HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes
Plan Commission Minutes 1 March 20, 2007 PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 20, 2007 PRESENT: Ed Bowen, Thomas Fojtik, Paul Lowry, Shirley Mattox, Kathleen Propp, Cathy Scherer, Jeff Thorkildsen,
Jon Dell’Antonia EXCUSED: Eduardo Corpus, John Weinsheim STAFF: Darryn Burich, Director of Planning Services; David Buck, Principal Planner; Jeff Nau, Associate Planner; Steve Gohde,
Assistant Director Public Works; Deborah Foland, Recording Secretary Chairman Dell’Antonia called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present.
The minutes of March 6, 2007 were approved as presented. I.A. FOUR-LOT LAND DIVISION/CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP SOUTH OF & ADJACENT TO 3384 EICHSTADT LANE The petitioner/owner is requesting
a four-lot land division of a 36,565 square foot parcel to create four lots ranging in size from 9,039 to 9,448 sq. ft. with lot width/frontage ranging in widths of 67.00 to 70.13 feet
and depths of 134.91 feet. The subject property is currently vacant undeveloped land. The purpose purpose of the land division is to allow single-family development on each of the four
lots. Mr. Nau stated that ownership on this property has changed since the staff report was written and Rusch LLC now owns it. Ms. Mattox questioned where the storm water runoff would
go for these lots. Mr. Nau replied that it could potentially be channeled to the detention area in the Leinweber Plat. Mr. Gohde added that Public Works was currently working on a storm
water ditch system that would pipe the water to an area on Jackson Street. Ms. Mattox inquired if that would be in the area of Fernau Street? Mr. Burich responded that the current ditch
line was slightly north of there, but they were working on accommodating the drainage from these lots and the plats were being held up until the drainage and grading plans could be approved.
Mr. Gohde added that Tim Rusch was currently negotiating with the property owners to obtain an easement necessary to construct the drainage ditch. I.B. TWO-LOT LAND DIVISION/CERTIFIED
SURVEY MAP FOR THE EAST SIDE OF THE 200 BLOCK OF OHIO STREET The petitioner is requesting approval of a certified survey map containing two lots.
Plan Commission Minutes 2 March 20, 2007 Ms. Mattox questioned if this site would have direct access to Michigan Street or if the driveway would still exit onto Ohio Street. Mr. Nau
responded that it would not directly access Michigan Street. Mr. Burich added that the driveway would most likely be relocated when the planned reconstruction project on Ohio Street
is completed. Mr. Gohde added that they were working on an access arrangement with the property owners to relocate the current access drive from the Witzel Avenue intersection to an
area by Campbell Road. Mr. Dell’Antonia asked if we should add a condition to this land division that the driveway be relocated. Mr. Burich replied that the driveway is private property,
but it could be dealt with at such a time when a conditional use permit is applied for to add another building to the site. Motion by Thorkildsen to move approval of the consent agenda
with the following conditions to be applied to item I.A.: 1) Submittal of a grading and drainage plan to to be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of building
permits. 2) Developer agreement and necessary letters of credit be established prior to Final Certified Survey Map approval. And the following conditions to be applied to item I.B.:
1) Internal cross access easements be amended to conform to the new parcel layout. 2) All public easements be located and identified on the final C.S.M. Seconded by Scherer. Motion carried
8-0. II. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PARKING LOT AT 516 WEST 6TH AVENUE The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for the development of a parking lot
on the vacant residential parcel at 516 West 6th Avenue to service the adjacent warehouse/contractor office at 522 West 6th Avenue. Mr. Buck stated that the Board of Appeals variances
mentioned in the staff report for this item were granted at the last board meeting on March 14, 2007. Ms. Scherer questioned if the landscaping surrounding the parking lot would comply
with the City’s parking lot ordinance. Mr. Buck responded that it would. Ms. Mattox expressed her concern with flooding issues since this would be approximately 1900 square feet of impervious
surface. She also questioned the type of landscaping and fencing that would be installed since it was in such close proximity to the residence at 510 West 6th Avenue. Mr. Buck replied
that the fence would require the approval of the Department of Community Development and the landscaping could be either on the inside or outside of the fence. The neighbor to the north
of the site has contacted the office to express his desire to have the landscaping located on the
Plan Commission Minutes 3 March 20, 2007 inside of the fence, but we have not heard from the owner of 510 West 6th Avenue in regards to this matter. Ms. Mattox stated that she felt that
trees would absorb more of the water runoff from the parking lot than shrubs and was wondering which would be installed. Mr. Buck responded that both trees and shrubs would be used as
plantings as per the City code. Ms. Mattox inquired if this parking lot was to be used for employee or customer parking and if ten spaces were necessary. Mr. Buck replied that the parking
lot would be primarily for employee parking and ten spaces were necessary. Ms. Propp asked if the property at 510 West 6th Avenue was presently vacant and if it was in the process of
being renovated. Mr. Buck responded that it appeared that work was being done presently at the site as there was a building permit displayed in the window. Ms. Propp stated that she
was concerned with this residential lot so close to this parking lot, but considering the condition condition that it is in currently, maybe this would be an improvement. Mr. Dell’Antonia
commented that it appeared it was already being used for parking presently. Mr. Bowen agreed with Ms. Propp that the proposed parking lot would be an improvement to the current condition
of the site. Motion by Scherer to approve the conditional use permit for the development of a parking lot as requested with the following conditions: 1) The CUP is revoked if the use
of the property to the west is changed to residential. 2) No outdoor storage of equipment or materials. 3) A cross access agreement between the subject property and the property to the
west is established, with approval by the Department of Community Development. 4) Setback requirements of the code are met or variances received. 5) Fencing style is approved by the
Department of Community Development. 6) Landscaping includes plantings between the parking lot and the right-of-way. 7) Drainage and grading plans are approved by the Department of Public
Works. 8) 8) CUP is received. Seconded by Bowen. Motion carried 8-0. III. PRELIMINARY PLAT – OMNI BUSINESS PARK The petitioner is proposing a 6-lot Preliminary Plat identified as “Omni
Business Park” for property generally located on Fountain Avenue, between State Trunk Highway 41 on the east and State Trunk Highway 45 on the west.
Plan Commission Minutes 4 March 20, 2007 Dan Dowling, 5580 Highway 116, Winneconne, asked if the frontage road would be eliminated from the truck stop down. Mr. Buck replied that it
would. Mr. Dowling asked why this was being done and when it would occur. Mr. Burich responded that the State was doing this as part of their reconstruction project and it would probably
be done in 2010 or later. The bridge would go from Fountain Avenue to Snell Road, but when it is completed is contingent on the State’s budget. Mr. Bowen inquired if the engineers for
the project had any problems with adding any of the items mentioned in the staff report to the final plat. Mr. Buck replied no. Mr. Dell’Antonia asked if there would be any issues with
a portion of Omni Drive not having public right-of-way. Mr. Burich responded no as long as the language is acceptable in the easement agreement. Motion by Thorkildsen to approve the
preliminary plat as requested with the following conditions: (a) Inclusion of plat data identified in Section 30-72 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code. (b) Changes to the verbiage and labeling
of easements are approved by the Department of Public Works. (c) Extension of Omni Drive to the west to line up with the pipeline easement and connect with the storm sewer easement.
(d) Access restriction to Fountain Avenue be placed on Lots 1 & 6 and to Green Valley/USH 41 be placed on Lots 3 & 4. (e) Grading and drainage plans be submitted to and approved by the
Department of Public Works prior to submission of the final plat. (f) Provide all easements necessary for utility, drainage and infrastructure needs as required by the Department of
Public Works. Seconded by Lowry. Motion carried 8-0. IV. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIPLE USE MARINA FACILITY AT 1000 PIONEER DRIVE
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for the development of a marina facility including an office, a “ship store”, a lounge, laundry facilities and restrooms. Ms. Scherer
asked if there were were any special DNR requirements relating to this development. Mr. Burich replied that a portion of the site might be located on leased property which would require
the owner to deal with the State on that issue. If things cannot be worked out with the State, the development could be shifted over slightly to remove it from that area.
Plan Commission Minutes 5 March 20, 2007 Charlie Sullivan, 5962 Spruce Drive, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, stated that he spoke with the DNR today in regard to this matter and their only concerns
were that the facility would be open to the public. Mr. Sullivan stated that they do not prohibit the public from the use of this facility so they do not anticipate any problems, but
the building could be moved to the west out of the leased area if a problem would arise. Ms. Propp stated that she was delighted to see development getting underway for this site and
asked if Mr. Sullivan could comment on planned improvements to the docks or hotel. Mr. Sullivan replied that he could not comment on other planned improvements for the hotel at this
time, but did state that the installation of a swimming pool and a few additional slips was being considered. Presently, the first step would be to get the marina facility completed
and they hoped to work out the rest in the near future. Motion by Thorkildsen to approve the conditional use permit for the development of a marina facility with the following conditions:
(a) Submittal of a landscape plan focusing on foundation plantings, to be approved by the Department of Community Development. Seconded by Bowen. Motion carried 8-0. Mr. Dell’Antonia
informed the commissioners to make sure that they notify Planning Services if they cannot attend a meeting to ensure that a quorum is present and a meeting can be held. The cancellation
of the meeting could be costly to someone who had a pending development requiring approval from the Commission to proceed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately
4:50 pm. Respectfully submitted, Darryn Burich Director of Planning Services