HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes__________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 1 September 17, 2013 PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES September 17, 2013 PRESENT: David Borsuk, Ed Bowen, Jeffrey Thoms, Tho mas Fojtik, John Hinz, Steve Cummings, Kathleen Propp, Donna Lohry, Robert Vajgrt, Karl No llenberger EXCUSED: none STAFF: David Buck, Principal Planner; Jeffrey Nau, Associate Planner; Allen Davis, Director of Community Development; Deborah Foland, Recording Se cretary Chairperson Fojtik called the meeting to order at 4 :00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of September 3, 2013 were approved as p resented. (Hinz/Cummings) Ms. Propp arrived at 4:01 pm. I. ACCEPT EASEMENTS FOR RIVERWALK DEVELOPMENT ALONG THE FORMER JELD-WEN PROPERTIES (421 OREGON STREET & 424 OREGON STREET) City Administration is requesting acceptance of two separate easements related to development of the riverwalk system. The first request involves accep tance of an easement encompassing approximately 1,300 linear feet of land along the south shore of the Fox River west of Oregon Street. The second easement acceptance covers approximately 340 linear feet along the south shore of the Fox River east of Oregon Street. Both easements are located on th e former Jeld-Wen Manufacturing facility which ceased operation in the late 2000’s. Mr. Nau presented the item and reviewed the site an d surrounding area and explained that a previous request was approved for a land donation of this sa me area. He further explained that the change was due to the fact that the owner would be sacrificing their riparian rights to the Fox River with a land donation, which would prohibit them from constructi ng privately owned docks along the riverfront as part of their redevelopment plans on the Jeld-Wen s ites. The City met with representatives from Six Rivers Investments who have agreed to the easement in lieu of the land donation as they would retain the riparian rights. Mr. Nau also reviewed the bac kground of the Fox River Corridor Riverwalk Plan. Ms. Propp stated that we have a lot of docks on the north side of the river that are not being utilize d and questioned if the proposed new apartment comple x would be able to make use of these docks. Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, res ponded that the residents will be able to utilize the docks which are also available for public use b ut boats would not be able to dock there on a permanent basis. He also stated that the undevelop ed lots on Marion Road could eventually utilize them as well. He indicated that the owner of the p roperty on the south side wanted the ability to own and use private docks all year round. Motion by Vajgrt to approve accepting easements for riverwalk development along the former Jeld-Wen properties at 421 & 424 Oregon Street. Seconded by Borsuk. Motion carried 9-0.
__________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 2 September 17, 2013 II. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO ESTABLISH AN AUTOMOBILE RENTAL BUSINESS AT 1684-1694 SOUTH KOELLER STREET The applicant is requesting approval of a condition al use permit to allow the operation of an automobile rental business. Mr. Buck presented the item and reviewed the site a nd surrounding area and explained that Hertz was intending to use this business as a satellite locat ion as their main operation would remain at the air port. He further explained that there would be no changes to the site except for signage and discussed the number of parking stalls surrounding the building o f which ten would be dedicated to this use with six for rental car storage. He stated that the remaini ng 62 stalls on the site appear to be adequate for the other tenants in the strip center and reviewed the condition recommended for this request. Mr. Bowen questioned how we define vehicle storage. Mr. Buck responded that the rental cars would not b e differentiated from other cars on the site but th ey would be limited to six stalls for storing them at this location. Mr. Bowen commented that he had concerns about the vehicle storage on the site. Mr. Buck reiterated that the business would have te n dedicated stalls, six to be used for rental car storage and four for customers and/or employees. Mr. Thoms also voiced his concerns with the definit ion of storage and if the business would utilize more than their six stalls, it could negatively imp act the other businesses in the strip center. He f elt the condition should state that only six rental vehicle s would be allowed on the site at a time and the wo rd storage should be removed. Mr. Hinz commented that the petitioner had indicate d that their main location was to remain at the airport and that this was a satellite office only s o the storage of vehicles on site should not be an issue. Jeremy Hanson, representing Hertz Corporation, 525 W. 20 th Avenue, stated that they would still continue to work out of the airport location and wi ll never be utilizing more than six stalls at this location. They would rent out and replace vehicles at this location but most of the vehicles would remain at the airport. Mr. Thoms questioned if this site would handle pick ups and drop offs. Mr. Hanson replied that this location would handle both but at the end of the business day, any excess cars would be moved to the airport. Mr. Borsuk questioned if the petitioner was satisfi ed with having no more than six rental cars on site at a time. Mr. Hanson responded affirmatively. Commission members determined that the wording of t he condition should be altered from “No more than six parking stalls on the lot are utilized for rental vehicle storage” to “No more than six parki ng stalls on the lot are utilized for rental vehicle p arking”.
__________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 3 September 17, 2013 Motion by Vajgrt to approve the conditional use per mit to establish an automobile rental business at 1684-1694 South Koeller Street with the following condition: 1) No more than six parking stalls on the lot are util ized for rental vehicle parking. Seconded by Cummings. Motion carried 9-0. Ms. Lohry stated that she was very pleased with the reconstructed parking lot at City Hall and questioned who should get credit for the wonderful job. Mr. Buck responded that Pubic Works, the City Manag er, and the revised parking ordinance were all part of the reconstruction plans. Mr. Fojtik commented that Fleet Farm recently compl eted reconstruction on their parking lot as well and it looks very nice. There being no further business, the meeting adjour ned at approximately 4:17 pm. (Vajgrt/Bowen) Respectfully submitted, David Buck Principal Planner