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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes__________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 1 April 21, 2015 PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES April 21, 2015 PRESENT: Jeffrey Thoms, Thomas Fojtik, John Hinz, Kathleen Propp, Gary Gray, Robert Vajgrt, Karl Nollenberger EXCUSED: David Borsuk, Ed Bowen, Donna Lohry STAFF: Darryn Burich, Director of Planning Services; David Buck, Principal 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 April 7, 2015 were approved as presented. (Hinz/Propp) The Commission decided to present and review Item IA and IB as one request as they are related to the same project and same site. I.A. RELEASE EASEMENTS AT THE EAST SIDE OF THE 4300 BLOCK OF JACKSON STREET, SOUTH OF JACKTAR AND SODA CREEK ROADS Premier Soda Creek, LLC is requesting various existing City easements to be released to allow for City acceptance of new public easements to accommodate proposed Soda Creek Estates. All requests are located within the proposed Soda Creek Estates Multi-Family Housing Development site located at the 4300 block of Jackson Street. I.B. ACCEPT EASEMENTS AT THE EAST SIDE OF THE 4300 BLOCK OF JACKSON STREET, SOUTH OF JACKTAR AND SODA CREEK ROADS Premier Soda Creek, LLC is requesting acceptance of nine easements by the City of Oshkosh for the proposed Soda Creek Estates development. All requests are located within the proposed Soda Creek Estates Multi-Family Housing Development site located at the 4300 block of Jackson Street and south of Jacktar and Soda Creek Roads. Mr. Slusarek presented the items and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the land use and zoning classifications in this area. He also reviewed the approved site plan for the development which was approved in 2013. He explained the history of the easements requested to be released and stated that the changes in the site layout are the reason for the request to release current easements and the acceptance of new easements. He also reviewed the site plan depicting the five easements to be released and the nine new easements requesting to be accepted. He further stated that the Department of Public Works has reviewed both requests and are preparing the appropriate documents which will be recorded at the Winnebago County Register of Deeds. Mr. Thoms commented that since this is private land, what is the purpose of the acceptance of Easement #2 which is for pond maintenance. He questioned if maintenance of the detention pond would be the responsibility of the City or the developer. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 2 April 21, 2015 Mr. Burich responded that the easement was in the event that the City would have to access the detention pond area. Steve Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works, added that the developer is responsible for maintenance of the detention basin however the City needs to have the ability to have access to this area if necessary. Mr. Gray commented that the planned development approved in 2013 appears to have some design changes and questioned if the planned development would need to be amended. Mr. Buck replied negatively and stated that there were no significant changes to the planned development that would require amendment to the previously approved plans. Motion by Vajgrt to approve the release and acceptance of easements for property located at the east side of the 4300 block of Jackson Street, south of Jacktar and Soda Creek Roads. Seconded by Nollenberger. Motion carried 7-0. II. PRELIMINARY PLAT – BRISTOL SQUARE SUBDIVISION The owner/petitioner is proposing a sixteen lot land division/Preliminary Plat map from two existing parcels containing a total of 52.59 acres. The proposed lots are as follows: • Lots 1 - 9 = Single-Family Lots (ranging from 7,800 sf/.18 acres – 10,300 sf/.24 acres) • Lots 10 -13 = Two-Family Lots (ranging from 14,150 sf/.33 acres – 16,800 sf/.39 acres) • Lot 14 = Multiple Family Lot (1,752,00 sf/40.23 Acres) • Outlot 1 = undeveloped Wetlands (165,090 sf/3.79 acres) • Outlot 2 = Proposed Park (140,040 sf/3.21 acres) Mr. Buck presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the land use and zoning classifications in this area. He discussed the previous roadway dedication of Square Lake Drive and Bristol Drive which was dedicated with the previously approved plat but not built and would need to be officially vacated at the time of final platting as the new roadway has a different configuration. He also reviewed the zoning designations for the site and discussed the process of preliminary plat approval and the history of the site which extends back to 1990 when it was initially annexed into the City. He also explained that a planned development was also approved that same year however a final plat was never approved due to access arrangements with the Town of Oshkosh. There have been significant changes to the site since the last preliminary plat approval and reviewed the proposed plat layout. He discussed the roadway which has significantly changed since the last submission and reviewed the proposed single-family, two-family, and multi-family lots. He discussed the zoning designations of the site which will need to be changed to match the proposed uses and the planned development which would come forward at a later date. He reviewed a conceptual site plan for this proposed development and reiterated that the existing right-of-way for the street would have to be vacated and the new street area dedicated. He also discussed access to the site from Jackson Street and Western Avenue for future roadway purposes. He discussed the park dedication for the plat which the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan identifies as a need for a neighborhood park in this area however the Advisory Parks Board has not yet determined if the proposed dedication is appropriate. If the Board decides that the area is not appropriate for park dedication, a fee in lieu of dedication must be provided prior to approval of the final plat. He also discussed utilities and services for the plat and their current location which has been reviewed by the Department of Public Works who determined that the sanitary sewer may require easements to be adjusted or the relocation of the sanitary sewer main. Storm water management plans have not yet been submitted but a detention basin is located on __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 3 April 21, 2015 the site. Oshkosh Police and Fire Departments as well as the school system have been notified of this request and have not indicated any concerns with it. Plans for terrace trees and lighting have also not yet been submitted and he reviewed the conditions recommended for this request. Mr. Thoms stated that he thought it was the intent that Western Drive would be connected in the roadway and questioned the need for the cul-de-sac mentioned in the staff report. Mr. Buck indicated that the cul-de-sac needed at the southwest end of proposed Bristol Drive would be temporary as it will be the only access to the public park area as Western Drive is a town road and unimproved and would most likely remain that way until the area is annexed into the City or an agreement is reached with the Town of Oshkosh to complete the roadway. Mr. Thoms then questioned if the roadway would include curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Mr. Buck responded affirmatively and stated that these details would be part of the developer’s agreement and final plat. Mr. Thoms also inquired why the preliminary plat is coming forward without everything being resolved. Mr. Buck replied that this is the normal part of the process for preliminary plat approval and final details are worked out at a later date. Mr. Thoms then inquired if this development was consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Buck responded affirmatively and stated that the area was designated for residential development and this proposed plat has more single-family homes along the south side which is adjacent to the single-family homes located in the Town. Mr. Thoms also inquired if the new Zoning Ordinance would allow for both single-family and two- family mixed uses in one area. Mr. Buck responded affirmatively. Mr. Burich discussed the previous plans for the development which is the reason for the current zoning designations on the site and stated that the zoning designations would be adjusted when the planned development comes forward for approval. Mr. Gray questioned if the west side of the property would be developed at a later date. Mr. Buck responded that the west side of the site could be developed however there were a lot of wetlands in that area and planned development approval would be required for any development on the site. Mr. Gray also questioned why there was not any easements depicted on the preliminary plat as the City would need an easement for access to the detention basin on site. Mr. Buck indicated that easements would be addressed on the final plat. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 4 April 21, 2015 Ms. Propp stated that discussions must have taken place with the Town and City to assist the developer with moving forward with this project. Mr. Burich responded that in 2009 an agreement was reached between the two entities that involved changing the site layout to single-family uses adjacent to the Town properties and the elimination of access issues with the Jackson Heights subdivision. Jeff Rustick representing Schuler & Associates stated that he was present to answer any questions relating to the preliminary plat. He commented that the staff report gave him the impression that the fee in lieu of park dedication was more appropriate. Mr. Buck replied that the City cannot accept the park dedication without approval of the Advisory Parks Board who has not yet made a determination on the matter. Mr. Burich added that the decision would be made prior to the approval of the final plat and if the area proposed to be dedicated is found to not be feasible, the fees in lieu of dedication would be collected instead. Mr. Thoms questioned if there were any issues with creating a park in this neighborhood. Mr. Rustick responded negatively. Mr. Burich commented that park dedication is option #1 and the payment in lieu of dedication is option #2. Ms. Propp stated that she reviewed the area and noted that Norton Avenue appears to be very wet and that this development cannot drain the storm water runoff into these homes and questioned if the drainage for this area will be taken into account. Mr. Rustick replied that the storm water runoff from the development would be directed to the two ponds located on the site. Motion by Vajgrt to approve the preliminary plat for Bristol Square Subdivision with the following conditions: 1) Zoning designation changes are made to make the proposed lots and uses consistent with the underlying zoning and also require approval of a Planned Development prior to approval of final plat. 2) Vacate existing right-of-ways prior to approval of final platting. 3) Provide an easement for the development of a temporary cul-de-sac at southwest end of Bristol Drive on the final plat. 4) Park dedication is accepted by the Advisory Parks Board. If not accepted, payment-in-lieu of dedication will be required. 5) Sanitary sewer easements are adjusted or added to, as approved by the Department of Public Works, prior to approval of final plat. 6) A storm water management and drainage plan as approved by the Department of Public Works, prior to final plat approval. 7) Street lighting and terrace tree plan be submitted and approved by the Department of Community Development, prior to final plat approval. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 5 April 21, 2015 Seconded by Nollenberger. Motion carried 7-0. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:36 pm. (Vajgrt/Thoms) Respectfully submitted, Darryn Burich Director of Planning Services