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PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 1, 2005 PRESENT: Bryan Bain, Jon Dell’Antonia, Shirley Mattox, Kathleen Propp, Cathy Scherer, John Weinsheim, Lee Bettes STAFF: Darryn Burich, Director
of Planning Services; Darlene Brandt, Recording Secretary The meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm by Chairman Bettes. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes
of January 18, 2005 were approved as distributed (Bain/Dell’Antonia). I. EXTRATERRITORIAL LAND DIVISION – North of 5233 Luebke Road Steve and Val Schultz, petitioners, Dennis and Dorothy
Edwald, owners, are proposing to create a one acre lot from a fifteen acre base parcel of land on Luebke Rd. and USH 45, in the Town of Oshkosh (Mr. Weinsheim arrived at this time.)
Mr. Burich noted that due to the lots location on Luebke Road and USH 45, there is a 50 ft. setback from USH 45. Also, a small portion on the southern end of the proposed lot is in the
wetland. This should not impact the lot severely as the CSM notes the wetland is adjacent to the driveway/access area. Ms. Mattox inquired if there would be any problems extending services
to this area if it were annexed? Mr. Burich noted based on the location of USH 45, the wetlands, and other restrictions, there should not be any impact in the future. This area is mostly
farm land with scattered residential smaller lots and/or subdivisions, which could pose problems. However, each request is evaluated based on where it is and how it will impact the City,
and this proposed land division should have no impact. Motion by Bain to move approval of the extraterritorial land division as requested. Seconded by Mattox. Motion carried 7-0. II.
LAND DIVISION – S. Main Street This item was pulled from the agenda by the owner. III. AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; APPROVE REVISED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN /605 – 697 Division Street
Burns Development is requesting a modification to the previously approved planned residential development project on Division Street to create 16 parking spaces in the drive aisles at
the rear of buildings. The majority of spaces will be 18 ft. in length and all will be 8 ft. wide. Mr. Burich noted that when the site was developed, two parking spaces were provided
for each dwelling unit – one in an attached garage and one in the driveway. Since the project has been completed, residents have been parking in the aisle way, which resulted in warning
tickets being issued because parking in the aisle area was not approved as part of the original planned development. The original planned development approval included base standard
modifications to allow the aisle ways to be constructed with substandard setbacks, but not for parking areas.
Plan Commission Minutes Page 2 February 1, 2005 The proposed spaces will be functional in terms of size and their placement provides the ability to maneuver. Also, the parking spaces
will not result in the loss of any green space on the site by efficiently using the existing paved area. Based on this, Mr. Burich noted staff recommends approval of the request. Mr.
Brian Burns, 1750 Cliffview Dr., noted there is not a parking problem but the proposed parking in the drive aisles/alley would be for the convenience of the tenants who live there. He
noted he tries to maintain a policy that only permits 2 vehicles per unit. Some of the tenants use the garage for storage purposes and there isn’t room for a vehicle in the garage. Tenants
have been parking in these areas since 1999 when the units were first built. Mr. Dell’Antonia inquired how wide the area is? Mr. Burns replied about 20 ft. wide. Mr. Weinsheim inquired
if cars are permitted to park in this area all the time now? Mr. Burns replied yes and there is no no time limit. Motion by Bain to approve amending the previously approved conditional
use permit for the planned residential development at 605-697 Division St. to allow 16 parking spaces in the drive aisle at the rear of the structures. Seconded by Dell’Antonia. Motion
carried 7-0. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Burich noted he would like to hold a workshop after the February 15th meeting to discuss murals/public art. Mr. Bettes noted the Plan Commission usually
elects new officers every year. He had accepted the Chairmanship with the understanding that he would see it through the completion of the Comprehensive Plan, which is just about complete.
He noted there also may be changes in the makeup of the Commission after the Spring elections. He felt it would be best to wait until after the Spring elections to elect new officers.
It was the concensus of those present to wait until after the Spring election to elect new officers. Mr. Bettes also felt a workshop should be held to look at the structure of the Plan
Commission and how it functions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:20 pm (Dell’Antonia/Weinsheim). Respectfully submitted, DARRYN BURICH Director
of Planning Services