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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes__________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 1 February 17, 2015 PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES February 17, 2015 PRESENT: David Borsuk, Ed Bowen, Jeffrey Thoms, Thomas Fojtik, Steve Cummings, Gary Gray, Donna Lohry, Karl Nollenberger EXCUSED: John Hinz, Kathleen Propp, Robert Vajgrt STAFF: Darryn Burich, Director of Planning Services; David Buck, Principal Planner; Jeffrey Nau, Associate Planner; Brian Slusarek, Planning Technician; Steve 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 January 20, 2015 were approved as presented. (Gray/Cummings) Lurton Blassingame introduced himself and stated that he was previously a member of the Plan Commission and was now serving as a representative of the Oshkosh Committee on Aging. He explained that the committee performs studies on various issues and that he hopes that their committee and the Plan Commission would be mutually beneficial to each other. He further stated that communications and resources could be shared between the two entities. Mr. Bowen arrived at 4:02 pm. I. EXTRATERRITORIAL THREE-LOT LAND DIVISION/CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF CTH T AND BROOKS ROAD IN THE TOWN OF VINLAND Action Requested: The owner/petitioner is requesting a three-lot land division/certified survey map from one existing parcel containing a total of 32.66 acres. Sizes of the proposed lots are as follows: Lot 1 = 22.665 Acres Lot 2 = 5.016 Acres Lot 3 = 5.015 Acres Mr. Slusarek presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the zoning classifications and land use in this area. He explained the purpose of the land division which was to create new lots for single-family development which would not alter the existing land use pattern in this area. He further stated that the Department of Public Works noted that there are easements for wetlands on the site and wetland delineation will be required before any development commences. He also reviewed the certified survey map submitted for this request. Mr. Borsuk questioned if there is any agency that reviews this request for density requirements. Mr. Burich responded that the City does not perform this function in areas of extraterritorial land divisions as this would fall under the prevue of the township and Winnebago County. Mr. Gray inquired if Winnebago County would be notified of the wetland delineation necessary. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 2 February 17, 2015 Steve Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works, replied that there are not existing easements there now however they will be required to dedicate deeds for the wetland areas and this recommendation will be relayed to the Winnebago County Zoning office. Motion by Nollenberger to approve the extraterritorial three-lot land division/certified survey map located at the northeast corner of CTH T and Brooks Road in the Town of Vinland. Seconded by Borsuk. Motion carried 8-0. II. ACCEPT WATER MAIN EASEMENT EXTENDING FROM KNAPP STREET TO THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF THE AVIATION BUSINESS PARK The Department of Public Works is requesting acceptance of an easement located on Winnebago County-owned property located between Knapp Street and the Aviation Business Park. Mr. Nau presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area and described the size of the easement requested which would be utilized for water main installation extending to the Aviation Business Park. He also explained the route of the remaining water main that would eventually connect to existing services on S. Washburn Street. The Department of Public Works is preparing the necessary easement documents which will be recorded at the Winnebago County Register of Deeds. Mr. Thoms questioned if there were any concerns regarding the potential extension of runways that may affect the easement. Peter Moll, Director of Wittman Regional Airport, stated that the airport currently had no plans to extend the runways and would not for 20 to 30 years from now. Mr. Gohde added that even if the runways would be extended, it would not be the first time a runway was placed over an easement area at the airport site. Motion by Lohry to approve acceptance of a water main easement extending from Knapp Street to the western boundary of the Aviation Business Park. Seconded by Borsuk. Motion carried 8-0. III. LAND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY, STREET DEDICATIONS AND GRANT/ACCEPT EASEMENTS LOCATED WITHIN THE AVIATION BUSINESS PARK, SOUTH SIDE OF W. RIPPLE AVENUE, WEST OF OREGON STREET The City requests a land disposition of vacant property west of the future Aeroinnovate Way, dedication of street right-of-way for Aeroinnovate Way and W. Ripple Avenue, and the granting/acceptance of various public and private utility easements. All requests are located within the proposed Aviation Business Park located on the south side of W. Ripple Avenue, one quarter mile west of Oregon Street and immediately east of Wittman Regional Airport. Mr. Nau presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area and discussed the land purchased for the creation of the Aviation Business Park. He further stated that the City was moving forward with site preparation for development of the park and reviewed the overall layout of it. He described how the roadway was laid out originally and that it was realigned due to the presence of wetlands which created a sliver of land on the west side of Aeroinnovate Way which removed direct access to the road from the County and served no purpose for the City. He also reviewed the site plan __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 3 February 17, 2015 depicting the land disposition area. He explained the street dedication and displayed the areas proposed to be dedicated which included the area for Aeroinnovate Way as well as area to accommodate a cul-de-sac bulb on the County’s property on the south side of W. Ripple Avenue. He described the street layout which was designed to utilize the most developable area possible. The Department of Public Works has reviewed this aspect of the site and has no concerns with the proposed street and cul-de-sac locations. Mr. Nau also reviewed the nine easements be to accepted or granted within the business park and reviewed each easement and the purpose of it which were for public and private utilities, storm sewer, a temporary cul-de-sac, a potential new street connection and other city-related infrastructure. Mr. Gray voiced his concerns with how the street was named and why it is called a way rather than a street. He also questioned why the proposed street dedication curves back and forth instead of running straight through the lot. Mr. Nau responded that the street was laid out as it was due to environmental challenges as the city was trying to avoid placing it in areas that contained wetlands and the topography of the site also was considered. Mr. Gohde added that the original layout was developed by the City’s consultant for the project and the curved features help to create various sizes of lots for future development and also disturbed the least amount of wetlands possible. Mr. Gray then questioned if easement #4 was to allow the installation of a potential future street if it would be wide enough to accommodate this feature. Mr. Gohde replied that street right-of-way required 60 feet and the easement was 66 feet which was 6 feet wider than necessary for street construction. Motion by Borsuk to approve the land disposition of property, street dedications, and the granting/accepting of various easements located within the Aviation Business Park, south side of W. Ripple Avenue west of Oregon Street. Seconded by Cummings. Mr. Gray commented that he did not like the chosen name for the street. Motion carried 8-0. OTHER BUSINESS PLAN COMMISSION WORKSHOP FOR CITIES AND VILLAGES IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY Mr. Burich mentioned the flyer distributed with the board packets on this workshop that was being sponsored by the Winnebago County UW Extension office and inquired how many Commissioners may be interested in attending. Mr. Gray inquired if this would be a training or discussion session. Mr. Burich responded that the workshop would be based on the Plan Commissioner Handbook and he needed an approximate number of attendees. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 4 February 17, 2015 After discussion it was determined that possibly three Commissioners present would definitely attend so five to six handbooks would be printed to ensure that all attendees have a printed copy of the materials to be discussed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:28 pm. (Cummings/ Nollenberger) Respectfully submitted, Darryn Burich Director of Planning Services