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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesPLAN COMMISSION MINUTES June 1, 2010 PRESENT: David Borsuk, Ed Bowen, Jeffrey Thorns, Thomas Fojtik, John Hinz, Tony Palmeri, Kathleen Propp, Robert Vajgrt EXCUSED: Kent Monte, Donna Lohry, Karl Nollenberger STAFF: Darryn Burich, Director of Planning Services; David Buck, Principal Planner; Jeffrey Nau, Associate Planner; Steven Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works; 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 May 18, 2010 were approved as presented. (HinzNajgrt) I. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HOTEL ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PLANEVIEW DRIVE AND PICKETT ROAD (CTH "N ") The petitioner requests development plan approval for the construction of a new two - story, 31 room hotel at the southwest corner of Planeview Road and Pickett Road (CTH "N "). Mr. Buck presented the item and noted that there was an error in the staff report referring to the location as the southwest corner of Planeview Drive and Pickett Road and it should have stated the northwest corner. He reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the current zoning classifications and land use in said area. He also commented that the use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's land use recommendation as it is designated for commercial use. He also reviewed the site plan, proposed signage, lighting plans, and landscape plans for the development. He commented that the lighting plans indicate that light levels at the driveway entrance appear to be in excess of code requirements and will be required to be decreased at the lot line. He further stated that the electrical transformer at the southwest corner of the structure was recommended to be shielded from the right -of -ways with vegetation. He added that a landscape plan for the parking lot perimeter of the two existing parking areas on the parcel will be required to be submitted for review and any necessary plantings be installed at the same time as the hotel landscaping. Stormwater plans will be required to be approved at the time of permit issuance with the entire site to be considered as well as the hotel development site. He also reviewed the elevations and commented that the structure meets the Highway 41 building standards. He also reviewed the conditions recommended for this request. Mr. Borsuk inquired if the existing parking areas have been paved. Mr. Burich responded affirmatively. Brian Wogernese, 1103 Washington Avenue, distributed colored renderings of the hotel development to the Commission for review. Ms. Propp commented that she thought the development looked good and should be an improvement to the area. Motion by Propp to approve the planned development review for the development of a hotel on the northwest corner ofPlaneview Drive and Pickett Road as requested with the following conditions: Shield the electrical transformer at the southwest corner of the structure from the right -of -ways with vegetation. Plan Commission Minutes June 1, 2010 2. Detention basin be designed without rip rap above the water line and native plants to be planted on the side slopes of the basin and emergent plants on the safety shelf with final design to be approved by the Department of Community Development and Department ofPublic Works. 3. Submit landscape plan for parking lot perimeters of the two existing parking areas and install landscaping no later than the landscaping required to be installed at the proposed hotel. Seconded by hajgrt. Motion carried 8 -0. II. RUSCH SNELL ROAD ANNEXATION The petitioner is proposing direct annexation (by unanimous approval) of approximately 51.32 acres of land currently located in the Town of Oshkosh. Mr. Nan presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area including current zoning classifications and land use. He further stated that the petitioner was requesting the annexation for future development of the site to obtain access to City sewer and water services which are anticipated to occur in 2011. The property is proposed to be annexed with an M -3 General Industrial District zoning classification which is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and both the Oshkosh Fire and Police Departments have reviewed the request and do not have any concerns with providing services to the subject site. Mr. Palmeri questioned the comment in the staff report relating to staff not having concerns with this request as it would add additional tax base to the City when developed and inquired if it was implying that there would be concerns without the additional taxes anticipated. Mr. Nan responded that staff did not have concerns regardless of the increase in tax base and further stated that the petitioner has not yet indicated the potential development for the site but the M -3 zoning classification would allow either commercial or industrial development. He further commented that as this property is located adjacent to the state prison, it was most likely better suited for industrial use. Ms. Propp commented about the lack of a frontage road along this property and questioned if there would be issues with access to the site. Mr. Nan replied that since the overpass was currently under construction, the road configuration would be changing, however access could be from either West Snell Road or a better access would most likely be from US Highway 45. He added that a private road could also be installed if necessary. Jim Erdman, 2492 Hickory Lane, Board Supervisor for the Town of Oshkosh, stated that the staff report indicated that the current use of the site was for agricultural purposes and billboards and wanted the Commission to be aware that a conditional use permit had been approved by the Town for the removal of fill for the ongoing highway project. This CUP was originally going to expire by the end of the year however a request was pending to amend the CUP to extend the use for the removal of fill on this site and they were currently working with Winnebago County on the matter. Mr. Erdman distributed copies of the minutes from the Town of Oshkosh board meeting of May 5 th for review which added a condition to the CUP in regard to only clean fill to be used to replace the soil removed from the site as they had concerns with compromising the area wells by using contaminated soil, blacktop, etc. to fill the hole in the ground created by the excavation. Mr. Fojtik questioned if the Town had concerns with the annexation itself. Mr. Erdman responded that they did not but were concerned with when the site would be developed due to the ongoing fill project for the Highway 41 reconstruction. Mr. Burich stated that if the property would be annexed, the City would look to the County and Town CUP currently granted for guidance. Plan Commission Minutes June 1, 2010 Mr. Thorns questioned if the City follows the CUP that is currently in place, would there be any potential costs that the City would have to absorb. Mr. Burich responded that there were no potential costs to the City that he is aware of. Motion by Va /grt to approve the Rusch Snell Road annexation as requested. Seconded by Borsuk. Motion carried 8 -0. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Borsuk stated that the Commission members recently received an email regarding updates on zoning and approving for platting in the three -mile extraterritorial limit surrounding the city and suggested that other proposed changes being considered in Madison should be sent out to Commission members as well to keep everyone updated. He also suggested that stormwater management in redevelopment areas such as the Marion Road site should be discussed as it was his understanding that standards in this area are decreased and he felt the issue should be reviewed so Commission members are aware of these matters and address them appropriately. Steve Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works, briefly commented on differences in stormwater management policies relating to the Marion Road area with the reduction in impervious surface and the utilization of a limited space. Mr. Burich stated that he would put a workshop on a future agenda to discuss stormwater management guidelines. Mr. Fojtik stated that the July 6 th Plan Commission meeting would have an item on the agenda that is directly related to his employment and therefore he had requested that Ms. Propp chair the meeting on his behalf. She is unable to attend that meeting so he wanted to make the Commission members aware of the situation as someone else would have to act as chairperson for this meeting. Mr. Burich reminded Commission members that there would be a joint workshop with the Common Council on June 15 directly following the Plan Commission meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:30 pm. (Vajgrt/Propp) Respectfully submitted, Darryn Burich Director of Planning Services Plan Commission Minutes June 1, 2010