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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES February 19, 2013 PRESENT: David Borsuk, Ed Bowen, Jeffrey Thoms, Thomas Fojtik, Steve Cummings, Kathleen Propp, Donna Lohry, Karl Nollenberger EXCUSED: John Hinz, Robert Vajgrt STAFF: Darryn Burich, Director of Planning Services; David Buck, Principal Planner; Jeffrey Nau, Associate Planner; 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 February 5, 2013 were approved as presented. (Propp/Cummings) I. ACCEPT DRAINAGE AND ACCESS EASEMENTS FOR PROPERTY SOUTH OF 2150 S. WASHBURN STREET The Department of Public Works is requesting the acceptance of a 15-foot wide by approximately 600- foot access and drainage easement located on a vacant parcel south of 2150 S. Washburn Street. Mr. Nau presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the zoning classifications and land use in said area. He explained the reasoning for the easement request which will enable the site to be developed in the future. He also reviewed the site plan for the easement. Ms. Propp questioned if this easement would possess an open drainage area. Mr. Nau responded affirmatively. Motion by Nollenberger to approve the acceptance of the drainage and access easements for property south of 2150 S. Washburn Street. Seconded by Borsuk. Motion carried 8-0. II. EXTRATERRITORIAL TWO-LOT LAND DIVISION/CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP AT 4844 COUNTY ROAD T IN THE TOWN OF OSHKOSH The owner/petitioner are requesting a two lot land division/certified survey map from one existing parcel containing a total of 14.04 + acres. Sizes of the proposed lots are as follows: Lot 1 = 1.73 Acres Lot 2 = 12.31 Acres Mr. Buck presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the zoning classifications and land use in said area. He explained that the reasoning for the land division request was to split off the single-family residence and accessory structures from the agricultural land and the request was consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Motion by Nollenberger to approve the extraterritorial two-lot land division/certified survey map for property located at 4844 County Road T in the Town of Oshkosh. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 1 February 19, 2013 Seconded by Borsuk. Motion carried 8-0. III. DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT 112 VIOLA AVENUE (OAKLAWN SCHOOL) The petitioner requests approval of a Planned Development (PD) amendment to allow the addition of a refuse, generator and transformer area to the Oaklawn Elementary School Plan Development as well as approval to include a sports field netting system. Mr. Buck presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the zoning classifications and land use in said area. He reviewed the approved plans from March of 2012 and explained that the Oshkosh Area School District had acquired the single-family home adjacent to the site on the west side and was incorporating it into the development. The School District was also requesting approval for the addition of a netting system for the soccer field on the east side of the development. He reviewed the site plan and the photos of the proposed netting system as well as the conditions recommended for this request which includes combining the W. Linwood Avenue lot with the existing parcel and base standard modifications for setbacks. Ms. Lohry questioned if the soil on the property was contaminated. Mr. Burich responded that the School District took soil samples and any contamination issues have been addressed. Motion by Thoms to approve the development plan amendment in association with the development of an elementary school on property located on 112 Viola Avenue with the following conditions: 1)Lot at 205 West Linwood is combined with the elementary school property. 2)Base standard modification to allow a four foot west lot line setback, as proposed. 3)Base standard modification to allow a 25 foot high soccer field netting system on the eastern lot line as proposed if it is retracted/lowered when the sport field is not in use or when not planned to be in use. Seconded by Lohry. Motion carried 8-0. IV. DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR A SIGNAGE PACKAGE FOR UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH FINE ARTS/COMMUNICATIONS BUILDING (926 WOODLAND) AND THE KOLF SPORTS CENTER (785 HIGH) ON THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS The petitioner requests Planned Development approval to allow the installation of electronic message center monument signs at two locations within the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus. Mr. Buck presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the zoning classifications and land use in said area. He explained that the reason for the request was to replace two changeable copy signs with electronic message center signage and reviewed all existing signs for these two structures as well as the proposed signage for the sites. He stated that the new signage would give the University the ability to change messages during the day and upgrade the appearance on __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 2 February 19, 2013 campus. He also reviewed the condition recommended for this request relating to the orientation of the sign so it will not be in visual proximity to the residential properties to the north. Kevin Shumann, Facilities Designer for the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, stated that the existing sign faces at a 45 degree angle at the corner and the face of the sign is not currently visible from the homes down the street and he was requesting that the new sign be placed in the same location. Ms. Lohry commented that she did not have any issues with the proposed Kolf Sports Center signage however she would not be voting in favor of the signage request as she felt the Fine Arts and Communication Center sign was located too close to residential properties. Mr. Thoms asked to confirm if the petitioner was requesting that the Fine Arts and Communication Center sign be visible from both sides. Mr. Shumann responded negatively and stated that the sign would only be visible from one side which is facing south towards the campus interior. Mr. Nollenberger commented that he felt it would be an aesthetic improvement to the campus providing it’s faced appropriately. Motion by Thoms to approve the planned development for a signage package for the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for property located at 926 Woodland Avenue and 785 High Avenue with the following conditions: 1.The sign proposed at the Fine Arts and Communication Center is oriented so the electronic copy element only faces south towards the campus interior. Seconded by Cummings. Mr. Borsuk questioned if the verbiage required any adjustment in the conditions to address the angle the signage is facing. Mr. Buck indicated that it should not be necessary as it was clarified what angle south would be in this case and it would match the angle proposed by the petitioner. Motion carried 7-1. (Ayes-Borsuk/Bowen/Thoms/Fojtik/Cummings/Propp/Nollenberger. Nays-Lohry.) V. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL TO ESTABLISH A NEW SCOOTER, MOPED AND MOTORCYCLE SALES AND SERVICE FACILITY AT 458 BROAD STREET The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a new and used scooter, moped and motorcycle sales and service business. Mr. Nau presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the zoning classifications and land use in said area. He described the existing structures on the site and that the petitioner was intending to utilize the southern portion of the building only. He further stated that the site contains 18 parking stalls and described the sales and service work proposed to be done on the site with the service work to be completed inside the structure. Noise should not be an issue and the __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 3 February 19, 2013 parking lot possessed a legal nonconforming status however no site improvements were planned for the site. He also discussed the hours of operation and indicated that a condition had been added to this request since the staff reports were mailed stating that no storage of equipment or parts outside of the building would be allowed. Mr. Bowen commented if the petitioner was leasing just the southern portion of the building, if Davis Painting would be remaining in the building to any degree. Mr. Nau responded that the building should be unoccupied on the northern side of the site. Val Palmer, 3813 Western Drive, stated that he was present to answer any questions regarding the request. He further stated that the parking stalls on the southern side of the site adjacent to the apartments had some wood stored in the back corner of the lot and he will be requesting that the wood be moved to allow him to stripe that area with a few additional parking stalls. He also indicated that he had a flat bed trailer on the lot with no room to store it inside the building and questioned if the condition relating to no storage of equipment or parts meant his trailer could not be stored on site. Mr. Burich questioned if this trailer was a licensed vehicle. Mr. Palmer indicated that it was not. Mr. Thoms inquired if the trailer was used for business purposes. Mr. Palmer responded that it was and would be stored next to the building towards the eastern lot line and the display area for the scooters will be by the building in front. The trailer would not interfere with either the display area or other parking stalls on the site. Ms. Propp questioned if the scooters would be taken inside the building at night. Mr. Palmer responded affirmatively. Mr. Bowen commented that the portion of the structure to the north is currently vacant however he had concerns if there would be adequate parking if another use would occupy that portion of the site. Mr. Palmer replied that there would be four to five cars at the most on his site and he did not have any concerns with the parking stalls being insufficient. Mr. Thoms inquired how to allow the trailer to be parked on site. Mr. Burich recommended amending the condition to be “No storage of equipment or parts outside of the building with the exception of one small business related trailer.” Motion by Lohry to approve a conditional use permit to establish a new scooter, moped and motorcycle sales and service facility at 458 Broad Street with the following condition: 1)No storage of equipment or parts outside of the building with the exception of one small business related trailer. Seconded by Cummings. Motion carried 8-0. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 4 February 19, 2013 VI. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR AN ADAPTIVE REUSE OF A TH COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 900 W. 9 AVENUE The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for an adaptive reuse of a property/commercial th structure located at 900 W. 9 Avenue to establish a computer sales and service business within a residential district. Mr. Buck presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the zoning classifications and land use in said area and stated that although the site is located in a residential area, it has been a retail use for its entire existence. He reviewed photos of the building as it currently exists and stated that the petitioner was proposing to add fencing, a dumpster and some exterior improvements. He also discussed the hours of operation, number of employees, and estimated number of customers per day. He also discussed that the site has no on-site parking area and would continue to utilize on street parking on Rugby Street. He did not feel that this would be an issue as the use was less intense than the previous use on the site and it was an adaptive reuse of the parcel which had no room to create an off-street parking area on site. Ms. Lohry questioned if the garage to the north of the site was part of this property and where the dumpster would be located. Mr. Buck responded that the garage was not part of this parcel and indicated on the site plan the area where the dumpster would be placed. Ms. Propp questioned if the Pepsi vending machine outside of the structure would be removed. Bill Schlichting, First Weber Realty, replied that there was a Pepsi machine and several coolers on site which would be sold once the property is purchased. Mr. Fojtik commented that the adaptive reuse of the site appears to fit into the neighborhood and he hopes that it works out well. Motion by Nollenberger to approve a conditional use permit for an adaptive reuse of a th commercial structure located at 900 W. 9 Avenue. Seconded by Cummings. th Mr. Borsuk stated that he had recently heard the City Manager on a radio program discussing how 9 Avenue will be the central street for entrance to the city and suggested that we may want to look at an overlay area on this street to place some regulations on such things as outdoor storage of vending machines. th Mr. Burich indicated that 9 Avenue was part of the City’s strategic plan and a major update to the code was in progress and these types of issues will be addressed. Mr. Bowen commented that some of these vending machines are used more for advertising purposes than any other use. Mr. Borsuk agreed and stated that was his concern with the location of some vending machines in highly visible locations. Motion carried 8-0. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 5 February 19, 2013 OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Burich reminded the Commission that due to the parking lot reconstruction project at City Hall, the Plan Commission meetings will be relocated to the Oshkosh Seniors Center effective the first meeting in March. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:44 pm. (Lohry/Bowen) Respectfully submitted, Darryn Burich Director of Planning Services __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 6 February 19, 2013