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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES July 3,2018 PRESENT: David Borsuk, Ed Bowen, Steve Cummings, Michael Ford, Andrew Mott, Kathleen Propp, Robert Vajgrt EXCUSED: Thomas Fojtik,John Hinz,John Kiefer, Thomas Perry STAFF: Darryn Burich, Planning Director;Mark Lyons, Principal Planner; Steve Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works; Brian Slusarek, Assistant Planner; Steven Wiley, Assistant Planner;Andrea Flanigan, Recording Secretary Vice Chairperson Propp called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of June 19, 2018 were approved as presented. (Ford/Vajgrt) I. STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION AT ENTERPRISE DRIVE &UNIVERSAL STREET The petitioner requests the acceptance of street right-of-way on the south side of Universal Street, east of Enterprise Drive. Mr. Slusarek presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. The City of Oshkosh is requesting the dedication of approximately 2,447 square feet of right-of-way along the frontage of the City-owned vacant lot on the southeast end of Universal Street. This dedication was initiated by the Department of Public Works to provide a right-of-way area for a cul-de-sac bulb. The additional right-of-way will result in a 100'bulb,needed for a vehicle turn-around at the end of Universal Street,which ends at the outlet mall's property line. There was no discussion on the item. Motion by Uajgrt to approve the street right-of-way dedication at Enterprise Drive and Universal Street. Seconded by Borsuk. Motion carried 6-0. II. RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS VARIANCE FOR A NEW HOME ON AN INFILL SITE TO USE EXTERIOR MATERIALS NOT VISUALLY COMPATIBLE WITH THOSE USED ON OTHER BUILDINGS ON THE BLOCK AT 2820 STONEY BEACH ROAD Plan Commission Minutes 1 July 3,2018 The applicant is requesting approval of a variance from the City's Residential Design Standards to use exterior materials not visually compatible with those used on other buildings on the block. Mr. Bowen arrived at 4:05 PM. Mr. Wiley presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. The applicant intends to construct a single family home on the parcel. The applicant wants a home that is modern in appearance and would use a James Hardie Reveal panel system over a rain screen as its exterior cladding method. The traditional lap siding is similar to materials found on some of the neighboring homes. The proposed new home is different in character and some of its cladding than the existing homes on the block. The Hardie panels proposed are often found on commercial buildings. The applicant wants to create a home with a modern architectural theme while displaying some sensitivity to the surrounding neighborhood context. The surrounding neighborhood is a low traffic area with numerous trees between different properties and dividing the properties from the road according to the applicant. These trees help to screen the views between different properties. The location of the subject lot along the lake also reduces the number of access points and surrounding parcels that have views of the property. The applicant explains that a variety of homes exist in the surrounding neighborhood. Staff is of the opinion that the new home will not have an adverse impact on the neighborhood. Staff does not see issues with the designer trying to create a modern home that distinguishes itself visually while at the same time paying homage to the neighboring architectural styles through the use of a combination of traditional and modern siding elements. Mr. Bowen questioned what material the grey panels would be. Mr. Wiley replied the grey panels are a fiber cement. Ms. Propp asked what the colors were for the rest of the house because the aluminum panels appear to be pink. Ryan Boynton 2820 Stoney Beach Road stated the fiber cement will be grey, the roof and trim around the windows will be a dark grey/black and the aluminum panels will be a tanibrown color. Mr. Burich stated staff did not receive any comments from the neighbors. Mr. Cummings stated there is a wide variety of architectural styles in the area. Motion by Vajgart to approve the residential design standards variance for a new home on an infill site to use exterior materials not visually compatible with those used on other buildings on the block at 2820 Stoney Beach Road with the following finding: 1. The variance will not be contrary to the public interest because a variety of architectural styles already exist in the neighborhood. Seconded by Borsuk. Motion carried 7-0. Plan Commission Minutes 2 July 3,2018 III. CENTRAL MIXED-USE DESIGN ALTERATION REVIEW AND DESIGN STANDARDS VARIANCE FOR PROPOSED FACADE WORK AT 223 N. MAIN STREET The applicant is proposing facade work on a Downtown Central Mixed-Use (CMU)building which requires a Central Mixed-Use Design Alteration Review and Design Standards Variance. Mr. Wiley presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. The applicant would like to perform work on the Waugoo Avenue and Commerce Street facades of the building. She would like to concentrate her facade work on the western half of the building and focus on the ground floor. The applicant would remove or cover the green ceramic tile currently located at the base of the facade and the leaded glass transoms located between the ground and second floors. She would remove or cover the dark grey thin plastic paneling that is currently between the window openings on the ground floor. New brick veneer would be located in place of the grey paneling. Additionally, the applicant would install red arches above each of the window openings. The ground floor facade section appears to have greatly changed from its original appearance. Over time, the facade was modified and much of the ground floor wall of the western half of the facade was pulled forward toward the sidewalk. The applicant states that her proposed work will restore this western half of the building and allow it to better match the eastern half of the building facade. The applicant stated that she is open to discussing other possibilities and changing direction if required. The applicant came into a Landmarks meeting and engaged in dialogue with the Commission. Staff appreciates the applicant's willingness to meet on site and explain the current cladding materials along with her proposed modifications. Staff also appreciates the applicant's willingness to appear at a Landmarks meeting despite no formal ordinance requirement that the owners do so. Staff reviewed the CMU Design Standards described previously with the understanding that the ground floor facade in question has greatly changed, the occupants and use of the building have changed and materials on the ground floor facade have changed. Staff realizes that restoration of the ground floor facades back to their original conditions will require modifications to the building's interior spaces and changes in how the interior spaces are used. Mr. Borsuk questioned if the applicant was agreeable to the banding or corbeling to the building. Mr. Wiley stated the applicant seemed to be willing to do the banding but the Commission can check with the applicant. Ms. Propp inquired if the bricks would be compatible because there is cream city brick and red brick on the building. Kris Wilz 223 N. Main Street stated she asked at the Landmarks Commission meeting if they could add banding or corbeling to the building to give it more dimension. She stated it is anticipated they will do larger red archways around the windows and then a longer line of corbeling bricks beneath the windows. She described other variations of facade work that could be done to the Plan Commission Minutes 3 July 3,2018 building with garage style windows or large store front windows. Feasibly and visually the applicant felt the option presented was the best choice. Ms. Propp stated she agrees with the applicant and prefers the option presented. Ms. Propp inquired how long the glaze and glass had been on the building. Ms. Wilz stated she believed it was not original to the building and the glaze and glass was installed in the 1920's after a fire damaged the building. Mr. Borsuk inquired if the applicant was agreeable to the conditions. Ms. Wilz responded yes, she would like to do the corbeling and add character to the building. Ms. Propp questioned if the brick colors would be compatible. Ms. Wilz stated she has chosen a brick that is close to the Cream City brick and the mason can incorporate some of the Cream City brick into the facade however the price goes up to about$6 per brick compared to$.87 per brick. Motion by Vajgart to approve the central mixed-use design alteration and design standards variance for proposed fagade work at 223 N.Main Street with the following conditions: 1. The variance shall apply only for work discussed as part of this variance request(area of focus being the ground floor of the western half of the north fagade and the ground floor of the east fagade) 2. All existing window and door openings shall remain at their current sizes and locations. 3. Brick veneer proposed shall be consistent in appearance with existing brick on the second floor of the north fagade. 4. All materials chosen including brick veneer, etc. shall be reviewed for approval by the Department of Community Development 5. Any future fagade work to be undertaken shall be filed as a separate request(s)and be reviewed by staff and the Plan Commission. 6. Applicant shall add more articulation such as banding, corbeling, etc. particularly at the base of the fagade and the location of the current transom to ensure a higher degree of visual consistency with the articulation on the second floor. The Department of Community Development shall review the modifications before work is undertaken. And the following finding: 1. Due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship. Seconded by Mott. Motion carried 7-0. Plan Commission Minutes 4 July 3,2018 IV. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO ESTABLISH AN OUTDOOR STORAGE USE AT 3300 MEDALIST DRIVE The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to establish an outdoor storage use on a previously developed lot. Staff recommended the following conditions: 1. The outdoor storage area must be completely enclosed by 8 foot tall solid (at least 90% opaque) fencing. 2. Additional landscaping be installed in grassed area fronting W. 33rd Avenue, as approved by the Department of Community Development. 3. Truck traffic must use Medalist Drive for access. Mr. Slusarek presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. The petitioner is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to use a portion of the existing parking area to the north of the building as a secured outdoor storage area for government-owned vehicles. The proposed outdoor storage area will consist of approximately 11,000 sq. ft. (14 parking spaces) of existing asphalt to be milled and resurfaced. The enclosed storage area should not affect vehicle circulation on the rest of the site as the storage area does not obstruct access to the remaining parking areas. Staff is in support of the proposed outdoor storage use as the use should not be detrimental to the surrounding area, provided the required solid (at least 90% opaque) 8' tall screening is installed around the storage area. Staff is recommending a condition that additional landscaping be installed in the grassed area fronting W. 33rd Avenue to "break up" the solid fencing. The Department of Public Works reviewed the proposal and noted that trucks should use Medalist Drive for access as the pavement on 33rd Avenue will likely deteriorate rapidly with significant truck use. Mr. Borsuk stated 33rd Avenue should have been designed to allow heavy truck traffic being in an industrial park. Rick Fisher with Fischer and Associates Architecture, 916 Cedar Street De Pere, WI stated this is a satellite location for Oshkosh Corporation. The reason the vehicles are not pulled directly into the building is because they require a CDL to transport the trucks between properties. After the vehicles are dropped off at this location for testing and maneuvering they are controlled by the federal government and need to be in a secured area. It is anticipated the turnover of the cars would be a few per day. He stated he is not in favor of restricting the access to 33rd Avenue which would force the trucks to have to drive through the office parking lot. He stated there are plans to fix a portion of the curb and road on 33rd Avenue because there is a lot of truck traffic that comes in and out of the facility. Ms. Propp confirmed with the applicant they are not comfortable with the condition to restrict access to W. 33rd Avenue. Mr. Fischer replied that is correct. The goal is to keep truck traffic away from the cars in the office parking space. Plan Commission Minutes 5 July 3,2018 Mr. Gohde stated W. 33rd Avenue is nearing the end of its life and restricting truck traffic would help to extend it. He stated at the time of review he was not sure what the outdoor storage was going to be used for and can understand the need of keeping truck traffic away from cars in the office parking. Ms. Propp inquired if it would be acceptable to remove the condition that states truck traffic must use Medalist Drive for access. Mr. Gohde responded yes. Mr. Ford stated he would motion to approve the request with the removal of the last condition restricting truck traffic to Medalist Drive. Motion by Ford to approve the conditional use permit to establish an outdoor storage use located at 3300 Medalist Drive as amended with the following conditions: 1. The outdoor storage area must be completely enclosed by 8 foot tall solid (at least 90% opaque) fencing. 2. Additional landscaping be installed in grassed area fronting W. 33rd Avenue, as approved by the Department of Community Development. Seconded by Uajgart. Motion carried 7-0. V. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO ESTABLISH OUTDOOR COMMERICAL ENTERTAINMENT AT 715 N. MAIN STREET The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to establish an outdoor commercial entertainment use (deck/patio—outdoor dining) in conjunction with the existing restaurant. Mr. Lyons presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. The petitioner is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to use a portion of the existing parking area to the north of the building for outdoor dining, approximately 18' x 50' and would be a wood deck. The seating area would result in the loss of four parking spaces and seat approximately 25 people. The outdoor entertainment area would be operated between the hours of 11 am and 8 pm. Staff is in support of the outdoor commercial entertainment use as the use should not be detrimental to the surrounding area and should not have substantially different impact on the adjacent property other than the existing parking use. Staff is recommending that the applicant be limited to the hours of operation as proposed to mitigate any noise concerns that may be associated with an outdoor entertainment use. Staff is also recommending the applicant confer with the Inspections Services Division to ensure all applicable building code requirements are being met. Mr. Ford inquired if the patio would only be used in the summer and could not be used for storage in the winter. Plan Commission Minutes 6 July 3,2018 Mr. Lyons responded it would not be able to be used for storage. Ms. Propp inquired if there would be bands if it is established as outdoor commercial entertainment. Mr. Lyons stated outdoor entertainment is the zoning ordinance's category for anytime there is an outdoor use that could include dining or band space. The applicant has indicated it would not be used for band space. There may be a few small speakers to play background music. Motion by Vajgrt to approve the conditional use permit to establish an outdoor storage commercial entertainment located at 715 N. Mina Street with the following conditions: 1. Hours of operation shall be limited toll am to 8 pm. 2. Applicant shall meet all applicable codes as deemed appropriate by City of Oshkosh Inspections Services Division. Seconded by Borsuk. Motion carried 7-0. VI. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR AN OFF-SITE PARKING LOT AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WEST 29TH AVENUE AND OREGON STREET The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for development of an off-site parking lot at the southwest corner of West 29th Avenue and Oregon Street. Mr. Slusarek presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. Oshkosh Corporation is proposing to develop a 28,115 sq. ft., 80 stall parking lot to be used by employees of their site to the west of the subject site. They feel this parking lot is needed as their existing on-site parking areas are overcrowded and employees are currently forced to park on the street. The use is permitted via a conditional use permit within the HI zoning district and is compatible with existing uses in the area. The new parking lot will not result in additional traffic to the area,but is expected to alleviate congestion in the public right-of-way as it will reduce the level of on-street parking. The proposed parking lot meets HI setback requirements from all property lines and meets the impervious surface ratio allotted. The parking stalls and drive aisles are also compliant with the zoning ordinance's performance standards. Access to the site is proposed to be a two- way Class II entrance/exit from W. 29th Avenue,just west of the center of the site. Staff does not have concerns with the proposed access or circulation for the site. There is no required minimum or maximum number of parking stalls for off-site parking lots. No signage is being proposed at this time. The submitted lighting plan is compliant with the City's lighting ordinance. Final landscaping plan for the site can be addressed during the site plan review process. The project is approved with the condition that the site comply with the City's 2018 Standard Specification and the performance requirements for stormwater described in Chapter 14 of the City's Municipal Code. This will also be addressed during the site plan review process. Plan Commission Minutes 7 July 3,2018 David Gloss,42 Brentwood Lane Appleton, WI questioned if there was any stormwater management for the property. Mr. Slusarek responded the stormwater management is located in the northeast portion of the property. Motion by Vajgrt to approve the conditional use permit for an off-site parking lot at southwest corner of West 29th Avenue and Oregon Street. Seconded by Ford. Motion carried 7-0. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:45 pm. (Vajgrt/Cummings) Respectfully submitted, Darryn Burich Director of Planning Services Plan Commission Minutes 8 July 3,2018