Minutes

Plan Commission

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2004

Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 5:32 p.m. Members present were: Commissioner Kelley, Davel, Dean and Alderman Haacke. Also present were: City Administrator Mark Grams, City Planner Tetzlaff and City Building Inspector Dennis Wiese. Absent and Excused: Commissioner Sova and City Engineer Vanden Noven.

Approval of Minutes OF NOVEMBER 18TH. MOTION by ALDERMAN HAACKE and seconded by COMMISSIONER KELLEY to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Appearances & Comments: There was none.

cHAIRMAN'S BUSINESS: pROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO STH 32: Mayor Huebner gave an update on the proposed improvements to STH 32. He stated that Ayres and Associates are working on this project. A public information meeting was held last month and a survey is being tabulated. In January or February, a meeting will be held to go over the survey results. The Board of Public Works will make a decision and send a recommendation to the Common Council. The Council will have the final decision. The Taurean Group was hired by the City and the BID to do an economic impact study of the downtown area. Commissioners would like a formal but brief update for STH 32 at the January Plan Commission meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA: All items were pulled from the Consent Agenda.

 

A. NEW PARKING LOT ON WEST MAIN STREET FOR LUEPTOWS FURNITURE: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that Lueptows Furniture proposes to demolish the vacant house behind their store and replace it with a new parking lot for their customers. The house will soon be demolished and the site will be left to settle until spring. There are some concerns about storm water drainage and the capacity of the existing catch basin and storm sewers. A more detailed landscaping plan is needed; plantings are need along the west side of the new lot adjacent to the adjoining building. The Design Review Board recommended approval subject to a drainage plan being reviewed and approved by City staff and the submission of a landscaping plan that includes planting along the wall on the west side of the new lot. The new parking lot would have an area for the dumpster that would be fenced in. Staff will work on an area for a parking lot sign. MOTION BY aLDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve the new parking lot contingent on working with staff on a drainage plan, landscape plan and lighting plan. Applicant needs to come back to Plan Commission with signage. Motion carried unanimously.

B. BUSINESS, SITE AND OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR MCDONALDS RESTAURANT AT 1700 NORTH WISCONSIN STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that McDonald's is proposing a new façade to the existing restaurant as well as converting the children's playground area to a sit-down type restaurant venue. Additional covered outdoor seating along the front of the building is also proposed. The sit-down venue is a new prototype for this area. It will offer different menu items than offered in the adjoining restaurant area. The dark brick and mansard roofline will be replaced with a lighter stucco covering and new awnings. An indoor fireplace and outdoor chimney will also be added. The nautical tower will also be replaced with one that is more compatible with the new design. The existing site plan will remain unchanged (traffic flow, parking, signage, and landscaping). There was some dissention regarding the look of the façade, the Design Review Board did recommend approval subject to replacing the metal tower cap with brick or stone and to give consideration to modifying the logo on the awning and chimney. Commissioners had concerns regarding the area that would have stucco on it and the color scheme. Mr. Michael Aragona from Aragona Associates Architecture was present to answer the Commissioners questions. Building Inspector Wiese stated that he voted "no" at the Design Review Board. He had asked the applicants to bring in different sketches of their design. Most Commissioners considered the new design striking. They did have concerns with the pole sign. Commissioners discussed the sign pole in depth. MOTION BY COMMISSONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the Building, Site and Operational Plan as presented with the contingency that if or when the new Sign Ordinance is approved and if or when the buildings occupied by either Arby's or Burger King are required to change their signs to monument signs, that with in 6 months the building currently occupied by McDonald's would also come for review with the expectation that their sign be changed to monument sign. Motion carried unanimously.

NEW BUILDING ELEVATIONS FOR WOODRIDGE CONDOMINIUMS: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. The Plan Commission previously reviewed and approved the building and site plan as well as a condo plat for Woodridge Condominiums. The approval was subject to the applicant providing building elevations for the other three sides of the proposed residential structures. The new building elevations are consistent with the front elevations of each building and with the previously stated expectations of both the Plan Commission and the Design Review Board. The Design Review Board recommended approval. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DEAN to approve the new building elevations for Woodridge Condominiums as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

SIGN CHANGES FOR QUIK STOP SHOP NORTH AND SOUTH: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that Mr. Charles Prendergast proposes to retrofit the existing freestanding signs and reader boards located at 1605 North Wisconsin Street and 1100 South Spring Street with LED automated price and reader board signs. The sign on the north side is approximately 90 S. F. in size and 20 feet tall. The size of the retrofit price sign would not change; the reader board would be reduced in size by 20 S. F. The sign on the south side is approximately 130 S. F. in size and is about 30 feet tall. The new retrofit sign would be approximately the same size and height. The Design Review Board was uncomfortable approving the changes to the signs that are non-conforming signs under the existing sign code (size) as well as the newly discussed sign code (pole mount and size). The Design Review Board vote was split 2 to 2. Staff recommendation is that the new signs should conform to the regulations proposed under the new sign code. Most Commissioners agreed that this business doesn't have any competition in the area and it appreciates the efforts of the owner to make the signs look better, but would prefer to see a monument sign at those locations. Building Inspector Wiese stated that these types of signs can be maintained but pole signs are non-conforming and cannot be replaced with a pole sign. Mr. Prendergast wanted to improve the appearance of the signs and also to make it easier for employees to change the pricing and letter on the signs. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to deny approval of the sign changes as presented. Motion carried (4 Ayes; 1 Nay (Kelley)).

CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDING COVENANTS FOR FOSTER STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. This is the final item needing approval before the proposed Foster Street redevelopment project can proceed. The CSM as submitted conforms to the lot division proposed at the last Plan Commission meeting. Lot 1 will be sold and contains the former parsonage and will contain a new detached garage; Lot 2 will be the office and off-street parking lot; Lot 3 will be sold for a new home. A portion of this lot is dedicated for street right-of-way. Lot 4 will also contain another single-family lot. The proposed building covenants that will apply to Lots 3 and 4 are also included with this item. The covenants are comprehensive and will ensure that the new homes built on these lots will maintain the architectural harmony of the surrounding neighborhood. All building plans must be reviewed and approved by the firm of Haag Muller, Inc. The covenants will be recorded with the CSM. The Design Review Board recommended approval of both the CSM and the building covenants. Mr. Paul Schueller was present to answer any questions that the board might have. He also reviewed the covenants with the Commissioners. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DEAN to recommend to the Common Council approval of the Certified Survey Map and Residential Building Covenants for Foster Street Redevelopment Project. Motion carried unanimously.

 

PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE WOODS AT WHITE PINE, NO. 2: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. He stated that the first phase of this development is well underway. The streets on the east side of CTH LL are being asphalted this week. Many of the lots are already reserved for purchase. The developer is now submitting a preliminary plat for the remainder of the development, referred to as No. 2. This plat contains 45 lots and an area to be dedicated as a city park. Unlike the previous phase, there are no outlots for storm water detention. There is however, an elongated dry detention basin along the rear of lots 79 thru 84. To maintain the basin, it will be delineated as a "dry basin easement" and there will be an access easement provided between lots 79 and 80. The cul-de-sac island in Joseph Court will be an outlot. There was some concern regarding David Drive, after the name of one of the developer's children. This street will connect some day with the land parcel to the west. A more generic name may be more appropriate. The plat as proposed conforms to the concept plan previously approved. The Design Review Board recommended approval. Mr. Nick Didier was present to review the preliminary plat with the Commissioners. He reviewed various streets and the area to be dedicated for parkland. Mr. Didier also explained the dry basin detention pond. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve the Preliminary Plat for the Woods At White Pine as presented subject to the developer to reassign the name "David Drive" to another area of the plat. Motion carried unanimously.

APPOINT A COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN ADVISORY COMMITEE: City Planner inform the Commissioners that staff have received only three names for the Advisory Committee. Alderman Haacke submitted that name of Mike Erlich and Alderman Babcock submitted the names of John and Kathy Tucker. Commissioner suggested naming other people to the Advisory Committee. One suggestion was Dr. Weber of the School District. Commissioners would advise staff of any other residents that they could come up with. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to recommend approval to the Common Council the names of Mike Erlich and John and Kathy Tucker to the Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously.

Commissioner Dean left at 6:45 p.m.

FINAL REVISIONS TO THE SIGN CODE: Building Inspector Wiese reviewed this item for the Commissioners. Commissioners reviewed the sign code page by page. Commissioners made various suggestions and changes. The following items were changed:

 

Signs Prohibited - Page 8, item C delete "except as a temporary sign".

Signs Prohibited - Page 8, item H change to "except as defined in Historic Section".

Signs Prohibited - Page 8, item I change to "be able to sell a personal vehicle from the driveway and not their front lawn".

Election campaign signs - Page 10, item C-4 check time limit with City Attorney.

Election campaign signs - Page 10, item C-2 no decision was made.

Flags - Page 10, item D Commissioners discussed the heights of flags in the downtown area (8 feet in height was suggested). Flagpoles in residential areas should be deleted. Flags in car lots were discussed. Wording will be put together.

Temporary signs - Page 12, item N delete "not".

Temporary signs - Page 12, item N-1 add "except residential districts - no illumination".

Temporary signs - Page 12, item N-1-E delete statement.

Temporary signs should be handled by the Building Inspector with the Plan Commission as the appeal body.

Public or Community Events - Page 12, item 2-a change to "regulated by the Department of Public Works".

Special Events or Promotions - Page 13, item 4 - "total of 64 sq. ft."

Signs Permitted in Business and Industrial Districts - Page 14, item 1 "delete Plan Commission".

Signs Permitted in Business and Industrial Districts - Page 14, item 2 "keep Plan Commission".

Total Number Permitted - Page 14, item B is okay as written.

Monument Signs - Page 15, item B, add "base supports monument"

Page 16, paragraph C - delete 2 paragraphs.

Historic Signs - Page 19, item C, delete statement - All signs must be maintained.

Projecting Signs - Page 16, item 5-A, delete business site and add per side maximum of 4.

Projecting Signs - Page 16, item 5-C, this item should be reviewed at staff level.

Landscaping Standards - Page 22, item 1, this paragraph was approved.

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve the changes and suggestions to the sign coded. A copy of the new revised sign code would be sent to the City Attorney for review. Motion carried unanimously.

UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (FLOODPLAINS, SHORELANDS, AND WETLANDS): MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to accept the WDNR's Model Floodplain Ordinance as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENT/APPEARANCES: Mr. Merton Lueptow apologies for being late to the meeting. He did not realize that the meeting had started earlier than usual.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Commissioners would like staff to start sending the completed UDO ordinances to the Common Council.

ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2004

Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:31 p.m. Members present were: Commissioner Sova, Kelley, Davel, Alderman Haacke and City Engineer Vanden Noven. Also present were: City Administrator Mark Grams, City Planner Tetzlaff and City Building Inspector Dennis Wiese. Commissioner Dean arrived at 6:45 p.m.

Approval of Minutes OF OCTOBER 21ST. MOTION by commissioner kelley and seconded by COMMISSIONER davel to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Appearances & Comments: There was none.

cHAIRMAN'S BUSINESS: Ozaukee interurban Trail Update: Mayor Huebner gave an update on the trimming of plantings along the Bike Trail. He stated that staff met with ATC regarding the trimming of plantings and ATC along with WE Energies would be replanting the area with acceptable plantings. The Mayor stated that the City does have a brochure from WE Energies of acceptable plantings if the Commissioners would like to see it. Some Commissioners had concerns about the replanting and how long it will take to grow back.

CONSENT AGENDA:

 

A. Building façade and site improvements for shopko express store at 1011 north wisconsin street: Commissioners discussed the south side parking lot with the drive thru. Some Commissioners had concerns regarding vehicles backing into traffic. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that the Design Review Board did not consider this to be a problem with the one-way westbound traffic flow. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to approve the Consent Agenda with the revised site plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

PRELIMINARY SITE FOR mariners point: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. He stated that a plat is necessary in order to create the two outlots for the detached garage structures. Lots 1 thru 5 remain as platted in 1848. Lots 6 thru 9 were originally deeper lots and the rears of those lots will become the new outlots. The State may have an issue with the fact that two areas are non-contiguous. If that were the case, then the Mariners Point Plat would only consist of the larger, southern most area. The smaller area would be platted by a Certified Survey Map. A Final Plat will also need to be prepared, reviewed, and approved prior to the sale of any of the newly constructed homes. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to approve the Preliminary Site Plan for Mariners Point as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

final building and site plan for the redevelopment of 403 west foster street: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He also stated that Mr. Mike Muller from Haag-Muller would be present to explain the final building and site plan. Mr. Muller reviewed the Site Plan layout with the Commissioners. He explained the 4 lots that make up this redevelopment. He reviewed the section of the church, which will be razed. Mr. Muller also stated that the cross would be removed from the front of the church. He also discussed briefly the replacement of the sign. Mr. Muller discussed the former parsonage lot, the new garage and the square footage of this lot. He also reviewed the new parking lot, the landscape buffer and off street parking. He discussed the 2 new single-family residential lots and their square footage. He also stated that the developer would maintain the stain glass windows. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve the Building and Site Plan as presented contingent upon the following: submission to staff of a detailed landscaping plan that conforms to the City's landscaping provisions and a stormwater management plan for the parking lot; and the addition of fencing or other suitable screening along the edges of the parking lot adjacent to the detached garage. Motion carried unanimously.

NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. Last month the residents of this neighborhood stated they would try to revise the provisions proposed in the new preservation overlay district. The proposal is now before the Commissioners. Commissioners discussed the residents' proposed provisions. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to approve the Proposed Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District as presented and with the deletion of the reference to Chapter 20.30.040. Motion carried unanimously.

LOCAL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN AND FUTURE CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING EFFORT: City Planner inform the Commission that Alderman Haacke and Commissioner Sova met with staff to discuss this item. It was decided that the City will prepare its own Participation Plan, a sort of modified version of the County's, that plan would be reviewed and approved by this body and forwarded to the Common Council; we agreed to participate in the County-wide planning survey; and that we would form an advisory committee, that would oversee effort and be under the guidance of the Plan Commission. Each Alderman would submit a name from their respective district by December 3rd. A list would be compiled by December 16th for Plan Commission to appoint a committee. An organizational meeting would be scheduled for January 6th and after that they would schedule their own meetings. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee would do a telephone survey for the County. City Planner Tetzlaff requested that the Commissioners consider different issues they would like asked. Questions should be on all different type of issues considered important. City Planner stated that SEWRPC would be providing help to the Advisory Committee. City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed other items regarding this issue with the Commissioners. City Planner Tetzlaff thanked Commissioner Sova and Alderman Haacke for their assistance.

REVISIONS TO THE SIGN CODE: Building Inspector Wiese reviewed this item for the Commissioners. Commissioners reviewed the sign code page by page. Commissioners made various suggestions and changes. Those changes and suggestions consisted of the following:

 

· Commissioners discussed flashing/crawling signs. Commissioners agreed to delete light, color, direction, animation and word/text and add light intensity from page 4, item 14.

· On page 3, item 5 Commissioners agreed to twenty square feet under Bulletin Board signs.

· On page 6, Abandoned Signs, item A, all signs including yard/rummage sales signs in right-of-way should be prohibited.

· Item F on page 6 Inflatable Signs and tethered balloon signs was deleted and placed in temporary signs.

· Eliminate Item G on page 7 Interior lit box signs.

· On Item I on Page 7 Portable and wheeled signs should be changed to Temporary Sign and should be allowed for 7 days and only 4 occurrences.

· Item L on Page 7 under Signs that are attached or otherwise affixed to rocks, etc., living was deleted.

· Item M on Page 7 Signs, which contain untruthful information, was deleted.

· Item C on Page 8 under Home occupation should have only 1 sign.

· Item D on Page 9 under Election campaign signs should read 2 months. The City Attorney should also review this item.

· Item 4 on Page 10 for Yard/Rummage, Estate sales and Open House signs would be prohibited in the City's Right-of-Way and this item would be deleted and all other references in the Sign Code.

· Item E on Page 9 under Directional signs should add "all signs on premises."

· Item I on Page 9 under Memorial Signs should be deleted.

· Item I on Page 9 under Temporary Signs, Street Banners for Civic Organizations need to be approved by the Board of Public Works. This item should be reworded to incorporate the Board of Public Works' rules and regulations.

· Item 2, #3 on Page 10 should be changed to 6 events for business to have advertising banners.

· Item C on Page 10 under Inflatable signs should also read "Plan Commission at its discretion can approve a sign for multiple years."

· Item 3 on Page 10 under Residential Signs should be changed to 7 days.

· Item K on Page 10 under Flags, delete "is set back 10 feet from all other lot lines" and add 7 feet in height.

· Directional Sign need to be reviewed in depth for on site and off site directional sign with possible advertising. Also look at the nature of the sign such as church, light station, police station, etc.

· Item J on Page 10 under Directional and Operational signs should be changed to Item J-1 and "shall be" should be deleted and "may" should be added. "The maximum size of 4 square feet and the aggregate" should be deleted. This should be for "On Premises" only and reworded. Commissioner Dean suggested the wording should read "Directional and operational signs and other such signs relating to functional operation of the building or premises may be permitted. Because of the unique situations or needs such signage shall be approved by Plan Commission." City Engineer Vanden Noven suggested the wording should be "On Premise Directional and operational signs and other such signs relating to function operation of the building or premises etc. and the next item be J-2 Off Premise Directional and operational signs shall be permitted to Civic organization and what not with Plan Commission approval." This item will be revisited next month.

· Item L on Page 10 under Sandwich Board signs, #3 should read "Shall be limited to 1 per business, not to exceed 2 on a premise." This item may be appealed to the Plan Commission. Also look at off premise or directional signs

· Item B on Page 11 under Quasi-public informational, non-commercial, signs, the wording "of the location, size, if it can be illuminated and appearance of such sign. The area of sign shall not exceed the maximum size specified in subsection 20.29.080" should be deleted.

· Item C, 1, A on Page 13 under Monument Signs. There was a question if 125 square feet included the structure.

· Item 8 on Page 14 Portable Signs should be moved to Temporary Signs on Page 7, Item I.

· Item 9 on Page 15 Banner Signs should be moved to another area.

· Item 20.29.110 on Page 17 should read " The following signs may be permitted in the Institutional and Park Districts only with the approval of the Plan Commission:"

· Item A under 20.29.120 Historic Signs should be moved to definitions.

· Item C, #3 on Page 16, in the second line the word should be applied.

· Item C, #4 on Page 16, in the second line the word "be" should be added between "not" and "limited"

· On Page 18 under 20.29.140, Item A, #3, should read " No nonresidential district sign shall be located no closer that within the offset area to an abutting residential district."

· On Page 18 under 20.29.140, Item A, #1 should be deleted.

· On Page 20, Item 3 under Internally Illuminated, this section should be deleted.

· On Page 20, Item 4 under Lighting Intensity, there was a question regarding 60-foot candles.

· On Page 20, Item E, #2 under Landscaping Standards, this item should be deleted.

· Landscaping should be placed in the definitions and a minimum of 20 points would be needed.

· The City Attorney should give a legal opinion on objectionable signs.

PUBLIC COMMENT/APPEARANCES: There was none.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Commissioner Kelley wanted the Beanie's parking lot on West Grand Avenue reviewed and Commissioner Dean would like a discussion on the STH 32 project.

ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND COMMISSIONER DEAN to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2004

Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:31 p.m. Members present were: Commissioner Sova, Kelley, Dean, and Davel. Alderman Haacke arrived at 6:40 p.m. Also present were: City Planner Tetzlaff and City Building Inspector Dennis Wiese. Absent and excused: City Administrator Mark Grams and City Engineer Vanden Noven.

Approval of Minutes OF SEPTEMBER 16TH. MOTION by commissioner dean and seconded by COMMISSIONER davel to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Appearances & Comments: There was none.

cHAIRMAN'S BUSINESS: There was none.

CONSENT AGENDA:

A. APPROVE MODIFYING HEIGHT AND YARD REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW DETACHED GARAGE AT 306 NORTH MILWAUKEE STREET, ANDY WEBER:

B. aPPROVE bUILDING façade iMPROVEMENTS TO 327 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET (FORMER LIGHTHOUSE FLORIST), LAKESIDE DEVELOPMET:

C. aPPROVE BUILDING, SITE AND OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS UNIT TO BE CO-LOCATED ON AN EXISTING TOWER AT 700 SUNSET ROAD, NEXTEL:

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVE PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL ACADEMY PROPERTY, 403 WEST FOSTER STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. Mr. Paul Schueller presented his Preliminary Site Plan for the property at 403 West Foster Street. He discussed the street right-of-way, the landscaping, the existing residential property, setbacks, the two new lots and lot sizes. Mr. Schueller also discussed the parking on the property. Commissioners thought this was a great plan. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to approve the Preliminary Site Plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

RECOMMEND CONDITIONAL USE GRANT TO PERMIT CONVERSION OF CHURCH TO OFFICE USE AT 403 WEST FOSTER STREET: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to recommend to the Common Council the approval of the Condition Use Grant subject to the developer adhering to the approved site plan and the office use must be contained with the enclosed structure. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVE BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR WOODRIDGE CONDOMINIUMS: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. Attorney Stephen L. Castner and Mr. Paul Schneider presented their plans for this development. Attorney Castner reviewed the Business, Site and Operational Plan with the Commissioners. He also discussed the Certified Survey Map and the rezoning of this property. Attorney Castner reviewed the open space with the Plan Commissioners. The construction of this project will be built in three phases. The condominiums on the western edge of the property will be built first in Phase 1. He also discussed the landscaping of the project. The Design Review Board wishes to see more landscaping in the island areas and more trees along the streets. The Board also wished to see more detailed plantings around the buildings. City Planner stated the plans presented tonight do have more landscaping on them. Some Commissioners had concerns with not enough single-family detached homes. Attorney Castner and Mr. Schneider stated that the development would be market driven. Commissioners asked about the time line for the development and how many years it will take for the buildings to be sold. Attorney Castner and Mr. Schneider stated that they would follow the phases as specified and again it would be market driven. Commissioners also discussed the area now owned by the Department of Transportation for commercial development. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DEAN to approve the Building and Site Plan for Woodridge Condominiums subject to the developer presenting for approval and before construction begins all building elevations and an approved storm water management plans. Motion carried unanimously.

RECOMMEND REZONING OF LANDS TO RS-5 (SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED) AND RM-2 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY) WITH AN OPD (OVERLAY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to recommend to the Common Council the approval of the rezoning the areas delineated for single-family development as RS-5 and the area delineated for two and four-family use as RM-2 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

RECOMMEND CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP FOR WOODRIDGE CONDOMINIUMS: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve the Certified Survey Map as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

DECLARE CITY-OWNED INCINERATOR ON NORTH PARK STREET TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY TO ACCOMMODATE FUTURE REDEVELOPMENT: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Plan Commissioners. He stated that the abandoned incinerator has been deemed unusable and is a blighting influence on the neighborhood. The Board of Public Works discussed possible reuse and disposition of the property. The Board recommended demolition of the building; division of the land into two 7,000 square foot lots for either single or two-family use; and re-vegetation of the hillside to provide a buffer between the City garage facility and the neighborhood. Commissioners suggested possibly making one lot out of the land. Commissioners also asked if this property has been condemned yet. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to declare the incinerator property as surplus land. Motion carried unanimously.

Commissioner Dean left the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

RECOMMEND REZONING PROPERTIES IN THE 500 BLOCK OF WEST GRAND AVENUE FROM B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) TO CCM (CENTRAL CITY MIX): City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that in 1967 at the request of a property owner, the Plan Commission recommended that the area from Maple Street east to Moore Road or to the Methodist Church property be rezoned to B-3. It has come to staff's attention that some of the property owners are planning to sell their property or desire to renovate. After reviewing the zoning code, it is apparent that most of the properties are non-conforming because of the rezoning. Some are even prohibited uses such as residential uses and church use. Others are non-conforming because of second floor rental are precluded. City Planner recommends changing the zoning so all the properties are conforming. Commissioners discussed this item and suggested that CCM zoning would not let all properties conform. It was suggested that staff continue to research this item and bring this item back to the Commission next month. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to table this item until next month. Motion carried unanimously.

RECOMMEND ANEXATION OF 68.12 ACRES IN THE TOWN OF PORT WASHINGTON LOCATED ALONG COUNTY TRUCK HIGHWAY LL (KNOWN AS THE WEISS PROPERTY): City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that the Commissioners had reviewed and approved a concept plan for this property. The proposed plan was a mixed-use development containing single-family lots; side-by-side condominiums; some higher density condominiums; and an area for a future business park. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to recommend to the Common Council approval of the annexation as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVE ADDING THE EXTENSION OF PORTVIEW DRIVE TO THE OFFICAL STREET MAP: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that a request was received by the residents along Lincoln, Portview, and Summit and Alderman Hudson to extend Portview Drive to West Grand Avenue. The Mayor requested that the Board of Public Works consider the recommendation to extend Portview Drive to West Grand Avenue. The City has a roadway easement that varies between 40 to 50 feet wide, making this connection possible. Over half of the roadway length has already been constructed adjacent to Culvers. The Board of Public Works recommended the extension. Extending Portview would likely lessen the traffic on Summit and Lincoln. By creating this connection, overall traffic flow would improve, benefiting especially during the reconstruction of STH 33. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve adding the extension of Portview Drive to the Official Street Map. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVE COUNTYWIDE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. He reviewed last month's discussion of this issue. City Planner also reviewed the Public Participation Plan with the Commissioners highlighting important parts on various pages. Commissioners discussed several items regarding this plan. It was also decided that several members of the Commission would sit down with Staff and discuss some ideas. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to recommend to the Common Council the approval of the County-Wide Public Participation Plan for Comprehensive Planning with a citizen advisory committee to be appointed by the Plan Commission (to begin work after January 1, 2005) and the we request piggybacking Port Washington questions with the county survey. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Commissioner Dean returned at 7:44 p.m.

OLD BUSINESS:

A. RECOMMEND NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. He stated that we have had good input from the residents who attended last month's meeting. He also stated that this information is on the City's cable channel and website. Staff has received several phone calls requesting further clarification on how the district would be affect their respective properties. Several letters were received from residents. There was some concern as to who was on the Board to give advice and also there is a consensus that the language must be simplified. Ms. Julie Pfrang addressed the Commission. She submitted a simple petition to the Commission as to what the residents would like to see. She stated that residents had concerns about existing homes. Commissioners discussed the Overlay Zoning District and made additional changes to it. Commissioners suggested that the residents in the neighborhood should review and possibly rewrite the proposal to what they would like to see the proposal read. Ms. Pfrang thought that would be a good idea. Commissioners requested that the City Building Inspector to look into the criteria of allowing or not allowing a property owner to demolish a structure. This information should be emailed to the Commissioners and make it available to the citizens reviewing this proposal. Commissioners requested that the residents bring back a revised proposal with their ideas before the next Plan Commission meeting. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to table this item until next month. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Huebner called for a recess of the Plan Commission at 7:52 p.m.

Mayor Huebner reconvened the Plan Commission meeting 8:02p.m.

B. DISCUSS REVISIONS TO THE SIGN CODE: Building Inspector Dennis Wiese reviewed the changes to the Sign Code with the Plan Commissioners. Building Inspector Wiese reviewed pictures of various signs in the City and other communities that looked good and not so good and their sizes. He also discussed monument signs with the Commissioners. He reviewed the various characteristics of these signs. Commissioners discussed the monument signs and their heights. City Inspector Wiese reviewed the Temporary Signs with the Commissioners. Commissioners made several changes to this section. Commissioners reviewed the Special Promotion signs. Commissioners suggested special promotions signs, banners, props, inflatables, and etc. may be permitted. The Plan Commission reserves the right to approve and review the size, placement, time period and appropriateness of promotional signs. City Attorney would review the wording. Guidelines would be prepared and be given to businesses. These guidelines would be available online and in the Building Inspector's office. Commissioners suggested that the City Building Inspector to check out the sign code for Mequon. Commissioners also suggested adding, "A promotional sign of x ft. by x ft. must have prior approval by the Plan Commission" into the guidelines. Commissioners suggested taking this sign code home and reviewing it page by page, making changes or suggestions and bring it back to the Plan Commission next month to make final changes. Building Inspector Wiese stated that he would give each Commissioner a clean copy before the next meeting. Commissioners continued to review this item and make comments and suggestions. Commissioners also discussed the rummage sale and garage sale signs. Commissioners suggested new wording for that type of sign.

PUBLIC COMMENT/APPEARANCES: Mr. John Sigwart of 230 Theis Street stated he was pleased to see the prices on the incinerator lots. Just remember that those are the assessed values and those lots did not sell for that amount. Mr. Sigwart stated that the Downtown survey is dynamite. It is one of the best things this community has done in 32 years. He stated that this is the most active Plan Commission in years and that you are facing some of the most difficult decision in years with the new developments. Mr. Sigwart asked if there was any board or committee that would be studying the erosion to the Upper Lake Park bluff erosion. Former Mayor Gottlieb had a very ambitious plan and Mr. Sigwart would like to see a committee or board to work on this project.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Mayor Huebner gave Downtown Surveys to the Commissioners to fill out for the Taurean Group. Commissioners would like a status update on the Bike Trail plantings at the next meeting. The Commissioners also requested a copy of the completed chapters of the UDO for the meeting next month.

ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND COMMISSIONER KELLEY to adjourn the meeting at 9:13 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2004

Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 7:34 p.m. Members present were: Commissioner Sova, Alderman Haacke, and City Engineer Vanden Noven. Commissioner Davel arrived at 8:01 p.m. Also present were: City Planner Tetzlaff, City Administrator Mark Grams and City Building Inspector Dennis Wiese. Absent and excused: Commissioners Kelley and Dean.

Approval of Minutes OF AUGUST 19TH. MOTION by ALDERMAN HAACKE and seconded by COMMISSIONER SOVA to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Appearances & Comments: There was none.

CONSENT AGENDA:

A. new SIGN AT 925 SOUTH SPRING STREET: MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the new sign at 925 South Spring Street. Motion carried unanimously.

NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT: City Planner Tetzlaff gave a brief overview for the Commissioners and audience. He informed the Commissioners that at last month’s meeting, it was decided to mail a letter to all property owners within the proposed district informing them of the intention to create this new district and invite them to comment and/or attend the Plan Commission meeting. A letter was sent to the residents along with a copy of the new standards and a map of the district. Mayor Huebner opened the floor to comments:

Mr. Daniel M. Micha of 506 North Powers Street had three questions for the Commissioners. He asked what the Commission envisioned as the end result of this new proposed district. He also asked what specific steps are proposed to achieve the intended results. His last question was, in what way will the City of Port Washington assist in this effort both monetary or oversight. He envisions something positive.

Mr. Phillip Gabrich of 504 North Wisconsin Street wanted to know if this was going to cost the residents any thing or if it would be added to their taxes and also if the Engineers would be charging a fee.

Mr. Thomas Borchardt of 516 North Wisconsin Street did not want any one telling him how or when to do things to his property. He stated that the area has been extremely patient with the church and school. The area deals with a lot of hassles all the time and this just gives us more reasons to leave.

Ms. Kristin Culligan of 418 North Johnson Street stated that she understood that there would not be any one dictating both changes to owners. The Design Review Board would be advisory only. She moved here because of the quaint feel of the City. She feels this is a positive and was for the new district. She encouraged her neighbors to embrace the new district.

Ms. Sue Brunner of 516 North Powers Street stated that she was for the new district and echoed Ms. Culligan statement. She too was in support of this new district.

Ms. Julie Phrang of 470 North Powers Street stated that this is her family home. She stated that the proposal is a little to interpretive. It needs to be simplified. She was very interested in this new district and would like to know more.

Mayor Huebner thanked everyone for their comments and for attending this meeting. The Commission will take everyone's comments and concerns under advisement. The Plan Commission will come back next month and work on this some more with a more simpler version that is easier to read. The Commission also encourages anyone with more comments to put it down in writing and submit to the Planning Department.

CONCEPT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH PROPERTY ON FOSTER STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Plan Commissioners. He informed the Commissioners that this project was before the Commission last month and the Commissioners considered this a viable plan. City Planner Tetzlaff strongly recommended that a detached garage be constructed for the former parsonage; that sufficient employee off-street parking be provided; that a buffer be placed between the parking lot and the residential uses; and that if the remaining land area is not sufficient for two smaller single-family homes, that an attached tow-family condo be allowed. Mr. Paul Schueller presented his concept redevelopment plan for St. John's Lutheran Church property. Mr. Schueller presented two different concepts for this property and City Planner Tetzlaff also presented a version of the plan. The concept plans shows two residential lots, parking for employees, the existing parsonage turned into single residential home with a detached garage and the church which would be converted into office space for Mr. Schueller's business. The difference between Mr. Schueller's plan and the City Planner's version would be the amount of parking stalls and the placement of the detached garage. Most of the Commissioners liked the idea of large lots and the detached garage. Most of the Commissioners preferred the City Planners' version, which was label Option #2. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the Concept Plan for Option #2 and recommend to the Common Council approval of the rezoning of this property from RM-1 (Single and Two-Family Residential) to CCM (Central City Mixed). Motion carried unanimously.

GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MARINERS POINT: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commission that the Common Council concurred with the Plan Commission and approved both the concept plan and boundaries for the Mariners Point project. Mr. Dennis Reilly reviewed his footprint for the Commissioners. He discussed the changes in the garages and various square footages for the houses. The Design Review Board was impressed with the garage that Mr. Reilly was considering. The Design Review Board still had concerns with Ms. Culligan's property and with several of the garages being on or close to the property line. Overall, the Design Review Board and the Common Council were very excited about the project and encouraged its development. Mr. Reilly discussed various options for tuck-under garages for some of the homes to reduce the size of some of the stand-alone garages. City Planner reviewed the setbacks, side yards and zoning regarding the homes and garages in this development with the Commissioners. Mayor Huebner suggested that the Design Review Board and Plan Commission should review these homes before being built. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve the General Development Plan for Mariners Point. Motion carried unanimously.

PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR GREYSTONE SUBDIVISION: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Plan Commissioners. He explained that the plat generally conforms to the approved concept plan. The only noticeable change was that the storm water detention area is now required on the southeast corner of the site and some lots were lost. The plat now shows a total of three (3) fewer lots. Mr. Fred Bonney of Metropolitan Engineering, Inc. and representing B & N Development, reviewed the Preliminary Plat for the Commissioners. Mr. Bonney reviewed the two phases of the project, the number of lots (167), both single and two-family. He also reviewed the outlots, the detention basins and the easements. He stated that first phase would be completed in a year or two. This phase would have 110 to 115 lots. This would include 16 duplex lots and all but 3 lots are located on corners. Mr. Bonney also discussed the utilities. Commissioners had concerns with the certain street names. The Design Review Board recommended approval. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to approve the Preliminary Plat for Greystone Subdivision subject to the names of the certain streets being changed. Motion carried unanimously.

CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP FOR 1231 WEST GRAND AVENUE: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Plan Commissioners. He stated that Mr. J. J. Loose appeared before the Plan Commission previously, requesting concept approval to divide the property into two lots. The Commission gave approval to the land division that would create one conforming lot fronting West Grand Avenue and the second one without frontage. That second lot would have access via an easement across the first lot. The new certified survey map shows the two new lots with two easements showing one easement for the driveway and one easement for the utilities. The City Planner recommends approval subject to a contingency that the existing gravel driveway on the northeast corner of Lot 1 be removed. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to approve the new Certified Survey Map subject to the existing gravel driveway on the northeast corner of Lot 1 is removed. Motion carried unanimously.

COUNTYWIDE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Plan Commissioners. He stated that the county wide multi-jurisdictional comprehensive planning process is now underway. One of the first tasks to be completed is a required written public participation plan. We have the option of adopting the County Plan; we can adopt a modified version of this plan or prepare a totally different one. This County Plan discusses a series of sessions that will occur throughout the process including informational meetings, workshops, and public hearings. City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed various options of seeking input from our residents as well as forming our own advisory committee. He also informed the Commissioners that each local government would generate a vision statement for the future of the community and local goals and objectives and provide this information to the County in the fall of 2005. City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed various parts of the County Plan to the Commissioners. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that he had no problem with the County Plan; his concerns were how we would like to compliment this approach. He was not looking for any action tonight. At the next meeting, we need to inform the County that we are in concurrence with their plan and give them some input as to what we really want to do. Mayor Huebner asked if the County and SEWRPC have any software to help with the survey. City Planner Tetzlaff stated he would look into this. Commissioners suggested making a timeline as to what is required to be done, what needs to be done and when it needs to be done.

Mayor Huebner called a recess from 9:07 p.m. to 9:14 p.m.

REVISION TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE: City Planner Tetzlaff and Building Inspector Wiese reviewed the Sign Ordinance with the Commissioners. Discussion began on page 6 of the ordinance. Commissioners discussed the Sign Ordinance page by page and made various comments and changes.

PUBLIC COMMENT/APPEARANCES: There was none.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: There was none.

ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to adjourn the meeting at 9:47 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously.


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THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2004

Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:34 p.m. Members present were: Commissioners Kelley, Dean, Davel, Alderman Haacke, and City Engineer Vanden Noven. Commissioner Sova arrived at 6:38 p.m. Also present were: City Planner Tetzlaff, City Administrator Mark Grams and City Building Inspector Dennis Wiese.

Approval of Minutes OF JULY 15TH: MOTION by COMMISSIONER KELLEY and seconded by COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve the minutes with a correction to Item #9. Commissioner Davel did not vote nay. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Appearances & Comments: There was none.

Chairman’s Business: There was none.

CONSENT AGENDA:

 

A. new awning for brown's floral, 115 north franklin street: MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DEAN to approve the new awning for Brown's Floral as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

B. BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR 601 NORTH WISCONSIN STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. The Design Review Board recommends approval. Commissioners questioned replacing the stoop in front of the restaurant. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that replacing the stoop was dependent on meeting building codes. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DEAN to approve the new awning for Brown's Floral as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion carried unanimously.

CONDOMINIUM PLAT FOR 16-UNIT RESIDENTIAL PROJECT ON GARAY LANE: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. The Design Review Board recommends approval subject to the proper revisions relating to this building. Commissioners questioned the parking for this project. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that the parking would be underground. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the condominium plat for 16-unit residential project on Garay Lane as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

CONDITIONAL USE GRANT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW USED AUTO SALES AT 925 SOUTH SPRING STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Plan Commissioners. The Design Review Board recommends approval. The following are contingencies that the Design Review Board recommends: 1) Used auto sales are limited to C & M Auto Only; 2) Not more than ten (10) used autos are permitted; 3) All vehicles must have a sticker price greater than $4,995; 4) All vehicles must be parked along the landscaped berm on the north end of the property and not along the street frontage; and 5) sales are limited to normal business hours. The City Attorney needs to research the sticker price. Commissioners had concerns about limiting the pricing of vehicles. Commissioners also had concerns about limiting the number of car and the area where the car are placed. The City Attorney would have to review the language regarding the number of vehicles and the type of vehicles. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to recommend approval to the Common Council contingent that all vehicles must be parked from the north driveway to the entrance to his back area (adjacent to landscape berms not in the front of the berms or along the street frontage) without any limitation as far as price and number of vehicles and used auto sales are limited to C & M Auto only, sales are limited to normal business hours, and subject to City Attorney language. Motion carried unanimously.

CONCEPT PLAN AND BOUNDARY DESIGNATION FOR A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ALONG JOHNSON AND POWERS STREETS: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. Mr. Dennis Reilly reviewed his concept plan with the Commissioners. The Design Review Board recommended approval of the concept plan. Commissioners were concerned if the neighbors had been notified regarding this concept plan. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that there would be a public hearing on this item. Commissioners discussed this item. Commissioners questioned the common area and who would maintain the area. Commissioners also had concerns regarding safety issues. Ms. Culligan stated that she agrees with the concept plan and she thinks it is a positive for everyone around. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the concept plan as presented but would prefer that Ms. Culligan's property be included in the project. Motion carried unanimously.

CONCEPT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH PROPERTY ON WEST FOSTER STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Plan Commissioners. He stated that Mr. Paul Schueller is proposing to convert the church building into offices for his company; demolish the school building and replace with employee parking; sell-off the parsonage as a single-family residence; the church parking lot would be removed and 2 new lots be created and be sold for single-family housing. The property would be rezoned to CCM. The Design Review Board recommends approval. This is just for discussion. Commissioners had concerns with parking and the alley for the entrance for employee parking. Commissioners in general agreed with the concept redevelopment project.

REDEFINE AND CLARIFY BUILDING HEIGHTS (REFERRED BY COMMON COUNCIL): City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that this item was referred back to the Commission. There was concern about the Jadair property and from where do you measure the height. Building Inspector Wiese reviewed various codes. Commissioner Davel handed out a copy of Belgium's building heights. Commissioners discussed various ways to measure the height for that property. Most Commissioners agreed with measuring the height with averaging the 4 corners and to the highest point of the building including equipment. The Commissioners agreed to reword the language that was submitted to the Common Council. Motion by Commissioner Dean and Seconded by Mayor Huebner to recommend to the Common Council the following language: "The vertical distance from the average established street grade in front of the lot to the top of any structural element or equipment just for the B-4 district". Motion carried unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS:

A. NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. He stated that the boundaries for this district which would be Franklin to Jackson to the Interurban Bike Trail is the west, south and eastern boundaries selected so that the hillside and views from the top and bottom of the hills are protected. The properties along Woodruff are included because the street is the entrance to the neighborhood. Further to the north, the properties on the eastside of Powers are included because there is one vacant lot ready for development and the other existing properties are available for possible redevelopment. The centerpiece of this area is St. Mary's Church, the historic Light Station, and the proposed Mariner's Point development. Mayor Huebner would like to see North Lake Street to the American Legion be included in the boundaries. Commissioners reviewed the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Zoning District. The Commissioners made changes and suggested some deletions to the General Provisions. Commissioners suggested some language changes. Commissioners asked if the residents in the area would be notified. City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that residents in this area would be notified by mail with a letter and a map regarding the proposed changes. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the boundaries as presented and to also include the west right-of-way of North Lake Street up to the American Legion. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBER AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to amend the motion to read: That this motion be a first consideration. Motion carried unanimously. Notices would be sent out to residents the first full week in September. Vote on the original motion: Motion carried unanimously. Commissioners continued to discuss the language changes to the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District. Commission suggested that the City Attorney review the changes before the next meeting and Commissioners would review the language again.

Mayor Huebner called for a break at 8:45 p.m. The meeting resumed at 8:54 p.m.

B. CHANGES TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE: City Planner reviewed this item with the Commissioners. City Planner Tetzlaff and Building Inspector Wiese reviewed the suggested changes that staff made with the Commissioners. Commissioners discussed the various changes. Commissioners had concerns about certain signs placed in the right-of-way and on City property. Commissioners discussed this item in depth. Commissioners would like to see the Sign Ordinance with the various changes and a corrected copy to review.

public comments/appearances: Mr. Lloyd Smith of Grand Avenue stated that the Commission has the same problems today with the sign ordinance as it did 25 years ago. These problems have not successfully addressed.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: There was none.

ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to adjourn the meeting at 9:47 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously.

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THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2004

Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:35 p.m. Members present were: Commissioners Kelley, Dean, Davel, Alderman Haacke, and City Engineer Vanden Noven. Also present were: City Planner Tetzlaff, City Administrator Mark Grams and City Building Inspector Dennis Wiese. Absent and excused: Commissioner Sova.

Approval of Minutes OF JUNE 24th: MOTION by COMMISSIONER KELLEY and seconded by COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve the minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Appearances & Comments: There was none.

Chairman’s Business: Mayor Huebner announced the appointment of Fire Chief Mark Mitchell as a new member of the Design Review Board. Commissioners asked Chief Mitchell a several questions regarding his role on the Design Review Board. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HAACKE to approval the appointment of Fire Chief Mark Mitchell to the Design Review Board. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Huebner also mentioned that if the Commissioners would make any side comments to please turn off their microphones.

CONSENT AGENDA:

A. new building and site plan for office and warehouse along sunset road in the bywater business center: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. The Design Review Board recommended approval of the plans as presented, including the 3-sided masonry; further recommending that protective bollards be added to prevent damage to the walls by vehicles in the loading dock area. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the building and site plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

B. NEW BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR ADDITION TO CONSTRUCTION FORMS, INC. AT 1325 SOUTH PARK STREET/777MARITIME DRIVE: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. The Design Review Board recommended approval of the plans as submitted. Commissioners questioned the surplus landscaping points and the timeline for the expansion. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the new building and site plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

C. BUILDING, SITE AND OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR NEW LUXURY SUITES AT THE PORT HOTEL AT 101 EAST MAIN STREET: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the Building, Site and Operational Plan for new luxury suites at the Port Hotel as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

OUTDOOR SEATING IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR KASHA'S AT 309 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. The Board of Public Works reviewed this item and recommended approval. Commissioners asked if this was subject to annual review and City Planner stated it would. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HACCKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to recommend approval to the Common Council for outdoor seating in the Public Right-Of-Way as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

UPDATE ON BUILDING AND SITE PLANS FOR THE PORT WASHINGTON GENERATING STATION AT 146 SOUTH WISCONSIN STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Plan Commissioners. Mr. Doug Wetjen of WE Energies gave an update on building and site plans for the new generating station. Mr. Wetjen showed some pictures of the renovation of the plant. He discussed the number of employees that are working on the project. There are 490 employees working on the project, 430 during the day and 60 during the night. Mr. Wetjen stated that existing units 1 to 3 would be retired at the end of the summer with demolition following. The new unit will be on line in 2005. Mr. Steve Rytick discussed the colors and materials that will be used on the new construction. This item is informational only.

rEVISED CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE WOODS AT WHITE PINE: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. Mr. John Sigwart reviewed the revised concept plan for the Commissioners. He discussed the different phases of the project and the number of lots. He also discussed the park area and the detention ponds. The outlots would be owned by the Homeowners Association. The Design Review Board recommended approval. Commissioners questioned where the old park was to be situated if those lots would be single-family homes. The Commissioners also questioned the new road, which would be a temporary road for emergency vehicles only. The Commissioners also questioned the park area. The area near CTH LL would be a picnic area. The play area would be east of the old wayside. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the revised concept plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

CONCEPT PLAN FOR LOT DIVISION AT 1231 WEST GRAND AVENUE: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Plan Commissioners. Mr. Loose would like to create 2 lots on this parcel. Mr. Loose would need to prepare a CSM and then come back to the Plan Commission for its review and approval. City Administrator Grams informed the Commissioners that the new proposed driveway would be an easement from West Grand Avenue to the newly created lot. Commissioners discussed the existing driveway and the proposed driveway. Commissioners suggested that Mr. Loose talk to his neighbors to discuss the new proposed driveway and easement. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the concept plan for lot division at 1231 West Grand Avenue. Motion carried unanimously.

RECONSIDER BUILDING HEIGHT REGULATIONS IN THE B-4, DOWNTOWN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to reconsider building height regulations in the B-4, Downtown Central Business District. A few Commissioners reviewed the maximum height chosen at the last meeting. They restated that the maximum height would be 35 feet by right. Any building higher that that height would be a conditional use. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioners discussed the pros and cons of the conditional use for buildings higher than 35 feet. The Commissioners, all agreed that they do not want high-rises in the downtown area. They do not want to send mixed messages to the applicants. Commissioners discussed different stories of buildings in the downtown area. A few of the Commissioners would like to see a minimum height and maximum height. If a project has an exception to the maximum height, a vote of approval by 6 members of the Plan Commission would be needed to send this project to the Common Council for a decision. Plan Commissioners discussed the appeal process for an applicant. Commissioners continued to discuss the maximum height of 35 feet with anything higher than 35 feet would be a conditional use. They discussed the process required for a conditional use. Commissioners continue to debate the maximum height issue with a conditional use. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to amend the ordinance as present at the last meeting to read "shall exceed its height of 35 feet provided the height of such building or structure may be increased up to a maximum of 50 feet by conditional use grant, upon petition to and approval of the Plan Commission. In consideration for the petition will be to consider the unique architectural design of the building to include roof design, pitch, building façade, turrets, bells and clock towers. The design must be in keeping with the historical and nautical nature of the downtown area. Motion failed for lack of a second. Commissioners continued to discuss the height issue. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to approve all buildings in the B-4 zoning be allowed to be a height of not greater than 35 feet by right and up to 60 feet by Conditional Use and to include Architectural details such as church spires, bell towers, façade features or other similar treatments; or mechanical equipment or other appurtenances such as elevator shafts or chimneys may extend beyond 60 feet only with the Conditional Use. Motion by Commissioner Dean and Seconded by City Engineer Vanden Noven to amend the original motion to read 61 feet by Conditional Use. Alderman Haacke stated that he really doesn't know why we need to set a standard according to the Speas' building. Citizens do not want to see big boxes in the downtown area. Commissioners continued to discuss the height issue. Motion carried (5 Ayes, 1 Nay (Haacke)). Motion by Commissioner Kelley and Seconded by Commissioner Dean to amend the original motion of 61 feet to include the above-mentioned architectural details but to delete mechanical equipment and/or other appurtenances above 61 feet. Motion carried (5 Ayes, 1 Nay (Haacke)). Vote on the original motion: Motion carried (5 Ayes, 1 Nay (Haacke)).

REVISED CONCEPT PLAN FOR RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS AT 301 EAST PIER STREET, LAKESIDE DEVELOPMENT: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that Lakeside Development has withdrawn their concept plan for 301 East Pier Street.

ANNEXATION OF LAND ALONG MOORE ROAD, KLEEN TEST PRODUCTS: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Plan Commissioners. Commissioners discussed the location of the area and the best use of the land. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to recommend approval to the Common Council the annexation of land along Moore Road. Motion carried unanimously.

ANNEXATION OF LAND ALONG SUNSET ROAD, B & N DEVELOPMENT: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Plan Commissioners. Commissioners discussed the easement and the driving range. They also discussed the access road to CTH LL. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to recommend approval to the Common Council the annexation of land along Sunset Road. Motion carried unanimously.

PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OPD PROJECT SIZE LIMITATIONS: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Plan Commissioners. City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed the plat map with Commissioners and also showed pictures of various types of architecturally vintage homes that Mr. Dennis Reilly would propose to build. The Commissioners discussed the various options. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to recommend approval to the Common Council to revise the OPD to include Option 1 which amends the ordinance to read as follows: 20.21.020 Planned Development Projects, 20.21.020 Classification: For the purpose of this Ordinance all Planned Development projects in undeveloped areas shall be classified as follows and be limited to parcels of not less than the size indicated: 1.) Residential, 75,000 sq. ft., 2.) Commercial, 100,000 sq. ft., 3.) Industrial, 200,000 sq. ft., and 4.) Mixed, 100,000 sq. ft. All Planned Development projects in older, developed areas where redevelopment is proposed, parcels shall no be limited to size but the project area subject to the regulations as hereinafter provided, may be considered by the Plan Commission. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Huebner called for a short break from 8:45 p.m. to 8:55 p.m.

OLD BUSINESS

 

A. NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Plan Commissioners. He stated that he had received input from various people and committees. He reviewed the changes to the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Zoning District. Commissioners reviewed the various changes. The Plan Commissioners made comments and suggestions for changes and deletions. Commissioners continued to discuss this item and agreed that it was a good design. A revised copy would be brought back to the next meeting.

 

DOWNTOWN DESIGN GUIDELINES: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed the Downtown Design Guidelines with the Plan Commissioners. He reviewed the changes made to the guidelines. Commissioner Kelley would like sandwich board to comply with the Sign Ordinance. Commissioners discussed the vending machines in public places. Commissioners agreed that vending machines should be discouraged. Commissioner Dean recommended a sentence change. Commissioners also discuss the use of the guidelines. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the guidelines as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

Alderman Haacke left the meeting at 9:32 p.m.

CHANGES TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Plan Commissioners. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that the BID Board and Downtown Business owners have reviewed this item. Mr. Merton Lueptow reviewed his comments and concerns with sign ordinance with the Plan Commissioners. He did state he liked the layout of this ordinance. Commissioners discussed Mr. Lueptow's comments and concerns. Commissioners continued to discuss the sign ordinance and made various comments and suggestions. Plan Commissioners agreed to make suggested changes to the sign ordinance and bring this ordinance back to the next meeting for review.

DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ORDINANCE: This item was tabled.

public comments/appearances: There was none.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Commissioner Dean would like to talk about the minutes. He would like to see a scale down version of the minutes. Commissioners discussed this item and agreed to a scale down version.

ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to adjourn the meeting at 10:08 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2004

Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:33 p.m. Members present were: Commissioners Kelley, Sova, Dean, Davel, Alderman Haacke, and City Engineer Vanden Noven. Also present were: City Planner Tetzlaff, City Administrator Mark Grams and City Building Inspector Dennis Wiese.

Approval of Minutes OF MAY 20TH: MOTION by COMMISSIONER SOVA and seconded by COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve the minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Appearances & Comments: A Resident of 102 North Montgomery Street stated that item #5, the St. John's project, would not fit the surrounding neighborhood. He would hope that the City finds it an unfavorable plan. Ms. Judy Schulz-Jaquet of 452 West Michigan Street stated that item #5, the St. John's project; she had concerns about the project especially with fire safety with the road and alley being block. Condos and apartments would destroy of the area. The plan just doesn’t fit. Please decline this project. Mr. Dave Ansay of 417 West Michigan Street and representing other people from that area, has concern with item #5. This plan doesn’t meet the décor of the area. Residents are not interested in this plan for the area. He is here in protest of it. Ms. Mary Bartlein of 426 West Foster Street is opposed to the construction of this project. It doesn’t fit the neighborhood. There are a lot of Sears Craftsman homes in the neighborhood. Condominiums do not match the architecture. These are quiet streets. If you close off Michigan Street it will change the traffic patterns. She doesn’t believe that condominiums are appropriate in this neighborhood. Nobody likes the appearance of the project. Leona Conrad of 416 West Foster Street stated that the plan might be okay for a different place but no here. There would be so many changes. She can see lots and lots of problems. Mr. Mike Jaquet of 452 West Michigan Street stated that he was sad to see St. John go. The plan would change whole nature and character of the neighborhood. Dana Anzalone of 304 South Webster Street stated that she has a Sears Craftsman home and she is against item #5 also. She doesn’t want to see the neighborhood defaced with a huge condo. Port Washington has way too many condos. She is concerned with safety issues. She stated that she and Mrs. Bostwick own the ravine and it has natural underground springs. She states that there might be a problem with the underground parking and how it might disrupt the springs. She is very much against #5. Ms. Cheryl Braasch of 448 West Michigan Street stated that she was against item #5. She had concerns with traffic and safety issues. She is not crazy about the design. Mr. Scott Bostwick is present representing his mother, Mrs. Sophia Bostwick, who lives at 405 West Michigan Street. He is concerned with item #5. He had concerns with traffic and safety issues. Ms. Sue Dvoran of 438 West Michigan Street stated that she has lived in the neighborhood for about 5 years. It is a peaceful and quiet neighborhood. She and her husband stated that it is wrong for the area. She was concerned about safety issues. They are opposed to this plan. Mr. John Tisdale of 426 West Michigan Street. He is against item #5. In general he is concern with the development plan. He has concerns with traffic and safety issues. He also has issues with the selling price of the condos and the property values in the area.

Mayor Huebner announced that in the audience tonight were three boy scouts from St. Mary’s troop that are here for a citizen badge.

CONSENT AGENDA:

A. NEW ARCH ENTRYWAY AT THE PORT WASHINGTON-SAUKVILLE ATHLETIC FIELDS,

B. NEW GARAGE EXCEEDING THE 15’ HEIGHT REQUIREMENT AT 436 WEST FOSTER STREET

C. MINOR BUILDING façade IMPROVEMENTS AT 114 EAST MAIN STREET

MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

4d. building, site, and operational plan for new wireless equipment at the municpally-owned tower site at north wisconsin street: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. T-Mobile is proposing to add new wireless antenna capacity at the City-owned communication tower site. As the demand for wireless technology increases, T-Mobile is experiencing coverage deficiencies in the area. T-Mobile relies on antenna sites to provide a quality signal to their customers. T-Mobile’s policy is to locate antennas on existing structures wherever possible. T-Mobile proposes to locate nine new directional antennas at 75-feet on the existing 100-foot self-support tower. There are currently two wireless providers, AT & T Wireless (Telecorp) and Sprint PCS utilizing this site. There are also various municipal antennas located at varying heights on the tower. The tower is engineered to accommodate an additional set of antenna at 75 feet. T-Mobile also proposes to place a 9 x 14 foot equipment pad inside the fenced parcel, directly west of the tower base. The equipment pad will accommodate two BASE transmission stations (BTS). The buildings are off-white in color. The City Administrator is in the process of negotiating a lease with T-Mobile. No other equipment will be stored on the site, no additional lighting will be required, and no additional parking is needed. The Design Review Board has recommended the approval of the site, operational, and business plan as presented subject to 1) a new equipment building be constructed on the west side and perpendicular to the existing communication building; 2) the new building and the existing building shall be clad in a match faux brick (thin-set) with a new gabled roofline; 3) the new building should be made expandable to the south for and additional wireless provider; and 4) the applicant should work with the Police Department if the existing sire pole requires relocation. Commissioners discussed this item. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DEAN to approve the site, operational, and building site for T-Mobile subject to 1) a new equipment building be constructed on the west side and perpendicular to the existing communication building; 2) the new building and the existing building shall be clad in a match faux brick (thin-set) with a new gabled roofline; and 3) the applicant should work with the Police Department if the existing siren pole requires relocation. Motion carried unanimously.

conceptual development plan for the st. john’s lutheran church property at 403 west foster street: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Plan Commissioners that Mr. Bill Fazio of the Alonza Group, LLC would present their concept development plan for 403 West Foster Street. Mr. Fazio thanked the Commission for letting him present his plan and thanked the audience for their input. He stated that he grew up in Port Washington. He lived here his whole life and joined the military and moved to Milwaukee. They stated that their plan called for the removal of the church and school while preserving the existing sign-family home once used as a parsonage. They also propose that the curve connecting Michigan Street and Webster Street be vacated. They plan to create a condominium development that matches the character, composition and tax base of the neighborhood. The remaining single family home will be enhanced with a complying RM-1 city lot. The condominium development will consist of six freestanding units and one three-story nine-unit structure. The architectural material and style will match the existing homes and duplexes in the area. The nine-unit structure will be lower than the current church building and incorporate underground parking. The 15-unit project will require RM-4 zoning. They have incorporated an alley extension to alleviate high-speed traffic and plan to match the architectural character of the existing neighborhood. Their plan calls for more density, makes use of existing land and reduces "urban sprawl." This would provide attractive options for both "empty-nesters" and families. Commissioners discussed the vacated of the streets and making several streets dead-ends. Mayor Huebner had several concerns with vacated the streets, making two dead end streets, safety issues, making more alleys, and traffic problems. Commissioners asked Mr. Fazio if he would possibly look at his plan without vacating the streets. Mr. Fazio stated that he would. Commissioners had concerns about spacing of buildings and the designs. Alderman Haacke had concerns with closing the streets, creating dead ends or alleys. He stated that a 9-unit building doesn’t match the neighborhood. He has no problem with the redevelopment of the property, but does have concerns with the density. He would not support the concept plan as is. Mr. Fazio could not do the redevelopment at 8 units. Mr. Fazio stated that they want to create something that works. Commissioners discussed the density, traffic problems, and the character of the project. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to deny the concept plan as presented showing the street vacations and the higher density zoning. Motion carried unanimously.

certified survey map for property along sunset road: City Planner Tetzlaff stated to the Commissioners that access onto Sunset Road is under the jurisdiction of the Ozaukee County Highway Department. Both the property owner and the new business owner agreed that the restriction that would be placed upon the property by Ozaukee County would not be conducive to development. Therefore, a new CSM is being submitted for review. Lot 2 would be accessed from Mineral Springs Drive. There would not be any access on to Sunset Road. New buildings will be constructed on each side of the utility easements. The CSM conforms to Chapter 236 requirements. Commissioners discussed this item. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DEAN to approve the CSM as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

revise zoning ordinance to classify day care facility as a conditional use: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Plan Commissioners that he conferred with the City Attorney regarding the classification of this use. The property is zoned RS-4, Single Family with an OIP, Institutional and Public Service Overlay. If a use is not listed as a permitted, accessory, or conditional use, it is prohibited, unless the Plan Commission makes a determination as to its classification based on other similar uses. If the Commission should choose to recommend amending the Zoning Ordinance to add a day care facility as a conditional use under the OIP, we also suggest adding the same to all districts that also permit churches and schools. If the Commission agrees that a day care facility is a good use for the Harbor Village property, a recommendation to grant the CUG could be made "contingent" upon the approval of the zoning ordinance amendment. The proposed day care would have up to fourteen (14) staff members and as many as 86 children, ranging from babies to four and five-year olds. Actual numbers will be based upon demand. There are three types of day care in existents and two are regulated by the state. The day cares are: 1) Family day care with 4 to 8 children. It is being run or supervised by a non-owner/parent; 2) Group day care with 9 or over; and 3) Home day care which has 1 to 3 children and is run by a mom at the home. Commissioner Kelley asked if there was a timeline with this project. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that there is. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to recommend to the Common Council amending the zoning ordinance to classify day care facilities in excess of 9 children or more as a conditional use. Motion carried unanimously.

CONDITIONAL USE GRANT FOR NEW DAY CARE FACILITY AT 333 WEST WALTERS STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that the Mr. Gus Antonneau, the owner of Harbor Village and Club is proposing to convert a portion of the lower level of the main building into a child day care facility to be known as Stepping Stones. The site plan indicates that parents will enter from Walters Street; park in the lot’ and walk the children to the entry, where the day care facility is then located in the lower level. A fenced playground as required by the State is located outside and adjacent to the facility. The interior furnishings, equipment, lighting, exiting, etc. will be regulated by the State. The only concern expressed by the Design Review Board was that signage is needed and the applicant should provide directional signage on Walters Street and over the front entrances of the day care facility. Mr. Antonneau stated that they have 10,000 square feet of unused space. He looked at it for several years and thought about an intergenerational day care. They found a woman to run and operate the day care. She is Laura Klingelhoets from Belgium. She owns the Stepping Stones in Belgium. They have the backing of the Federal Government. Our residents are excited about it. It is a win-win situation. Commissioner Sova asked about how it is operated, how it is going to work and who is going to do all this. Mr. Antonneau stated it is regulated by the state and he explained how the day care would be run. He stated that the elderly and the children would be interacting with singing, painting and visiting. Commissioner Sova had some concerns about the hours of operation, parking and drop off of children. Mr. Antonneau addressed the issue of parking and hours of operation. Commissioner Haacke also had concerns with parking. Mayor Huebner stated that at CLC parking is a problem at peak hours. Commissioner Sova had problems with dropping off children and picking them up. He also had concerns with the driveway. Commissioner Dean liked the spirit of the idea, but also had concerns with traffic. He also wanted to know the hours of operation. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that the hours of operation would be 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Commissioner Dean asked about new employees. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that up to 15 new employees. City Engineer Vanden Noven stated that he personally did not think the parking was an issue. Commissioner Davel stated that signage would be needed for the day care. She also stated that it was an excellent idea. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to recommend to the Common Council the approval of the site and operational plan for the day care facility at 333 West Walters Street subject to a determination on use classification and the provision of signage. Motion carried (6 ayes, 1 abstained (Kelley).

BUILDING AND SITE PLANS FOR NEW PORT VISTA: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that Fiduciary is now submitting for review, specific 4- and 6-unit condominium building plans and materials, a site and landscaping plan, and the condominium plat. As requested by the Plan Commission, Fiduciary has submitted plans that avoid cookie-cutter design and appearance. They have prepared plans and designs that carefully take into consideration building materials, colors, and landscape materials. The Design Review Board found the design and layout of the clubhouse area especially appealing. The condominium plat is an expandable document. While the entire site is depicted, only phase one is listed in detail. As Phase two and three are ready for development, the plat will be amended following Plan Commission review of the site, buildings, and landscaping within that phase. The plat conforms to Chapter 703, WI Statutes including recent amendments. Mr. Craig Raddatz presented the New Port Vista Condominium Building and Site Plans Condominium Plat. He reviewed the first phase of the project. He discussed the various building units and the clubhouse. Mr. Raddatz also discussed building materials and elevations. Mr. Jamie Wilke and Ms. Liz Kolbach discussed the exterior ideas and materials. Mr. Wilke discussed the different types of materials and colors for the masonry, the doors, windows, and window trims. He also discussed the materials and colors that would be used on the siding, shingles, shutters, garage doors, and gutters and downspouts. Mr. Jim Klet reviewed the architecture of the buildings. He discussed the rooflines, porches, patios, garages and the designs of the buildings. Mr. Tom Mortonson reviewed the landscape. He stated that they would be using a variation of shade trees, ornamental trees, evergreen trees, flowering trees, deciduous shrubs, evergreen shrubs, perennials and ornamental grasses. Mr. Mortonson also stated that each building would be landscaped differently. Commissioners discussed these items. Commissioner Dean liked the spirit and the passion that was put into creating this development. He had questions dealing with the height of the buildings. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to approve the building and site plans for Phase one of New Port Vista subject to conformance with the Storm water Management Plan. Motion carried unanimously.

CONDOMINIUM PLAT FOR NEW PORT VISTA: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. Mr. Bruce McIlnay reviewed the Condominium Plat for the Commissioners. He presented a PowerPoint presentation for the Commissioners. Mr. McIlnay gave an overview of the Plat and Declaration for the Commissioners. Commissioner Kelley had questions regarding the Declaration. Commissioner discussed this item. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to approve the condominium plat as presented and subject to the verification of the road dedication along East Sauk Road and proposed street names. Motion carried unanimously.

REVISED CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MISTY RIDGE (BEHRENS PROPERTY) STH 32: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Plan Commissioners. He stated that Harmony Realty Corporation has submitted a newer, revised concept plan for a development to be called Misty Ridge. This revised plan increases the lot sizes and the number of single-family lots by six for a total of 96; and reduces the number of condos by 20 for a total of 92. The plan also includes a much larger storm detention area on the southeast portion of the site near STH 32; and eliminates some of the tree line. The previously approved concept plan for Brian Behrens had a total number of condos approved of approximately 86 or about 3.5 dwelling units per acre. Behrens also proposed more single-family lots of 104. The actual developable area in Outlot 4 is 4.5 acres (area should not include the detention areas). Nineteen units shown are too many. The number shown in Outlot 1is also too many, since it is near the Town of Grafton where we want a transition. The number shown in outlets 2 and 3 are reasonable. The applicant considered developing the area shown as Outlot 1 as single-family, however, the space did not layout well for such. The applicant will develop the streets and single-family lots. He will sell the condo sites to others who will submit specific building and site plans for those areas. Staff recommends the newer, revised concept plan subject as submitted, subject to setting the maximum number of units in Outlot 1 as 12 units, Outlot 2 as 32 units, Outlot 3 as 24 units and Outlot 4 as 10 units, for a total of 78 condo units. Mr. Tim Styza of Harmony Realty gave a brief presentation. He discussed the size and locations of some of the retention/detention ponds. He also discussed the roads and number of units. Individual builders would develop the single-family lots but the condos lots would be sold to a developer. Any trees that were removed because of development would be replaced in another area. Larger lots would be on the south side of the development as a transition area between the Town of Grafton and the City of Port Washington. The condo units would be owner/occupied two family units not rentals. Commissioners discussed this development. Alderman Haacke stated the 4 units or greater would be frowned upon. Commissioner Sova stated that the Commission did not want to see large units that were visible from the road. Mr. Styza stated that each unit would have the separate entrances with some exposed basements. Commissioner Davel question where the park would be developed for this area. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that the land owned by Fiduciary Development is designated as a community park. Commissioner Davel also had concerns with only one entrance. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that was what the State would allow. Commissioner Davel stated she liked the larger lots. Commissioners discussed the outlots and the entrances into and out of them. Commissioners had concerns with the heights of the buildings and visibility from the road. The Commissioners would like to see only one and two-family condos. Commissioners also discussed the density of the outlots. Mr. Styza discussed the storm water management plan and the possible grading plan. Alderman Haacke had concerns with Outlot 4 and did not want to see 19 units on that Outlot. He did not have a real problem with Outlots 1, 2, and 3. Mayor Huebner agreed with Alderman Haacke. He agreed with the Staff recommendation of 10 units on Outlot 4. Commissioners continued to discuss Outlot 4. Alderman Haacke stated he probably could see 14 units or 7 duplex units on Outlot 4. Mr. Styza stated that he needs a number for the units for marketing purposes. Some of the Commissioners agreed that taking the single-family units out of Outlot 4 would be a good idea. Mayor Huebner would like to see Outlot 4 as all single-family units or single-family condos. City Engineer Vanden Noven stated he really would like to see the grading plan. Mr. Styza stated that an architectural review board would review all single and two family units. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the revised Concept Plan as present subject to Outlot 1 has a maximum of 15 units, Outlot 2 has a maximum of 31 units, Outlot 3 has a maximum of 27 units, Outlot 4 has a maximum of 14 units and the elimination of the 5 single-family lots in Outlot 4. Motion dies for a lack of a second. Commissioners continued to discuss Outlot 4 and the elimination of the 5 single-family lots. Commissioners also discussed the density of the development. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that the density is somewhere between a Bley Park Subdivision, a Spinnaker Subdivision and a PASCO Development. Commissioner Sova stated that he could agree to the number units Outlots 1, 2, and 3, but Outlot 4 is still a concern. MOTION BY SOVA AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the revised Concept Plan as present subject to Staff’s recommendation for Outlot 1 to have a maximum of 12 units, Outlot 2 to have a maximum of 32 units, Outlot 3 to have a maximum of 24 units and Outlot 4 to a have a maximum of 14 units and Lots 67 to 71 would be eliminated as single family lots. Motion denied (3 ayes (Kelley, Sova and Haacke) 4 nays (Vanden Noven, Davel, Huebner and Dean)). Commissioners continued to discuss the Outlots for this development. Commissioner continued to have concerns with density and open space. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the Concept Plan as presented subject to Staff recommendation that Outlot 1 has a maximum of 12 units (single or two family), Outlot 2 has a maximum of 32 units (single or two family), Outlot 3 has a maximum of 24 units (single or two family) and Outlot 4 have a maximum units of 14 units (single or two family) all one story units and removing the 5 single family lots (67 to 71) from Outlot 4. Motion carried (5 ayes, 2 nays (Vanden Noven and Dean)).

BUILDING HEIGHT REGULATIONS IN THE B-4 DOWNTOWN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: City Administrator Mark Grams handed out a copy of the ordinance that the City Attorney had prepared revising the downtown Central Business Zoning District. He explained the revised ordinance to the Commissioners. It is clear that the current building height provisions are unclear and difficult to comprehend. The overlays are especially confusing and as we have come to learn from our City Attorney, the OB-5 does not make the existing buildings over 35 feet permitted by right. The Commissioners reviewed a map of the downtown area showing the various heights of the different buildings ranging from under 35 feet to over 45 feet. City Administrator Grams recommended that by establish a minimum permitted use of 40 feet because of the large numbers you have now that above at least 40 feet in height and a maximum should be discussed. Alderman Haacke stated that he is hearing loud and clear, that people in Port Washington do not want tall buildings in their City, especially in the downtown. Commissioners agreed that they did not want to see big boxes in the downtown area. Commissioner Sova discussed height and rooflines of several buildings in the downtown area. Commissioners discussed the number of stories in a building and the heights of the buildings and agreed to discuss the heights of buildings. Commissioners discussed the minimum and maximum heights of the buildings in the downtown area. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the B-4 Downtown building heights to have a minimum of 35 feet and a maximum height with a Conditional Use Grant at 55 feet subject to the Design Review Board and Plan Commission approval and for other architectural design elements deemed appropriate. Motion and second were withdrawn. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the building height in the B-4 downtown area to be 35 feet and anything exceeding 35 feet would be a Conditional Use and any existing building exceeding 35 feet would be grandfathered in accordance with the City Attorney’s proposed ordinance. Motion carried (6 ayes, 1 nay (Kelley)).

NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT: This item was tabled.

DOWNTOWN DESIGN GUIDELINES: This item was tabled.

CHANGES TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE: This item was tabled.

DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ORDINANCE: This item was tabled.

PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES: There was none.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THIS COMMISSION AS

AUTHORIZED BY LAW: Commissioner Dean would like an updated spreadsheet on the distribution of condos, single-family, and multi-family. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that it would be provided in the next Plan Commission packet.

ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously.

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THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2004

Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:37 p.m. Members present were: Commissioners Kelley, Sova, Dean, Davel, Alderman Haacke (arrived at 6:50 p.m.), and City Engineer Vanden Noven. Also present were: City Planner Tetzlaff, City Administrator Mark Grams and City Building Inspector Dennis Wiese.

Approval of Minutes OF APRIL 15TH AND APRIL 27TH: MOTION by COMMISSIONER DEAN and seconded by ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman’s Business: There was none.

Public Appearances & Comments: Mr. Damon Anderson of 296 Bley Parkway spoke in favor of creating a neighborhood preservation overlay. Mr. Corey Didier of 547 North Montgomery Street stated that he was for the higher buildings in the downtown area if the architecture matched the downtown buildings. Mr. Thomas R. Klotz of 320 North Milwaukee Street submitted a letter stating that he was against any more high rises in the downtown area. Mr. Merton Lueptow of 955 West Whitefish Road stated that any changes to the downtown building height should not negatively impact existing building over the new height limit.

REVIEW AND APPROVE REVISED BUILDING façade PLAN FOR 103-107 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that last month the Design Review Board and Plan Commission approved a compromise with Mr. Uselding, Jr. He received a temporary occupancy permit in exchange for agreeing to redo his façade and to present revised plans. The revised plans are now ready for review along with brick samples. The revised plans submitted are compatible with what was agreed upon at the last Commission meeting. The face brick is a close match to the existing brick. The raised panels will be colored maroon to match the awning and black to match the window trim. The awning will be extended around the corner to tie in the south elevation. The holes in the wall will be filled in with brick and the entire wall will be cleaned and repainted. The Design Review Board recommends approval. Attorney Mike Penkwitz presented Mr. Uselding revised building façade plan. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the revised site plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND APPROVE NEW AWNING FOR THE HARBORSIDE HOTEL AT 134 eAST GRAND AVENUE: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. The new Holiday Inn signage has been erected on the north face of the hotel building. At the last month's Plan Commission meeting, the Commission approved a second sign on the west side of the hotel. The owners now would like to add an awning over the parking and hotel entrance on the north side. The awning would be black and would have a raised area in the middle with the words "Rusty Anchor Saloon & Eatery" which, is the name of the newly remodeled bar and restaurant facility. The Design Review Board was concerned about the black color, which did not seem to match the heavy green color emphasis found in the other signs and mansard canopies. Representatives of the hotel and sign company explained that the mansards were to be repainted a darker green and that the black really added some eye-catching "punch" to the building. Questions were raised about the size of the awing containing the lettering. The Building Inspector explained that the lettering represents a sign, and based upon the size, is well within the permitted size limitation. The representative of the new Holiday Inn was questioned as to the color black. The representative stated that they liked black as a contrast and the new restaurant is more upscale. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the new awning for the Harborside Hotel as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND DISCUSS CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MIXED-USE PROJECT ALONG THE 300 BLOCK OF EAST PIER STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Plan Commissioners that Lakeside Development of Mequon is proposing to construct a mixed-use project on the Great Lakes Marine site on East Pier Street. They have presented 2 conceptual ideas; one utilizes only the Great Lakes site and is 5 stories (55') in height; the other is 3 stories (35') and spans over a part of the city-owned boat-trailer parking lot. Both plans have underground parking and first floor commercial space. The upper floors of both plans show 24 condominium units of varying size. Lakeside Development is known for its high quality, upscale development and is encouraging that their firm is now interested in developing in Port Washington. The site they are looking at is zoned B-4, Central Business, with an OB-5, Central Business Overlay where 35' is the building height maximum. Buildings higher than 35' may still be permitted as a conditional use. The Commission needs to deliberate as to whether a project on this site merits such special consideration. A mixed-use project at this location would be a great addition to the downtown. Careful attention however, is needed as to what views may be blocked by either a 35' or 55' building. A point raised at the Design Review Board meeting was that by allowing buildings higher than 35', the City can encourage developers to use more architectural details and aesthetics that may not be feasible with a 35' or 3 story maximum. Another issue to discuss is the feasibility of utilizing the air rights over the city parking lot. Selling air rights while new to the City, is not uncommon. However, the feasibility of spanning the boat-trailer lot is more questionable. The need to place structural piers in the lot to support the upper floors may make the lot unusable for the boat trailers. In addition, the proposed plans only show 12 parking stalls. Our revised parking standards now require 1.75 spaces per unit of which 60% are to be covered. The Commission has the option of modifying these requirements. The Design Review Board made no recommendation. Commissioners reviewed and discussed this item. They would like more information on this project. Commissioner Dean also suggested that a site visit may be helpful to determine to determine which views may be blocked by the proposed project.

review and RECOMMEND REMOVING OB-4 OVERLAY ZOING FOR DOWNTOWN PROPERTIES ALONG THE SAUK CREEK TO ELIMINATE THE 85' BUILDING HEIGHT PROVISION: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that the Common Council has requested the Commission to review and recommend that the 85' building height be eliminated for the area lying along the Sauk Creek east of South Wisconsin Street. This is the last area, other than where the Lighthouse Condominium is located, where high-rise buildings are permitted by right. The area includes the Jadair property, the parking lot areas south of Morgan Street, Ewig's Fish, Harbor Square and the Harborside. The zoning permitting the high-rise buildings is the OB-4 Overlay District. The remaining areas of the downtown were rezoned in 2001 with a new OB-5 Overlay which permits buildings higher that 35' that area already constructed. The Commission has 2 options; either rezone the area with the OB-5 Overlay since both the Harborside Hotel and the Harbor Square development are greater than 35' in height, or, just remove the OB-4 Overlay. Doing this would allow the Commission to approve buildings higher than 35' as a conditional use. The Design Review Board took no formal action, however, the opinions expressed by the members was that the Commission should have flexibility to review and approve projects with character and design attributes, and not be arbitrarily held to 35' height requirements. Commissioners discussed this item. Commissioners agreed that there needs to be a height limit. Commissioners agreed to a 55-foot maximum height for buildings. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to remove the OB4 Zoning to B4. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to rezone the area east of Wisconsin Street to OB5, other than non-conforming buildings. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Huebner instructed the staff to research the B4 Zoning.

REVIEW AND RECOMMEND REZONING OF PROPERTY IN THE DOWNTOWN ALONG THE SAUK CREEK FROM I-1, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL TO B-4, CENTRAL BUSINESS: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Plan Commissioners that part of the area included in the OB-4 Overlay is home to Jadair, Inc. This is zoned I-1, General Industrial. Historically, this area was home to Kwik Mix manufacturing, and prior to that was home to a grist milling operations, which ran by waterpower obtained from the Sauk Creek. Although Jadair, like any manufacturing operation in the community is important, having it located in the expanding downtown, is now an incompatible land use. The Community Development Authority has previously identified this area as a future downtown redevelopment site. Rezoning the property would make the Jadair operation non-conforming, however, the operation could continue until the owner decided to cease operation or relocate from the site. However, unless the property is rezoned, the owner could sell to another user whose business could be more intense and less desirable than the current operation. Since all the area to the north and east is zoned, B-4, Central Business, the same zoning is also appropriate. Any development would be subject to Building and Site Plan review by the Plan Commission. Staff recommends rezoning from I-1, General Industrial to B-4, Central Business. Commissioner Dean asked if Jadair knew about this change in zoning. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that they would be notified when it goes to Council. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLY to recommend to the Common Council the rezoning from I-1, General Industrial to B-4, Central Business. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE PROPOSED ACCESS ROAD TO CTH LL FOR THE KOLBACH PROPERTY AS IT RELATES TO THE APPROVED CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that the Plan Commission had previously approved the conceptual development plan for the Kolbach property. At that time, the proposed residential development was known as Chapel Heights. The name has since been changed to Greystone. One condition of the approval was that a temporary access road be contracted to CTH LL to alleviate possible traffic to and from Bley Park Estates. The road was to be temporary because of the long-term objective was to connect Willow Drive, and when that occurred, the portion of this road connected to CTH LL would be removed. The access road was to be constructed across the Panarusky property and paid for by the developer, B & N Development. The Panarusky family was indicated that they would like for the road to be constructed to an urban profile (curb and gutter, etc.) and they would then like to plat lots along the roadway and sell them. This roadway if constructed, needs to be temporary. The County Highway Department will not allow Second Avenue, Willow Drive and this road to connect to CTH LL. If the driving range develops as residential, Willow Drive will be connected. If not, then this access road may become the permanent connection. The Commission needs to again review the plan and reconsider the need of the access road. If the Panarusky's will only grant permission to construct a permanent roadway, then the Commission should remove the access road as a condition. The traffic issue can be mitigated through phasing of the project. The 1st phase would be to construct the north/south road. The 2nd phase would be the access road. Commissioners discussed this item. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL BY to approve an access road easement to be built when the City deems it necessary. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND DISCUSS PROPOSED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT IMPACTS ON THE WOODS OF WHITE PINE PRELIMINARY PLAT: City Planner Tetzlaff reminded the Commissioners that the Plan Commission had approved a Preliminary Plat for The Woods at White Pine. The plat showed a detention pond along the west side of CTH LL and wetlands and a navigable stream on the east side of CTH LL. A storm water management plan has now been completed and shows a large detention area along CTH LL with steep slopes and most of existing trees have been removed. On the east side, another detention area with very extreme slopes is shown immediately west of the Spinnaker subdivision. The storm water management plan complies with current rules and regulations, however, it is staff's opinion, that is severely impacts the approved plat. In addition, we have concerns regarding the design, location and access to the eastside detention pond. City Engineer Vanden Noven discussed the storm water management plan with the Commissioners. He discussed the two ponds that would be created. Commissioners questioned the steep banks of the ponds. City Engineer Vanden Noven discussed the safety issues. Commissioners asked if this would be a wet pond. City Engineer Vanden Noven discussed the safety shelf and the slope of the ponds. He stated that he has no objection to the storm water management plan. Mr. John Sigwart also discussed the storm water management plan. Commissioners asked if the storm water would affect the creek and the City Engineer stated it would not. This is for information purposes only.

REVIEW AND RECOMMEND OVERLAY ZONING TO PROTECT THE NEIGHBORHOOD AROUND ST. MARY'S AND THE HISTORIC LIGHT STATION: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that the Historical Society expressed concerns about the pending development in the vicinity of the Light Station and St. Mary's. The Common Council has requested that the Plan Commission review, discuss and recommend a way to preserve the character of the neighborhood. One suggestion was to create a historic district. The Intensive Historic Survey Report, prepared by Timothy Heggland in 1998, concluded that there were too structures in that area to form a district. The main reason to form a district is to take advantage of the tax credit that is available. Another way to preserve those areas is to create an overlay district. Port Washington has a history of creating and using zoning overlays. The overlay would add other requirements to those of the underlying zoning district. In this way, the overlay could be applied to the immediate neighborhood along with those areas lying below the hill along North Franklin and Jackson Street. A Neighborhood Preservation Overlay could also be applied to other areas of the City, including the two neighborhoods identified in the Intensive Survey Report. The Design Review Board agreed that the overlay was an appropriate means of trying to preserve the character of neighborhoods; that standards should be applied to projects in the overlay area; that the standards should be made known to the general public; and that design review is an appropriate regulation tool that the City is comfortable using. City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District provisions with the Commissioners and the area of the City involved. The Commissioner discussed in detail the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District provisions. Commissioner Kelley had concerns with number 2, item e. Mayor Huebner had concerns about houses being remodeled. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that nothing is set in stone. Commissioner Dean had concerns with some of the provisions. Alderman Haacke looks at this as a way to address, save and preserve some of the heritage in this City. He looks at these provisions as a first draft. Mayor Huebner had no problem with new home buildings, but was concerned with existing homes. Commissioner Dean agreed with the Mayor. Mayor Huebner stated that the language needs to be massaged to have it worded right. City Planner stated that this is a work in progress. Commissioner Dean that we should focus on new development, and that it should be advisory in nature. City Building Inspector Wiese stated that in the downtown area, we assert pressure on business through this board. They are property owners and we are advising, correcting, suggesting and holding back permission to a certain degree. Commissioner Sova stated that we have a good start on this and we should work with the Historical Society with the wording. Commissioner Dean agreed with the spirit of this. We should also consider a Historical Preservation Fund. Because some of these problems are easily solved by buy the property. Commissioner continued to discuss this issue. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that the Design Review Board would make the decision and appeals could be brought to the Plan Commission. Staff will review this item with the Historical Society for more input for boundaries and justification for those boundaries are.

RECONSIDER AND APPROVE DOWTOWN DESIGN GUIDELINES: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Plan Commissioners that at last month's meeting, he distributed a draft and then reviewed proposed downtown design guidelines. He asked that to seek input from the BID and the Chamber. Copies were forwarded but only a few comments have been received. The general response has been positive; most have said they are not in a position to comment on the technical aspects; however, adoption of the guidelines must be taken as a commitment to defend reasonable standards for the appearance of the downtown. Staff recommends adoption and making the guidelines available. They would form the basis for future Design Review Board and Plan Commission review. Mr. Merton Lueptow, representing the BID, stated that he has not gotten any responses back. He liked the guidelines, but had two concerns. His first concern was with the Goals for Downtown Design. The item dealing with "prefer to walk rather than drive. The City has a lot of visitors, who need to drive to the City to visit it. He does not like the wording. His other concern was with Materials and architectural details dealing with siding. He stated that wood siding is good, but when you are 35 feet in the air, painting gets to be expense. Plastic or aluminum siding could be maintained better. He would like to keep this item open for another month. Commissioner discussed the siding issue. Commissioner Kelley asked that staff has to approve anything in the walkway such as: benches, soda machines, sandwich boards, etc. and that each business in the downtown area should get a copy of it. Commissioner Sova stated that split-face block should be added to the material list.

PLAN COMMISSION AFFAIRS:

a. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND CHANGES TO THE DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that Commissioner Sova and Alderman Haacke had met on May 18th to review and discuss modifications to our design Review process. City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. He stated the current meetings are running too long. He stated that Consent Agenda should be brought back to the Plan Commission. Items would be pulled from the Consent Agenda if a Commissioner wanted to discuss it in more detail. Other changes would be specific membership of the Design Review Board. The Planner would not be a voting member, but would take the minutes and offer advice and a new citizen would be appointed. The other citizen member "shall be" a graduate architect should be changed to "should be" a graduate architect just in case a graduate architect could not be found. The Building Inspector is designated as the chairman; this would be changed to say that the chairman would be selected by the membership. The Mayor would appoint someone from the Fire Department as the other member; currently member is from the Police Department. An idea would be to alternate between the Fire Department and the Police Department for a member. Some wording should be changed. Other possible changes would be under new occupancy and the submitting of a business plan. Commissioner Sova and Alderman Haacke reviewed their ideas and changes with the Commissioners. The membership and duties would have to go before the Common Council for an ordinance change. Commissioners would like to see it in ordinance form before going to the Common Council. Commissioners would like to have the City Attorney draft the ordinance and bring it back to the Commission for review.

B. CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON CHANGES TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE: City Planner Tetzlaff reminded the Plan Commissioners that last month everyone received a copy of the Cudahy sign Ordinance. Commissioner Kelley provided this sign ordinance. We agreed to use this as our template. Commissioner Kelley reviewed this document and made changes to it. Commissioner Kelley explained the minimum and maximum for signs and suggested that these changes be emailed to the members for review. This item will be brought back to the Commission next month.

PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES: Jody and Charles Puckett of 1442 Apple Court had concerns about the Lakeside Development Project. They have two buildings that they are remodeling and are concerned about the value of their property.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THIS COMMISSION AS

AUTHORIZED BY LAW: There was none.

ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DEAN to adjourn the meeting at 9:47 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2004

Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:37 p.m. Members present were: Commissioners Kelley, Alderman Haacke, and City Engineer Vanden Noven. Also present were: City Planner Tetzlaff and City Administrator Mark Grams. Absent and excused: Commissioners Sova, Dean, Davel, and City Building Inspector Dennis Wiese.

Approval of Minutes: MOTION by COMMISSIONER KELLEY and seconded by ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the minutes. Commissioner Kelley questioned the staff on Mr. Edward Slye's project. Mr. Slye has an apartment in the B-3 Zoning District and apartments are not allowed. Staff would look into this item. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman’s Business: There was none.

Public Appearances & Comments: There was none.

REVIEW AND APPROVE NEW COMMUNITY ENTRANCE SIGNS: City Administrator Mark Grams and City Planner Randy Tetzlaff reviewed this item with Commissioners. They informed the Commissioners that the Port Washington Rotary Club has voted to finance a new community entrance signs for the City of Port Washington. The funding and commitment for the signs has never materialized. The Rotary now proposes to finance their construction, placement, and to cover the ongoing cost of ground lighting. Three routed signs made of redwood are proposed and will be approximately 5 feet high and 14 feet wide, and be mounted on a decorative stone foundation base. The Design Review Board reviewed several proposed designs and preferred a style done in blue with the current Light Station profile. The proposed locations of these new signs is the southwest corner of North Wisconsin Street and CTH LL (in front of the Sentry sign); on the southeast corner of STH 33 and Jackson Road; and along the east side of STH 32 on the far southern limits of the City. The exact locations of the signs will be determined at a later date by staff. Each sign would be located within the Arterial Gateway Overlay and be less than the maximum permitted sign face of 75 SF. Staff recommends approval of the sign using a decorative lannon stone foundation; colored with a blue background; including the current Light House design; and the signs shall be located at sites determined by City Staff. Commissioners discussed the sign that was proposed. Commissioner Kelley asked if this sign was legal. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that Plan Commission could approve any sign. They have the final say. Commissioner had concerns about the lighting of the sign and vandalism. Commissioners also discussed the landscaping around the signs. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the three signs as recommended by the Design Review Board. Motion carried (3 Ayes, 1 Nay (Kelley)).

REVIEW AND APPROVE SITE AND LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR DAIRY QUEEN, 218 EAST WASHINGTON STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. He informed the Commissioners that Suzanne and Tom Gehl have acquired the Dairy Queen property and franchise. They intend to reopen the business within a month. They are aware of the problems that plagued the previous operators of this business. Their intention is to operate the business 10 hours per day on a year-round basis. Besides a general cleaning of the building, equipment, and premises, the major change being proposed is to construct an outdoor landscaped patio area to accommodate outdoor eating. The plan submitted shows a 900 SF outdoor patio made of pavers and enclosed with a raised planting area. Carol Bangs, a noted landscape architect, designed the planting area. Four parking stalls will be lost, however, there will still be fourteen stalls remaining. An existing fence encloses the dumpster area. The Design Review Board was supportive of the location and design of the patio area, which is preferable to the existing area located on the south side of the building. The new owners are not planning any changes to the exterior of the building at this time. The DRB noted that while the façade is dated, they suggested that the signage be improved to make the business more visible. The owners agreed to relocate the message board now on the south side of the building to the west side. In addition, the darkly painted west side will be repainted along with the blue metal railing. Staff recommends approval of the site and landscape plan as submitted. Carol Bangs was present to discuss the landscaping of this property. Ms. Bang discussed the fish net screening around the patio area. The planters would be a gray colored block. The planting would consist of annuals, grasses and small shrubs. The parkway would not have a tree, but grasses with annual flowers would be planted there. Grasses would also be planted around the utility box. The patio would be raised up with concrete blocks. Commissioners discussed the patio and the landscaping. Commissioners also discussed the parking and entrances to the parking lot. Commissioners liked the landscaping ideas. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the site and landscape plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND APPROVE NEW SIGNAGE FOR THE HARBORSIDE HOTEL, 135 EAST GRAND AVENUE: City Planner Tetzlaff stated that the Harborside Hotel is converting from a Best Western to a Holiday Inn. There are two, large logo signs on the building. The Building Inspector has already issued a permit for a new Holiday Inn sign on the north side of the building (as seen on North Franklin Street). The owners would like to replace the existing sign on the west side of the building with a new Holiday Inn logo. That sign cannot be replaced because that side of the building does not qualify as a "front street." The sign ordinance states that the Building Inspector shall approve all signs. His decision may be appealed to the Plan Commission, whose decisions are final. Since he cannot approve the sign as proposed, the Plan Commission must consider and approve. The proposed sign is approximately one-third the size of the existing one. It is also connected to existing electrical service. The Plan Commission approved the existing signs when the Harborside was expanded in the early 1990's. For those traveling eastbound on Grand Avenue, it is preferable to have a flat-mounted sign on the west side of the building rather than a projecting sign on the north side. Staff recommends approval of the new signage. Commissioners were concern about discoloration of the brick after the old sign is removed. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to approve the new signage for the Harborside Hotel as presented. Motion carried (3 Ayes, 1 Nay (Kelley)).

review and APPROVE PLACEMENT OF A SODA VENDING MACHINE AT 123 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that this item has been withdrawn because the applicant has not received permission from the building owner to place the vending machine. We have had other business with similar requests and staff has discouraged them. Our local ordinance does not address vending machine either in the right-of-way or on private property. In the past, a vending machine was approved along the side of the former Christmas in Port at 201 North Franklin Street. At that time, the applicant was requested to enclose the machine with lattice. This vending machine was also located on the City's R.O.W. Staff is looking for direction in this matter. Should staff continue to discourage applicants? Commissioners discussed this item. Commissioners did not like the idea of placing vending machines in the City's right-of-way. Commissioners suggested discussing the vending machine issue in the Unified Development Ordinance and discouraging applicants from applying at this time.

RECONSIDER AND APPROVE BUILDING façade IMPROVEMENTS AT 105-107 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Plan Commissioners that last month, the Plan Commission, in an effort to accommodate the pending building occupancy, approved the façade improvements to 105 - 107 North Franklin Street contingent upon the owner bringing in detailed plans to the Design Review Board to review and approve. The owner has not brought in such plans and upon contract with him, it does not appear he is willing to do so. The owner intends to occupy the building soon. Staff and several aldermen have received comments about the appearance of the building. Since he has not complied with our request, it has been requested that the Plan Commission revoke its previous approval and reconsider the proposed improvements to the façade. Mr. Uselding, Jr. was present to explain his situation. He stated that people are getting excited before it is completed. It will be painted and everything is going to match. He stated that he didn't realize that the plans he turned in originally were not sufficient for the front of the building. City Administrator Grams stated that plans are needed so staff knows what is being built. Mayor Huebner stated that there is no guarantee that the finished product that you tell us is what it is going to be. Mr. Uselding, Jr. stated that he has been in business for 24 years and he isn't going to "let his building look like crap." City Administrator Grams explained that other building projects come in with plans showing what is being done. Mayor Huebner stated that the City needs the plans so that the City can hold the applicant to those plans, that when Plan Commission approves, the final product matches those plans. Mr. Uselding, Jr. stated that the project is done and he could not see spending money for plans now, when the project is done. Mayor Huebner stated there is the question of the awning and there are no plans for it. Mr. Uselding, Jr. stated he brought in computer-generated pictures of the awning. Mayor Huebner stated that it was not the exact awning. Mayor Huebner again stated that the City needs plans in order to hold the applicant accountable. City Administrator Grams stated we need the size, color or anything. Mr. Uselding, Jr. stated that it is maroon and he brought in a small swatch in and it will be 40 feet long and extend over the building. Commissioner Kelley stated he would like to recommend that we revoke the approval that he did last time and instruct the Building Inspector to not issue an occupancy permit until the Commission receives plans from Mr. Uselding, Jr. to review. Mr. Uselding, Jr. stated that he had a better idea. He stated that one of the Commissioners should buy his building and he will move to Saukville with his business. Mayor Huebner stated that the City is not trying to make this difficult, but there are guidelines set up for everyone and everyone has to go by the same rules. Mr. Uselding, Jr. stated that he was told only two days before the meeting that he needed plans. Mayor Huebner stated that at the last Plan Commission meeting, Mr. Uselding, Jr. was told to bring in some type of plan for the façade and awning. Mr. Uselding, Jr. stated that he needed to be out of the building he is in by the 1st of May. So one way or another, he will be in the building, unless some one buys this building. City Planner Tetzlaff showed the plans of the remodeling of the building to the Commissioners and Mr. Uselding, Jr. and stated that these plans could be revised to show the façade and the awning. These plans could be used and the Plan Commission could review and approve and Mr. Uselding, Jr. would not have to spend thousands of dollars. Alderman Haacke stated that he was disappointed because he thought that he and Mr. Uselding, Jr. had a productive and positive discussion the other evening. Alderman Haacke stated that he asked Mr. Uselding, Jr. to put this in either a drawing or in writing and we have not seen this. Alderman Haacke feels that the City has bent over backwards to accommodate Mr. Uselding, Jr. Mr. Uselding, Jr. stated that he understood Alderman Haacke to say that if he could not make the meeting that he should put it into writing. Mr. Uselding, Jr. stated that he misunderstood what Alderman Haacke wanted. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER kelley AND SECONDED BY city engineer vanden noven to revoke the approval previously given to this project and recommend that the Building Inspection not allow occupancy until plans have been submitted and approved. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND CONSIDER CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP (WITHOUT ROAD DEDICATION) FOR HIDDEN HILLS DEVELOPMENT: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff reviewed this item for Commissioners. This Certified Survey Map (CSM) is proposed by Bielinski Development's engineering firm, Welch Hanson Associates. The survey incorporates the area that will be developed for future commercial use. This CSM includes the area that lies east of the land owned by Wisconsin Gas Company and west of the property of Ray Last. This CSM does not include a road dedication, but will give separate ownership for this parcel of land. This survey complies with the provisions contained in Section 236, Wis. State Statutes. Staff recommends approval of this CSM. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to approval the CSM as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND CONSIDER CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP (WITH ROAD DEDICATION) FOR HIDDEN HILLS DEVELOPMENT: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. This Certified Survey Map (CSM) is proposed by Bielinski Development's engineering firm, Welch Hanson Associates. The survey incorporates the area that will be developed for future commercial use. This CSM includes the 3 parcels that area adjacent to the proposed boulevard entrance to the development. This CSM includes the road dedications as shown previously on the approved Preliminary Plat. This CSM complies with the provisions contained in Section 236, Wis. State Statutes. Staff recommends approval of this CSM as proposed. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to recommend approval to the Common Council of the CSM as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND RECOMMEND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (BASE AND OPD ZONING) FOR CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Plan Commissioners. A concept plan and a Certified Survey Map for the Fiduciary Development have been approved and the land has been annexed into the City. Engineering plans have been drawn and are being reviewed by staff. The next step in the development process is to rezone the property. Since this is a planned development, a General Development Plan (GDP) is being submitted for review and approval. The next step in the process will be submittal of a condominium plat where specific buildings and designs will be reviewed and approved. The GDP is modeled after one submitted for Hidden Hills. The developer could have pursued this project with conventional zoning if not for: 1) private streets; and 2) increased height of the proposed clubhouse, which is to be treated as an accessory use. Mr. Bruce McIlnay, representing Fiduciary, presented a PowerPoint presentation to the Commissioner. He explained the zoning request to the Commissioners. He also explained that this development would be built in four phases. The initial phase will take about 2 years to complete. Dwelling units will be started in 2005. He discussed the clubhouse as an accessory use. He also discussed the density, open space, front setbacks, side setbacks, and building heights. He also discussed the various streets, landscape, and walking paths. Commissioners discussed the PowerPoint presentation. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to recommend approval to the Common Council for the General Development Plan with the proposed RM-4 base and OPD Zoning as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR STONE LAKE ESTATES, TOWN OF GRAFTON: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Plan Commissioners that after last months meeting, staff met with Mr. DeToro's representatives to further discuss concerns about the proposed Stone Lake Estates development. It was agreed that a presentation would be made at the Plan Commission meeting. The concerns expressed by staff and those in the Ozaukee Press editorial would be addressed during the presentation. It was also agreed that no decision would be requested of the Plan Commission, the presentation would be for "information only." Mr. David Opitz, representing Mr. DeToro, was present. Mr. Opitz gave a PowerPoint presentation to the Commissioners. He informed the Commissioners that Stone Lake Estates is near Stone Croft, which is south of the City in the Town of Grafton. This property is zoned agriculture. He stated that this development would be like Peck Row on Farwell in Milwaukee. Mr. Opitz showed an aerial photo of the area. He explained about the berms on Hwy. C and the two entrances to the development. This development would have internal paths and walkways. The total acres would be 32.21 with 88 units. This development would have 34 single-family units and 27 duplexes. It will also have private streets. Phase 1 would be single-family units with holding tanks and municipal water. Phase 2 and 3 would begin when municipal sewer and water would be available. The 2nd and 3rd phase would have cluster duplexes. The Association would manage the removal of waste from the holding tanks. Mr. Opitz discussed the green spaces, storm water management, and roads. Commissioners discussed the driveway, parking surfaces and density. Mr. John Sigwart explained the paved surface material that would be used to the Commissioners. Mr. Opitz discussed the different styles of buildings in the development. Commissioners had concerns about the pond safety, holding tanks and pavement areas. Most of the Commissioners like the concept, but still had concerns with holding tanks and the water system. NO ACTION TAKEN.

PLAN COMMISSION AFFAIRS:

a. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME OCCUPATION PROVISIONS: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that Alderman Haacke has requested a review of the Home Occupation provisions as contained within Sec. 20.34.000. His concern is that some home occupations may be disruptive to the neighborhood. Perhaps it is time to review or revisit the provisions. City Planner reviewed the provisions in the ordinance with the Commissioners. Staff agrees that the City's home occupation provisions are "loose." Procedure wise, some prospective home occupations contact our office requesting information. They are provided the provisions and told that they are permitted to continue as long as they conform. If the City receives complaints and it is verified that they are not in compliance, they will be asked to cease and desist operation of their business. There are many other businesses operating in the City that have never contacted our office. More importantly, we have no records of any sort of where the home occupations are located, or what businesses are operated there. Most of the home occupations in the City go unnoticed. There are no problems and often the neighbors are unaware that a business exists. However, some have an inordinate number of customers or clients, particularly tax accountants, and some communities require that each home occupation be issued a permit or at least be registered or recorded. The following information is usually required: 1) Owner; 2) Address; 3) Type of business and name; 4) Description of business; 5) % of floor area devoted to the business; 6) Estimated number of customer or clients; 7) Customer parking if needed and where; 8) Sign size and location; and 9) Date submitted or approved. If complaints are received, staff can legitimately review the home occupation and verify and document if there have been changes to the use. Permitting would also prevent or eliminate "illegal" home occupations (those not conforming to the conditions). Staff recommends a home occupation permit system including the above referenced information. Each home occupation would need to conform to the conditions currently listed in the zoning ordinance. The permit system would be contained in the new Unified Development Ordinance. Commissioners discussed the various home occupations in the City and agreed the City's ordinances need to be reviewed and updated if necessary. Commissioners suggested that the community should be informed as to how to handle a home occupational complaint. Information should be placed on the City's website, newsletter and the City's cable channel. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN AT THIS TIME.

 

uPDATE ON DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE AND pwssd FENCING: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that he had contacted the City Attorney and the City Attorney sent a letter with his opinion. The letter stated that the ordinance states "may" which is permissive and not mandatory. The Commission may choose but is not required to approve directional signs. Subject to the 12 square foot maximum limitation, the Plan Commission is likewise authorized to exercise its discretion on a case-by-case basis to approve, reject, or limit other directional sign characteristic such as, for example design, shape, color, form, material, composition, illumination, appearance, location, setback, height from ground and duration of placement. The Commission has a pretty broad discretion. In exercising its broad discretion, the Plan Commission must at all times act in a reasonable manner to prevent treating one applicant differently than another. The Commission should endeavor to determine how Section 20.29.070 has been historically interpreted and applied by prior Plan Commissions, to provide at least some guidance as to how the particular power at issue may be exercised today. City Planner Tetzlaff summarized the letter by saying that the Commission is not obligated. An applicant does come in the Commissioners, you look at it, you evaluated, see if past Plan Commission have granted it, if they haven't, basically make a statement that the Commission feels it isn't in the public interest, then reject it and move on. The Commission can discuss later if we want that in the future sign ordinance. City Planner Tetzlaff also discussed the fencing at the athletic field. There were two issues: 1) the fencing shutting off the walkway and 2) the fencing is it in the high water mark. We approved the site plan for the fencing that closed off the walkway. The fencing extends two feet on top of the retaining wall and the retaining wall is outside the high water mark. City Administrator Grams stated the gates are open to go inside the baseball field. If you want to go outside towards the creek, those are closed for safety reasons. Staff will continue work with the School District.

REVIEW AND DISCUSS NEW BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS FOR HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that recently, we have seen a number of quality building remodeling and renovations in the downtown area. The situation with the building renovation of 105-107 North Franklin Street has prompted a call from some alderman, residents, and other property owners in the downtown to request some special design standards in the downtown. New design standards can be adopted and applied. The first question that comes to mind is what geographic area does it include, the Historic District or perhaps the Business Improvement District? As for standards, adopting more strict "historic" standards may actually become a disincentive to new remodeling or renovations. One suggestion is to adopt design guidelines, similar to the development guidelines that the Plan Commission adopted earlier. These design guidelines would be made available to prospective remodelers or contractors of new construction. The Design Review Board would use the same guidelines when reviewing projects. The use of these guidelines would make the future review of projects less subjective and would greatly improve the quality of all future projects. City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed a draft of such guidelines that the DRB has been working on during the past month. The design guidelines cover more than just the downtown area. The draft contains goals and specific guidelines relating to street orientation, building height and scale, facades, building materials and architectural details, and public spaces. The primary credit for the preparation of these guidelines goes to Mike Muller, our resident architect on the Design Review Board. It is requested that the Plan Commissioners review and comment on the guidelines. City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed the guidelines with the Commissioners. Commissioners discussed the guidelines. Alderman Haacke stated this is an excellent start. What he would like to see is the Chamber, BID and other people to sit down and put together basically what we would like to do to protect the character of the City of Port Washington. This is an ideal time to be doing something like this. He would like to see this go further. Mayor Huebner stated that this was a very good document to start. He agreed with Alderman Haacke to get some input from BID or the Chamber. Mayor Huebner stated that we do need to have some type of guidelines. City Planner Tetzlaff stated he would work with the BID and Chamber to receiver more input.

dISCUSS STORAGE OF VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIALS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY: City Planner Tetzlaff stated that this is another request that he had received. There are 2 or 3 locations in our municipal code that talk about storage junk. There is something in the zoning code in Chapter 20.11.040 that discusses storage junk. There are many unanswered questions regarding this item. We need to sit down and clarify this. Maybe a tweaking of the ordinance is needed. Alderman Haacke stated that he has received a number of calls and maybe this item needs to be revisited. Staff will look into this item.

CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE: City Planner Tetzlaff stated that at last month's Plan Commission, it was decided that we would deal with the issues and sections of the ordinance that are most urgent, beginning first with signage, followed by shoreland-wetland, construction site erosion, landscaping, accessory structures, and conservancy areas. Commissioner Sova and Alderman Haacke have volunteered to work with staff to improve the design review process. It was also agree, that where possible, the Commissioners would become more active, by becoming involved in smaller work groups. City Planner Tetzlaff suggested that Commissioners review the existing sign code for changes to the language and decide what parts we like or don't like, as well as defining what's missing. We then can re-review the revised UDO language; perhaps after looking over our current ordinance, we may choose to modify the revised version. Our new sign ordinance can range from being very prescriptive to begin open-ended. The former is easier to administer and the latter will likely result in better signage. In past years, all signs required Plan Commission approval; later on, the Building Inspector was given the authority to approve signs. If the signs exceeded the area and location requirements, then the Plan Commission would review and make a determination. Staff liked how past and present staff administered the ordinance, by giving the Plan Commission the final authority. The bottom line is that we would like to provide more flexibility to all, the applicant, to the Building Inspector, the day-to-day administrator, and to the Design Review Board and/or Plan Commission. City Planner Tetzlaff would like the Commission to look at the current sign ordinance and review it. Commissioner Kelley found a sign ordinance from Cudahy that looks promising. City Planner Tetzlaff asked if you would please take the Cudahy ordinance home and review it. City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed a little of both the current sign ordinance and the Cudahy ordinance. He reviewed both the pros and cons of each sign ordinance. Commissioners offered their input and suggestions. City Planner Tetzlaff would get input from the Chamber and the BID. Mayor Huebner suggested having a work session at the next meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES: Mr. Gordon Johnston of Stone Croft in Grafton would encourage the Plan Commissioners to look closer at density. He moved from the south side of Milwaukee to the Town of Grafton because of the open space. He had concerns about the cluster duplexes and the noise that would be bouncing off the buildings. He suggested that the Commissioners look at North Meadows on North 95th Street, north of Brown Deer Road. He also suggested looking at Lake Park in Germantown. He again encouraged the Commissioners to watch the density of development.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THIS COMMISSION AS

AUTHORIZED BY LAW: Commissioner Kelley would like staff to look at that house on South Division Street. It is starting to pile up with junk again. Some Commissioners again suggested that projects/developments that do not have a packet that is complete should not appear before the Commission.

ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2004

Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:34 p.m. Members present were: Commissioners Sova, Kelley, Dean, and Davel and City Engineer Vanden Noven. Also present were: City Planner Tetzlaff and City Administrator Mark Grams. Absent and excused: Alderman Haacke and City Building Inspector Dennis Wiese

Approval of Minutes: MOTION by COMMISSIONER SOVA and seconded by COMMISSIONER DEAN to approve the minutes. Commissioner Dean asked that the last sentence before the motion in Item #7 be deleted. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman’s Business: Mayor Huebner informed the Commissioners that several residents had concerns about a fence located in front yards. The major complaint was on the southeast corner of North Milwaukee Street and West Walters Street. This fence is over six feet tall and in disrepair. Mayor Huebner asked the Commissioners to discuss the fence ordinance at the next meeting. Commission Dean had concerns about a fence by Sauk Creek that the School Districts had built. Commissioner Dean thought that it was over the high water mark. He would like the staff to look into this item.

Public Appearances & Comments: There was none.

REVIEW AND APPROVE OFF-PREMISE DIRECTIONAL SIGN AT THE CORNER OF SUSET ROAD AND STH 32: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. Maple Crest Apartments, a senior complex located on Sunset Road and a meals and wheels site, is in need of directional signage. They have requested a small sign at the corner of Sunset Road and STH 32 in the vicinity of the existing civic and service club sign. The land is zoned B-2, Local Service Center, and owned by Dr. Brooks. The sign ordinance permits a directional sign in any district other than a residential one, for a business up to 12 square feet in size, with Plan Commission approval. The Design Review Board was concerned about possible precedence. Such signs are permissible by ordinance. There was also discussion about placing a city installed directional sign on a light pole indicating the meals and wheel site. The Design Review Board recommended approval of a directional sign to not exceed 6 square feet in size. The applicant needed to receive written permission of the property owner. The sign must be in conformance with the vision clearance regulations and the location is to be reviewed in a year. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that the applicant did not receive permission from the owner. He also stated that next month another request for directional sign from a business would be presented. This applicant would want to place the directional sign on two buildings. Mayor Huebner stated that he would like to visit this issue next month. Commissioners discussed the directional sign issue. Commissioner Dean would like the City Attorney and Staff to look at this. Commissioner Kelley agreed with Commissioner Dean. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to deny sign approval. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to have the City Attorney review and recommend changes to the sign ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. (Staff is directed to ask the City Attorney for an "as is" explanation and also advice on revising language in the sign ordinance).

REVIEW AND APPROVE BUILDING façade IMPROVEMENTS FOR 105-107 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. These are the buildings that were recently damaged by fire, the former Wind in the Rigging and Uselding's. The renovations are nearing completion and a late April occupancy expected. The upper façade of these buildings were not altered. On the lower level, the metal awning in front of these buildings and the adjacent Brown's Florist was removed. The remaining improvements include replacing much of what was originally there and installing a new awning over the front. Staff has been asking Mr. Uselding's contractor for plans and they stated they would provide them, but so far staff has not seen them. Mr. Uselding, Jr. was present to review his plans with the Commission. Mr. Uselding is proposing to put an awning on to tie the two buildings together. On his old building, Mr. Uselding had a rib metal façade and he is proposing to recreate the same on the new building. He cannot recreate the metal ribbing, but he is trying to create it in wood. Mr. Uselding explained the type of materials he would use in creating the façade for the buildings. He stated that the canopy would be a burgundy/maroon color made out of awning material. He also stated that the brick would be sand blasted and he would like to leave it natural. Commissioners were concerned that they did not have enough information to make a decision. Commissioners wanted more site plan information. They were looking for sizes, dimensions, and materials for the improvements that Mr. Uselding wanted to make. Commissioners agreed to let the Design Review Board and staff to work with Mr. Uselding to get more information for his site plan. Commissioner Sova stated that a proposal like Mr. Uselding had, that was not complete should not be presented at the Plan Commission. Plan Commissioners asked that staff check with the florist shop to see what they have planned for their store. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the building façade as presented subject to applicant presenting detailed plans to the Design Review Board and staff for final approval before proceeding. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND APPROVE BUILDING façade PLAN FOR CELLULAR TOWER EQUIPMENT BUILDING AT THE WESTSIDE WATER TOWER: City Planner Tetzlaff stated that at last month's meeting the Plan Commission approved a site plan for Sprint at the Westside water tower. The Commission strongly suggested that they make arrangements for their building to be expandable to accommodate future cellular users. Their plans submitted for approval will do just that. It was also recommended that the new building be masonry. The plans originally submitted to the Design Review Board were not received favorably. The building would be expandable, but the exterior material to be used was a composite "fake" brick. The DRB wanted a masonry material, either brick or split-face block. The DRB recommended approval of a building as presented, however it would be cladded in 4" brick veneer; color of the brick would be close to the existing aggregate structure; minimal exterior signage would be used; and the "good side" elevation would face the future residential lots (north-south orientation) and be located at the northeast corner of the water tower site. Commissioners discussed enclosures. Mayor Huebner questioned where there would be any danger to children. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to approve the building as shown, however it would be cladded in 4" brick veneer; color of the brick would be close to the existing aggregate structure; minimal exterior signage would be used; and the "good side" elevation would face the future residential lots (north-south orientation) and be located at the northeast corner of the water tower site. Motion carried unanimously.

review and APPROVE BUILDING ENCLOSURE TO CONNECT EXISTING BUILDINGS AT KLEEN TEST, 1611 SUNSET ROAD: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Plan Commissioners. Keller Structures has designed and build the buildings housing Kleen Test Products on Sunset Road. These building exteriors represent the type of "business-park" like development that the City wants to encourage in the future. Kleen Test Products is now proposing to enclose a sidewalk that connects two existing buildings. The exterior materials will match the existing colors and design of the facility. They are also requesting approval of a small 7' x 7' air lock enclosure on their north building. These proposed enclosures represent other "high quality" additions to a signature facility. The Design Review Board recommended both enclosures as presented. Mr. Mike Queoff of Keller Structures presented his proposal to the Plan Commissioners. He explained that there were five buildings at the site and the owners would like to connect two buildings together. There would be two exits doors in the connecting corridor. He is also presented an 8' x 12' enclosure on one of the buildings as a stopgap, a two-door check system. The material will be the same reddish terra cotta block. The area would be landscaped by Lieds. Mr. Queoff discussed the doors, windows, and building materials. Commissioners discussed this proposal. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the building enclosures proposal as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND APPROVE BUILDING façade IMPROVEMENTS FOR 201 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Plan Commissioners that this building formerly housed Jimmy's Pizza. It is known historically as the Barnum Blake Building built in 1854. The new owner, Bob Holton had originally planned to remove all of the exterior wood siding and the paint from the brick. He also envisioned restoring the front arches on the lower level on North Franklin Street. In addition, he wanted to tie together the front building and rear building along East Main Street; rebuild the steps and balcony; and remove the dumpster enclosure along East Main Street. During the demolition phase, he found that the brick is a mix of styles and colors and their condition is deteriorated. All of the brick in the lower front façade on North Franklin Street has also been removed and nothing from the original exterior remains. A major design challenge was how to handle the curved front areas on either side of the front door. Some restoration options were presented and discussed at the Design Review Board. The Board rejected an idea to use cedar shakes to create a nautical theme. A consensus was reached to fill-in the lower front façade with brick and use curved glass or glass block on the areas on the sides of the door. A decorative cornice would be recreated to separate the upper and lower facades. The remaining building would be repainted in subtle earth tones. The Design Review Road is supportive of the new owner's efforts to restore this building. Mr. Robert Holton and Mr. Mike Muller were present to answer questions. Mr. Holton discussed the historic pictures presented. He explained the changes he is proposing for the building. He also discussed the type of materials and colors he would like to use. Mayor Huebner thanked Mr. Holton for investing in Port Washington. Commission Dean stated that they did a great job. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to approve the building façade improvements as presented. Motion carried (5 ayes, 1 abstained (Davel)).

REVIEW AND APPROVE SITE AND OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR TEMPORARY OFF-PREMISE STORAGE OF PIPELINE EQUIPMENT FOR WISCONSIN GAS COMPANY: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Plan Commissioners. The Wisconsin Gas Company is in the process of constructing the new natural gas pipeline to serve the new power plant. They are in need of temporary space to store gas pipes during the construction phase. They have secured a lease from Maritime Enterprises at 1020 Maritime Drive as a location to unload, store, and again load the pipes. The location is along the chosen pipeline route and is secured with fencing. Pipe delivery is expected later this month and will continue through April. Pipeline construction should be completed by late 2004. The pipes will be delivered on truck trailers, stored, and later loaded on the truck trailers for delivery. There would be no pipe assembly, no vehicle staging, no personal vehicle storage, and no construction trailers on the site. The operation would be limited from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Mr. Larry Stevens and Mr. Gary Wagner were present to answer any questions. Mr. Wagner stated that the pipe would be 20" steel pipe that runs through the City of Port Washington to feed the power plant. Commissioners asked about storage, work hours and traffic route. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the site and operational plan for pipe storage as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND APPROVE BUILDING, SITE, AND OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR ENGINE REBUILDING AND SALES AT 109 SOUTH PARK STREET: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff informed the Plan Commissioners that Edward Slye is proposing to acquire the former Dodge dealership property and convert it into an engine rebuilding and sales business. The property has been under the watchful eve of our Building Inspector Dennis Wiese because of several building code violations. Corrections to those violations are being made prior to the closing. Mr. Slye indicated he would like to make other exterior improvements to the buildings in the future, including repainting the tavern and apartment building. The property is zoned B-3, General Business. The proposed use is permitted contingent upon the plan review and approval by the Plan Commission. The Design Review Board welcomed the exterior changes proposed by the applicant including window and door modifications, canopy and signage. The concerns were expressed as to the need for additional site improvements. Due to the required setback area of 15', no parking should be allowed in front of the building along South Park Street. To discourage this, the asphalt should be removed. Landscaping should be provided on the site within the setback areas. Mr. Slye concurred with the suggestions. Parking could be relocated to behind the building. Mr. Slye stated that it would be difficult to remove the asphalt and plant landscaping this year. The DRB also suggested that the dumpster be relocated to an area on the southwest corner of the building or be shielded from view along South Park Street. The Design Review Board recommended approval of the building, site and operational plan subject to: 1) parking shall be removed from the front setback area along South Park Street at the time of occupancy; 2) the asphalt shall be removed in those areas and landscaping shall be installed as per ordinance within 18 months of Plan Commission approval; and 3) the dumpsters shall be relocated from view of South Park Street. Mr. Slye was present to answer any questions the Commissioners might have. Commissioners asked Mr. Slye various questions regarding the tavern and the apartments. Commissioners also asked questions about his operation and the site. Commissioners were concerned about automobiles being stored on the property. Mr. Slye stated that the only storage would be cars that he would be servicing. Commissioner Sova asked about his engine rebuilding business. He also questioned Mr. Slye regarding the storage of waste oil. Mr. Slye stated that the drums would be stored inside. Mr. Slye stated that any cars being worked on would remain inside the building. Commissioners discussed the asphalt and landscaping. Mr. Slye stated that he would be doing the removal of asphalt and landscaping himself. He plans to open his business by July 1, 2004. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to recommend approval of the building, site, and operational plan subject to: 1) parking shall be removed from the front setback area along South Park Street at the time of occupancy; 2) asphalt shall be removed in those areas and landscaping shall be installed as per ordinance by September 30, 2004; and 3) dumpsters shall be relocated from view of South Park Street. MOTION AMENDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to add landscaping and/or screening around dumpster. Amended motion carried unanimously. On the original motion: Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND APPROVE REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR HIDDEN HILLS: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Plan Commissioners that last year, the Plan Commission approved a Preliminary Plat and a General Development Plan (GDP) for Hidden Hills. The owner/developer, Bielinski Development then acquired the adjoining Jacque property. They have submitted and received approval of a new concept development plan that incorporated this property into the Hidden Hills development. The revised Plat includes the following changes: 1) the number of lots (76) and condos (24) remain the same; the location of the condos has been relocated to the northwest part of the Plat. This is a better location; more separate from the single-family lots and allows for better interior flow for the condos; 2) The size of the condo site has increased from 4.4 acres to 4.8 acres; 3) A new City park has been added to the area immediately west of the water tower. The previously shown tot lot has been eliminated and will be combined with the park; 4) the acreage devoted to single-family development has increased from 15.8 acres to 16.2 acres. Some of the new lots are larger than the previous plan; 5) the size of the commercial acreage has been reduced by 0.1 acres; and 6) the overall area devoted to open space has been reduced by approximately 2.5 acres. By including the adjacent Jacque property into the development in the future, an additional 9 acres of wetland/open space will be added. Other items related to base zoning, setbacks, uses, sign requirements, off-street parking, lighting, and use and maintenance of the open space areas remain the same. The Design Review Board reviewed both the Plat and the GDP and had some issues related to street names, road profiles, and bike path. The Design Review Board recommended approval of both the Preliminary Plat and the General Development Plan subject to: 1) review of the street names; 2) review of the road profiles; and 3) insertion of the previously approved bike path. Mr. Marcus Fink, a representative of Welch Hansen, was present to answer any questions the Plan Commissioners might have. Mr. Fink discussed the revised site plan for Commissioners. The pedestrian/bike path and open space was discussed. Commissioners also discussed the width of several streets, the storm water retention pond and park area. Commissioners also discussed the placement of the condos. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the preliminary plat as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND RECOMMEND BASE AND OPD ZONING FOR HIDDEN HILLS: City Planner Tetzlaff explained this item for the Commissioners. Commissioners discussed this item briefly. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to recommend approval to the Common Council for Base and OPD zoning for Hidden Hills Development as proposed in the General Development Plan. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND APPROVE CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR STONE LAKE ESTATES IN THE TOWN OF GRAFTON: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. The Detoro's has acquired three parcels of land around the existing Stonecroft development. Two parcels that were sold to V. K. Development have been recently annexed into the City. The proposal for the remaining parcel (east of the pond and Stonecroft) is to be developed into Stone Lake Estates. This proposal is unique because Phase 1 (24 single-family detached condominiums) would be developed using a temporary well and holding tanks. Once the V. K. Development occurs, Phase 1 would be connected to municipal sewer and water. Phases 2 and 3 would then be developed. The overall development looks rather dense, but the proposed development including a part of the water body yields a density of 2.73 units per acre (the V. K. Impact Study projected a density of 2.33). Excluding the area of the water body yields a density of approximately 3.8 units per acre. Important elements of Stone Lake include: 1) an urban density integrated with rural open space and a natural environment; 2) Improvement of the natural environment and conditions by improving the quality of the existing water body and through the use of pervious courtyard surfaces; 3) Passive use of the water body, a first in the City; 4) Minimum disturbance of the site by taking into consideration the existing trees and prairie, and soil conditions; and 5) Building designs that are unique and blend well the existing European setting of the original Stonecroft Village. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that the applicant asked that the Commission not to take action on this item. Mr. Detoro would like to have further discussions with staff and Plan Commissioners. Mayor Huebner stated that he had three comments: 1) he had concerns about approve land with out water and sewer; 2) he was not too pleased with all condo development, he would like to see more of a mix; and 3) approving land without knowing what would be developed around it. Commissioners discussed this issue. Commissioners discussed the land around the development and the lake. They also discussed holding tanks for this development. Plan Commissioners would like to invite the developer to make a presentation at the next Plan Commission meeting.

REVIEW AND RECOMMEND ANNEXATION OF LANDS OWNED BY PASCO IN THE TOWN OF PORT WASHINGTON: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. The Plan Commission approved a concept plan for Woodridge Condominiums, which will be built on this property. The proposed boundary includes the lands for Woodridge, a future commercial area, excess R.O.W owned by the State of Wisconsin and Ozaukee County, and STH 32 R.O.W. The latter is included at the request of our Police Department to improve jurisdictional coverage of the Maritime Drive and STH 32 intersection. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to recommend approval to the Common Council. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND RECOMMEND ANNEXATION OF LANDS KNOWN AS THE JACQUE PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF PORT WASHINGTON: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. The Plan Commission approved a revised concept plan for Hidden Hills which this property will become part of in the future. An annexation petition has already been accepted by the Common Council and has been approved by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DEAN to recommend approval to the Common Council. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND APPROVE REVISED BIKE ROUTE FOR THE OZAUKEE INTERURBAN BIKE TRAIL AND RECOMMEND SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Plan Commissioners that when the original Ozaukee Interurban Bike Trail route was selected, the intention was to use as much off-road right-of-way as possible. At the time, the trail route chosen followed an off-road trail to Oakland, Keeney, Chestnut and then a public alley, and back on the off-road trail. The WEPCO right-of-way between Oakland and Park was not used because of the necessity to obtain a railroad crossing and the high cost of building a crossing. The County has an opportunity to apply for an Enhancement Grant to cover 80% of the cost to construct more off-road trails and the railroad crossing. The remaining 20% would be covered by private funds. Neither the City nor the County would invest in this project. When the City approved the trail route, the Aldermen requested that at some point in the future, we should build the trail segment now being proposed. City Planner Tetzlaff also discussed the bike trail on Hwy. LL by the Country Inn and Suites. He is looking for two actions: 1) that you prepare the bike trail route as shown on the maps and 2) we may need a resolution from the Common Council, indicating their approval of the grant. Commissioners discussed the trail route. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to recommend approval to the Common Council for the proposed bike trail route. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to ask the Common Council to adopt the resolution in support of the Bike Trail grant (if needed). Motion carried unanimously.

PLAN COMMISSION AFFAIRS:

a. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff would like a consensus as to how to proceed. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that certain parts of the ordinance have a major urgency. Some of the important issues are: signs, shoreland-wetlands, construction and site erosion issues, and maybe some tweaking of the landscape is needed. The Design Review is also an issue. The Building Inspector is dealing with a lot of uncertainties with accessory buildings and fences. Other concerns are wetland overlays, conservation overlays, and process and procedures. City Planner Tetzlaff discussed various areas of the ordinance. Commissioners agreed that the areas of urgency needed to be handled first and calling them temporary ordinances. Commissioners agreed to start with signs, shoreland-wetland, construction site erosion, tweaking landscape, accessory buildings and fences, wetland and conservation, and setbacks. Commissioners also asked staff to research different communities to see what their ordinances stated. Commissioners discussed other changes to the ordinance and how to bring it back to the Commissioners for review. Commissioners discussed Commissioner Kelley's comments on the Design Review Board. Commissioner Kelley's concern with the Design Review Board was the make up of it and that Plan Commission should have the final say. Commissioner Sova discussed the history of the Design Review Board. Commissioners discussed the various projects on the agenda for tonight, and how some of them should not have been presented because of lack of information. .

PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES: Mr. Lloyd Smith of West Grand Avenue wanted to remind the Design Review Board and Plan Commission members that several years ago, there was an ordinance that stated that when remodeling a business in the downtown area, it should have a maritime or nautical theme. Also on the sign issue, a sign ordinance is only as good as it is enforced.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THIS COMMISSION AS

AUTHORIZED BY LAW: Commissioner Dean stated that the Design Review Board did an outstanding job on the Holton project. Commissioner Kelley and City Engineer Vanden Noven agreed with Commissioner Dean.

ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2004

Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 7:32 p.m. Members present were: Commissioners Sova, Kelley, Dean, Davel, Alderman Haacke and City Engineer Vanden Noven. Also present were: City Planner Tetzlaff and City Administrator Mark Grams. Absent and excused: City Building Inspector Dennis Wiese

Approval of Minutes: MOTION by COMMISSIONER KELLEY and seconded by COMMISSIONER DEAN to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman’s Business: Mayor Huebner stated that several weeks ago, he and staff had visited Kleen Test. They met with the owner of Meridian Industries, who owns Kleen Test and discussed the design standards and landscape standards for his building. The owner of Meridian Industries stated that because of the high standards in development, it helped his business and created more business for him. He also stated that because his building ended up so nice, they moved their corporate headquarters to Port Washington. He also informed the Commissioners that the State Highway 33 project has been pushed back to possibly 2009. Mayor Huebner asked the City Planner Randy Tetzlaff to give an update on comprehensive planning. City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that the Memorandum Of Agreement that was passed last month has been approved by the Common Council and forwarded to the County. Our City Attorney played a very important role fine-tuning the agreement. A lot of communities were not communicating or working with their Municipal Attorneys. Our City Attorney played a major role in trying to clarify some of the language in the Memorandum of Agreement and the Scope of Study. All of the communities are on board and the grant was approved.

Public Appearances & Comments: There was none.

REVIEW AND APPROVE SITE PLAN FOR TEMPORARY GREENHOUSE AT 1629 NORTH WISCONSIN STREET, DREW'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. Drews True Value is back again requesting permission to construct a temporary greenhouse on their parking lot for the spring flower season. The unit would be the same 18" x 48" structure to be installed before April 15th and removed at the end of the season. It will enable them to provide a larger selection of flowers, both annuals and perennials to their customers. The Plan Commission approved the greenhouse last year. There were no recorded problems or issues. The Design Review Board recommended approval of the site plan. The Design Review Board also recommended that the approval be continuous as long as there were no changes to the use and the location of the greenhouse did not change. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve site plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND RECOMMEND HOUSING GUIDELINES FOR FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE CITY (TABLED AT THE jANUARY MEETING): City Planner Tetzlaff reminded Commissioners that this item was discussed during last month's work session and later discussed during the regular meeting. The purpose of the guidelines is to give developers, staff, and the Design Review Board direction on the types of housing, density, mix and scale desired for future residential development projects. However, because there was much discussion about smaller lots, this item was tabled. The four guidelines that were discussed were: 1) To encourage multi-family structures containing six (6) or less dwelling units. Owner-occupied condominiums are to be encouraged rather than rental units; 2) To discourage large-scale developments containing four-and six-unit multi-family structures. No specific site sizes were discussed; 3) To encourage a mix single-family lots and side-by-side condominium lots within a development, as opposed to segregating them; and 4) To encourage where appropriate and as an alternative to large-scale developments of four- and six-unit condominiums, smaller single family and side-by-side condominiums lots. City Planner Tetzlaff would like to see some guidelines with densities. The Schneider project is approximately 5 dwelling unit per acre; the Fiduciary project is 7 dwelling units per acre. Commissioners discussed this item. Commissioners decided that the 2010 Plan would be a guideline for staff to give direction to developers. Commissioners would like to see developers come forward with their plans and present their case as to why the market is demanding a particular type of development. City Administrator Grams stated that the City has six large residential developments that the Commissioners have reviewed and approved with concept or preliminary plans. Those six developments have already set the standards as to what the Commission wants. How much land is out there for development? There is not that much land out there for development. The Commission has pretty much ear marked that land according to the developments next to them. The standards are set. THIS ITEM DIED FOR LACK OF A MOTION.

REVIEW AND APPROVE A CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR chapel heights, b & n dEVELOPMENT: City Planner Tetzlaff stated that at last month's meeting, there were concerns regarding the conceptual plan presented. Those concerns were: 1) The need to provide a second assess onto CTH LL; 2) The location/dispersement and number of the side-by-side condominium lots; and 3) Proposed phasing of the development. The developer met with the Panarusky family who own the lands immediately to the east of the proposed development and adjacent to CTH LL. They have given the developer tentative approval of a road easement to construct a street connection to CTH LL. Staff has suggested that the developer provide no more than 30 side-by-side lots, which equates to less than 17% of the total development. Mr. Scott Bachelor discussed the side-by-side lots. There are now 28 side-by-side lots located on corner lots. Commissioner Dean asked why side-by-side lots instead of single family. Mr. Bachelor stated he wanted to offer a variety of housing opportunity for people. Mr. Bachelor felt that in general there has been a strong market for that dwelling unit. Mr. Bachelor discussed the layout along the south end of the property, traffic pattern and roadways. Mr. Bachelor stated that they have an agreement with the Panarusky property for a temporary easement to CTH LL. Commissioner Davel asked if the mature trees in the southeast area of the property would stay and Mr. Bachelor stated they would. Mr. Bachelor discussed the roadway layout in Chapel Hill and how they would tie into Bley Park. Commissioners discussed the traffic pattern and phasing of the development. Mr. Bachelor stated that he would like to develop the whole area with the exception of the west side, which would be phase 2. Commissioners discussed the side-by-side being owner-occupied or privately owned and lot sizes. Zoning and density was discussed with the Commissioners. Commissioner Kelley stated that he liked the development. Commissioner Dean had concerns with density. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve site plan as presented with the two-phase plan that was described and with the ingress and egress points on the new plan. Motion carried (6 Ayes, 1 Nay (Dean)).

review and discuss park and recreation commission recommendations regarding future parK sites at the hidden hills and woods at white pine developments: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. The Plan Commission discussed and approved both the conceptual plan and preliminary plat for the Woods of White Pine, there were concerns expressed about the safety of children and others crossing CTH LL from the east to use the proposed park on the west side of the development adjacent to Hidden Hills. There have been further discussions with both of the developers of the White Pines and Hidden Hills. It is felt that it would be more desirable to have a park site on both the west and east side of CTH LL. The Didier's, developers of White Pines have suggested that the former County wayside and additional lands to the east of the wayside that they own becomes an eastside park. In exchange, they would be allowed to develop into lots the area formerly approved for a park. Belinski Development is willing to accommodate a public park in their project as long as they do not lose any single-family lots. The Park and Recreation Director has agreed to an area immediately west of the water tower. The Plan Commission needs to review and approve these changes so the developers can refine their plans. The Park and Recreation Board reviewed and unanimously approved these changes at their February 12th meeting. Staff also recommends approval. Commissioners discussed this item. Commissioner Kelley questioned the building for the radio antenna on the water tower. The building would be located east of the water tower. Commissioner Kelley also asked about the park adjacent to CTH LL. Commissioner Davel stated that park would not go all the way to the old County wayside. The wayside area would be a buffer zone. Commissioner Dean asked how far the park was from the detention pond. City Planner stated about 180 feet. Commissioners asked if both parks meet the requirements for the City. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that they are close but both developers would add cash in addition to the land dedication. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the recommendations of new park areas. Motion carried unanimously.

PLAN COMMISSION AFFAIRS:

a. CHANGES AFFECTING TAX INCREMENTAL FINANCE DISTRICTS: City Administrator Mark Grams informed the Commissioners that the Governor is set to sign new legislation affecting tax incremental finance (TIF) districts. The changes should be of benefit to the City of Port Washington. The Plan Commission is a major driving force behind the creation of TIF districts, it is important that the Commission be made aware of these changes.

b. PROPOSED ANNEXATIONS LEGISLATION: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff reviewed the new changes on proposed annexation legislation. He stated that the State Senate on a voice vote, recently approved changes that would limit all future annexations to three specific criteria (SB87). The annexations, in their entirety, would have to follow: 1) A surveyors line no smaller than a quarter-quarter section line; 2) A natural boundary; or 3) A centerline of a highway. The bill doesn't define a natural boundary or a highway. A major concern of planners and municipalities is that the bill would negatively affect the ability of cities and villages to grow and respond to annexation requests if it is passed in its current form. It would also prevent landowners from annexing their smaller land parcels. As it is currently written, it is terrible legislation crafted by rural, town interests.

PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES: There was none.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THIS COMMISSION AS

AUTHORIZED BY LAW: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that next months meeting would be quite long. He suggested that the meeting time be set at 6:30 p.m. Commissioners agreed.

ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2004

Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 7:31 p.m. Members present were: Commissioners Sova, Kelley, Dean, Davel and City Engineer Vanden Noven. Also present were: City Planner Tetzlaff, City Building Inspector Dennis Wiese, and City Administrator Mark Grams. Absent and excused: Alderman Haacke

Approval of Minutes: MOTION by COMMISSIONER sova and seconded by COMMISSIONER davel to approve the minutes as presented with a minor spelling change. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman’s Business: There was none.

Public Appearances & Comments: There was none.

REVIEW AND APPROVE HOUSING MIX GUIDELINES FOR FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff reviewed this item that was discussed in the work session. City Planner gave a brief overview. The Commissioner had discussed the housing mix. They also looked at the current number of single-family units, duplex units, condos units, owner-occupied units, rental units and concluded that condos are here to stay. They reached consensus on: 1) to encourage condo buildings that are six units/building or less; 2) to discourage large scale or large site project development with 4 and 6 units condos; 3) to encourage the intermixing of single family lots and two family-condo (owner-occupied side-by-sides) lots and 4) to encourage smaller lots, where appropriate or market driven as an alternative to large scale or large site condo projects. This would be a guideline for developers. Commissioner Dean asked why the smaller lot size. City Planner Tetzlaff explained that in lieu of larger condos buildings in appropriate developments it might be a better alternative. It was suggested that this type of lots would be used as a buffer against industrial or business park areas. Commissioner Dean had reservations with the smaller lots. City Engineer Vanden Noven stated that we are trying to encourage a diversity of housing stock so that we allow starter family homes to be built here as well as more expensive homes. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that we are encouraging diverse mix. Commissioner Dean had concerns about encouraging developers to come in with high density developments, smaller lots, lots of single family homes each of which paying relatively low property taxes on those homes. He is concerned that we will have high-density development when one of the standards of this Plan Commission is lower density developments, more green space, transition areas, and larger lots. City Engineer Vanden Noven stated that the Design Review Board is trying to tailor the developments to what we feel the Plan Commission wants so that we can come before the Plan Commission with a more concise design. The Design Review Board is looking for direction from the Plan Commission as how to tailor the developments. Mayor Huebner stated that points #1, #2, and #3 are fine, but perhaps #4, we are kind of giving mixed signals. Commissioner Dean stated that staff has the flexibility to suggest changes to developments before bringing them to Plan Commission. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that we need new guideline and new standards to basically help direct and give suggestions and recommendations to development community. The more overall direction we can give the better and we portray ourselves as a community that has its act together. Commissioner Dean suggested this item be table until later. This item was tabled until later in the meeting.

REVIEW AND RECOMMEND A REVISED 4-UNIT CONDOMINIUM SITE PLAN FOR WOODRIDGE CONDOMINIUMS, PASCO, APPLICANT: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that Paul Schneider previously presented conceptual plans for Woodridge Condominiums, which were approved by the Commission, except for the area that contained some 4-unit buildings. Commissioners made some suggestions that included altering the "cookie-cutter" look by altering the garages, modifying the exterior building materials, and revising the roadway and parking area to reduce the amount of paved area. Mr. Paul Schneider presented the changes to his revised site plan to the Design Review Board. The Design Review Board thought he was 80% of the way. They suggested he do more tweaking of the building site. Mr. Schneider has made further revisions to his 4-unit building site plan and is now seeking final conceptual approval. Mr. Schneider informed the Commissioners that he had made more changes to the elevations by including brick and stone. There are material changes with brick and stone. The garages are hidden and some buildings are moved with side loading garages. He also discussed landscaping. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that Design Review Board suggested turning buildings 12A, 12B, and 12C. Mayor Huebner had a concern with the garages. He stated it is not very appealing. Mr. Schneider explained that garage doors would be attractive and most of the garages would not be seen from the street or STH 32. Commissioner Dean asked if the siding was Hardy Plank. Mr. Schneider stated it was. Building Inspector Wiese stated that the parking area in the lower two buildings is pretty wide. Mr. Schneider stated that an island of green space could be place in the middle to break it up. Mr. Schneider discussed the building materials. He stated that they would be using Hardy Plank siding, attractive garage doors; the shingle type would be aluminum or plastic. There will be a variety of Hardy Plank siding, with brick and stone on buildings but in different areas. Commissioner Dean asked about Hardy Plank shingles. Mr. Schneider was not familiar with it, but he would check into it. Commissioners discussed the elevations of the site plan. City Engineer Vanden Noven stated he appreciated the variety of looks and design. Mr. Schneider discussed the variety of garage doors for the Commission. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the revised site plan with the Commission's suggestions. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW AND APPROVE A CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE KOLBACH FARM ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SUNSET ROAD, b & n dEVELOPMENT, APPLICANT: City Planner Tetzlaff stated that the Design Review Board has twice reviewed a conceptual plan for approximately 68 acres of land north of Sunset Road and west of CTH LL. Each time the Board has made suggestions to the developer. Mr. Scott Bachelor of B & N Development reviewed the conceptual plan in more detail. He explained the layout of the property. This development will contain single-family lots and single-family side-by-side condominium, with the side-by-side unit mixed within the development. The southern portion of the site was designed with smaller lots and higher density of side-by-side. The average lot size for a single family is 1/4 acre and the side-by-side is 1/3 acre. Densities are similar to Bley Park Estates. Mr. Bachelor discussed the elevation of the property. He also discussed the ponds on the property. Commissioner Dean asked if the developer could make it with smaller lots. Mr. Bachelor stated that he could. Commissioners discussed the mix of single-family lots and side-by-side lots on the concept plan. Mayor Huebner asked if this development would be built in phases. Mr. Bachelor stated it would. City Engineer Vanden Noven asked about zoning of the lots. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that certain lots could be zoned for single family or duplexes. Commissioners discussed the entrances and exits for this development. Mayor Huebner had concerns about traffic problems in the adjacent Bley Park development. He also had concerns with pedestrian traffic. Commissioners discussed the traffic concerns. Commissioner Davel asked about park areas. City Planner Tetzlaff stated Park and Recreation Director Jansen did not want a park in this development. Commissioners discussed the detention/retention ponds and who would maintain the ponds. Commissioners also discussed the southeast corner property and its best use. Commissioners discussed the different variations of roads on to CTH LL. Commissioners had serious concerns with the traffic problem, a subdivision with one entrance and various lots in the development. Plan Commissioners suggested that this item be taken back so staff and the developer can work together to resolve the issues discussed, particular, defining a second road access and the number and mix of side-by-side units.

review and APPROVE BUILDING, SITE, AND OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR A NEW CELLULAR ANTENNA AND REQUIPMENT UNIT AT THE CITY'S WESTSIDE WATER TOWER, SPRINT PCS, APPLICANT: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. The City is in the process of negotiating an agreement with Sprint PCS to allow them to erect a cellular antenna on top of the Westside water tower north of STH 33 and west of CTH LL. There is an existing cell carrier on the tower. When Sprint representatives were in the area scouting for a new location, staff encouraged them to utilize an existing site rather than erecting a new tower. The current site consists of the water tower with existing carrier antennas, a temporary access drive, and an existing equipment shed surrounded by a chain link fence. The proposed plan will add new antennas and future mounts and new ground equipment cabinets surrounded by a 6 ft. high chain link fence with barber wire on top. Once Hidden Hills is completed, the temporary access drive will be replaced by a paved drive accessed from the north via a public street. Mr. Jack Riley presented his site plan to the Commissioners. Mr. Riley discussed his equipment building. He stated that it was a manufactured building 12 ft. x 20 ft., set on a base with a roof design similar to the U.S. Cellular building. It would be designed to add addition buildings to it with an extended roofline. Commissioners discussed the exterior of the building. The area around it would be landscaped. Commissioners asked about the antennas on the water tower. Mr. Riley stated that the antennas would be 3 ft. to 4 ft. tall and there would be about 6 antennas now and possibly 6 antennas in the future. City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that the Design Review Board had recommended that all ground equipment will be enclosed in a secured masonry structure which is similar to the existing one, using brick or split face masonry. The structure will be designed to accommodate other potential carriers located on the tower. The building would be an expandable unit. The structure is to be located closer to the existing structure on the east side of the water tower. The chain link fence with barbed wire is eliminated from the plan. The structure should be screened and the area be landscaped. A performance bond should be required to ensure that the area is reclaimed after construction and landscaping is planted. Mr. Riley is agreeing to all of the recommendations from the Design Review Board except for the expansion of the structure. Mr. Riley explained that the structure is a prefab building. The roof is just for decoration. He stated other prefab buildings could be placed next to each other, but the roof would have to be reconstructed for the new addition. Building Inspector Wiese asked if a gable roof could be built instead of a hip roof so that it would be easier to attach the other end of the new roof of a new prefab structure. Mr. Riley stated that he would be willing to work with staff to come up with some arrangement to accommodate that. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to approve the construction of the Sprint facilities on the West Side water tower contingent upon the motion of the Design Review Board with a performance bond of $10,000 and also subject to engineer review once plans are generated. We will have our own engineering firm review the plans. This is a request from our Water Superintendent to review the frequency plans and the equipment when it is placed on the water tower. Motion carried unanimously.

RECONSIDER AND RECOMMEND NEW RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He explained that this Commission approved new residential design standards for one and two family buildings at last month’s meeting. Alderman Haacke asked that they be reconsidered and re-approved and then sent back to the Council for approval. Alderman Haacke had three concerns that he wanted this Commission to look at. The first is requiring foundations, and the second is on the number points, and the third is on the house size. Building Inspector Wiese informed the Commission that the Uniformed Dwelling Code controls the requirement for the foundation on any one or two family dwelling. We cannot dictate what type of foundation that they have. Commissioner Sova thought the point system turned out quite well. It appeared to work well and we also within the ordinance itself decided that we would look at within after one year. Building Inspector Wiese sent a draft copy to Brookstone Homes. They had no problems with the draft copy. City Engineer Vanden Noven addressed the minimum home size. He stated that City Planner Tetzlaff had addressed that early in the work session. City Engineer Vanden Noven stated that homes with 1000 sq. ft. to 1100 sq. ft. could be desirable homes. No motion is needed because there were no changes being recommended.

REVIEW AND RECOMMEND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING BETWEEN THE CITY AND OZAUKEE COUNTY: City Planner Tetzlaff passed out a clean version of the revised Memorandum of Agreement with changes to the Commissioners. He reviewed the changes page by page with the Memorandum with the Commissioners. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that that City Attorney would review the Memorandum, but he wanted a recommendation from this body before the City Attorney reviewed it and then it would be sent to the Council for approval. Commissioners discussed the Memorandum. Commissioner Dean had concerns with "Housing" on page 9 of the document. Commissioners discussed this item. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to recommend approval of the Memorandum Of Understanding For Joint Comprehensive Planning Between The City and Ozaukee County to the Common Council. Motion Carried (5 ayes, 1 nay (Dean)).

PLAN COMMISSION AFFAIRS: these items would be discussed next month.

PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES: There was none.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THIS COMMISSION AS

AUTHORIZED BY LAW: Commissioner Dean asked about freezing Guenther Pond in Lower Lake Park for ice-skating. City Administration stated that it was going to be frozen soon. Commissioner Davel stated that it would be frozen this week.

ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously.

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