be changed to Walter Street. Mr. Nau presented the item and reviewed the portion of the street proposed to be changed to Walter Street. He explained the effect the construction of the overpass would have on the area and commented that the Town of Oshkosh Town Board had supported the street name change at their March, 2009 meeting. He further commented that the City decided to rename the north -south section versus the east west section as it would impact the least number of property owners. Mr. Borsuk questioned if changing Fountain Avenue to Snell Road had been considered. Mr. Nau responded that it was however it would affect more property owners than the proposed change and the City was looking to impact the least number of owners necessary. Steve Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works, added that at some point a name change from Fountain Avenue to Snell Road may move forward in the future, but not at this time. Mr. Thorns asked how many businesses would be affected and who incurs the cost. Mr. Nau reviewed the area involved with the street name change and stated that it would affect six properties and commented that the cost of the address change would be up to the property owners. Mr. Gohde added that a few of the properties in the area to be affected would be acquired by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and reviewed the area to be acquired. Mr. Lowry questioned why the small portion at the end of Fernau Avenue was being changed to Walter Street instead of Fernau Avenue. Mr. Nau explained that this would only be for a short period of time as that portion of the road was also being acquired by the WisDOT and would cease to exist. Jeremy Wicklund, Operations Manager for Mathfab, LLC, 1945 W. Snell Road, voiced his company's concern with the expense that they would have to incur due to the address change such as business cards, stationary, checks, etc. He distributed an estimate of approximately $35,350.00 for their costs due to the address change. He further stated that they had concerns with problems with mail operations and deliveries to their site as timing was critical to their business and delays due to confusion over the address change could adversely affect their business. He also commented that they should not have to bear the costs for this change and questioned the reasoning behind changing this portion of the street to a different name. Mr. Nau reiterated the explanation of the construction of the overpass and how it would affect the current layout of Snell Road. Mr. Thorns suggested that W. Snell Road could be changed to N. Snell Road instead of Walter Street. Tim Franz, City of Oshkosh Fire Chief, commented that this situation has similar conflicts as the Omro Road and Oshkosh Avenue area had with the street name changing to a different street name at a certain point which creates confusion for both the traveling public and emergency personnel alike. He also commented that the sequencing of numbers in the addressing would be an issue if the name was changed Plan Commission Minutes June 16, 2009 to N. Snell Road instead of Walter Street. He further commented that the issue was brought up by the WisDOT in regard to signage for the bridge on U.S. 41. Dave Smith, Mathfab, LLC, 1945 W. Snell Road, stated that he was present to represent Fasco, Inc., 1975 W. Snell Road, and distributed a letter from the owner of that business claiming that he also objected to changing the street name and that it would result in $25,000- $35,000 in expense for his company as well. Mr. Smith further stated that the fire station is right around the corner from their businesses so they should not have any problem locating them in the case of emergency. He also commented that the City of Oshkosh has numerous streets that change name when crossing a certain point and if they are going to change Snell Road they should change all the rest of them as well. Mr. Hinz suggested that the two sections of Snell Road be changed to Snell Avenue going east -west and Snell Street going north south. Mr. Gohde stated that this scenario had not been discussed with emergency personnel and he felt it could cause confusion with the re- numbering of all the addresses as well as the fact that it would impact 60 -70 properties instead of 6. It could result in similar address numbers, one on the street and one on the avenue. Mr. Franz commented that this change would still result in a change to the street name or number and that the change from a north -south street to an east -west avenue would not work out as far as the address numbering. Mr. Hinz suggested just changing the address numbers on the avenue portion of the road. Mr. Franz responded that it would not follow the appropriate pattern of numbering for addresses and it would still be a confusing scenario to have two streets going two different directions with the same name. Mr. McHugh commented that this situation exists in other cities and they seem to figure it out. Ms. Propp inquired if the street name change would affect the trailer court off of Fountain Avenue. Mr. Franz responded that it would not as they are addressed as Glenwood Drive. Ms. Propp also inquired if the name of Fountain Avenue was changed instead, how many property owners would be affected. Mr. Franz replied that there were three to six properties that would be affected on Fountain Avenue and that Snell Road was more of a primary road. Mr. Burich asked if Mr. Gohde could comment on the time frame necessary to determine the street name change. Mr. Gohde responded that the timing was with the WisDOT as they need to bid out the signage for U.S. 41 as well as the street signs. The actual opening of the newly constructed road would not be until the spring of next year; however if the street name change was not approved, the WisDOT would most likely have to proceed with signage for the highway bridge identification of the road being Fountain Avenue. Plan Commission Minutes June 16, 2009 Motion by Monte to table the street name change from W. Snell Road to Walter Street for further consideration of other alternatives. Seconded by Thoms. Motion carried 9 -0. Motion by Propp to approve the easement for electrical transmission lines on Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course as requested. Seconded by Monte. Motion carried 9 -0. I.B. GRANT PRIVILEGE IN THE STREET FOR PLACEMENT OF PRIVATE IRRIGATION SYSTEM AT 400 FOX FIRE DRIVE The petitioner is requesting a privilege in the right -of -way to allow placement of a private irrigation system to be placed in public right -of -way along Fox Fire Drive and E. Pheasant Court. Mr. Nau presented the item and reviewed the overall site as well as the site plan for the sprinkler system which was initially submitted at the time the plumbing permit was issued. He also reviewed the site plan which was submitted to Public Works for the permit in the right -of -way and discussed the City's concerns with such an installation being allowed in the terrace. Although the Department of Public Works was recommending denial of this request, Mr. Nau also reviewed the conditions being placed on the request in the event that the Commission or Common Council would approve it. Mr. Fojtik inquired if there are any other privileges in the street granted in the city for this type of purpose. Mr. Gohde responded that the City has not permitted private irrigation systems in the right -of -way. Mr. Thorns commented that he has witnessed two other such systems in his neighborhood. Mr. Gohde stated that there have been cases where such systems were installed without obtaining the proper permit, and when they are brought to the City's attention, they are ordered to be removed. Mr. McHugh commented that the City allows the planting of trees on the terraces and he does not see the difference in the two issues. He further commented that he felt the privilege should be granted in this case as the City dropped the ball when they issued the plumbing permit to the owner. Mr. Thorns questioned how terrace trees and other utilities are handled. Mr. Gohde responded that the terrace trees are visible and can cut through the root system if absolutely necessary. In regard to other utilities, they are all coordinated and are required to maintain a system of records and the ability to have any line located within one hour of notification to the Digger's Hotline system and 24 hour a day /365 days a year contacts available to be on -site to turn off or repair a system if needed. This proposed irrigation system is going to be installed on top of all other systems. Mark Glomstead, 400 Fox Fire Drive, stated that he has resided at this residence for 12 years and has had difficulty maintaining the terrace grass due to the sun exposure. He further stated that he travels a lot and has children that play in the yard and felt that an irrigation system would enhance the appearance of the property. He created the irrigation system from the internet and met with the plumbing inspector who informed him that he would need to address the issue of backflow prevention. After this item was addressed, the inspector said the plan appeared to be compliant and construction of the system commenced on May 22" The City notified him that work would need to cease when it was discovered Plan Commission Minutes June 16, 2009 that work was being done in the right -of -way at which time he contacted Paul Esslinger for advice on how to proceed. At this point, at least 70% of the work had been completed and he has $1500 invested in the project and to remove or revise part of it would result in additional costs to him. He stated that he did not wish to have his sprinkler system spraying across the sidewalk for safety issues and he felt that he acted in good faith when he got the permit for his irrigation system and desired to have his request for a privilege in street approved. Mr. Lowry questioned if the owner had any issues with the conditions placed on his request. Mr. Glomstead stated that he could accept conditions #2, 3, 4, 6, and 8, but that he did not feel he should have to be a member of digger's hotline #1), should not have to have a separate insurance policy naming the City as an additional insured #9), did not understand the need for a right -of -way permit #5), questioned the liability of condition #7, and did not understand the need to file a document with the Register of Deeds for future owners #(11). He stated that he did submit a letter with his application releasing the City from liability to damages to the system and felt that this waiver should be sufficient. Mr. Gohde stated that the City does not permit private utilities in the right -of -way as it could present issues with these installations being too close to other utilities located there and the identification of such systems. If this privilege in street would be approved, the owner would need to meet all conditions on the request for the protection of City liability and for the safety of City employees and other company's employees who may need to work in these areas. Mr. Borsuk commented that the City may have made a mistake when issuing the permit; however the City still needs to have all the necessary conditions met. City policy should be reviewed and better enumerated to alleviate such situations in the future. Mr. Monte stated that he is hesitant to approve this request as it would be setting a precedent for future requests for such installations; however he questioned how clear the matter was for the homeowner at the time the permit was issued. Mr. Burich responded that the issue with the plumbing inspector was that his responsibility is to review concerns with the water supply and backflow prevention and doesn't review the actual system layout which is where the miscommunication occurred. Mr. Gohde added that a plumbing permit does not allow the property owner to perform work outside of his property lines and that to do that type of work requires a permit from the Department of Public Works for a privilege in the street to perform work in the right -of -way. Ms. Propp commented that she felt that the situation was unfortunate for the property owner; however to allow a privilege in the street for this purpose seemed inappropriate and dangerous. The homeowner may wish to contact an attorney regarding reimbursement for the costs to relocate the installed portion of the irrigation system that would require to be removed. Mr. McHugh stated that he felt that since the City made a mistake in issuing the permit, that the privilege in the street should be approved for this case only. He further commented that he did not feel that it would set a precedent for future requests of this nature and although there is potential for this to create a dangerous situation, he did not feel that anything would happen. Mr. Bowen commented that when considering a privilege in street, the overwhelming positive impact to the public is one reason to grant such a request, which in this case does not exist. He further stated that Plan Commission Minutes June 16, 2009 he felt the City would be setting a precedent to approve this request and it is not City policy to grant such requests for this purpose. Mr. Borsuk stated that the conditions required for this request are the standard conditions for any privilege in street and should not be modified for this request. Motion by Bowen to approve the privilege in street for placement of a private irrigation system at 400 Fox Fire Drive with the following conditions: 1. Owner becomes a member of the Digger's Hotline system and complies with all requirements related to locating and compensation for mismarked/unmarked utilities. 2. The owner is responsible for any repairs to the system regardless of who marked or caused the damage. 3. All repairs must be made within 48 hours. 4. The petitioner /owner execute a hold harmless agreement with the City. S. A right -of -way permit be obtained prior to resuming installation. 6 If no longer needed, the irrigation system must be properly abandoned and removed in accordance with City standards and under the direction of the Department of Public Works. 7. Any problem which may arise as a result of the placement of the irrigation system be the responsibility of the petitioner, contractors and owner to correct in accordance with Department of Public Works. 8. The irrigation system be modified or removed immediately upon the request of the City. 9. The petitioner and contractors) secure and submit to the City Clerk a separate insurance policy which names the City as an additional insured with a minimum coverage of $200, 000 per person and $500, 000 in general aggregate. 10. It is the responsibility of the petitioner /owner to file in a timely manner a new insurance certificate with the City Clerk upon the expiration of an existing certificate. Failure to do so will result in the revocation of the privilege in street upon 10 days notice. 11. A document be recorded with the Register of Deeds listing the requirements for future property owners. Seconded by Borsuk. Motion denied 1 -7 -IP. Ayes McHugh. Nays Borsuk 1Bowen1Fojtik 1Lowry1 Propp/Monte/Nollenberger. Abstained- Thoms. IIA. ZONE CHANGE FROM R -2 TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO R -2PD TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT WITH A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY AT 1958 -2008 OREGON STREET The petitioner is requesting a zone change from R -2 Two Family Residence District to R -2PD Two Family Residence District with a Planned Development Overlay. IIB. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR THE CREATION OF EIGHT SINGLE- FAMILY CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT 1958 -2008 OREGON STREET The petitioner is requesting approval of a development plan for a development that includes eight single family condominium structures, approximately 40 linear feet of private roadway, a community gazebo, multiple rain gardens and berm along Oregon Street. Plan Commission Minutes June 16, 2009 Mr. Buck presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding sites and existing uses on these sites. He explained that the zoning change would allow the petitioner to construct eight single family condominiums on the property and possibly nine if space allows. He reviewed the site plan which is based on the eight unit concept and commented that the rear yard setback (east side) is short of the required 25 foot setback by three feet. This would require a base standard modification however since the required setback could be met by moving a few things on the site plan slightly, the base standard modification is not supported by staff He reviewed the private drive off of Oregon Street which could create conflicts at the intersection of W. 20 Avenue and Oregon Street therefore staff is suggesting that the private drive be realigned to lineup with West 20 Avenue intersection and either traffic lights be installed facing east to control traffic coming from the development or a right in/right -out only access by allowed for the private drive. He further commented that no pedestrian access is included on the plans connecting to Oregon Street which staff is suggesting should be added and the signage is being allowed a base standard modification to allow it to be a 15 foot setback from Oregon Street which is comparable to the setbacks for most of the homes in this neighborhood. Mr. Thorns questioned if the 25 setback for the rear yard needed to be addressed in the conditions. Mr. Buck responded that since a base standard modification was not being granted for a reduced setback, it was not necessary to add as a condition as the development would have to meet code requirements. Mr. McHugh inquired how the intersection of 20 Avenue and Oregon Street will affect the site. Mr. Buck responded that the City Department of Transportation is requesting that the private roadway be realigned to line up with 20 Avenue so the site plan will have to be modified to accommodate this adjustment. Mr. Bowen asked if the petitioner was considering adding an additional unit on the site, is he going to be acquiring the remaining part of the parcel at 2008 Oregon Street to achieve this. Mr. Buck replied that he would not be acquiring that home, but moving the private roadway over will give him additional space to potentially include an additional unit on the site. Mr. Bowen questioned if the addition of traffic signals facing the east on Oregon Street would need to be added as a condition of approval. Chris Strong, Director of Transportation, stated that since an existing signal is already at this intersection, the City would add the necessary equipment to have signals facing east to control traffic from the private roadway. Mr. Monte inquired who would bear the costs for the additional signal. Mr. Strong responded that in this case he thought it should be a city expense as most of the infrastructure is already in place. Mr. Borsuk stated that at one time W. 20 Avenue was being considered to be officially mapped to extend through to Main Street which never transpired. This concept was a good infill use of the undeveloped lot that still remains there. Mr. Monte questioned if these items could be voted on as one request. Plan Commission Minutes June 16, 2009 Mr. Fojtik responded affirmatively. Mr. Monte also questioned if the development would be constructed at grade as the lot presently seems slightly lower than the property surrounding it. Mr. Burich replied that a grading and drainage plan would be required to be approved by the Department of Public Works. Del Tritt, 6228 County Road N, Pickett, petitioner for the project, gave a brief history of the property and stated that he has experience with infill projects as he has completed a number of them in the city in the past. He further commented that 1958 Oregon is in desperate condition and needs to be demolished. He explained that the grading and rain gardens system will be designed to accommodate any stormwater runoff and that he found all the conditions on the request acceptable other than he would prefer not to install sidewalks in the development as he did not see the need for them. He commented that there were numerous existing properties in the city without sidewalks and distributed photos of some of the examples of which he was speaking. Mr. Fojtik commented that he felt this was a very creative use for a difficult site to develop. Ms. Propp asked if the petitioner had any issues with the relocation of the private road. Mr. Tritt responded that if the City was willing to cover the costs of adding the traffic signal, revising the site plan to realign the roadway with W. 20 Avenue was conceivable. He commented that he would still have some curve to the road internally for privacy reasons. Mr. Bowen again asked if the petitioner was considering also purchasing the home on the remaining portion of the parcel at 2008 Oregon Street. Mr. Tritt responded that the home was a separate entity from his development and he did not have intentions of purchasing that portion of the parcel. David Meisel, 178 W. 21 Avenue, stated that a wood fence exists along the rear line of his property and he was concerned that the developer would be removing this fence. Mr. Tritt responded that a wood board fence existed on both the south and east side of the site and he was planning on continuing the wood board fence down the property line with comparable materials to match the existing fence. Mr. Meisel also voiced his concern with the stormwater runoff from the site as one of the rain gardens is to be located directly behind his property and he had concerns if it would overflow onto his property in heavy rain. Mr. Buck commented that the developer would have to have a grading and drainage plan approved for the development by the Department of Public Works. Mr. Gohde added that a site of one to three acres with less than 50% impervious surface would not be required to install a formal detention area but would need to satisfy state requirements and submit a grading and drainage plan for approval to ensure that stormwater runoff is leaving the site appropriately. Plan Commission Minutes June 16, 2009 Mr. Tritt added that the rain gardens to be installed on the site have a stormwater outlet to prevent overflow. Mr. Buck commented that it is the developer's responsibility to control stormwater runoff on his own property. Mr. Gohde added that the developer also cannot block the natural flow of drainage from the site and needs to control where the runoff is directed to which in this case would be to Oregon Street. He gave some further explanation of requirements for stormwater drainage and grading of a newly developed site. Mr. Monte questioned where the potential ninth unit would be located. Mr. Tritt responded that he was not sure at this point if it would be feasible yet, but he was looking at placing it on the north side of the drive as the private roadway would be moved to the south to line up with 20 Avenue. Mr. Nollenberger commented that he could see the developer's point of view in regard to not installing pedestrian walks within the development as it will serve very few people and it is not a commercial site. Mr. Buck stated that without internal walks leading to the public sidewalks, it forces people to walk either on the grass or in the roadway which could create a dangerous situation. Mr. Thorns commented that it would be wiser to err on the side of safety and install the pedestrian walks. Mr. Bowen was also in favor of the walks as the Comprehensive Plan recommends enhancing pedestrian connectivity. Mr. Borsuk commented that the pedestrian walkways would not have to be located along the private road but could be an internal walkway through the development. He questioned if it would have to be five feet wide. Mr. Buck responded that the five foot width would meet ADA requirements. Mr. Monte stated that he did not support the pedestrian walks as the city does not have sidewalks installed on all streets either. Mr. Buck commented that staff reviews site plans for function over form and although there may be some older areas of the city that do not have sidewalks installed currently, he does not anticipate any more streets being developed without them. Motion by Nollenberger to approve the zone change from R -2 to R -2PD and the planned development for the creation of eight or nine single-family condominium units at 1958 -2008 Oregon Street as requested with the following conditions for the zone change: 1) Land division /combination creating a single lot that matches zoning designation boundaries is completed. And the following conditions for the planned development revising condition #3 to only require pedestrian walkways from the center of the development to Oregon Street: Plan Commission Minutes June 16, 2009 1) Base standard modification to allow multiple single-family residential units on a single parcel. 2) Private roadway is realigned to line up with West 20` Avenue Intersection, as approved by the City's Department of Transportation. 3) Asphalt surface pedestrian walks) of an appropriate width from the center of the development connecting to Oregon Street is provided. 4) Base standard modification to allow a 1 S foot setback from Oregon Street for the development sign. S) Landscape plan is reviewed for appropriateness and approved by the City's Department of Community Development prior to building permit issuance. 6) Rain gardens /stormwater management system is reviewed and approved by the City's Department of Public Works. Mr. Vajgrt commented that he felt that the type of surface for the pedestrian walks should be left up to the developer. Mr. Nollenberger agreed. Mr. Thorns stated that he would not support this request if the pedestrian walks would not extend through the entire development as it was not good planning. Mr. Lowry commented that he did not see an issue with it not having walks throughout the development as long as there was some walkway extending to Oregon Street. Mr. Monte stated that he did not see the need for a walkway at the rear of the development either. Mr. Nollenberger withdrew his previous motion with the amended condition regarding the walkway. Motion by Nollenberger to remove condition #3 as originally stated. Seconded by McHugh. Motion carried 9 -0. Motion by Monte to amend condition #3 to be that a paved surface pedestrian walks) of an appropriate width from the center of the development connecting to Oregon Street is provided. Seconded by Borsuk. Mr. Thorns stated that he felt that pedestrian walks should be part of any new development to ensure safe travel. Mr. Borsuk agreed. Mr. Monte commented that he did not see what an internal pedestrian walk accomplishes. Mr. Burich stated that the intent of the condition was to provide a separate pedestrian way from the traffic lane extending to the public sidewalk. Mr. Monte commented that this would also add to the amount of impervious surface and decrease the amount of greenspace on the site. Motion carried 5-4. Ayes Fojtik /Lowry /Propp/Monte /Nollenberger. Nays Borsuk /Bowen/ Thoms/McHugh. Plan Commission Minutes 10 June 16, 2009 Motion by Thoms to approve the zone change from R -2 to R -2PD and the planned development for the creation of eight or nine single-family condominium units at 1958 -2008 Oregon Street as requested with the following conditions for the zone change: 1) Land division /combination creating a single lot that matches zoning designation boundaries is completed. And the following conditions for the planned development: 1) Base standard modification to allow multiple single-family residential units on a single parcel. 2) Private roadway is realigned to line up with West 20` Avenue Intersection, as approved by the City's Department of Transportation. 3) A paved surface pedestrian walks) of an appropriate width from the center of the development connecting to Oregon Street is provided. 4) Base standard modification to allow a 15 foot setback from Oregon Street for the development sign. 5) Landscape plan is reviewed for appropriateness and approved by the City's Department of Community Development prior to building permit issuance. 6) Rain gardens /stormwater management system is reviewed and approved by the City's Department of Public Works. Seconded by Monte. Motion carried 9 -0. III. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO PERMIT FUNERAL SERVICES IN ASSOCIATION WITH A COMMUNITY CENTER USE AT 910 WEST MURDOCK AVENUE The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to permit funeral services in association with their community center use. Mr. Buck presented the item and reviewed the subject site and surrounding area and also reviewed the petitioner's site plan for the proposed community center. He commented that the conditional use permit is only necessary to include the funeral service element of the community center use as all other aspects of the proposed use would be permitted within the C -2 Zoning District. He further commented that the funeral service use was for visitation purposes only and that more formal funeral home operations such as preparation of the body would be conducted at a local funeral home and the body would be transported to and from this location for services only. Mr. Thorns questioned if the on -site parking would be adequate for the use. Mr. Buck responded that the parking demands are driven by the use and that the area would be analyzed at permit issuance; however the parking would be adequate for the proposed uses other than the funeral services use which was the only function yet to be determined as far as parking demands. Chiaxah Vang, 1160 Freedom Avenue, representing Hmong Services, Inc., stated that their association has been here for over 20 years and have yet to purchase an office for their community center. He further stated that this property is the most suitable one they have found as far as location and serving their needs. Plan Commission Minutes 11 June 16, 2009 Motion by Nollenberger to approve the conditional use permit to permit funeral services in association with a community center use at 910 West Murdock Avenue. Seconded by Borsuk. Motion carried 9 -0. IV. DESIGNATE MEMBER FOR PREPARATION OF COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PLAN Mr. Burich stated that a new member was required to serve on the Community Sustainability Plan Steering Committee since Shirley Mattox was no longer on the Plan Commission and was one of the three designated members serving on this committee. Mr. Monte volunteered to serve on the committee. There were no other members who desired to serve, therefore Mr. Monte was appointed as the new member to the Community Sustainability Plan Steering Committee. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 6:20 pm. (Lowry/Monte) Respectfully submitted, Darryn Burich Director of Planning Services Plan Commission Minutes 12 June 16, 2009