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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES March 20,2018 PRESENT: Ed Bowen, Thomas Fojtik,John Hinz,John Kiefer, Thomas Perry, Kathleen Propp EXCUSED: David Borsuk, Steve Cummings,Michael Ford,Andrew Mott, Robert Vajgrt STAFF: Darryn Burich, Planning Director;Mark Lyons, Principal Planner;Jeff Nau, Associate Planner;Brian Slusarek, Assistant Planner;Andrea Flanigan and Mina Kuss, Recording Secretary; Ray Maurer, Parks Director Chairperson Fojtik called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of March 6, 2018 were approved as presented. (Propp/Kiefer) Mr. Bowen arrived at 4:03 PM. I. STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION AT 2175 &2187 W.9TH AVENUE The petitioner requests the acceptance of street right-of-way on the south side of W. 91h Avenue. Mr. Nau presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. The City of Oshkosh is requesting the dedication of approximately 1,823 square feet of right-of-way along the frontage of 2175 and 2187 W. 9th Avenue. This dedication was initiated by the recent recording of Certified Survey Map Number 7329 which included area to make W. 9th Avenue an 80-foot right-of-way. The city's Comprehensive Plan recommends arterial-classed streets, which includes W. 9th Avenue,have right-of-way widths of 80 feet. The wider width from 66 feet to 80 feet is to accommodate four-lane streets while providing public sidewalks and ample terrace area for terrace trees and snow storage. Ms. Propp questioned if future properties on the south side will be asked to dedicate the right-of- way as well. Mr. Nau responded that if the street is reconstructed in the future, the City may approach property owners to dedicate additional right-of-way to get the full 80-foot-right-of-way. Currently, W. 9th Avenue does not have the full 80-foot-right-of-way. Mr. Burich stated that ideally the street should be officially mapped. This is the appropriate time to dedicate the right-of-way because of the land division. Motion by Perry to approve the street right-of-way dedication at 2175&2187 W. 9th Avenue. Seconded by Hinz. Motion carried 6-0. Plan Commission Minutes 1 March 20,2018 II. REZONE OUTLOT 1 OF CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP (CSM) 7330 FROM INSTITUTIONAL (I) TO CORPORATE BUSINESS PARK WITH A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY(CBP-PD) The petitioner is requesting a rezoning of Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map (CSM) 7330, generally located north of Oshkosh Avenue, south of the unnamed street on the south side of the former Lakeshore Golf Course, from their current designations of Institutional (I) to the proposed designation of Corporate Business Park District with a Planned Development Overlay (CBP-PD). Mr. Lyons presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. The approximate 0.70 acre subject site consists of one parcel which was created during the dedication of the N. Koeller St. extension. Outlot 1 is an approximate 30,422 sq. ft. area on the south side of newly established right-of-way. The surrounding area consists primarily of parkland to the north and west across the N. Koeller St. extension right-of-way, proposed commercial development to the south and right-of-way for the proposed N. Westfield St. extension to the east. Staff is in support of the rezoning for two reasons. First, the subject parcel will be physically separated from the former Lakeshore Municipal Golf course and would not be suitable for development as a 0.70 acre Institutional zoned parcel. Second, should the City decide to proceed with a land swap with the adjacent developer it will simplify and streamline the process of incorporating the parcel into the larger development plans for the area. Mr. Bowen wanted to verify that this was not a land swap but just a rezone. Mr. Lyons verified it was only a rezone. He said that any future land swap would have to go through the proper procedures. Motion by Hinz to approve the rezone Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map (CSM) 7330 from Institutional (I) to Corporate Business Park with a Planned Development Overlay (CBP-PD) Seconded by Kiefer. Motion carried 6-0. III. RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS VARIANCE REQUEST TO PERMIT A NEW HOME ON AN INFILL SITE WITH A FRONT SETBACK LESS THAN THE SMALLEST FRONT SETBACK OF THE ABUTTING PROPERTIES AT 4428 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE The applicant/owner requests approval of a variance from the City's Residential Design Standards to permit a new home on an infill site with a front setback less than the smallest front setback of the abutting properties. Mr. Slusarek presented the item and reviewed the surrounding area. The subject 0.87 acre residential lot is located on Island View Drive, south of Sunnyview Road, and has frontage on Lake Plan Commission Minutes 2 March 20,2018 Winnebago. The lot contains a single family residential structure which the property owner plans to demolish to construct a new single family home. The proposed site plan has a 25' front yard setback and 75' rear yard setback (from ordinary high- water mark). The abutting properties to the north and south have approximately 41' and 35' front yard setbacks, respectively. A design standards variance is necessary as the proposed front setback (25') is less than the smallest front setback of the abutting properties (35'). Staff also feels that in this case,enforcement of the design standards results in unnecessary hardship. The site possesses a unique circumstance pertaining to the increased rear yard setback requirement of the Shoreland Overlay District. Specifically, the configuration of the shoreline and corresponding 75' setback significantly minimizes the buildable area for the new home. Therefore, it is staff's opinion that the increased front setback required by the design standards should not apply. There was no discussion on the item. Motion by Propp to approve the residential design standards variance request to permit a new home on an infill site with a front setback less than the smallest front setback of the abutting properties at 4428 Island View Drive with the following findings: 1. The variance will not be contrary to the public interest. 2. Due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship. Seconded by Hinz. Motion carried 6-0. IV. COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN MAP AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STH 91 BETWEEN CLAIRVILLE ROAD AND STH 44 The City has received a request from the applicant to amend its Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map from Industrial to Residential to permit the development of multiple family homes on a 17 acre parcel of undeveloped land located on the south side of STH 91 between 4159 and 4097 STH 91. Due to the broader implications that a land use change to residential only would have for a "spot" area as proposed, Planning staff is proposing a broader land use amendment for the area from Industrial to Commercial which includes the applicant's property. The attached maps illustrate the applicant request and the staff initiated proposal for context. Mr. Burich presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. The subject area for the land use amendment is approximately 125 acres of generally undeveloped and agricultural lands located on the city's southwest side directly south of the Southwest Industrial Park. This item was discussed a couple times over the past year. This item was brought to the Common Council on November 281h, 2017 and it was referred back to the staff for further discussion. Mr. Burich met Plan Commission Minutes 3 March 20,2018 with the Industrial Development Committee on February 21, 2018 to discuss the options and the committee preferred Optionl. Mr. Burich presented Option 1 and Option 2 for the Comprehensive Land Use Map Amendment and discussed the advantages and disadvantages to both options. The staff is in support of more residential to the area because there is a deficiency of residential in the quadrants. The only issue that may arise is that there is wetland type soil in the area requested. Staff recommends option 1 because it gives the most flexibility. If option 2 were chosen,it would still allow the City to control the land use going forward. Ms. Propp asked where the Intermodal Transload Facility would be located in relationship to the parcel being discussed. Mr. Burich stated he did not have the exact distance but there were some concerns about the Intermodal Transload Facility in proximity to residential. Ms. Propp asked if the Intermodal Transload Facility is still part of the future plans. Mr. Burich responded that it is being worked on and will be discussed in the near future. Mr. Hinz questioned if Council would still have the ability to choose either option even if Plan Commission approves of option 1. Mr. Fojtik said Plan Commission is a recommending body. Mr. Burich added that Council could choose either option. Motion by Hinz to approve Option 1 for the comprehensive land use plan map amendment for property located on the south side of STH 91 between Clairville Road and STH 44. Seconded by Kiefer. Motion carried 5-1 (Nay:Perry). V. APPROVAL OF THE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN (CORP) The Parks Department is requesting approval of the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) that has been prepared by the Rettler Corporation in cooperation with city staff and the Advisory Parks Board. The CORP is a document that assists the community in the development of park and open space amenities that will satisfy the needs of the citizens. Staff has reviewed the plan and is requesting the Plan Commission to make a determination that is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and further that the Comprehensive Plan be amended to include CORP by reference as part of the current update process. Plan Commission Minutes 4 March 20,2018 Mr. Maurer discussed the 2018 CORP. The plan includes completed projects from the 2011 CORP, a current facility inventory,needs assessment, and public input survey taken by approximately 650 residents. The plan has general recommendations as well as site specific, with priority ratings of high,medium and low for future projects and updates. The document provides several maps that include current City parks and future parkland acquisition maps. Mr. Burich discussed the importance of mapping out parks as a subdivision develops. He stated parkland dedication requirements should be updated and consider adopting impact fees to fund future park development needs. Ms. Propp stated the City needs more parks. She questioned why County Park was not included in the 2011 CORP Plan. Mr. Maurer stated the park land in the CORP plan are parks under City control. County parks and school playgrounds are not included in the counts. He stated this is consistent with how other communities track their park land. Ms. Propp questioned how the City can jump start development and acquisition of parks. Mr. Maurer stated because of slow development and the economy, park land was not acquired. In surrounding communities with ample parks, communities were growing at a time Oshkosh was stagnant. With new development occurring in Oshkosh it is important to no longer accept fees in lieu of park land so these new areas of development have parks. The City could also start acquiring land with the funds from the park land dedication fees. Ms. Propp stated the impact fee could assist with increasing park land. Mr. Maurer stated the parkland dedication fee helps with the acquisition of park land and the impact fee helps with the development of the parkland, so the City does not have to borrow for park development. He stated impact fees are fairly common in southeast Wisconsin. Mr. Fojtik stated he sees the value and impact that pocket parks bring to the community. Although small in size, the pocket parks are great for kids and families in the neighborhood. Mr. Fojtik stated he has also noticed what an asset it is to have Pollock Pool, Red Arrow Park and the skate park all adjacent to each other to create a recreational center on summer nights. He questioned how the parks department works with the schools and the University to plan for the future. Mr. Maurer stated the City works closely with the schools depending on close the park is to a school and also through the Healthy Neighborhood Initiative. He state the Parks Department is working on the Rusch Park Master Plan and will hold a public input meeting at Carl Trager. This generates ideas for trails and trail connections to the school for the surrounding neighborhoods and future subdivisions. Plan Commission Minutes 5 March 20,2018 Mr. Bowen stated the redevelopment of South Park has a storm water management component and questioned if Parks Department has worked with Public Works on any other projects similar to South Park. He stated if Public Works is acquiring land for storm water management, this could be an opportunity to create passive recreation. Mr. Maurer stated the lift station at Mary Jewel Park was a project that Public Works did not need to purchase land and the Parks Department was able to construct a restroom facility. He stated there is a fear of kids being closer to water when a park is next to storm water management. When there are opportunities to work together,both departments look for ways to collaborate. Mr. Perry stated without identifying areas within the vacant lands for park development, 10 to 15 homes may be built without any parkland dedication. The northwest part of the City is an area that is set for residential development in the City,however there is no park land set aside. He stated he is from a part of the state that levied impact fees and it proved very effective. The impact fees were not well received at first but once park development occurred, the fees were appreciated by the community. He stated it is important to set aside park land so the developers in these larger areas know there is going to be dedicated park space. Mr. Maurer stated the northwest side of the City is where the plan shows acquiring significant land for community parks. John Kneer, President for Rettler Corporation stated the purpose of the CORP is to guide the process of building onto the assets in the community. The plan prioritizes the improvements and allows the City to budget for these improvements. Mr. Kiefer stated it is good to see the implementation of the 2011 Comprehensive plan taking place. He stated he hopes to see a baseball complex in the City through the efforts of private and public partnership. Mr. Maurer stated in 2015 a facility assessment was completed and found deficiencies in complexes and field conditions in all areas. The schools have noticed these conditions and have been working with local groups to put money into some of the fields. Convention&Visitor's Bureau is also in support of a complex because it brings people into the City. Mr. Hinz questioned if there is a way to work with the surrounding townships and Extraterritorial Zoning that the City has control over to set up park land. Mr. Burich stated extraterritorial plat reviews would be one way to set up park lands and use the City's mapping powers to set them aside. Mr. Hinz stated his support of a softball or baseball complex. Mr. Maurer stated there are very motivated individuals that may form a sports commission or sports authority to initiate fundraising efforts and creation of a sports complex. Plan Commission Minutes 6 March 20,2018 Mr. Bowen questioned when the Plan Commission would see the Ordinance come forward for the impact fee. Mr. Maurer stated Parks and Planning staff would begin to look at surrounding communities that use impact fees and provide justification of the fees. Mr. Burich stated it is a priority now that development is occurring and to make sure these opportunities to acquire and develop parkland are not missed. Motion by Bowen to approve the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP). Seconded by Hinz. Motion carried 6-0. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 5:13 pm. (Hinz/Bowen) Respectfully submitted, Darryn Burich Director of Planning Services Plan Commission Minutes 7 March 20,2018