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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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