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Lower Level Conference Room, City Hall Present: Rob Vanden Noven, Mike Muller, Chief Mark Mitchell, Julie Voeller, and Dennis Wiese. Also Present: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. ROLL CALL. Rob Vanden Noven called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. and noted that a quorum was present. 2. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: None. 3. APPROVE MINUTES: A motion was made by Muller, seconded by Mitchell, to approve the minutes of the November meeting. All members voting aye, the motion carried. 4. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS UNIT ON THE NORTH WISCONSIN STREET TOWER, T-MOBILE, APPLICANT. A cellular company representative explained that this would likely be the last unit added to the tower and structure to this site. He further mentioned that the proposed building was approved in concept, by the City when the U.S. Cellular plan was approved. Access and security was discussed along with building materials (the Police Department had reviewed the plan). A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Mitchell, to recommend approval of the building and site plan contingent upon matching brick and shingles. All voting aye, the motion carried. 5. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND A CONCEPT SITE PLAN FOR A SOCCER FACILITY AT THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL, PORT WASHINGTON-SAUKVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT, APPLICANT. A school district representative reviewed plans for the new soccer complex adjacent to TJ Middle School. The facility is being developed jointly by the district and the local soccer club. This is a concept plan only and final plans for the concession building, lighting, etc. would be brought back for further review. Future suggestions were made regarding improving the design of the building and possible relocation of the memorial area. Concerns were expressed regarding the width of the paved area in-front of the concession area, the height of the fencing behind the goals, and the location of sewer and water. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Mitchell to recommend approval of the concept plan subject to the addressing the concerns raised. All voting aye, the motion carried. 6. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND SITE PLAN FOR THE PORT WASHINGTON FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL ON THE CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND WISCONSIN STREETS, MARC EERNISSE, APPLICANT. A site plan for the new memorial was reviewed and granite samples were passed around. The retaining wall will use the same brick as used in the Fire Station. Concerns raised related to possible vandalism to the bell, the possible need for a raised concrete base for the memorial stones, and the possible need for landscaping behind the memorials. A motion was made by Muller, seconded by Voeller, to recommend approval of the site plan. All voting aye, except Mitchell who abstained. Motion carried.
7. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND FINAL PLAT FOR MISTY RIDGE, HARMONY HOMES, APPLICANT. The final plat was distributed and reviewed by a Harmony Home representative. The developer is asking to get final plat approval so building permits may be issued during the winter months. Some paving has been installed in the entryway and may need to be removed in early spring. As per the developer’s agreement, Harmony will be responsible to ensure that all public infrastructure is acceptable to the City. The buyer of the condominium outlots will come before the Board to review development plans for each site. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Voeller, to recommend approval of the final plat contingent upon review by a registered land surveyor. All voting aye, the motion carried. 8. REVIEW THE NEW COMMUNITY DESIGN GUIDELINES. The guidelines were reviewed and discussed. They will be used by the members when reviewing future projects. In addition, they will be made available to prospective developers. The only suggested change was to include reference to the one and two-family design standands. 9. FORTH-COMING EVENTS. None. 10. ADJOURNMENT. A motion was made by Mitchell, seconded by Vanden Noven, to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m. Lower Level Conference Room, City Hall Present: Rob Vanden Noven, Mike Muller, Chief Mark Mitchell, Julie Voeller, and Dennis Wiese. Also Present: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. ROLL CALL. Rob Vanden Noven called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. and noted that a quorum was present. 2. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: None. 3. APPROVE MINUTES: A motion was made by Muller, seconded by Voeller, to approve the minutes of the September meeting. All members voting aye, the motion carried. 4. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND OUSIDE TRASH ENCLOSURE FOR THE 1401 AND 1441 GARAY LANE CONDOMINIUMS, PATRICIA LARSON, APPLICANT. The condo association at 1441 Garay desires to move the trash from the underground parking garage to an outdoor location. A new condo building is under construction at 1401 and the residents there will also be part of the same association. The owner/developer concurs with one outdoor location. The location chosen is between the two buildings. The applicant presented pictures of the proposed enclosure. Board members were concerned about topography and an existing utility easement. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Mitchell to recommend approval of the trash enclosure subject it being located on a level surface; that Onyx (trash hauler) review the plan and its location; that it be outside the existing easement; and that the Building Inspector review the concrete slab location prior to construction. All voting aye, the motion carried. 5. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND A CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LANDS LYING ALONG CTH LL, RON FARBER AND PETER DIDIER, APPLICANT. The land adjacent to the Country Inn Suites has been on the market for several months. The owner’s original intention was for a sit-down restaurant, however, that has not materialized. The applicants propose to acquire the site and build office condominiums. The market for rental office space is soft, however, there is interest in owner-occupied office space. Three for four buildings would be built and sold to different parties in conformance with the BP, Business Park Zoning District. The applicants presented photos of a project in Sun Prairie that was similar to what they wanted to do on the site. A motion was made by Wiese, seconded by Voeller, to approve the concept plan for clustered office buildings, each with distinctive architecture and site amenities. All voting aye, the motion carried. 6. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND CONDOMINIUM BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR HIDDEN HILLS, BIELINSKI HOMES, APPLICANT. Representatives from Bielinski Homes presented a site and building elevations for the proposed condominium development. The Board had no issues or concerns with the site plan, building styles, parking, or landscaping. The only issue of concern was whether fewer front-loaded garages should be provided. On one hand this is a development clustered around a private court and nobody except the residents would be impacted. Furthermore, this is conservation development and side-loaded garages add more impervious surface. On the other hand, the City is discouraging snout garages residences and good design is important. Some additional side- loaded garages would not create a hardship. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Mitchell to recommend approval subject to adding ridge vents rather than pod vents. A motion was made to amend the motion by adding some side-loaded units. All voting aye except Vanden Noven, motion carried. The original motion as amended was approved. All voting aye. 7. SUSTAINABLITY PRESENTATION BY MILLER ENGINEERS SCIENTISTS. Representatives of Miller Engineers Scientists distributed a binder on sustainable development and discussed the topic. A definition, benefits, and examples were covered. The Board asked questions and discussed ways \ that sustainability could be promoted and injected into the development process in the City of Port Washington. The Board and staff would continue to give further thought to this topic in the future. 8. FORTH-COMING EVENTS. None. 9. ADJOURNMENT. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Voeller to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 4:52 p.m. Lower Level Conference Room, City Hall Present: Rob Vanden Noven, Mike Muller, Chief Mark Mitchell, and Dennis Wiese. Also Present: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. ROLL CALL. Rob Vanden Noven called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m. and noted that a quorum was present. 2. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: None. 3. APPROVE MINUTES: A motion was made by Muller, seconded by Mitchell, to approve the minutes of the August meeting. (Note: Voeller was present). All members voting aye, the motion carried. 4. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND RENOVATION PLANS FOR AN EXISTING HOME AT 425 POWERS STREET, LAKESIDE DESIGN, APPLICANT. Dennis Reilly reviewed renovation plans for the former Greisch house. Design review of this house and all remaining ones in Mariners Point will be required because this is within a planned development area. The south side addition would be removed; a wraparound porch added; new doors and window with detailing added; and a brick non- functional chimney would complement the new façade. A question was raised about adding a porch railing, however, the applicant mentioned that a rail made it look too busy. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Mitchell to approve the renovation plans as presented. All voting aye, the motion carried. 5. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND A CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PORT MOTEL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2340 E. SAUK ROAD, BRIAN KLESMET, APPLICANT. A plan for Lakeside Commerce Center was reviewed. This property is still in the Town of Port and the owner is looking for concept plan approval prior to annexing the land. The plan incorporates a mixed-use building that would house a bank, convenience store, and possibly a small family-type sit-down restaurant. In addition, a separate coffee-to-go would be located on the site as well as a car wash. The main building is located close to the new Cardinal Drive and is accessible to pedestrians and also serves to shield the parking, canopy and lighting from the residential areas. The plan also incorporates much green space. An intriguing component is the decorative wall on the south and east sides of the project. Concerns raised by the members included turning radii, particularly for gas tanker trucks; excessive parking; storm water; and the location of signage. A motion was made by Wiese, seconded by Mitchell to approve the concept plan as presented subject to the reduction in parking stalls, the addition of landscaping along the wall, making the one-way ingress the preferred truck tanker route, and the appropriate storm water management. All voting aye, the motion carried. 6. FORTH-COMING EVENTS. None. 7. ADJOURNMENT. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Mitchell to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m. Lower Level Conference Room, City Hall Present: Rob Vanden Noven, Mike Muller, Chief Mark Mitchell, and Dennis Wiese. Also Present: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. ROLL CALL. Rob Vanden Noven called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. and noted that a quorum was present. Julie Voeller would be attending but is running late. 2. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: None. 3. APPROVE MINUTES: A motion was made by Mitchell, seconded by Muller, to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2005 meeting. All members voting aye, the motion carried. (Julie Voeller joins the meeting). 4. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND BUILDING ADDITION AND SITE PLAN FOR THE HERITAGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER AT 1119 N. WISCONSIN STREET, PDC MIDWEST, INC., APPLICANT. Representatives of PDC Midwest reviewed plans for a 20-unit expansion of the nursing center. The owners of the center have acquired the adjacent property to accommodate the expansion project. Also included is an expansion of the dining area and a therapy area. The parking lot would be enlarged and reconfigured and more landscaping would be added. The Board generally liked the plans, however, the members wanted to see some additional landscaping and some brick on the new building addition. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Muller, to recommend approval of the building and site plans subject to: adding plantings along Monroe Street; eliminating two (2) parking stalls adjacent to N. Wisconsin Street and replace with more landscaping; adding brick accents or wainscoting along the dining area addition and the new north building elevation; and storm sewer plan shall be subject to the review of the City Engineer (the sewer maybe realigned to Monroe Street). All voting aye, the motion carried. 5. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND BUILDING & SITE PLAN FOR NEW CONDOMINIUM ON THE NE CORNER OF ASHLEY AND ALGOMA STREETS, HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT, APPLICANT. A representative from Heritage Development reviewed plans for the construction of a new duplex condominium in the area west of the wetland in the Lake Ridge subdivision. This developer had originally planned to construct two duplex condominiums in this area once the wetland dried-up. However, he has now come to the conclusion that such an outcome may never occur, therefore, he now desires to build just one. Also, this area has been a maintenance concern because it is an outlot; constructing a condominium and making it a part of the existing condominium association will alleviate this problem. The proposed unit is identical to the ones already there. Due to the slope and grade, the Board was concerned with the location and height of a new retaining wall. Different heights and locations were discussed. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Voeller to recommend approval of the building and site plan subject to: relocation of the retaining wall and allowing a maximum height of 6 feet. All voting aye, the motion carried. 6. FORTH-COMING EVENTS. None. 7. ADJOURNMENT. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Voeller to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Lower Level Conference Room, City Hall Present: Rob Vanden Noven, Mike Muller, Chief Mark Mitchell, Dennis Wiese, and Julie Voeller. Also Present: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. ROLL CALL. Rob Vanden Noven called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. and noted that a quorum was present. 2. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: None. 3. APPROVE MINUTES: A motion was made by Mitchell, seconded by Muller, to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2005 meeting. All members voting aye, the motion carried. 4. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND MODIFIED SETBACK AND OFFSET REQUIREMENTS FOR A DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING (LESS THAN 150 S.F. IN SIZE) AT 625 SAUK DRIVE, E. T. WERKING, APPLICANT. The applicant lives on a dead-end street adjacent to the Sauk Creek Nature Preserve. To provide some privacy, he desires to erect a small storage shed with a 0’ setback along the Barnich R.O.W. After some discussion, the Board agreed that the neighborhood would not be impacted by allowing the placement of the shed. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Mitchell to recommend approval of the 0’ setback. Wiese commented that perhaps the City may want to do future street improvements to Barnich. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Mitchell to amend the original motion to state that the approval may be revoked in the event of a street improvement project. All voting aye on the amendment. All voting aye on the original motion as amended. 5. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND CONCEPT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT NEW 4-UNIT RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE AT 206-208 MADISON STREET, TIM LEWEIN, APPLICANT. The applicant presented a plat map and conceptual plans to construct a 4-unit residence along Sherman Street. Two duplexes can be built on the property by right, however, he wishes to minimize damage and removal of much of the existing vegetation. The surrounding land uses and one- and two- family, an 8-unit, a bank, and industry. Board members expressed support for the 4-unit if it meant keeping much of the vegetation that buffers some of the surrounding homes. However, there was some skepticism about whether a structure could be built due to the hillside and topography. In addition, the Board wanted to see a building whose architecture complimented the existing duplex. A motion was made by Voeller, seconded by Wiese to recommend approval the concept of a 4-unit residence noting that the building architecture is important and that the existing garage not be attached to the existing duplex. All voting aye, the motion carried. The Board suggested that the applicant present to the Plan Commission more detailed plans of the building and the proposed lot lines. 6. FORTH-COMING EVENTS. None. 7. ADJOURNMENT. A motion was made by Voeller, seconded by Wiese to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 3:55 p.m. Lower Level Conference Room, City Hall Present: Rob Vanden Noven, Mike Muller, Chief Mark Mitchell, and Julie Voeller. Also Present: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. ROLL CALL. Rob Vanden Noven called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. and noted that a quorum was present. Dennis Wiese was absent and excused. 2. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: None. 3. APPROVE MINUTES: A motion was made by Muller, seconded by Vanden Noven to approve the minutes of the April 10, 2005 meeting. All members voting aye, the motion carried. 4. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND MODIFIED HEIGHT SIZE REQUIREMENTS FOR DETACHED GARAGE AT 109 N. GARFIELD AVENUE, JAMES AND KATHY LEMLEY, APPLICANT. There are currently two attached garages on the property; one will be converted to living space, the other will be demolished; and both driveways removed. The applicants are proposing to replace with a new 3-car detached garage that exceeds both the size and height requirements. The new garage design will be more compatible with the existing home that was built in 1905. The adjacent neighbor is concerned about the mass and height of the proposed garage. Board members liked the new garage, however, the roofline did not match the existing home rooflines. Substituting a hipped roof would be more compatible, however, this was not preferred or desired by the applicant. A motion was made by Muller, seconded by Vanden Noven to approve the garage plan subject to the roof lines to be clipped to match the existing house; and that the shed window dormer be replaced with a hipped roof dormer. All voting aye except Mitchell, the motion carried. 5. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND BUILDING, SITE, AND OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR NEW CONVENIENCE STORE AT 223 W. GRAND AVENUE, TOM BECK, APPLICANT. The property has been a gasoline service station for many years and owned and operated by the applicant since 1982. The car repair operation has left and now the applicant desires to convert the space for a convenience store. A major exterior renovation is also planned. The Board like the building plans but had concerns regarding the site in terms of parking location, circulation, and landscaping. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Mitchell to approve the plans as submitted subject to realigning the parking and traffic flow and adding additional landscaping. All voting aye, the motion carried. 6. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND BUILDING EXPANSION FOR CLARK CONVENIENCE STORE AT 528 W. GRAND AVENUE, RICHARD FULOP, APPLICANT. Tabled at the request of the applicant. 7. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND REVISED BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS UNIT ON THE WISCONSIN STREET TOWER, U.S. CELLULAR, APPLCIANT. A plan for this project was previously approved for a different cellular phone provider. The applicant now desires to move ahead with the project, except they need a larger building. In doing so, they have made further modifications to the site including moving the fence and adding some landscaping. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Voeller to approve the revised plans as presented subject to a minimum roof pitch of 4:12, dimensional roof shingles, and 3 protective bollards. It was also added the lease agreement contain language regarding minimal landscaping maintenance. All voting aye, the motion carried. 8. FORTH-COMING EVENTS. None. 9. ADJOURNMENT. A motion was made by Mitchell, seconded by Vanden Noven to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 5:42 p.m. Lower Level Conference Room, City Hall Present: Rob Vanden Noven, Mike Muller, and Dennis Wiese. Also Present: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. ROLL CALL. Rob Vanden Noven called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. and noted that a quorum was present. Julie Voeller and Chief Mitchell were excused. 2. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: None. 3. APPROVE MINUTES: A motion was made by Muller, seconded by Wiese to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2005 meeting. All members voting aye, the motion carried. 4. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND MODIFIED OFFSETS FOR DETACHED GARAGE AT 114 VAN BUREN STREET, LAKESIDE DESIGN, APPLICANT. Dennis Reilly was present to explain his plans to construct a new garage behind the Queen Anne he is renovating. This would replace the small dilapidated garage currently there. He is requesting offset and height relief for the new architecturally detailed garage. He noted that the adjoining garages both less than 2’ feet from the lot lines. A motion was made by Wiese, seconded by Muller to approve the garage plans as submitted except that the offsets be 3 feet rather the required 6 feet. All voting aye, the motion carried. 5. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND NEW BOAT STORAGE FACILITY AT 102O MARITIME DRIVE AMERICAN DESIGN BUILD, INC., APPLICANT. Plans for a new boat storage building were reviewed The plans are consistent with the overall site plan approved in 2000. The new building will be taller to handle larger boats; it will have a shed roof handle runoff; and will be have an expandable rear wall (north side) for future expansion. No additional area will be paved because the area for vehicles is already paved. The remaining area is only for boats. Wiese raised concerns with this because in his opinion the outdoor boat storage required paving. Vanden Noven disagreed saying the Plan Commission can waive the standards. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Muller to approve the building and site plan and further recommending that the paving requirement be waived. All voting aye except Wiese. The motion carried. 6. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND LANDSCAPING PLAN FOR GREYSTONE SUBDIVISION ENTRANCE, B & N DEVELOPMENT, APPLICANT. Jennifer Busalacchi presented landscape plans for the subdivision entrance. The Board noted that such plans were a first for the community and commended the developer. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Wiese to approve the plans as submitted subject to the review by the City Engineer of the construction work in the City R.O.W. All voting aye, the motion carried. 7. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND LONG-TERM TEMPORARY SIGN FOR GREYSTONE SUBDIVISION, B & N DEVELOPMENT, APPLICANT. Jennifer Busalacchi also presented plans for a temporary 4’ x 8’ sign for lot sales and contact information. The sign would be located along Sunset Road immediately east of the subdivision entrance. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Wiese to approve the long-term temporary sign as presented. All voting aye, the motion carried. 8. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND BUILDING MODIFICATIONS TO THE GRAND AVENUE UNITIED METHODIST CHURCH AT 505 W. GRAND AVENUE, HAAG MULLER, APPLICANT. Mike Erhlich reviewed plans for a new hip roof on the church to handle a current leak problem. The new roof would compliment the sanctuary roof, which, would be re-shingled. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Muller to approve the building plans as presented. All voting aye, the motion carried. 9. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND NEW ENTRANCE RAMP AND LANDSCAPING AT NEW PORT SHORES RESTAURANT, 407 E. JACKSON STREET, JOHN WEINRICH, APPLICANT. Plans to remove the wooden stairs and replace with a new stoop and ramp were reviewed. New landscaping along the ramp was also reviewed. A motion was made by Wiese, seconded by Vanden Noven to approve the plans subject to the applicant trying to add railings of a more nautical theme. All voting aye, the motion carried. 10. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND NEW PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS AT NEW PORT SHORES RESTAURANT, 407 E. JACKSON STREET, JOHN WEINRICH, APPLICANT. A new parking lot plan was presented that improved traffic flow and better met the parking stall dimensional requirements. Some landscaping was added as well as connection to the Corps walkway. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Wiese to approve the new parking lot plan subject to the addition of a landscaped island near the entrance to the parking lot. All voting, the motion carried. 11. FORTH-COMING EVENTS. None. 12. ADJOURNMENT. A motion was made by Muller, seconded by Vanden Noven to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Lower Level Conference Room, City Hall Present: Rob Vanden Noven, Mike Muller, Chief Mark Mitchell, and Julie Voeller. Also Present: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. ROLL CALL. Rob Vanden Noven called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. and noted that a quorum was present 2. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: None. 3. APPROVE MINUTES: A motion was made by Muller, seconded by Mitchell to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2005 meeting. All members voting aye, the motion carried. 4. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR HIDDEN HILLS, BIELINSKI HOMES, APPLICANT. Brian Depies representing Bielinski Homes, presented a revised preliminary plat for Hidden Hills. The reason for the replat is because the WDNR found some additional, isolated wetlands. One is within the ROW of Indigo Blvd. another is within a commercial site, and two others are on the northeast part of the development. The developer is proposing to eliminate one street segment and realign two streets to avoid the wetlands. Doing so will eliminate one commercial site, and a new looped residential street will be created, additional parkland will be made available. No single-family lots will be lost due to the realignment. The Park and Recreation Director is in agreement with the additional parkland. Also, several small housekeeping items were cleared-up including street names, names of adjacent landowners, etc. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Mitchell to recommend approval of the revised preliminary plat as presented. All voting aye, the motion carried. 5. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND BUILDING FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS AT 200 W. GRAND AVENUE, JIM READ, APPLICANT. Horsefeathers, a new full-service restaurant, will begin operations on May 1st. Jim Read, building owner and Dennis and Mark Cooper, restaurateurs, presented new façade plans for the Hoffmann House. Included in the plans is the re-creation of the Grand Avenue portico that will occupy 5 feet of ROW. Rather than being constructed of masonry, this one will be made of wood with decorative wrought iron railings. Other plans include new awnings and signs. It was noted that the Common Council would need to approval a licensing agreement to occupy the ROW. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Voeller to recommend approval of the building façade improvements contingent upon review of the sidewalk by the City Engineer. All voting aye, the motion carried. 6. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND BUILDING FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS AT 139 W. GRAND AVENUE, ROBERT HOLTON, APPLICANT. Bob Holton reviewed plans to renovate the former Barthel TV and Appliance building. He will be adding new awnings; will be removing the board and batten and replacing with the front panels that existing on the building during the 1930’s; and will be painting the building in two-tone earth tones. In the future, he will be remodeling the second floor apartments. There was discussion regarding painting the building. It was agreed that painting would provide more "punch" for the corner and the building. A motion was made by Muller, seconded by Voeller to recommend approval of building façade improvements subject to the submission of paint colors to the Design Review Board (April meeting) for their review and approval. All voting aye, the motion carried. 7. FORTH-COMING EVENTS. None. 8. ADJOURNMENT. A motion was made by Mitchell, seconded by Vanden Noven to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 4:47 p.m. Lower Level Conference Room, City Hall Present: Rob Vanden Noven, Mike Muller, Chief Mark Mitchell, and Julie Voeller. Also Present: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. ROLL CALL. Rob Vanden Noven called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. and noted that a quorum was present 2. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: None. 3. APPROVE MINUTES: A motion was made by Voeller, seconded by Mitchell to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2005 meeting. All members voting aye, the motion carried. 4. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND DECORATIVE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE FOR SMITH BROS. RESTAURANT, WILLIAM GOLDAMMER II, APPLICANT. Dennis Fechter, representing Onyx, the trash hauler, reviewed plans for a proposed dumpster enclosure behind Smith Bros. Currently trash is stored indoors and when loaded into a trash vehicle, a mess is commonly left on the sidewalk. A cedar-like enclosure designed to look like a boat is proposed in the vicinity of a raised parking island. Decorative plantings would be added to further shield the enclosure. Board members approved the looks of the enclosure but questioned its location and proximity to restaurant guests. Members felt that a better location would be near the City Pump Station across the parking lot. A marina dumpster could also be located in this enclosure. A motion was made by Mitchell, seconded by Muller to table action on the request. All voting aye, the motion carried. 5. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND FINAL PLAT FOR MARINERS POINT, LAKESIDE DESIGN, APPLICANT. Dennis Reilly appeared and explained that the final plat is ready for approval. The State had made recommendations on the numbering of the lots and those changes are reflected in the final plat. Covenants will be prepared and should be ready at the time the plat is approved by the Common Council. Also discussed was the need for a plan to improve the public infrastructure in the neighborhood including sidewalk, curbing, asphalting, and lighting. A motion was made by Muller, seconded by Voeller to recommend approval of the final plat. All voting aye, the motion carried. 6. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR MISTY RIDGE, HARMONY HOMES, APPLICANT. Tim Styza, representing Harmony Homes was present to review a preliminary plat for Misty Ridge. He noted that the plat conforms to the concept plan previously approved by the Plan Commission. Shown are 91 single-family lots and 82 condo units on four parcels. The condo parcels will be sold and developed separately. Attempts to save the old silo will also be made. All lots will have covenants specifying building materials. A motion was made by Vanden Noven, seconded by Mitchell to recommend approval of the preliminary plat subject to: an approved storm water management plant; proper WDNR permits and regulations; and that all road islands and median be designated as out lots. All voting aye, the motion carried. 7. FORTH-COMING EVENTS. None. 8. ADJOURNMENT. A motion was made by Mitchell, seconded by Vanden Noven to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m. Lower Level Conference Room, City Hall Present: Dennis Weise, Mike Muller, Chief Mark Mitchell, and Julie Voeller. Also Present: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. ROLL CALL. Dennis Weise called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. and noted that a quorum was present PUBLIC APPEARANCES: None. APPROVE MINUTES: A motion was made by Mitchell, seconded by Muller to approve the minutes of the December 7, 2004 meeting. All members voting aye, the motion carried. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND REVISED OPD SETBACKS FOR MARINERS POINT, LAKESIDE DEVELOPMENT, APPLICANT. Dennis Reilly explained his difficulty in designing homes on the lots because of their distance from the front setback and rear lot lines. There are two solutions: one is to convert the development into condominiums, thereby eliminating the issue of being too close the lot lines; or two, reducing the front setback to 7 feet. Board members agreed that the development should stay single-family homes and that a more uniform front setback would be more compatible with the existing neighborhood. A motion was made by Muller, seconded by Voeller to recommend reducing the front setbacks to 7 feet. All voting aye, the motion carried. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND FINAL PLAT FOR THE WOODS AT WHITE PINE NO. 1, NICK DIDIER, APPLICANT. The developer is ready to begin selling lots on the east side of CTH LL. The final plat submitted conforms to the approved preliminary plat. A motion was made by Voeller, seconded by Muller to recommend approval of the final plat as submitted. All voting aye, the motion carried. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PERMANENT REZONING FOR WHITE TAIL HILS, ANSAY DEVELOPMENT, APPLICANT. Dennis Van Sluys reviewed the proposed plat, which is similar to the approved concept plan. Some cul de sacs were removed and 5 lots were eliminated. The natural areas remain and several detention ponds are now proposed. The zoning was also discussed, as were the proposed trails and homeowners association. A motion was made by Weise, seconded by Mitchell to recommend approval of the preliminary plat along with the following zoning: all single family lots shall be RS-4; all side by side lots shall be RS-5; and the higher density condo area shall be RM-2. The future business park shall be left AG, agricultural. All voting aye, the motion carried. 7. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND BUILDING, SITE, AND OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR LAKELAND CORPORATION, 600 S. PARK STREET, WILLIAM CIRIACKS, APPLICANT. Bill Ciriacks, Jr. reviewed plans to convert the former Trak/OmniQuip facility to accommodate his trucking company. He reviewed his hauling and storage needs and his hours of operation. No changes are proposed to the exterior of the building or the landscaping. A motion was made by Mitchell, seconded by Muller to recommend the BSOP as presented. All voting aye, the motion carried. 8. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND BUILDING, SITE, AND OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR NEW MUNICIPAL PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE AND PARK & RECREATION FACILITY, 333 N. MOORE RD., BONESTROO ASSOCIATES, INC., APPLICANT. Rich Blum reviewed plans for the new municipal facility on N. Moore Rd. He presented the proposed building materials and colors along with the landscaping plans. Some concerns were noted regarding the parking and fencing. A motion was made by Weise, seconded by Mitchell to recommend the BSOP as presented. All voting aye, the motion carried. 9. FORTH-COMING EVENTS. Next month’s meeting will be held on February 14 at 3 p.m. 10. ADJOURNMENT. A motion was made by Mitchell, seconded by Voeller to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. |
