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PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 1, 2004 PRESENT: Bryan Bain, David Borsuk, Jon Dell’Antonia, Steve Gehling, Shirley Mattox, Kathleen Propp, John Ruppenthal, Cathy Scherer, John Weinsheim,
and Wm. (Lee) Bettes; Chairman EXCUSED: Donald Pressley STAFF: Darryn Burich, Director of Planning Services; and Vickie Rand, Recording Secretary The meeting was called to order at 4:00
p.m. by Chairman Bettes. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of the May 18, 2004 meeting were approved as mailed. (Dell’Antonia/Scherer) Unanimous. ITEM I:
CONSENT AGENDA A: EXTRATERRITORIAL THREE LOT LAND DIVISION/CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP – Omnni Associates, petitioner, Grundy Farms/Enterprises, owner The owners are proposing an extraterritorial
three-lot land division/certified survey map involving approximately 77 acres and two parcels of land in the Town of Oshkosh. The subject properties are currently used for agricultural
purposes and contain a single family dwelling and agricultural accessory buildings. The parcels are split zoned with agricultural and industrial zoning. The owners are proposing to divide
off the dwelling on Lot 2 from the accessory buildings on Lot 3. Lot 1 is created for the purpose of establishing a separate large agricultural parcel. B: PRIVILEGE IN S. MAIN STREET
AND 15TH AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR MONITORING WELLS The petitioners are seeking to install two monitoring wells in City right-of-way to determine the extent of groundwater contamination
associated with the gas station located at 1424 S. Main Street (Condon Party Mart). One well is proposed in the 15th Avenue street right-of-way north of Blended Waxes and the other well
is proposed in the Main Street sidewalk area in front of Dairy Queen. The wells will be flush mounted to not interfere with travel. C: PRIVILEGE IN WESTHAVEN AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONDUIT The petitioners are seeking to install one 4-inch diameter telecommunications conduit in the Westhaven Avenue right-of-way that will connect Aurora Hospital
at 801 Westhaven Drive with Aurora medical facilities across the street at 700 Westhaven Drive. The conduit will be placed under the street and will not interfere with any public utilities.
The purpose of the conduit is to provide a direct connection of the computer and other information systems at the hospital with those of the medical center across the street. The direct
connection allows for a quicker and more efficient exchange of information.
Plan Commission Minutes -2-June 1, 2004 Motion by Dell’Antonia for approval of the Consent Agenda subject to the following conditions for each item as follows: ITEM A: 1) Dedication
of an additional 7 feet of right-of-way along the parcel’s C.T.H. Y and C.T.H. T frontage. ITEM B: 1) The monitoring wells are to be installed in a manner that is approved by the Department
of Public Works. 2) If no longer needed, the monitoring wells are to be properly abandoned and removed in accordance with City standards and under the direction of the Department of
Public Works. 3) Any problem which may arise as a result of the placement of the monitoring wells will be the responsibility of the petitioner or owner to correct in coordination with
the Department of Public Works. 4) All appropriate permits are to be obtained prior to the start of boring or excavation work. 5) The monitoring wells are to be modified or removed immediately
upon request of the City. 6) The petitioner/owner secures and submits 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. 7) It is the responsibility of the petitioner/owner to file in a timely manner a new insurance certificate with the City Clerk
upon expiration of an existing certificate. Failure to do so will result in the revocation of the privilege in street within ten (10) days of notice. 8) The petitioner/owner execute
a hold harmless agreement with the City. 9) City Administration reserves the right to approve final location of the monitoring wells. ITEM C: 1) The conduit is to be installed in a manner
that is approved by the Department of Public Works. 2) If no longer needed, the conduit is to be properly abandoned and removed in accordance with City standards and under the direction
of the Department of Public Works. 3) Any problem, which may arise as a result of the placement of the conduit, will be the responsibility of the petitioner or owner to correct in coordination
with the Department of Public Works.
Plan Commission Minutes -3-June 1, 2004 4) All appropriate permits are to be obtained prior to the start of boring or excavation work. 5) The conduit is to be modified or removed immediately
upon request of the City. 6) The petitioner/owner secures and submits 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. 7) It is the responsibility of the petitioner/owner to file in a timely manner a new insurance certificate with the City Clerk
upon expiration of an existing certificate. Failure to do so will result in the revocation of the privilege in street within ten (10) days of notice. 8) The petitioner/owner execute
a hold harmless agreement with the City. 9) City Administration reserves the right to approve final location of the conduit. Mrs. Scherer questioned why the Plan Commission reviewed
Item “A”. Mr. Burich explained the extraterritorial three lot land division in the Town of Oshkosh falls within the Plan Commission’s jurisdiction for review. Mrs. Scherer also questioned
if the placement of monitoring wells by S. Main Street and 15th Avenue was because of known contamination or if contamination was suspected. Mr. Burich stated the Department of Natural
Resources has requested the monitoring wells. He stated some contamination has been discovered and they want to determine the extent of that contamination. Seconded by Propp. Motion
carried 9-0 II: FINAL PLAT – FIRST ADDITION TO ISLAND VIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION The owners are requesting approval of a final plat containing 16 lots and right-of-way identified as the
First Addition to Island View Estates. The 9.43 acre plat is zoned R-1 Single Family Residence District. A revised preliminary plat was approved for this development in 2002 and the
proposed final plat is consistent with that plat. Mr. Burich introduced the item with a PowerPoint presentation and noted an additional condition was recommended by the Department of
Public Works regarding the removal of the bulb style of corner on Hillwood Run. Mr. Gehling made reference to the map in the Staff Report of the entire layout of the proposed final plat
and questioned if there is a detention pond located in the middle or if drainage issues are taken care of. Mr. Burich stated a grading and drainage plan has been submitted and it will
have to comply with subdivision regulations.
Plan Commission Minutes -4-June 1, 2004 Mr. Dell’Antonia questioned if the bulb style corner was designed for decorative purposes or some other reason. Mr. Burich stated most times it
is designed to create an extra lot. Ms. Mattox questioned if Zacher Drive was located in the Town of Oshkosh. Mr. Burich stated it was City of Oshkosh right-of-way. LeRoy Zacher, 4470
Island View Drive, stated he was available to answer any questions the Plan Commission may have. Mr. Ruppenthal questioned if there was a quarry in the middle of the subdivision. Mr.
Zacher stated there was a mobile home park with a sanitary system in that area and in 1996 the Department of Natural Resources decommissioned the sanitary system and approved a detention
area in 1997. He stated there is a detention area in the drainage plan that consumes approximately one acre of land to the east that slows down the water before going into the main detention
pond. Ms. Mattox questioned if this subdivision hinges upon another development. Mr. Zacher stated a preliminary and final plat for Island View Estates had previously been approved,
however, he has decided to move Hillwood Run 125’ to the east for easier installation of a sewer system. He stated after making those improvements he decided to bring the revised final
plat before the Plan Commission and Common Council for approval before putting it on the market. Mr. Gehling questioned the meaning of the 100-year flood plain designation for several
lots in the plat. Mr. Zacher stated any structures built on those lots would have to be in front of the 100-year flood line, and if not, they would have to have approval from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to be able to bring in fill and build beyond that point. Mr. Bain questioned if the item needed to come back to the Plan Commission for approval if
a lot would need to be eliminated in relationship to the bulb corner. Mr. Burich stated options are in place if there is a need to eliminate a lot, therefore, the item wouldn’t have
to come back to the Plan Commission. Motion by Ruppenthal for approval of the First Addition to Island View Estates Subdivision containing 16 lots subject to the following conditions:
1) Any additional easements be created at the request of the Department of Public Works and be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to final approval of the plat. 2) Per
the Department of Public Works, elimination of the proposed bulb corner along Lots 42-45 excepting if a lot is eliminated by the bulb’s removal. Seconded by Gehling. Motion carried 9-0.
Plan Commission Minutes -5-June 1, 2004 OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Borsuk made reference to the Oshkosh Northwestern that implied a lack of consensus between the Town of Algoma and the Town
of Omro in regards to a north/south connector road west of Clairville Road. He questioned what procedure the City of Oshkosh is taking to ensure a road is designated to the west of Clairville
Road. Mr. Burich stated the Plan Commission has already approved the draft Transportation Element of the update to the Comprehensive Plan and that chapter identified the need to establish
a new north/south arterial to the west of Clairville Road. He stated that the County Highway Commissioner was going to ask that the Highway Committee undertake a feasibility study to
determine the best location(s) for such a facility and the City has been in contact with the Highway Commissioner regarding the proposed study. He stated once the Comprehensive Plan
is approved work could be undertaken to official map the street. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 5:08 p.m. (Dell’Antonia/Bain) Unanimous. Respectfully
submitted, DARRYN L. BURICH Director of Planning Services DLB/vlr