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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-02-13 Plan Commission minutes PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES April 2, 2013 PRESENT: David Borsuk, Ed Bowen, Thomas Fojtik, Steve Cummings, Kathleen Propp, Karl Nollenberger EXCUSED: Jeffrey Thoms, John Hinz, Donna Lohry, Robert Vajgrt STAFF: David Buck, Principal Pla nner; Jeffrey Nau, Associate Planner; Chris Strong, Director of Transportation; James Rabe, Civil Engineer; Deborah Foland, Recording Secretary Chairperson Fojtik called the meeting to ord er at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of March 19, 2013 were approved as presented. (Propp/Cummings) I. GRANT PRIVILEGE IN STREET AT SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF HIGH AVENUE AND OSCEOLA STREET Ayres Associates & Board of Regents, University of Wisconsin System requests a privilege i n the street permit to install two separate underground steam and condensate piping across Osceola Street and four new steam pits that will partially encroach into the right-of-way (three along High Ave, one along Osceola St.). Mr. Nau presented the item and discussed the site plan and explained the reasoning for the privilege in street request. He discussed the locations of the privilege in the street and stated that the request had been reviewed by the Department of Public Works and the installation will be coordinated with them to ensure there will be no conflicts with existing underground utilities. He also reviewed the conditions recommended for this request. Mr. Bowen questioned if there would be anything located above grade. Mr. Nau responded negatively. Motion by Nollenberger to approve the granting of a privilege in the street at the southwesterly corner of High Avenue and Osceola Street with the following conditions: 1.Placement of the underground piping and steam pits shall be coordinated with the Department of Public Works to prevent conflicts with existing underground utilities. 2.The underground piping and steam pits are installed in a manner that is approved by the Department of Public Works with no modification or changes in construction procedure without prior approval by the Department of Public Works. 3.If no longer needed, the underground piping and steam pits be properly abandoned and removed in accordance with City standards and under the direction of the Department of Public Works. 4.Any problem that may arise as a result of placement of the underground piping and steam pits be the responsibility of the petitioner/owner to correct in coordination with the Department of Public Works. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 1 April 2, 2013 5.All appropriate permits be obtained prior to the start of placement of the underground piping and steam pits. 6.The underground piping and steam pits be modified or removed immediately upon request of the City. 7.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. 8.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 the right-of-way permit within ten (10) days of notice. 9.The petitioner/owner execute a hold harmless agreement with the City. 10.The facility be part of and documented with Digger’s Hotline system. Seconded by Borsuk. Motion carried 6-0. II. DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR A SIGNAGE PACKAGE FOR THE PREMIER WATERFRONT HOTEL/GROUND ROUND RESTAURANT AT 1 NORTH MAIN STREET (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH MAIN STREET AND CEAPE AVENUE) The petitioner requests development plan approval of a signage package for the Premier Waterfront Hotel associated with the rehabilitation of the former City Center Hotel. Mr. Buck presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. He stated that the request was part of the hotel rehabilitation project as signage was being removed and replaced. He further stated that the past and existing signage on the hotel totaled 600 square feet and the replacement signage proposed would be 260 square feet. He reviewed the proposed new signage and stated that it met code requirements other than the canopy signage and expressed that staff believed it was a minimal amount of signage for the site. He also reviewed the conditions recommended for this request. A representative of the hotel was present and stated that the signage was reduced overall and he felt it was very tasteful and offered to answer any questions Commissioners may have about the request. There was no discussion on this item. Motion b y Propp to approve a planned development for a signage package for the Premier Waterfront Hotel/Ground Round restaurant at 1 N. Main Street with the following conditions: 1.Base standard modification to permit signage/logos on the face of the awnings. Seconded by Cummings. Motion carried 6-0. III. TWO-LOT LAND DIVISION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION (KWIK TRIP) LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WESTOWNE AVENUE AND NORTH WASHBURN STREET The applicant is requesting two actions within this petition: __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 2 April 2, 2013 A.Two-lot land division/certified survey map of an existing parcel of approximately 4.46 acres. B.Conditional Use Permit for automobile service use in a C-2 District with Planned Devel opment Overlay and Planned Development (PD) approval for the development of an automobile service station and carwash with associated site improvements. Mr. Buck presented the item and stated that there have been some alterations to the site plan since the staff report was prepared and he distributed copies of the revised plans to the Commissioners. He discussed the intersection and highway reconstruction and recon figuration that recently occurred and reviewed the land division which depicted the requeste d easement for the pedestrian walk to be installed in the future and stated that both lots meet subdivision code requirements. The proposed lots are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and with established land use in the Highway 21/Westowne area. He reviewed the features of the proposed development and stated that the business would be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and would employ 15-20 staff. He discussed the east lot line setback which was four feet short of the required fifteen feet however the applicant has submitted revised site plans that provide the necessary setback. He also discussed the base standard modification for the refuse enclosure and the main access drive at Westowne Avenue and North Washburn Street and a secondary access across from Lowe’s driveway on the south side of North Washburn Street. Cross access easements/agreements would be necessary between the two lots and the intersection will require some reconfiguration which w ill be covered in a developer’s agreement that is being prepared. The site plan was amended to increase the stacking distance to 40 feet for the main driveway and he reviewed the internal circulation for the development. He discussed the stacking issue for the carwash entrance and the number and location of parking stalls. He stated that the pedestrian access was shown on the revised site plan and also reviewed the signage proposed for the site which meets code requirements. He stated that the lighting plans would require some adjustment to correct light trespass in excess of code limitations and reviewed the landscape plans which require a base standard modification to exclude the landscape island requirement at the northeast corner of the building. Storm water detention location was discussed and it will require approval by the Department of Public Works. He also reviewed the elevations for the main structure, the carwash and gas canopy and reviewed the conditions recommended for this request. Mr. Nollenberger stated that the lack of power point capabilities in the room was missed as they were easier to display and discuss the plans than the paper copies. Mr. Cummings commented that the landscaping details were appreciated and Kwik Trip did an excellent job on their submission. Hans Zietlow, representing Kwik Trip, 1626 Oak Street, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, stated he was present for any questions Commission members may have. Mr. Fojtik questioned if the traffic pattern would be adequate at the intersection. Mr. Zietlow responded that the site was developed with circulation all going counter-clockwise and should work well. Mr. Buck added that Kwik Trip had provided a traffic impact analysis with their application that has been reviewed by the Transportation Department and the Department of Public Works. Chris Strong, Director of Transportation, stated that he reviewed the traffic impact analysis which quantifies what type of trips would be generated and the methodology was fine. He further discussed a dedicated left turn lane at the intersection and the realignment of Westowne Avenue and the removal __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 3 April 2, 2013 of the island to allow for right turns of traffic. He felt the signals would operate well and was comfortable with the traffic impacts due to this development. Motion by Nollenberger to approve the two-lot land division and conditional use permit/planned development for the development of an automobile service station located at the northeast corner of Westowne Avenue and North Washburn Street with the following conditions: A.Approval of a two-lot land division as proposed with the following conditions: 1)Remove the access restriction at the location of the Westowne Avenue and North Washburn Street intersection. 2)Provide a five foot easement for sidewalk installation along the entire North Washburn Street f rontage. B.Approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit/Planned Development request with the following conditions: 1)Base standard modification to allow the refuse enclosure height at eight feet eight inches; 2)Petitioner enters into a developer’s agreement with the City with all costs associated with redesign and reconstruction of the intersection related to the project being the responsibility of the applicant/property owner and secured in a form acceptable to the City; 3)Cross access easements/agreements are provided for the cross connections between lots; 4)Increase the stacking distance/lateral clearance at the Westowne/North Washburn intersection entrance to a minimum of forty feet from the property line; 5)Base standard modification to allow three vehicle stacking spaces entering the carwash; 6)Pedestrian connection/sidewalk is established from the retail building to the future public walk on North Washburn Street; 7)Base standard modification to exclude the landscape island requirement at the northeast corner of the building; and 8)“Natural” style of detention basin is utilized involving planting of emergent plants in the safety shelf area and native plants on the side slopes. Seconded by Cummings. Motion carried 5-0-1. Ayes-Borsuk/Fojtik/Cummings/Propp/ Nollenberger. Abstained-Bowen. (His employer has interest in adjacent properties.) There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:35 pm. (Cummings/ Borsuk) Respectfully submitted, David Buck Principal Planner __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 4 April 2, 2013