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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes__________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 1 April 18, 2017 PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES April 18, 2017 PRESENT: David Borsuk, Ed Bowen, Jeffrey Thoms, Thomas Fojtik, John Hinz, Steve Cummings, Kathleen Propp EXCUSED: John Kiefer, Robert Vajgrt, Karl Nollenberger STAFF: Brian Slusarek, Assistant Planner; Jeffrey Nau, Associate Planner; Elizabeth Williams, 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 April 4, 2017 were approved as presented. (Thoms/Propp) I. EXTRATERRITORIAL TWO-LOT LAND DIVISION/CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP AT 5850 STATE HIGHWAY 76 IN THE TOWN OF VINLAND The petitioner is requesting a two-lot land division/certified survey map from one existing parcel containing a total of 19.32 acres. Sizes of the proposed lots are as follows: Lot 1 = 4.23 Acres Lot 2 = 15.09 Acres Mr. Slusarek 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 reason for the land division which was to separate the commercial use from the undeveloped portion of the lot. He stated that the proposed land division would not alter the land use patterns in the area and is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The Department of Public Works has reviewed the request and noted that the location of sanitary sewer and other utilities should be shown on the final certified survey map, (CSM). Mr. Thoms commented that there was a well located on Lot 2 and questioned if it was currently in use. Mr. Nau responded that he was not aware if it was still is use as it was part of the property previously operated by Golf Central. Mr. Thoms questioned if the well would cause a problem if it was still actively being used and if there were any issues with the wetlands depicted on the east side of the CSM. Mr. Slusarek responded that there were no issues with the wetland area, but he had no further information on the use of the well. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 2 April 18, 2017 Mr. Thoms stated that the city should clarify if the well was still in use prior to approving the CSM for this request. Mike Goudreau, 4482 Harbor Village Drive, Omro, stated that he was representing the property owner; however, he did not have any further information on the status of the well on site. Motion by Propp to approve an extraterritorial two-lot land division/certified survey map for property located at 5850 State Highway 76 in the Town of Vinland. Seconded by Hinz. Mr. Bowen arrived at 4:02 pm. Mr. Thoms reiterated that the issue with the status of the well should be clarified prior to the completion of the final CSM. Motion carried 6-0-1. (Bowen abstained as he was not present for the discussion on this item) II. EXTRATERRITORIAL THREE-LOT LAND DIVISION/CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP AT THE 5000 BLOCK OF LEONARD POINT ROAD IN THE TOWN OF OMRO The petitioner is requesting a three-lot land division/certified survey map from one existing parcel containing a total of 5.079 acres. Sizes of the proposed lots are as follows: Lot 1 = 1.653 Acres Lot 2 = 1.713 Acres Lot 3 = 1.713 Acres Mr. Nau 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 purpose for the land division which was for the development of single-family residential lots. He reviewed the CSM and discussed the storm water management feature of various easements and a detention basin located on Lot 1. He further stated that the land division would not alter the land use patterns in the area and is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The Department of Public Works has reviewed this request and did not have any concerns with the proposed land division. Mr. Borsuk questioned if there were any provisions for the operation and maintenance of the storm water detention pond. Mr. Nau responded that this aspect would be handled by Winnebago County or the Town of Omro. Motion by Thoms to approve an extraterritorial three-lot land division/certified survey map for property located at the 5000 block of Leonard Point Road in the Town of Omro. Seconded by Borsuk. Motion carried 7-0. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 3 April 18, 2017 III. TWO-LOT LAND DIVISION/CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HARRISON STREET & E. NEVADA AVENUE This item was withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the petitioner. IV. THREE-LOT LAND DIVISION/CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF STATE STREET & WASHINGTON AVENUE (105 WASHINGTON AVENUE, STATE STREET PARKING LOT) The petitioner is requesting a three-lot land division/certified survey map from two existing parcels containing a total of 0.969 acres. Sizes of the proposed lots are as follows: Lot 1 = 0.233 Acres Lot 2 = 0.582 Acres Lot 3 = 0.154 Acres Mr. Nau presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the land use and zoning classifications in this area. He reviewed the CSM depicting the layout of the proposed lots and discussed the reason for the request which was to acquire a portion of the City’s State Street parking lot for the development of parking garages and surface parking for the Washington Avenue apartments. He also discussed the Walker Parking Study findings that confirmed that this parking lot was underutilized and the land disposition to Discovery Properties was a separate action item on this agenda. He explained that a portion of the lot will be retained by the City and would remain as public parking. He also explained that this request would not alter the land use patterns and was consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and all lots would meet the dimensional requirements that were in place prior to January 1st when the item was submitted. He discussed the reason that the parcels could not be combined and that the Department of Public Works has reviewed the request and noted that a WPS and cross-access easement be required on the final CSM as well as the release of a city storm sewer easement. He also reviewed the conditions recommended for this request. Mr. Thoms questioned if the number of parking stalls for the Washington Avenue apartments would meet code requirements. Mr. Nau responded that there would be 41 parking stalls provided which will meet the zoning ordinance standards for the required number of parking stalls. Mike Goudreau, 4482 Harbor Village Drive, Omro, stated that he was one of the owners of Discovery Properties who completed the Washington Building’s rehabilitation from office use to luxury apartments and that the building renovations have been completed and the apartments are in the process of becoming occupied. He explained their need to construct the garage structures for use in conjunction with the apartments as it was necessary for the marketability of the development. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 4 April 18, 2017 Motion by Thoms to approve a three-lot land division/certified survey map for property located at the southeast corner of State Street and Washington Avenue (105 Washington Avenue, State Street parking lot) with the following conditions: 1. Proposed Lots 1 and 2 shall be deed-restricted together (or similar instrument). 2. All required easements shall be placed on the final CSM per approval by the Department of Public Works. Seconded by Borsuk. Motion carried 7-0. VA. LAND DISPOSITION PORTION OF CITY PARKING LOT (STATE STREET LOT) IN THE 300 BLOCK OF STATE STREET VB. GRANT CROSS ACCESS EASEMENT TO PROPERTY AT 300 STATE STREET Two actions are requested as part of this request: A: Land disposition of a portion of the State Street parking lot; B: Granting of a cross access easement to 300 State Street to access portions of the State Street parking lot to be disposed. Ms. Williams presented the item and reviewed the area proposed to be disposed of to the property owners of 105 Washington Avenue as well as the area for the cross access easement behind the structure at 300 State Street. She reviewed these areas further and explained the reason for these requests which were part of the implementation of the TID #30 Project Plan for the adaptive reuse of 105 Washington Avenue from office use to residential apartments. The land disposition will provide the property owner with adequate area to construct garage and surface parking for the apartment use and the cross access easement will provide continued access to 3-4 parking stalls adjacent to the commercial building at 300 State Street. Mr. Bowen questioned how many parking stalls in the State Street parking lot were permit parking and how many were public parking. Mr. Nau responded that he did not have information on this aspect. Ms. Williams added that the completion of the Walker Parking Study resulted in that there were only ten vehicles utilizing the parking stalls within this lot per day and that the City was retaining 20 parking stalls for this continued use. The land disposition was also previously approved by the Parking Utility. Mr. Bowen then questioned if the parking stalls adjacent to 300 State Street were usable parking stalls. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 5 April 18, 2017 Ms. Williams responded affirmatively and explained that the cross access easement was approximately 40’ by 40’ with a 28’ drive aisle and would provide adequate access to the parking stalls via Waugoo Avenue. Motion by Borsuk to approve a land disposition of a portion of a City parking lot, (State Street lot), located in the 300 block of State Street and to grant a cross access easement to property located at 300 State Street. Seconded by Thoms. Motion carried 7-0. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:20 pm. (Borsuk/Hinz) Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Williams Planner