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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES August 7,2018 PRESENT: Ed Bowen, David Borsuk, Thomas Fojtik,John Hinz,Andrew Mott, Thomas Perry Kathleen Propp, Robert Vajgrt EXCUSED: Steve Cummings, Michael Ford,John Kiefer STAFF: Darryn Burich, Planning Director;Jeff Nau, Associate Planner; Steven Wiley, Assistant Planner; Darlene Brandt;Grants Coordinator;Andrea Flanigan, 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 July 17,2018 were approved as presented. (Vajgrt/Hinz) I. ACCEPT HISTORIC MARKER EASEMENT AT 234 CHURCH AVENUE The City of Oshkosh is requesting acceptance of a sign easement to allow for installation/ maintenance of a sign at 234 Church Avenue. Mr. Wiley presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. The Oshkosh Landmarks Commission with the collaboration of City staff and the Menominee South neighborhood have initiated a project to install and maintain a 24" x 36" double-sided bronze marker to be displayed at the subject site. The bronze marker contains information on the Morgan House and Irving-Church Historic District and would be pole mounted and replace the current Morgan House sign on the property. The petitioner is requesting acceptance of a 3' x 10' easement at the south edge of the subject property for display and maintenance of the historical marker. There was no discussion on the item. Motion by Vajgrt to accept the historic marker easement at 234 Church Avenue. Seconded by Mott. Motion carried 8-0. II. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2351 WESTOWNE AVENUE The applicant requests approval for a General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan amendment for a new warehouse building and storage area addition at 2351 Westowne Ave. Plan Commission Minutes 1 August 7,2018 Mr. Slusarek presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. The subject parcel was approved as part of a Conditional Use Permit/Planned Development in 2000. That plan included the Menards facility and associated surface parking areas. The CUP/PD was amended in 2007 for a new warehouse facility, expansion of the garden center and storage area, and also included a cross access easement for shared parking with the adjoining commercial lot (Festival Foods) to the west. The applicant is planning to build a new 22,626 sq. ft. warehouse building on the southern end of the existing storage area. It will be constructed around an existing storage rack on existing pavement. The outdoor storage area on the south and east sides of the building includes a roof overhang but is open to the elements as it is not enclosed. The applicant plans to enclose the entire area under the existing overhang with steel walls to create a climate controlled storage space. There was no discussion on the item. Motion by Vajgrt to approve the general development plan and specific implementation plan amendment for property located 2351 Westowne Avenue. Seconded by Hinz. Motion carried 8-0. III. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO ESTABLISH AN OUTDOOR STORAGE USE AT 3300 MEDALIST DRIVE The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to expand an outdoor storage use on a previously developed lot. Mr. Slusarek presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. A Conditional Use Permit was approved on July 101h for an outdoor storage area on the north side of the building. The petitioner is now requesting approval of a conditional use permit to expand an existing vehicle storage area on the east side of the building. The area will exceed 500 sq. ft. and therefore will require a conditional use permit. The applicant plans to expand the storage area on both the east and west sides of the existing area, totaling an additional 9,262 sq. ft. The proposed 6' tall cyclone fencing is not compliant with screening standards for an outdoor storage use. The storage area will need to be enclosed with 8' tall solid fencing, as required by the zoning ordinance. . The Department of Public Works reviewed the proposal and noted that the existing stormwater management plan will have to be modified and a cross access agreement will be required for stormwater to cross over to the adjacent parcel. This can be addressed during Site Plan Review. Mr.Borsuk questioned why the storage area for the vehicles does not need to be paved. Mr. Lyons stated the ordinance does not require the outdoor storage area to be paved. Ms. Propp questioned if the property owner was agreeable to building over the property line. Mr.Bowen questioned how setbacks work with the proposed storage area crossing the property line. Plan Commission Minutes 2 August 7,2018 Mr. Lyons responded the cross access agreement will allow for the storage area to cross the property line and setbacks would not be needed along the property line crossed. It is a use that can be removed should ownership of the property change. Rick Fisher with Fisher&Associates stated both parcels are owned by the same entity and has no issues with the conditions placed by staff. Motion by Vajgrt to approve a conditional use permit to establish an outdoor storage use at 3300 Medalist Drive with the following conditions: 1. The outdoor storage area must be completely enclosed by 8 foot tall solid(at least 90% opaque)fencing. 2. Across access agreement must be drafted and submitted to the Department of Community Development. Seconded by Bowen. Motion carried 8-0. IV. APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR SIGNAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1863 JACKSON STREET (MCDONALD'S) The applicant requests approval of a Specific Implementation Plan amendment for signage upgrades for 1863 Jackson Street, McDonald's. Mr. Wiley presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. The owner recently expanded and modernized the existing drive-through facility. As part of the original SIP, the owner converted the restaurant's double-tandem drive-through to a double, side-by-side drive- through. The owner did the conversion to increase capacity of the drive-through and reduce queuing. The owner made a number of changes to the site, and these were addressed as part of the original SIP. No changes to the site design other than signage are proposed as part of this SIP Amendment. Mr. Bowen stated it seems like the zoning ordinance does not contemplate new signage such as the clearance signs for the drive thru. It may be worth looking at and amend the sign ordinance to address these new concepts for drive-thru signs. Mr. Fojtik stated the new signs do look ricer than the old signage even though they are not code compliant. Mr. Hinz stated if a vehicle is parked in front of one of the reserved parking signs, it may block the sign entirely if it is only 6 feet high. He was interested in hearing if the applicant was agreeable to reducing the pull forward signage to 6 feet. Chris Hughes with Nicolet Sign handed out pictures of the proposed signage on existing McDonald's and renderings of signs for the site. He stated the first condition would be met for the onsite directional signage at the north drive entrance/exit by reducing the height of the sign to 2 feet. He discussed the unique drive thru signage and provided renderings. The LED menu boards are run from a computer inside and can be changed without staff having to go outside to Plan Commission Minutes 3 August 7,2018 physically change the boards. He stated the applicant is agreeable to the 6'-0"height maximum for the reserved parking signage. Motion by Bowen to approve a specific implementation plan amendment for signage for property located at 1863 Jackson Street with the following conditions: 1) On-site directional signage at the north drive entrance/exit must either move out of the 10'x 10' vision triangle or be reduced in height to 2'-6." This is a safety consideration and the applicant appears to have room in the vicinity for locating these signs in a compliant manner. Owner/applicant shall submit revised plans showing the sign in a conforming location or displaying a compliant height and receive approval from the Department of Community Development before installing this signage. 2) Owner shall ensure that previously conditioned landscaping is installed in accordance with previously submitted landscape plans. 3) Base standard modification to permit overhead drive through canopy and 2 "Order Here"canopies with heights in excess of the 6'limit permitted by the ordinance. 4) Base standard modification to permit 1 Pre-sell board and 1 Menu board for each drive-through lane. 5) "Pull Forward"signage with proposed height of 7'-0"shall comply with the 6'-0"height maximum of the zoning ordinance. Seconded by Hinz. Motion carried 8-0. V. SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR SIGNAGE MODIFICATION FOR VERVE CREDIT UNION LOCATED AT THE 1000 BLOCK OF N. WASHBURN STREET The applicant requests approval of a Specific Implementation Plan amendment for signage modifications for a Verve Credit Union located on the 1000 block of N. Washburn Street. Mr. Lyons presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. The applicant is seeking two Base Standard Modification related to signage. First, the applicant is proposed to construct two 16 sq. ft. signs on the east and west facing canopies. These signs are proposed to be mounted to the top edge of the canopy as opposed to the flat against the side of it. The signs would be classified as roof mounted signs as defined in the zoning ordinance. The signs as proposed fit within the overall architecture and design of the credit union building. The applicant is also seeking a BSM to be allowed to a 64 sq. ft.building sign along the north building elevation. Staff recommends a condition be placed limiting the applicant 112 sq. ft. of wall signage in exchange for the larger front wall signage. There was no discussion on the item. Motion by Vajgrt to approve a specific implementation plan amendment for signage modification for Verve Credit Union located in the 1000 block of N. Washburn Street. With the following conditions: 1) Base Standard Modification to allow roof signs as specifically shown on the proposed plans. 2) Building wall signage shall be limited to 112 sq.ft. Plan Commission Minutes 4 August 7,2018 3) Base Standard Modification to allow 64 sq.ft. of building wall signage on the north elevation. Seconded by Ford. Motion carried 7-0-1. (Bowen abstained) VI. ZONE CHANGE FROM INSTITUTIONAL TO INSTITUTIONAL WITH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY AND APPROVAL OF A GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1331 HIGH AVENUE The applicant requests a zone change from the existing Institutional (I)to Institutional with a Planned Development Overlay (I-PD).The applicant also requests approval of General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan to allow for a parking lot expansion. Mr. Lyons presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. The proposed development consists of an existing church,associated surface parking lot and an existing residential structure. The church wishes to remove the existing residential structure and expand their surface parking lot. The current 53 space parking area was constructed in 2003. The present parking lot does not have adequate capacity for the activities conducted by the church. The current code requirement for parking would be 91 spaces based on the size of the sanctuary space. The applicant wishes to reconfigure/construct an additional 40 spaces bringing the lot up to a total of 93 spaces. In order to maintain&match the existing parking lot setbacks the applicant is requesting to rezone the property to I-PD and seek Base Standard Modifications. Mr.Borsuk inquired if the area along the apartments is transitional. Mr. Lyons stated there is a 6 foot high fence that runs along the west property line and will continue that fence along to the south. Mr.Borsuk asked what was proposed for stormwater management. Mr. Lyons stated the applicant should be able to address the stormwater.The applicant did not meet the 20,000 square foot threshold so there is not much that needs to be done. Mr.Bowen inquired if the additional 150 landscape points was only on the existing property. Mr. Lyons responded that the new property meets the landscaping requirements.The 150 landscape points is for the existing property only. Rick Fisher from Fisher &Associates stated the storm area on the site is less than 20,000 sq. ft. A catch basin is proposed for stormwater management in the new area that is directed to the existing storm sewer system. Mr.Borsuk stated he has concern that there is an increase in impervious surface which increases the stormwater runoff. Plan Commission Minutes 5 August 7,2018 Mr. Gohde stated because there was a house on the property,the increase to the impervious surface is not dramatic. Mr. Fisher stated the potential runoff will be directed to the storm sewer rather than to the adjacent neighbors like it does now. Mr.Borsuk questioned if the existing parking lot would need to be rebuilt,would it have to meet storm water standards. Mr. Gohde stated once the site triggers the 20,000 sq.ft.it would fall under the redevelopment standards and have to be treated for water quality at that time and the default will have some quantity control but a specific target would not have to be met. Motion by Propp to approve a zone change from the existing Institutional(I) to Institutional with a Planned Development Overlay(I-PD)and approval of a general development plan and specific implementation plan for property located at 1331 High Avenue with the following conditions: 1. Final site lighting plan shall meet all the minimum 0.4 foot candle for parking areas. 2. Northern most curb cut and the residential curb cut shall be remove and replaced with curb and gutter to City standards. 3. BSM to be allowed 72%impervious surface. 4. BSM to reduce the setback along High Avenue to 44". 5. BSM to reduce the rear setback to 7'6". 6. BSM to not provide curb and gutter for the new parking area. 7. An additional 100 landscaping points are required along the north property line near the intersection of Congress Ave. and High Ave. 8. An additional 50 landscaping points are required along the east property line adjacent to the existing building. 9. Final landscaping plan shall be approved by the Department of Community Development. Seconded by Uajgrt. Motion carried 8-0. VII. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT&GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL FOR A COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENT LOCATED AT 3800 JACKSON STREET The applicant requests approval of a Conditional Use Permit &General Development Plan to allow for a Community Living Arrangement located at 3800 Jackson Street. Mr. Lyons presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. The petitioner is proposing to develop the existing vacant commercial parcel into a 1-story 52 unit assisted living facility. The facility would be a licensed Community Base Residential Facility (CBRF)with the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The facility would be comprised of 39 single occupancy rooms and 13 double occupancy rooms.The proposed use is classified as a community living arrangement of greater than 16 occupants and therefore requires a Conditional Use Permit within the Plan Commission Minutes 6 August 7,2018 Suburban Mixed Use District. Final signage,landscaping, stormwater and building elevations will be submitted and approved as part of the Specific Implementation Plan. Mr. Borsuk inquired if the overflow parking would require additional landscaping. Mr. Lyons stated staff would look at screening it the overflow parking. Mr. Perry inquired what the proposed funding for each bed, public or private. Ben Ganther, Ganther Construction stated the proforma contemplates taking a decent amount of CMO residents, so it will be a mix of both public and private residents. Gary Wuest, 3836 Purple Crest stated they have the largest lot adjacent to the property and there seems to be a water problem in the southeast corner and believes it to come from the proposed lot. Mr. Lyons stated this development will require all of the water to stay on site and will not runoff into adjacent properties. Mr. Wuest questioned what is meant by bufferyard landscaping. Mr. Lyons stated bufferyard landscaping is used when a commercial or institutional use is adjacent to a residential use. This can be a fence or landscaping along the property line. Mr. Wuest questioned if there would be large air conditioning units that are going to hum during the summer months. Mr. Kasakowski stated the HVAC has not been finalized yet but would not expect the units to generate a lot of noise. There will be a commercial kitchen fan but does not believe the A/C units or kitchen fan would prevent neighbors from enjoying their backyard. He presented a material board which consisted of some composite wood siding. Motion by Uajgrt to approve a conditional use permit and general development plan for a community living arrangement located at 3800 Jackson Street with the following condition: 1. Base Standard Modification to allow a total of 40 parking spaces. Seconded by Mott. Motion carried 8-0. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 5:05 pm. (Vajgrt/Hinz) Respectfully submitted, Darryn Burich Director of Planning Services Plan Commission Minutes 7 August 7,2018