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NOVEMBER 16, 2006
Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened
meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:33 p.m. Members present
were: Commissioners Becker, Voigt, Sova, Kelley, Vanden Noven, and
Alderman Haacke. Also present were: City Administrator Mark Grams and
City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. Absent and excused: City Building Inspector
Dennis Wiese.
Approval of Minutes OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2006. MOTION by
COMMISSIONER BECKER AND SECONDED COMMISSIONER VOIGT to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Appearances & Comments: There was none.
REZONE 1330 WEST GRAND AVENUE FROM RS-2, SINGLE
FAMILY DETACHED BUILDING RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO B-2, LOCAL SERVICE CENTER
BUSIENSS DISTRICT, (iTEM WAS PREVIOUSLY TABLED): City Planner
Randy Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He reminded
the Commissioners that this item was tabled from last month because the
applicant was not present at the meeting. The applicant currently
resides at this address and also owns and operates the Port Veterinary
Clinic on South Webster Street. Her plan is to sell the property on
South Webster Street and relocate her clinic operation to the West Grand
Avenue property. The property is currently zoned residential, however,
all of the property to the west is zoned B-2, Local Service Center
Business District. To the east, the properties are residential and open
space. On the north, there is also undeveloped open space. This
particular property is very large, over 2.4 acres in size. It is large
enough to accommodate both a residence and the clinic. There is
sufficient room to buffer the use from the adjacent neighbors. If the
property is rezoned, a conditional use grant will be required to operate
the clinic. At that time, more specifics on the use of the site, access,
parking, buffers, etc. can be reviewed. The applicant would like to
construct another driveway opening that would line-up directly north of
Portview Drive. There will be a median opening at this location once STH
32 is reconstructed. The applicant was present to answer any questions
the Commissioners might have. The Commissioners had several concerns
regarding noise and the possibility of a strip mall being built on this
property in the future. The whole building would be a clinic and the
applicant would be moving to another location. Commissioners suggested
that the applicant sit down with staff and draw up a concept plan.
MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA
to table this item until staff can work with applicant to prepare a
concept plan and bring the concept plan back to the Design Review Board
and Plan Commission. Motion carried unanimously.
SITE PLAN FOR NEW PUBLIC OPEN SPACE LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH MILWAUKEE STREET AND WEST JACKSON STREET:
City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He
stated that the property known as the old pump station was previously
declared surplus property by the Plan Commission because the Water
Utility no longer had use for it. Many of the neighbors and other
residents petitioned the Common Council requesting that it not be sold
for development and instead, be redeveloped as public open space. The
Council agreed so long as the neighbors and residents agreed to all
improvements and cost as well as to long-term maintenance of the
property. The neighbors and residents met with staff and it was agreed
that a maintenance plan and site plan should be submitted, reviewed, and
approved. A description of a volunteer organization, agreed to cover
cost, and a site plan was drawn up and submitted to staff. The Plan
Commission is asked to review only the site plan. The plan proposes
minimal trimming of the trees to improve a viewing of the downtown and
harbor. New landscaping and benches were also proposed. The benches
would be provided by local civic organizations. The flat surfaced area
along North Milwaukee Street is also shown to accommodate wheel-chair
accessibility. Mr. Klotz and Mr. Downing presented their site plan to
the Plan Commissioners. Commissioners were concern about the trimming of
the trees and numerous benches, but no picnic tables. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to approve the 2nd
that includes a flat area in the location of the pumping station and the
addition of a picnic table. Motion carried unanimously.
CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED TAX INCREMENT
DISTRICT #2 LOCATED ALONG CTH LL (ACROSS FROM THE COUNTRY INN AND
SUITES): City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the
Commissioners. The Plan Commission previously approved a preliminary
plat for White Tail Hills on property owned by the Weiss family. That
development included a small parcel for mid-density condominium use,
some two-family condominiums, single-family, and a small business park.
As part of our border agreement with the Town of Port Washington, plans
are to extend sewer and water through this development along CTH LL to
reach and then go under I-43. This would accomplished by forming a tax
increment finance district. The developer proposing White Tail Hill,
Blue Sky, LLC and the Weiss family are no longer working together.
Hence, both the City and the Weiss family have been working the past
several months trying to find another developer willing to take-on the
development. New Haven Development (Hank Mehciz) has now come forward
with a plan to develop a portion of the previously approved White Tail
Hills. Mr. Mehciz is not interested in the single-family portion of the
development which, can be developed by someone else at a later time. The
plan before you is only a concept plan. If approved by the Plan
Commission and a final agreement is then reached between the developer
and the property owner, the City could begin preparation of the TID
plan. The proposed plan is consistent with the White Tail Hills plat. In
the multi-family area, rather than condominiums, a 40-unit assisted
living facility and rehabilitation center is proposed. The on and
two-family lots would be platted and sold to others for construction.
The business park area would be serviced by utilities and marketed. The
storm water detention ponds would also be constructed to serve this
portion of the development as well as for a portion of the future single
family portion. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER BECKER to approve the concept plan contingent upon CTH LL
access permits obtained from Ozaukee County, right of way reservation
for the extension of Highland Drive, sidewalk improvements as noted
along CTH LL to attach the facility to the new street that is being
proposed, and condominium ownership of the duplex lots. Motion
carried (6 Ayes, Sova Abstained).
CONCEPT REVIEW FOR LAND DIVISION ON THE CORNER OF
EAST KANE AND POWERS STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this
item with the Commissioners. In 2004, the Plan Commission approved a
two-lot CSM at 1231 West Grand Avenue. The CSM created a lot with an
existing older home fronting on its approval; one Commissioner stated
that the Plan Commission should "carefully scrutinize these types of
land divisions in the future." Rather than have the Kane Street
applicant expend funds to have a CSM prepared and then have Commission
deny its approval, staff suggested the applicant first bring his
proposal to the Commission for concept approval. The land areas proposed
are of sufficient size as are the offsets. The applicant reviewed his
concept plan for the Commissioners. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER VOIGT to approve the concept plan as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
DECLARE PUBLIC LANDS LOCATED BEHIND 100 – 114 NORTH
FRANKLIN STREET AS SURPLUS PROPERTY: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed
this item with the Commissioners. The Plan Commission previously
approved both concept and final site plans for rear improvements to both
Smith Brothers and the Schooner Pub. A license agreement was approved
for the Smith Brothers project and the development is well underway. The
Council has not yet approved a license agreement for Schooner’s and at
this time appears unlikely. Some of the Council concerns revolve around
issues of public purpose, length of term, and the City’s ability to
terminate the lease. At this point, it may serve all parties involved
that rather than having license agreements, it may be better for the
City to just sell the respective land to each party. The land involving
Smith Brothers is only the former parking area behind the building. The
land along East Grand Avenue would still remain subject to a license
agreement. The land involving Schooner’s is a 23’ x 23’ area. These land
parcels are both remnants and it is unlikely that the City will ever
need them for any future public use. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY
AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to declare the public lands located
behind 100 – 114 North Franklin Street as surplus land. Motion
carried unanimously.
CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP FOR 110 WEST DODGE STREET:
City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He
stated that Mr. Mike Speas would like to create a new, conforming
single-family lot on the parcel in the 100 block of West Dodge Street.
The applicant is requesting that the submitted Certified Survey Map be
accepted and the newly created lot be rezoned from B-2 to RM-2. Mr.
Speas reviewed his Certified Survey Map with the Commissioners.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BECKER to
approve the Certified Survey Map as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
REZONE NEW LOT AT 110 WEST DODGE STREET FROM B-2,
LOCAL SERVICE CENTER DISTRICT TO RM-1, ONE AND TWO FAMILY DISTRICT:
City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. The
applicant is requesting rezoning of this property from B-2 to RM-1.
MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY
to approve the rezoning from B-2, Local Service Center District to RM-1,
One and Two Family District as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT/APPEARANCES: There was none.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS: City Engineer Vanden Noven
wanted to inform the Commissioners that the overhead camera is working
again thanks to Randy and Ross. Alderman Haacke expanded on the
Christmas displays through out the City, such as the Light Station, the
Courthouse, and the Eghardt House. City Engineer Vanden Noven noted that
some of the plans that came before the Commission this last year, have
won some awards in the City.
ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER VOIGT to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
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OCTOBER 19, 2006
Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened
meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:33 p.m. Members present
were: Commissioners Becker, Voigt, Sova, Kelley and Alderman Haacke.
Also present were: City Administrator Mark Grams, City Planner Randy
Tetzlaff, City Building Inspector Dennis Wiese, and City Engineer Vanden
Noven.
Approval of Minutes OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2006. MOTION by
COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED COMMISSIONER VOIGT to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Appearances & Comments: Linda Nenn, a
member of the Light Station Committee, stated that she had concerns
regarding the outlot that would be created by this new revised plat. She
also has concerns regarding the retaining wall. The wall was built and
maintained by the Federal Government. The Federal Government turned the
wall over to the City. The wall is starting to fail. Who will maintain
and fix the wall? Will the Port Washington Historical Society be
responsible to repair and maintain the wall? This property belongs to
the City. Should the City be responsible for repairing and maintaining
the wall? These are questions that need to be address.
BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR NEW ADDITION TO MANITOWOC
CRANES LOCATED AT 1190 MINERAL SPRINGS DRIVE: City Planner Randy
Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He reminded the
Commissioners that recently, Manitowoc Cranes acquired the former
Exactech in the City's Industrial Park. Since the acquisition, the
company has been hiring new workers and is busy filling new orders. They
are now proposing to construct a 27,200 SF addition on the rear side of
the existing 50,000 SF building. In the near future, they are looking at
a possible addition to the office area as well as adding more
manufacturing space, providing they can obtain more land. The original
building has a masonry beltline along the west and north elevations. The
remaining parts of the elevations are comprised of metal steel panels.
The new addition continues the beltline on the north side. None is
proposed on the east or rear side, where another addition may be placed.
The remaining portions of the walls are comprised of matching steel
panels. The relocated docks are concrete; the remainder of the rear yard
is left as gravel. All other parking areas and driveways are asphalted.
The parking code only requires that driveways and parking areas be
paved; and the Plan Commission has the flexibility to waive this
provision. The front parking area contains 72 stalls, enough to
accommodate the shift employees (40-50 per shift). If another addition
is constructed, additional parking may be required. The existing site
does not have extensive landscaping. If done according to our
landscaping provisions, this site would need over 2,400 points due to
the size of the lot and building. The applicant is proposing an
additional 750 points to the 320 already present (1,070). This
represents a 50% reduction, the maximum that the Plan Commission can
approve. The Design Review Board recommended approval subject to the
submittal of a landscaping plan and an approved stormwater management
plan. Mr. Steve Johnson of A. C. E. Building Service and Tim Gale of
Manitowoc Cranes reviewed their plans with the Commissioners. Plan
Commissioners discussed this item and had concerns regarding the
graveled areas, parking and landscaping. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER
VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BECKER to approve the building
and site plan as presented subject to a stormwater management plan and a
landscaping plan showing a 50% point reduction prepared by a landscape
designer being approved by staff. Motion carried unanimously.
REZONE MARINERS POINT (REVISED OPD, PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY STANDARDS: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this
item with the Commissioners. He stated that at last month’s meeting, it
was decided that the staff and representatives of the developers would
rework the overlay standards into a more meaningful and reasonable
parameters. That has been accomplished and is being presented tonight.
In addition, the final version of the replat is now ready for review and
approval. Mr. Chris Frommell of Lakeside Development reviewed the
Planned Development Overlay Standards with the Commissioners. East lot
was reviewed and a maximum yet reasonable sized home was envisioned. The
Commission was particularly concerned that a home would not consume the
entire lot, since many of the lots are substantially smaller than
typical lots. The required minimum open space is seen as the inverse of
lot coverage, so the minimum open space proposed is 2,000 SF (as opposed
to the normal minimum of 2,300 SF). The maximum floor area ratios were
re-calculated and they now range from 50% to 80% (as opposed to the
normal 40%). The State has reviewed the plat has this version reflects
their comments in that the plat is now titled "Replat of Mariners Point"
as opposed to the previous "Mariners Point II." Plan Commissioners
discussed the new standards. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED
BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the revised OPD, Planned Development
Overlay Standards as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
REPLAT OF MARINERS POINT (FINAL PLAT): City
Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. Mr. Chris
Frommell stated that the replat of Mariners Points now had 7 lots
instead of 9 lots. He reviewed the outlot with the Commissioners.
Commissioners reviewed the new replatted lots. MOTION BY MAYOR
HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER VOIGT to approve the final version
of the replat as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
REZONE 1330 WEST GRAND AVENUE FROM RS-2; SINGLE
FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO B-2, LOCAL SERVICE CENTER BUSINESS
DISTRICT: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that the
applicant currently resides at this address. She also owns and operates
the Port Veterinary Clinic on South Webster Street. Her plans are to
sell that property and relocate the clinic operations to the Grand
Avenue property. The property is currently zoned residential, however,
all of the property to the west is zoned B-2, Local Service Center
Business District. To the east, the properties are residential and open
space. On the north, there is also undeveloped open space. This
particular property is very large, over 2.5 acres in size. It is large
enough to accommodate both a residence and the veterinary operation.
There is sufficient room to buffer the use from the adjacent neighbors.
If the property is rezoned, a conditional use grant is required to
operate the clinic operation. At that time, more specifics on the use of
the site, access, parking, buffers, etc. can be reviewed. The applicant
would like to construct another driveway opening that would line-up
directly north of Portview Drive. There will be median opening at this
location once STH 33 is reconstructed. The applicant was not present at
the meeting. The Plan Commissioners had some concerns regarding the
noise that this business would or could produce. They would like the
applicant to attend the meeting in order to answer some of their
questions and concerns. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER SOVA to table this item until next month. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT/APPEARANCES: Linda Nenn, a
representative of the Light Station Committee, again addressed the
Commissioners. She wanted to thank the Plan Commission members for their
concerns regarding the property near the Light Station.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS: There were none. Commissioner
Sova asked that the lighting at Rick's Lighthouse Mobil be reviewed. He
had some concerns about the light spilling into the residential areas.
ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BECKER to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
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, Becker, Sova, Voigt and Alderman Haacke.
Also present were: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City Administrator Mark
Grams, and City Engineer Vanden Noven, and. Absent and excused: City
Building Inspector Dennis Wiese.
Approval of Minutes OF AUGUST 17, 2006. MOTION by
COMMISSIONER BECKER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Appearances & Comments: Mayor Huebner
welcomed Commissioner Voigt to the Plan Commission. He will be replacing
Commissioner Davel.
a. BUILDING aDDITION TO NEWPORT SHORES RESTAURANT
LOCATED AT 407 EAST JACKSON STREET: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff
informed the Commissioners that a site plan for an outdoor patio was
reviewed and approved for Newport Shores as well as a conditional use
grant to permit outdoor dining. The owner is proposing to add a kitchen
on the southwest corner of the restaurant. The Design Review Board had
concerns regarding two issues: 1) the mix and match rooflines created by
this addition with respect to the existing rooflines and 2) the building
materials on the addition and the restaurant itself. The Board concurred
that there were no alternatives for the rooflines and that it is not
fair to request new building materials on the restaurant, in fact, it
looks quaint to some. There was concerned however, with the building not
complying with the site plan approval given for the parking lot.
Landscaped areas were required in the parking lot entry area and to this
date have not been installed. The owner of the property was present and
informed the Commissioners that the landscaping would be completed this
week. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER BECKER to approve the building addition as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. B. GROUND LEVEL PATIO AND LOOK-OUT ADDITION FOR
SCHOONER PUB LOCATED AT 114 NORTH FRANKLLIN STREET: City Planner
Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that the owners of the Schooner Pub
are interested in improving their property which is adjacent to the
Smith Brothers/Lighthouse Development renovation. They would like to
continue the sidewalk which will be built behind the new Smith Brothers
and construct an at-grade patio with landscaping beds and an attached
outdoor deck or look-out. The upper area would take advantage of the
views of the lake and harbor. Several years ago, this property had an
outdoor deck that was later enclosed. The proposal is consistent with
the approved plan for Smith Brothers and yet is distinctively different.
The landscaping and sidewalk are similar, however, both the patio and
out-look are a different heights than the adjacent boardwalk. Stained
colored concrete pylons will be used to support the deck rather than
wood and a railing system will enclose the deck. The landscaped area
provides a buffer to the adjacent use and eliminates the possibility of
drinks being dumped on patrons below. The top of the railing will not be
flat so no drinks may be placed there. The concept plan reviewed and
approved for Smith Brothers showed a dumpster enclosure for this area.
Staff and the owners of Schooner’s and representatives of Lighthouse
Development have agreed that the most optimum location for a trash
enclosure is farther north across the alley and behind the M & I
property. If this site plan is approved, the owner would need a license
agreement from the City, similar to the one approved for the adjacent
Smith Brothers project. Mike Muller from Haag Muller reviewed the plans
with the Commissioners. He reviewed the boardwalk, the landscaping
border, and the type of materials to be used for the pylons. MOTION
BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER VOIGT to
approve the site plan as presented and request that the Common Council
review and approve a license agreement to permit such project and use.
Motion carried unanimously.
BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR THE GRAFTON STATE BANK
PLAZA LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF STH 32 AND EAST SAUK ROAD: City
Planner Tetzlaff stated that the Plan Commission reviewed and approved a
concept plan for this property containing mix retail, a drive-thru bank
and a gasoline convenience store/car wash. The owners have gone ahead
and requested annexation which should be approved later this month by
the Common Council. A final building and site plan has now been
submitted for Phase 1 which includes only the mixed retail and
drive-thru bank. Since the time that the concept plan was approved, the
owners have acquired surplus right-of-way parcels from the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation. This land upon annexation will be zoned
AG, Agricultural, but will need to be rezoned prior to its development.
The commercial land to the north owned by Brendan Sullivan is also zoned
AG. However, when the Plan Commission approved the zoning for the
Woodridge Condominium project, we discussed that the adjoining
commercial lands would likely be zoned as a planned development. The DRB
found the front and side elevations of the building to be acceptable.
They did have concerns with the rear elevation (the one facing Cardinal
Drive). Several suggestions were made for making this side of the
building look less like a rear elevation. The DRB also wanted the
driveway turning radius increased to make it easier for vehicles using
the bank drive-thru land. The joint driveway with the adjacent property
makes sense; however, an agreement is needed between the two property
owners. The Board also felt that a pedestrian connection is needed to
connect the Sauk Road sidewalk to the front of the retail building. The
parking as shown exceeds the City’s requirement so the Board suggested a
possible reduction. The owner feels that the additional parking will be
needed. The light was discussed and it is dark sky compliant. The site
has extensive open space and landscaping, including a decorative wall.
The proposed monument sign on the corner of Sauk and Cardinal as
proposed is an attractive design feature; however, its location would be
within the base zoning setback requirements. A planned development
overlay could allow for its proposed location. The appropriate base
zoning for this commercial area is B-2, Local Business Service. The B-2
base zoning will require a conditional use grant to permit the
gasoline/car wash operation. The OPD, planned development overlay zoning
would encompass this site and eventually the commercial lands to the
north currently owned by Brendan Sullivan. The overlay would allow for
the proposed monument sign on this site, but more importantly, allow for
joint development of this and the adjoining site. Commissioners
discussed the site plan, parking and monument sign. MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to approve the
site plan as presented subject to a signed access agreement between
adjoining property owners, an approved storm water management plan; and
further tweaking of the rear building façade. Motion carried
unanimously.
REZONE LANDS ON THE CORNER OF STH 32 AND EAST SAUK
ROAD FROM AG, AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO OPD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY
WITH A BASE ZONING OF B-2, LOCAL SERVICE CENTER BUSINESS DISTRICT:
City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Plan Commissioners.
MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to
recommend approval to the Common Council to rezone lands from AG,
Agricultural District to OPD, Planned Development Overlay with a base
coning of B-2, Local Service Center Business District. Motion carried
unanimously.
CONDITIONAL USE GRANT TO PERMIT THE SALE OF USED
VEHICLES AT 927 SOUTH SPRING STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed
this item with the Commissioners. He stated that a conditional use grant
was approved to allow C & M Auto to sell used vehicles at 925 South
Spring Street in the area north of the former Flaherty/EVS auto repair
building. C & M has been slow in developing the business, but still
plans to do so in the future. Subsequently, a certified survey map was
approved for this property that divided it into 3 separate lots, a south
parcel which is the subject of this request; a middle lot where the main
building and C & M Auto operates from; and a north lot that is currently
vacant. A joint access easement is also a part of the CSM. The lot here
in question has been home to a variety of uses including a carpet and
flooring sales and a dance studio. Now the applicant desires to open a
used vehicle sales business in northern-most building space. The
business would be relocated from a location on Teutonia in Milwaukee.
This is a separate lot, a CUG may be granted to allow this use. The
applicant proposed to park some of the used vehicles in front of the
landscape island, but not in the access easement. There will be parking
for customers and employees. A two-sided monument sign would be located
in front of the landscape island. The applicant stated that the vehicles
will sell for around $3,000 to $10,000. The Plan Commissioners discussed
this item. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BECKER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
SOVA to approve the conditional use grant subject to the monument sign
to be in conformance with new sign code; no saleable vehicles in rear;
employee parking in rear; only 4 vehicles in front of the landscaped
island; a total of 10 vehicles for sale; used vehicles parked in front
may not encroach into the access easement area; and customer parking
should replace the used car stalls in front of building. Motion
carried unanimously.
RECONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE GRANT TO PERMIT
THE OPERATION OF A RECYCLING FACILITY FOR PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE
LOCATED AT 775 SCHMITZ DRIVE: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the
Commissioners that in 1993, the City approved a CUG for Schmitz Ready
Mix to permit concrete crushing by using portable equipment. A
contingency was that the CUG must be renewed every 5 years. In 1998 the
CUG was again renewed. The apparent reason for the 5 year renewal is
that when the applicant accumulates enough material, they then need to
crush it. That accumulation period happens once every 5 years. The City
has no document tracking policy in place; therefore, nobody in the
office was aware of the need to reconsider the CUG in 2003. It was the
applicant who brought this matter to our attention. The City has not
received any complaints in the past regarding the crushing operation.
Nothing has changed on the site since the CUG was last renewed.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BECKER to
approve the conditional use grant for another 5 year period with the
same conditions applied as in the past. Motion carried unanimously.
CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP FOR 124 WEST WASHINGTON STREET:
City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that the City
agreed to convey a small strip of land adjacent to the fire station to
the applicant. The strip of land has been used by the owners of this
property for years as parking. The current owner would like to
eventually build a garage. The property has now been conveyed and one of
the conditions was that a CSM be prepared. The CSM conforms to Chapter
236 of the State Platting Statute and to our subdivision code. MOTION
BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to
approve the Certified Survey Map as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP FOR 120 WEST JACKSON STREET:
City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this Certified Survey Map with the
Commissioners. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER BACKER to approve the Certified Survey Map as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPLAT OF MARINERS POINT (PRELIMINARY PLAT): City
Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated
that the Plan Commissioners recently approved a concept plan for
revising the Mariners Point neighborhood. The lots are to be made
larger, 2 lots are to be eliminated, and the central common area
containing the garages will be eliminated in favor of having each lot
supply its own garage. The developers would convey the remaining
reservoir wall to the City as well as a small parcel west of the Light
House. A preliminary replat has now been submitted for consideration.
Chris Frommell of Lakeside Development reviewed the replat for the
Commissioners. A copy has already been submitted to the State for their
review. If this is approved by the Plan Commissioners and the State, the
applicant will then prepare a revised final plat which will need Common
Council approval. The Plan Commissioners reviewed the new plat.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE VANDEN
NOVEN to approve the replat as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
REZONE MARINERS POINT (REVISED OPD, PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY STANDARDS): City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this
item with the Commissioners. He stated that since the Commission has
approved the preliminary replat of Mariners Point and the lots have been
reconfigured, the development standards under the planned development
overlay have changed slightly in terms of setback, floor area ratio, and
open space. He reviewed the new standards with the Commissioners. The
Commissioners discussed the new standards and asked that the staff
continue to work on them and bring them back to the next meeting.
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE:
A. Vision Statement: City Planner Tetzlaff
reviewed the Vision Statement that the Citizen Advisory Committee
created. They met with staff from both SEWRPC and the County and agreed
to this statement. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY CITY
ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to accept the vision statement created by the
Citizen Advisory Committee as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Population Estimate For 2035: City Planner
Tetzlaff stated that the Committee agrees that the estimates provided by
SEWRPC were too conservative because of the latest WI Department of
Administration estimates for January 1, 2005 is 10,970. Their estimates
ranged from 11,197 to 14,392. The Citizen Advisory Committee
recommendation for the population is 14,500. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER
AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the population
estimate from the Citizen Advisory Committee of 14,500. Motion
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT/APPEARANCES: There were none.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Commissioner Sova had some
concerns regarding the lights on the building located at the old Burger
King site.
ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER VOIGT to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
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AUGUST 17, 2006
Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened
meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:32 p.m. Members present
were: Commissioner Kelley, Becker, Sova, and Davel. Also present were:
City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City Administrator Mark Grams, City
Engineer Vanden Noven, and City Building Inspector Dennis Wiese. Absent
and excused: Alderman Haacke.
Approval of Minutes OF JULY 20, 2006. MOTION by MAYOR
HUBNER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to approve the minutes few too
minor corrections to the roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Appearances & Comments: There was none.
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO EXCEED THE HEIGHT
REQUIREMENTS FOR A NEW DETACHED GARAGE LOCATED AT 317 WEST JACKSON
STREET: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the
Commissioners. He stated that the applicant is proposing to construct a
new detached garage on his lot. The height of the ready made garage
package exceeds the maximum building height by 13 inches. A neighbor’s
garage is over 20 feet in height. The surrounding neighbors were
contacted regarding this request and nobody has objected. MOTION BY
COMMISSIONERS DAVEL AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEERING VANDEN NOVEN to
approve the special exception to allow a detached garage to exceed the
height requirement by 13 inches as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. B. SITE AND LIGHTING PLAN FOR THE THOMAS JEFFERSON
SOCCER FIELDS ON NORTH GRANT STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed
the site plan with the Commissioners. He stated that the Plan Commission
previously approved a site plan for the soccer field that included
fencing, concession stand location, and bleachers. The soccer club is
now requesting approval of the final concession building plan,
scoreboard location, and field lighting. The Design Review Board
recommended approval subject to constructing the concession building
with a two-tone look and adding some landscaping to the north end of the
field and along the west side of the field behind the team areas and the
scoreboard. (A landscaping plan is to be reviewed and approved by
staff). MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER
VANDEN NOVEN to approve the site and lighting plan for the soccer fields
with the Design Review Board recommendation. Motion carried
unanimously.
ANNEXATION OF LANDS IN THE TOWN OF PORT WASHINGTON
LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAUK ROAD AND STH 32: City
Planner Tetzlaff stated that Trudy LLC is submitting a request to annex
land (the old Port Motel) located on the northwest corner of East Sauk
Road and STH 32. Previously, the Plan Commission reviewed and approved a
concept plan for the land. That plan proposed a neighborhood commercial
development containing a bank, a gasoline station and convenience store,
a car wash, and space for one or two commercial businesses. The
annexation parcel contains the Port Motel property and vacant
right-of-way that the State of Wisconsin is conveying to Trudy as well
as the STH 32 right-of-way. There are islands created by this
annexation. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER BECKER to approve the annexation as presented. Motion
carried unanimously.
CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP FOR FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
LOCATED AT 131 NORTH WEBSTER STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff stated
that the City has finally conveyed the land lying between Sauk Creek and
North Webster Street to the First Congregational Church. Conditions of
the conveyance included restrictive covenants and utility and retaining
wall easements. Those too have been approved. The final condition was
that a CSM be prepared that combines the church property with the new
lands. The survey conforms to Section 18, City Subdivision Ordinance and
Chapter 236, State Platting. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve the CSM as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
PERMIT REDUCTION IN LOT SIZE OF A NON-CONFORMING LOT
[refer to SEC. 10.12.020 (3) (iii)] LOCATED AT 120 EAST JACKSON STREET:
City Planner Tetzlaff stated that this is a last minute addition to the
agenda. The applicant previously went before the Board of Appeals and
received a setback variance but was denied a side yard offset variance
to permit construction of a deck over the garage at 403 North Harrison
Street. He has tried other avenues in order to get the deck built and
this is his latest attempt. He now proposes to convey a 6 foot strip of
land from the adjoining lot located at 120 East Jackson Street and add
it to the lot located at 403 North Harrison Street. This conveyance will
allow sufficient side yard area to permit the deck to be constructed.
However, the conveyance will also reduce the side of an overly small
non-conforming lot. Mr. Jerry Baganz presented his requested to the
Commissioners. The Commissioners discussed this issue. MOTION
COMMISSIONER BECKER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve the
reduction in lot size as presented. Commissioners continued to
discuss the pros and cons of changing the lot line of both properties.
MOTION TO AMEND THE MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BECK AND SECONDED BY
COMISSIONER DAVEL to create a conforming offset for both properties (6
feet on both sides) by redrawing the lot line in such a way that the
square footage of each lot is not altered. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT/APPEARANCES: There were none.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Mayor Huebner acknowledged
that Commissioner Davel would be leaving the Plan Commission and wanted
to thank her for all her time and effort with the committee.
ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
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JULY 20, 2006
Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened
meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:35 p.m. Members present
were: Commissioners Sova, Kelley and Alderman Haacke. Also present were:
City Administrator Mark Grams, City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City
Building Inspector Dennis Wiese, and City Engineer Vanden Noven. Absent
and excused: Commissioners Becker and Davel.
Approval of Minutes OF JUNE 15, 2006. MOTION by
ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED COMMISSIONER KELLEY to approve the minutes
as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Appearances & Comments: There was none.
FINAL BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR NEW OFFICE
CONDOMINIUMS ALONG EAST SEVEN HILLS ROAD: City Planner Randy
Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He reminded the
Commissioners that several months ago the Commission reviewed and
approved a concept plan for the vacant parcel next to the Country Inn
and Suites. The approved plan included three office condominium
buildings with shared parking with the hotel. The parcel was also
rezoned to allow for a shallower setback for easier pedestrian access. A
final building and site plan is now being presented for review and
approval that includes attractive brick buildings, landscaping, and
sidewalk connections to the bike trail. Mr. Peter Didier reviewed the
plan for the Commissioners. The new plan is a high quality design. The
developer has chosen to use brick on all building facades. The
landscaping meets and satisfies our local ordinance. The sidewalk
connection to the bike trail is compatible with the objective of
rezoning the property. The parking on site and with the adjacent hotel
also satisfies our parking ordinance requirements. The Design Review
Board recommended approval. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED
BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the final building and site plan as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
REVISED SITE PLAN FOR AN EXISTING COMMUNITY BASED
RESIDENTIAL FACILITY LOCATED AT 236 NORTH SPRING STREET: City
Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated
that this property is an allowed Conditional Use. The CUG documents
states that the use may continue in accordance with an approved site
plan. The owners are proposing to alter the site that includes removal
and repaving of portions of the parking area, some new landscaping, and
adding of some patio area. The Design Review Board was concerned about
the existing parking stall located close to North Spring Street and the
lack of landscaping. The parking stall is needed since the lot is to be
removed and replaced. The DRB felt that the lot configuration could be
modified. The Design Review Board recommended approval subject to the
increasing the parking setback by 5 feet and adding more landscaping to
the site particularly to the street frontage. Mr. Brad Zwicker presented
his revised site plan to the Commission. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
KELLEY AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the revised
site plan subject to the increasing the parking setback by 5 feet and
adding more landscaping to the site, particularly to the street
frontage. Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR NEW GARAGE TO PERMIT SIZE,
HEIGHT, AND SETBACK RELIEF LOCATED AT 138 EAST DOUGLAS STREET: City
Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. The property
owner is proposing to demolish his existing non-conforming garage and
construct a new, larger detached garage on the rear portion of his lot.
The new garage will exceed the district's height requirement by 6' 4",
will be 120 sq. ft. larger than allowed by ordinance, and will encroach
into the North Lakeview Avenue setback area. The new garage is an
attractive structure for a 2+ vehicles and is side-loaded to the street.
It has a room for storage upstairs, or for possible future office use.
The owner is a home designer and could occupy the space as a home
occupation. A rear 10' alley shown on the plan is dedicated right-of-way
but is unpaved. It may be a future candidate for a street vacation. The
garage is shown to encroach into the Lakeview setback; the DRB agreed
that the placement that is perpendicular to the street to hide the
garage doors is preferable. In addition, the placement is partially
obscured by landscaping. The adjacent property owner does have concerns
with the height and the placement of the garage. Mr. Christopher Mann
reviewed his site plan with the Commissioners. Commissioner Kelley had
serious concerns regarding this project. He was not entirely satisfied
that it fit with the neighborhood. Mrs. Beth Streacker of North Lakeview
Avenue stated that they were just notified today and they had many
concerns with the size, height and placement. She stated that it is
beautifully designed but maybe not a good choice for the neighborhood.
Commissioners discussed the pros and cons of this project. MOTION BY
CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to send
this site plan back to the Design Review Board. Motion carried
unanimously.
NEW STORAGE BUILDING ADDITION FOR J & H HEATING INC.
LOCATED AT 1220 MINERAL SPRINGS DRIVE: City Planner Tetzlaff
informed the Commissioners that J & H Heating is planning to construct
an addition to their existing storage building in the Industrial Park.
The building is located behind their main facility, which fronts onto
Mineral Springs Drive. The proposed addition matches the existing
building with masonry belt-line and metal walls system above. The plan
as shown adds more landscaping to make the entire site compliant with
our new point system. In lieu of foundation plantings, additional
plantings have been added to the side yard next to Manitowoc Crane and
to the front setback area. Due to the narrow side yard next to Paulus
Printing, no new plantings are shown. The DRB recommended approval.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to
approve the new storage building as presented subject to the landscaping
being approved by staff. Motion carried unanimously.
REVISED BUILDING AND SITE PLANS FOR DUPLEX
CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED IN HIDDEN HILLS SUBDIVISION: City Planner
Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that the
representative of Bielinski Homes would present their revised site plan,
floor plan, architectural elevations and landscaping plans for the
Hidden Hills Condominiums for approval. Tim Voeller presented these
plans to the Commissioners. He stated that while the overall layout and
driveway entrances have not changed, the following revisions have been
made. The Viola and Daffodil have replaced the Iris and Magnolia for a
number of reasons. The revised building plans for the duplex
condominiums allow for walkout units that make better utilization of the
topography. The DRB preferred the new exterior designs and landscaping
plans. If these plans are approved, a new addendum to the condominium
plat must be approved. The DRB recommended approval of the new building
and site plan. They also recommend approval of the condominium plat
addendum. Commissioner Sova mentioned that the Commission likes to see a
variation of garage doors. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND
SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to approve the revised building and site plans
as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
FIRST ADDENDUM TO THE CONDOMINIUM PLAT OF HIDDEN
HILLS: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the
Commissioners. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY CITY
ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to recommend to the Common Council the approval of
the First Addendum to the Condominium Plat of Hidden Hills. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION DISTRICT REVIEW OF NEW
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ALONG POWERS STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff
reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that this is our
first review under the recently adopted Neighborhood Preservation
District Review. The proposed single-family residence is to be built on
a lot in the Mariners Point development. The home is referred to a
"cottage home" but the design is really a cross between the "shingle"
and "stick" style home. The design of these homes includes wide porches,
rough hewn, or pattered sidewall shingles, stick work, eaves at
different levels, raised masonry foundations, and gable braces. The home
is turned slight on the lot for better orientation as one approaches
along Powers Street. The garage is a tuck under design to maximize the
use of the small lot. The DRB agreed that the design was appropriate for
Mariners Point and would represent a good start to the "historic" them
for the development. The Design Review Board recommends approval. Mr.
Dennis Riley was present to answer any questions. MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HAACKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to approve the site plan as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
CONCEPT PLAN FOR NEW CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT ALONG
SUNSET ROAD LOCATED WEST OF GREYSTONE SUBDIVISION: City Planner
Tetzlaff reviewed this item for the Commissioners. He stated that the
farm property immediately west of Greystone has an accepted offer from
Cedar Development, LLC. They have submitted a concept plan that contains
a mix of 2-unit and 8-unit condominiums; primarily aimed at the 55+
market. If the Plan Commission approves the concept plan, the developer
will proceed with annexation of the property. The property is with in
the City's sewer service limits and based on our boundary agreement with
the Town. It is the western most extension of the community at this
point. This development will be a self-contained development, like
Woodridge with private roads, refuses pick-up, etc. It is a mix of
building styles with the lower density duplexes adjacent to Greystone.
From Greystone, Granite Lane extends only partially into this property.
Four lots are shown that would be market rate and NOT be a part of this
development. Further north, Willow Drive would be extended to connect to
this property. The density of the proposed project is five dwelling
units per acre, which is similar to Woodridge and far less dense than
New Port Vista (over seven du/acre). The developer projects the unit
pricing to be in the $165,000 to $175,000 range for the 8-units and
$225,000 to $275,000 for the side-by-side units. Many of the
side-by-side units will be rear walkouts. The development is important
to the City in that it will allow Sunset Road to be reconstructed next
year. A bike lane along the north side of Sunset Road will provide a
pedestrian connection for the development. The Commissioners had several
concerns regarding the 8-family units and their location in the
development. Mayor Huebner addressed the need for more senior housing
but had concerns with the multi-family units. Alderman Haacke also had
concerns with the 8-family units. The Commissioners suggested that the
development make some modifications regarding the units on the higher
elevations, and suggested modifying the 8-units into possible 4-units.
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONING FOR LAKE POINTE
CONDONINIUMS ON NORTH WISCONSIN STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff
reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that previously,
both the Plan Commission and Common Council agreed that the Lake Pointe
condominium development might be zoned as a Planned Development Overlay
District. The Plan Commission also approved a revised building and site
plan for this development. The developer is now coming before the
Commissioners to requesting the rezoning that coincides with the
approved building and site plan. City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed the
proposed standards. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KELLEY to recommend to the Common Council the approval for
the Planned Development Standards for Lake Pointe Condominium
Development as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
CONDITIONAL USE GRANT TO ALLOW PRINTING AND
PUBLISHING OPERATIONS AT 216 SOUTH MONTGOMERY STREET: City Planner
Tetzlaff stated that Mr. William Schanen, III, is requesting a Condition
Use Grant for his property located at 216 South Montgomery Street. The
Plan Commission prior to adhering to the Common Council's request had
gone on record approving the rezoning of this property to allow the
owner to make improvements to his property and/or construct a small
addition. Nothing else has changed. During the Public Hearing process,
area residents made some requests regarding some screening. These issues
and others regarding bring the site up to current code (landscaping and
paved parking) can be addressed when the applicant comes forward with a
building and site plan for the new addition. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
SOVA AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to recommend to the Common Council
the approval for the Conditional Use Grant for 216 South Montgomery
Street as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
UTILITY AND RETAINING WALL EASEMENT FOR LAND TO BE
CONVEYED TO THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ALONG NORTH WEBSTER STREET:
City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He
stated that the Common Council agreed to convey the land lying between
Sauk Creek and North Webster Street and south of the First
Congregational Church to the Church. Because there are some buried
utility lines and a retaining wall on the parcel, the City receives a
perpetual easement to secure access to the property and maintain the
utilities and retaining wall. The easement agreement has been prepared
and/or reviewed by the City Attorney. It is his opinion that both the
Plan Commission and Common Council must approve the easement agreement.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to recommend
to the Common Council the approval for the Utility and Retaining Wall
Easement to be conveyed to the First Congregational Church as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNEXATION OF LANDS IN THE TOWN OF PORT WASHINGTON
(NE CORNER OF SUNSET ROAD AND SOUTH PARK STREET): City Planner
Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that WE
Energies is submitting a request to annex vacant land located on the
northeast corner of Sunset Road and South Park Street. This land was
included in the agreement with WE Energies during negotiations with the
new power plant. It was agreed that this land would be annexed and
developed as industrial property. The proceeds from the sale of the land
would go toward endowing a new community foundation. The land parcel is
divided almost in two because of an intermittent stream and some
wetlands. It was originally thought that the entire site would be
industrial, during discussions on joint land use planning with the Town,
it was agreed that the eastern portion is better suited for residential
use. The annexation has already been submitted to the State and has been
found to be in the public interest. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to recommend to the Common Council the
approval for the annexation of lands in the Town of Port Washington as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP FOR 124 WEST WASHINGTON STREET:
City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He
stated that both the Commission and Common Council discussed the
conveyance of land along the west property line of the Fire Station. The
applicant had requested the land because he has used the land for
parking and now would like to build a garage and needs the land. After
hearing from area residents, it was decided only that portion east of
his property would be conveyed (a parcel 14' x 52' in size). Part of the
agreement to convey the property was that a certified survey map be
prepared and approved that combines both his original lot and the newly
conveyed parcel. The certified survey map as prepared and shown is in
conformance with both State platting and our subdivision ordinance.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve
the CSM as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESERVATION OPTIONS FOR THE FORMER SMITH BROTHERS
FISH SHANTY LOCATED AT 136 SOUTH WISCONSIN STREET: City Planner
Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that the owner of the old Smith
Brothers Fish Net House (Fish Shanty building) located along the west
slip, will be auctioning the building during the Maritime Heritage
Festival on August 12th. There have been stories in the media
regarding the future use of the property and the demolition or
relocation of the structure. A recent editorial in the Ozaukee Press
reviewed the virtues of this last remaining intact building associated
with Port's commercial fishing industry. The Mayor and other interested
residents are of the opinion that the City needs to discuss what options
are available to preserve this structure. The local historical society
also plans to discuss this issue. The Commission discussed this item.
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN.
PUBLIC COMMENT/APPEARANCES: Mr. John Sigwart of
230 West Theis Lane wanted to inform the Plan Commissioners that the
developers of Sunset Hills, Mike Rosen, are also the developer of
Westport Meadows in the City of Port Washington. This was a HUD
Development with multi-family housing.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS: There was none.
ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
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JUNE 15, 2006
Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened
meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:32 p.m. Members present
were: Commissioners Becker, Davel, Sova Kelley and Alderman Haacke. Also
present were: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City Building Inspector
Dennis Wiese, and City Engineer Vanden Noven. Absent and excused: City
Administrator Mark Grams.
Approval of Minutes OF MAY 18, 2006. MOTION by
Commissioner BECKER AND SECONDED COMMISSIONER SOVA to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Appearances & Comments: There was none.
SITE PLAN FOR AN OUTDOOR DINING AREA FOR NEW PORT
SHORES RESTAURANT AT 407 EAST JACKSON STREET: City Planner Randy
Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that John
Weinrich is proposing to construct a patio area to the east of his
current restaurant. The area would include access from the parking lot
and the indoor dining area. A new hardscape area would be complimented
with new landscaping, lighting, tables, and heaters. The existing boat,
the Mary Jean would be moved southward and buried to the water line. An
outdoor bar would be located along its port side. On the west side, an
outdoor food preparation area would be located along with a staging area
for future entertainment. Mike Erhlich from Haag Muller and John
Weinrich presented their proposal to the Commissioners. The Design
Review Board was impressed with the site plan and the overall concept.
The Design Review Board recommended approval of the site plan as
presented. Commissioners were very impressed with the site plan.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BECKER to approve
the site plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
CONDITIONAL USE GRANT TO PERMIT OUTDOOR DINING AT 407
EAST JACKSON STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with
the Commissioners. He stated that part of the Conditional Use Grant it
should state that no intoxicants leave the area and this should be
signed into the agreement so that no intoxicants are taken into the
parking lot area. The Design Review Board recommends granting the
conditional use grant. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to recommend to the Common Council the
approval of the Conditional Use Grant for outdoor dining at New Port
Shores as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
REVISED DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MARINERS POINT
NEIGHBORHOOD: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the
Commissioners. He stated that Mariners Point was a previously approved
planned development project with eight smaller sized single-family lots
clustered around a courtyard outlot containing detached garage
structures. The homes to be built on those lots were to be built in a
historic theme. It now seems that the market is not responding to the
concept of the detached garages being located in a center outlot. The
developers would like to reconfigure the lot layout by eliminating the
center outlot, reducing the number of lots from 8 to 6, and making most
of the lots larger. Several of the garages would now be located as
tuck-under garages or be attached to the rear of the new homes. In
addition, the new plan shows the deeding of the retaining wall behind
the Light Station to the City and deeding a small portion of Lot 1 to
the Light Station. The proposed reconfiguration would increase the green
space; reduce the amount of impervious surface (asphalt parking and
garage roofs, it would eliminate a garage structure from an area right
behind the Light Station; it would also eliminate condominium
arrangement for the garages structure; and it would now ensure that the
retaining wall would never be altered, because altering the wall could
affect drainage and runoff on the Light Station property. Dennis Riley
presented his plan to the Commissioners. The Design Review Board agreed
that the new plan was better than originally approved. The Board felt
that by agreeing to approve the revised plan, the developer should now
agree to construct the proposed walkway improvements along Powers
Street. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve the revised development plan for Mariners
Point as presented. The developer will need to submit a revised plat and
the planned development overlay provisions affecting the development
would have to be amended. The walkway will be presented at the Common
Council for their review. Motion carried unanimously.
FINAL BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR SMITH BROTHERS
MARKET PLACE: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the
Commissioners. He stated that as a follow up to the approved concept
plan and the execution of a license agreement allowing use of a City
right-of-way, Lighthouse Development LLC is now submitting final
building and site plans for the Smith Brothers project. Sean Robbins of
Lighthouse Development LLC and Mike Muller of Haag Muller reviewed their
plans with the Commissioners. The building plans show a new first floor
facade on all three sides that include new windows, transoms, doorways,
a new roof, and an awning system along the south elevation. Site plans
show the new boardwalk, landscape planters, stairs, and sidewalk.
Proposed landscaping includes not only the areas around Smith Brothers,
but also suggestions for the areas on the south side of East Grand
Avenue and for areas around the pump station. These suggestions are made
so that the landscaping is both compatible and integrated. The Design
Review Board was impressed with both the building and site plans. The
Design Review Board recommended approval subject to alternative
landscaping plans being presented at the Plan Commission. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BECKER to approve the
building and site plan for Smith Brothers Market Place as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
RECONSIDER SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO EXCEED THE HEIGHT AND
SIZE REQUIREMENTS FOR A MONUMENT SIGN AT 1190 MINERAL SPRINGS ROAD:
City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He
stated that this item is being brought back to the Plan Commission at
the request of Alderman Johnson, who sat in during the last meeting. He
is concerned about the message the City is conveying to business with
regard to the Manitowoc Crane sign. His specific request is that we
consider amending the monument sign standards to be more flexible in the
I-2 Industrial Park and BP, Business Park Districts. City Planner
Tetzlaff stated that many other communities provide different standards
for signs in industrial and/or business parks. One such standard could
be that the sign height or size relative to the size of height of the
building, subject to a maximum standard. Alderman Johnson was also
concerned that a rigid size limit. Alderman Johnson discussed his
concerns with the Plan Commission members. The Plan Commissioner members
reviewed their decision with Alderman Johnson. NO ACTION TAKEN.
RECONSIDER MONUMENT SIGN STANDARDS IN THE INDUSTRIAL
PARK AND BUSINESS PARK DISTRICTS (REQUEST BY THE COMMON COUNCIL):
City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He
informed that Commissioners that the Common Council had requested this
item be placed on the agenda. He stated that the Monument Sign Standards
could be to changed read: Option #1) Within planned development overlay
areas (2.3 acres for commercial and mixed-use sites and 4.6 acres for
industrial sites); the standards may be increased by Plan Commission
approval. Approvals could be granted for signs up to 24 feet in height
and up to 200 SF in size. Manitowoc Crane (5.24 acres) could be rezoned
as an OPD and approval could then be granted. These new standards could
also be applied to a future Allen-Edmonds sign as well as for new
business park development along CTH LL and Knellsville or Option #2)
Within I-2 and BP districts, we apply more permissive standards by
"right." Standards would be a maximum height of 24 feet and size would
be based on 60 SF per acre up to a maximum of 200 SF. The 40% of base to
total size would still apply. Proposed Manitowoc sign would conform (156
SF and 24 feet) or Option #3) We do nothing; ordinance standards remain
the same. Commissioners discussed this item. Some Commissioners were for
changes the ordinance and others were against any changes and wanted to
keep it the same. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE to leave the monument sign standards in the Industrial
Park and Business Park District as is. Motion carried (5 Ayes; 2 Nays
(Becker and Huebner).
NEW DESIGN REVIEW AND SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES: City
Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated
that some members of the Design Review Board who are interested in
improving the design review process and making more meaningful. Their
hope is that fewer projects are referred back to them from the Plan
Commission and that if there are concerns of the Commission, that such
concerns are conveyed to the DRB prior to their meeting so they can be
addressed. The newly proposed procedures are: 1) The DRB will now meet
on the first Tuesday of the month; 2) The agenda and material will be
mailed to the Board on the preceding Friday. Materials from the
applicant will be due one-week prior. That will give the applicants more
than sufficient time to deliver a complete package of materials; 3)
Along with sending the materials to the DRB, the same materials will be
sent to the Plan Commissioners. The Commissioners will have time to
review the materials before reading about the items in the Ozaukee Press
and more importantly, will allow the Commissioners to contact my office
of any concerns; 4) The DRB requests changes or make recommendations for
change, the applicant will have time to make all corrections before the
Plan Commission agenda and packet is mailed. The Commissioners will then
have seen the original versions of the request (as sent to the DRB) and
later the final version recommended by the DRB; and 5) All building and
site plans will be placed on a consent agenda for the Plan Commission.
Any item that Commissioners want to discuss in more detail may be
removed for further discussion. Some of the proposed changes should make
for better plans that are eventually approved and should help to
streamline the Plan Commission meetings. It will also allow my office to
see the final plans prior the Plan Commission meeting. The Commissioners
reviewed this item and thought that it was a good idea.
PUBLIC COMMENT/APPEARANCES: There were none.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS: There was none.
ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BECKER to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MAY 18, 2006
Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened
meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:30 p.m. Members present
were: Commissioners Becker, Davel, Sova Kelley and Alderman Haacke. Also
present were: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City Administrator Mark
Grams, and City Engineer Vanden Noven. Absent and excused: City Building
Inspector Dennis Wiese.
Approval of Minutes OF APRIL 20, 2006. MOTION by
Commissioner sova AND SECONDED COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve the minutes
as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Appearances & Comments: The Mayor asked if
the Commissioners would turn off their microphones when they are not
speaking.
REVISED BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR CITY BREW KIOSK AT
THE CORNER OF NORTH WISCONSIN STREET AND EAST WHITEFISH ROAD: City
Planner Randy Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. Mr.
Ben Henneberry of Antony LLC reviewed the revised plans with the
Commissioners with a PowerPoint presentation. He gave a brief overview
of the City Brew Coffee and its history. He reviewed the materials and
colors of the new building. He discussed the landscaping, parking,
traffic lanes, pavement markings, and signage. Mr. Henneberry also
suggested adding park benches or picnic tables in the grassy areas. The
Design Review Board stated that they liked the material and color that
will be used on the building. Commissioners discussed the building
materials and colors. Commissioner Kelley stated that was not pleased
with this type of business on this corner. Mayor Huebner stated that
this business was a permitted use for this zoning area. Commissioners
discussed the landscaping plantings and the signage on the building.
MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA
to approve as presented subject to traffic not blocking sidewalk.
Motion carried (6 Ayes, 1 Nay (Kelley)).
SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO EXCEED THE HEIGHT AND SIZE
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MONUMENT SIGN FOR MANITOWOC CRANES: City Planner
Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. Manitowoc Crane
Group recently acquired Exactech in the Industrial Park. They have
designed a new monument sign for their new facility. This sign was
fabricated in France and stands over 20 feet in height. This is a
corporate designed sign and was designed without knowledge of the local
zoning regulations. The proposed sign is on a 5-1/2 foot masonry base,
which places the total height at 26 feet and an approximate size of 169
square feet. The proposed size exceeds both our maximum 12-foot height
limit and 125 square foot size limit. The scale of the sign does fit
well with the size of the former Exactech building. The Design Review
Board expressed concerns that if a special exception were granted for
this sign, it would be difficult to not recommend the same for other
larger signs in the future. A representative from Manitowoc Crane was
present and discussed the company’s options. The Commissioners discussed
this and suggested cutting the sign in half and erecting 2 smaller signs
and/or attaching signs to the building façade. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN.
BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR HORSEFEATHERS RESTAURANT
AT COOPERS LANDING LOCATED AT 301 EAST PIER STREET: City Planner
Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that the
owners of Horsefeathers are proposing to renovate and reuse the Great
Lakes Marine building as their new restaurant. The building was
originally built as a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in the 1970’s.
The proposed changes to the building and site would include cleaning the
mansard wood shakes; installing 3 new windows on the south elevation;
repainting elements of the building (similar to the colors used on
Goosey’s Galley); new signage over the Pier Street entrance and another
on the south wall façade; adding some on-site parking; and converting
the enclosed on-site storage area into an outdoor dining area. A future
phase may include converting the lower level into a meeting and/or
banquet facility. Mr. Dennis Cooper was present to discuss his plans.
The outdoor dining area will require a conditional use grant. The Design
Review Board suggested adding the on-site parking stalls, adding more
lighting to the outdoor dining area, and having the outdoor dining area
enclosed with the wrought iron and brick walls. The Design Review Board
also suggested landscaping be added to the outdoor dining area. Mr.
Cooper stated that he would add some type of potted plants and trees to
the outdoor area so that the plants could be moved if more area was
needed. He also stated that a handicapped ramp/lift would be added for
the entrance to the lower level. Commissioners discussed this item and
agreed that it would be a nice addition to the downtown area. MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve
the Building and Site Plan for Horsefeathers Restaurant at Coopers
Landings as presented with additional on-site parking, more landscaping
and additional lighting. Motion carried unanimously.
CONDITIONAL USE GRANT TO PERMIT OUTDOOR DINING AT
HORSEFEATHERS RESTAURANT: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item
with the Commissioners. Commissioners discussed the conditional use
grant for outdoor dining. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER BECKER to recommend to the Common Council the approval of
the Conditional Use Grant for outdoor dining at Horsefeathers Restaurant
at Coopers Landings as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR NEW COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT
1100 SOUTH SPRING STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item
with the Commissioners. He stated that this property was be annexed into
the City on May 16, 2006. The plans for the property are for a new
commercial building to be built and owned by the applicant. The
applicant will then lease the building to Fastenal, a major distributor
of industrial and commercial supplies. This property is also located in
the arterial gateway overlay, which, provides for "higher" standards of
architecture and for the parking to be located in the rear, or as
approved by the Plan Commission. This lot needs to be raised to street
grade and due to the size of the proposed building and steep lot line
grades on the side; the applicant is requesting that the parking be
placed in the front of the building. Most Fastenal stores are expanded
and the owner has placed the building to accommodate future expansion to
the rear. The Design Review Board reviewed the site plan and concurred
that there is a practical difficulty placing parking on the rear or
side. The intent of placing parking in the rear is to shield it from
view; the Board felt that both berms and extensive landscaping could
accomplish this. The Design Review Board also suggested that the window
lines, entry area, building materials and some colors be changed. The
signage will be restricted to the wall elevation. Mr. Peter Van Dyke of
the Dowling Company reviewed his building and site plan for the
Commissioners. The Commissioners discussed the building materials,
changes to the windows, parking and landscaping for the front of the
building. City Engineer Vanden Noven suggested an additional window in
an office area on the bay area side. Mr. Van Dyke stated that the
signage would be mounted on the building. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
DAVEL AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the Building and Site
Plan for a new commercial building at 1100 South Spring Street as
presented subject to the additional window on the bay area and the
plantings in the front of the building. Motion carried unanimously.
REVISED BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR THE WOODRIDGE
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item
with the Commissioners. He informed that Commissioners that the owner of
the Woodridge Condominium Development had sold this property to Mr.
Brendan Sullivan. The building and site plan for this property had
approval for 12 detached single-family condos, 15 duplex condos, and ten
4-family condos. An OPD was also approved for this project, but the
condo plat was never completed. There is also land to the east of the
condos that will be developed for commercial use. Mr. Sullivan and Mr.
Jim Read were present to discuss their revised building and site plan
for this property. Mr. Sullivan is proposing to retain the same density
(82 units) and concept, however, he would like to revise the site plan
and modify the building plans. The new plans include better utilization
of the topography; less grading; more clustering of the buildings and
more green space; and greatly improved building facades. Mr. Sullivan’s
new building and site plan is similar to Mr. Vic DeToro’s plan for the
development near Stonecroft that came before the Commission several
years ago. That development was never built. The Design Review Board was
impressed with the proposed changes. The first phase would include the
one and two-family units. Architectural restrictions would be in-place;
however, individual owners adhering to the City's one and two-family
design standards would build the detached single-family units. The
developer would construct the two-families, which would be designed
around a central courtyard theme. The second phase would be the 4-family
units and not likely to happen until the commercial development is
underway or completed. The applicant discussed the buildings site plans;
the neighborhood pods, parking areas, the retention ponds and the
landscaping of the site plan. Commissioner discussed this item and
concerns about the turn radius in the multi-family courtyards. The
Design Review Board recommended approval of the overall building and
site plan as presented subject to: 1) Phase I may be completed as shown
while Phase II will require building and site plan approval; 2) one and
two-family units must comply with existing one and two-family design
standards; 3) a more detailed landscaping plan shall be submitted and
approved by staff; and 4) final grading, storm water, and engineering
plans shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
Commissioners discussed this item and suggested a pedestrian path
leading to the Interurban Bike Trail from East Sauk Road to along the
private road on this property. Also, the City Engineer would like to see
something other than just paved asphalt. The applicant would be looking
at colored asphalt, stamped concrete or asphalt or some type of
brickwork instead of just all asphalt. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the revised building and site
plan as presented subject to the Design Review Boards recommendation and
a proposed pedestrian easement from East Sauk Road along the private
road in this property. Motion carried unanimously.
CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP FOR WHITE TAIL HILLS: City
Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated
that the preliminary plat for White Tail Hills was approved. However,
the developer (Blue Sky/Ansay) and the property owner (Weiss Family)
have now gone their separate ways and the owner is attempting to solicit
interest from other prospective developers. It appears that there is
more interest if different parties are able to acquire the one and
two-family, the multi-family, and the business park. A three lot
certified survey map has been prepared for the Plan Commissioners review
and approval. The proposed lot lines of the CSM coincide with the
different proposed land uses. It appears that there is a party ready to
acquire Lot 1, which is designated for the one and two-family lots. Lot
2, the multi-family parcel may also have some interest. Lot 3, which
must be developed as part of a future tax increment district may be sold
and developed once the other two are underway. The applicant was present
to review the CSM with the Commissioners. The Commissioners discussed
this item. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KELLEY to approve the CSM as presented subject to the
approved storm water management plan or revision thereof, approval of
the WDNR NR216 permit, a road reservation be plotted on Lot 1 for
Highland Drive, an approved grading plan for individual lots as they
become subdivided, and a planting plan and maintenance plan be submitted
for approval. Motion carried unanimously.
DECLARE AS SURPLUS LANDS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE WATER
UTILITY ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH MILWAUKEE AND WEST JACKSON
STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff reviews this item with the
Commissioners. He stated that the lot on the southeast corner of North
Milwaukee Street and West Jackson Street is the site of a former pump
station once operated by the City’s Water Utility. The pump station is
no longer is use and has no long term need for it. The Utility would
like to sell it. The lot is 52 feet x 120 feet. It is zoned CCM, Central
City Mixed; and is a legal lot of record. The lot sits atop a hill
overlooking the police station and the views of the harbor and marina
are superb. It would be a highly desirable lot for a new residential
dwelling. Before the lot may be sold, the Plan Commission must first
declare it surplus property. If the property were sold, the new owner
would need to provide sewer and water laterals to the lot. Commissioners
discussed this item and concurred that the lot should be sold. MOTION
BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to
declare the property at the southeast corner of North Milwaukee Street
and West Jackson Street as surplus lands. Motion carried unanimously.
FUTURE LAND USE FOR WE ENERGIES PROPERTY LYING ALONG
SOUTH DIVISION STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the
Commissioners that WE Energies owns a vacant parcel of land lying along
South Division Street, south of Western Avenue. It is bordered on the
west by other utility line used for the transmission line and the former
Trak/JLG plant. On the south is older, single family and duplexes lying
in the Town. Across Division Street on the east are more single-family
residences and vacant utility land. The parcel also contains a
single-family residence that is rented by the utility. We Energies has
internally decided that is no longer needs to retain this parcel and
would like to place it on the market. It has requested the City to
determine its highest and best use. It is currently zoned PUL, Public
and Utility Land. The bluff lands farther south soon to be owned by the
City via WE Energies will be residential. Our joint land use plan with
the Town of Port Washington designated the land just to the west of the
bluff land to be residential. The existing residences along Division
across the street and the rental unit are nice-looking wood frame
structures, many with front porches. The future disposition of the
former Trak facility is questionable. Staff would like to see further
industrial use there, but it remains an extremely difficult property to
market. There has been some interest expressed to clear the site for
another undesignated use. It is apparent that residential use is the
highest and best use for the WE Energies property. The Design Review
Board suggested the land be a low-density residential area.
Commissioners discussed this item and made several suggestions as what
type of housing would be appropriate for the area. Commissioners also
discussed what type of density would be a good fit for this property.
Commissioners did suggest that staff should communicate with WE Energies
and possibly have WE Energies donate the land to the City. City Engineer
Vanden Noven suggested that the City should negotiate with WE Energies
to place utility lines underground for new subdivisions. Staff would
look into both of these items.
REVISE ZONING CODE 20.24.000 FOR PARKING AND LOADING
AREA REQUIREMENTS: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners
that Alderman Haacke asked that this item be brought back to the Plan
Commission. Alderman Haacke had concerns about the wording in Chapter
20.24.000 Item A, 4, B. Commissioners discussed this paragraph. The
wording should read "Such vehicle or trailer shall also be parked
perpendicular to the street right of way line and not extend over any
portion of the sidewalk and/or street right of way line." MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the wording
as presented. Commissioner Kelley had a problem with that wording.
He doesn't see the need for it. City Engineer Vanden Noven agreed with
Commissioner Kelley. Alderman Haacke stated that the wording should be
consistent. Commissioners discussed the wording. MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to amend the motion to
remove the wording "perpendicular to the street right of way line" and
replace it with "parallel to the direction of the driveway". Motion
carried unanimously on the amended motion. Motion carried unanimously on
the original motion.
REVISED ZONING CODE 20.34.000 FOR CONDITIONAL USES IN
THE CCM DISTRICT: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners
that the Common Council had asked the Commissioners to review this item
again. He informed the Commissioners that at the last meeting, Mr.
Schanen asked to have this area along South Milwaukee Street rezoned to
B-3 for his printing business. Mr. Schanen would like to build an
addition on to his building at this location. A public hearing was held
and some of the neighbors were against the change in zoning. The Common
Council recommended that this property should stay as CCM with adding
printing and publishing houses and related activities as a permitted
use. Commissioners discussed this item and suggested that no trucks
should make deliveries before 7:00 a.m. and not after 8:00 p.m. Also
that semi-trucks should not be allowed to run all night and refuse
pickup should not begin before 7:00 a.m. Signs would be install if this
became a problem. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED
BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to recommend to the Common Council to approve the
revise the zoning of the CCM, Central City Mix to include printing and
publishing houses and related activities as a permitted use. Motion
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT/APPEARANCES: There were none.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS: There were none.
ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
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APRIL 20, 2006
Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened
meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:33 p.m. Members present
were: Commissioners, Davel, Sova Kelley and Alderman Haacke. Also
present were: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City Administrator Mark
Grams, City Engineer Vanden Noven, and City Building Inspector Dennis
Wiese. Absent and excused: Commissioners Dean.
Approval of Minutes OF MARCH 16, 2006. MOTION by
ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Appearances & Comments: There was none.
ALLOW A DETACHED GARAGE TO BE BUILT WITH SPECIAL
EXCEPTIONS FOR HEIGHT AND SIZE AT 503 WEST CHESTNUT STREET: City
Planner Randy Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He
stated that the applicant desires to remove the existing garage and
replace it with a new oversized garage. The new garage will be higher
than 15 feet and larger than 720 square feet. No setback relief is
needed because of the averaging rule. The owner has agreed to add stone
or masonry to the façade at the request of the Design Review Board. Only
one neighbor is impacted and has no objection. The Design Review Board
recommends granting a special exception to permit a new garage to be
built at a height of 23 feet and 816 square feet in size subject to
adding a 4 foot masonry beltline around the perimeter of the garage.
Some Commissioners had concerns regarding the height of the garage and
the driveway approach. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve as
presented. Motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER
VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to approve the special
exception to allow a detached garage to be built as approved by the
Design Review Board except that the height of the roof which should not
exceed 15 ft. Motion carried unanimously.
CONCEPT PLAN CONCEPT PLAN FOR NEW SINGLE FAMILY
INFILL RESIDENCE ALONG THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST DODGE STREET: City
Planner Tetzlaff reviewed the concept plan with the Commissioners. The
owners are proposing to build a new single family residence on vacant
land behind/adjacent to their commercial property along West Dodge
Street. If this is approved, the next step would involve vacating a
portion of North Harrison Street; followed by creation of a new lot by
certified survey map; and finally rezoning the new lot from B-2, Local
Service Center District to CCM, Central City Mixed. The Design Review
Board has reviewed this concept plan. This plan includes more green
space and better accommodates the needs of the adjacent business which
needs truck access off West Dodge Street. The new infill home will
buffer the auto business to the north from the adjacent residential
neighborhood and provides a nice transition to Columbia Park. The Park
and Recreation Department has plans to remove the chain link fence and
replace with plantings. The proposed plan provides by easement, needed
access to both the auto business and the businesses and residences
currently owned by the applicant. The project will satisfy current open
space and floor area ratios for the CCM district. The Design Review
Board recommended approval of the concept plan. Mr. Mark Speas was
present to answer any questions that the Commission might have.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to
approve the concept plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
BUILDING AND SITE PLAN IMPROVEMENTS FOR ARBYS
RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 100 THOMAS DRIVE: City Planner Tetzlaff
reviewed this building and site plan with the Commissioners. Arby’s
owners are proposing both interior and exterior remodeling as well as
adding some new landscaping. They contemplated replacing the existing
pole mount sign, but the community welcome sign effectively blocks the
vision of any monument sign. There is a wide terrace and the monument
must be set back an additional 10 feet. The exterior façade
modifications will modernize the dated exterior and are similar to that
done to other area Arby’s. The additional landscaping will now meet our
point totals. Staff reviewed the new sign code and if the sign is not
altered or the wording is not changed, the sign may remain. The
applicant does not wish to alter the sign at this time, just maintain
it. However, in the future, if the corporate Arby’s logo changes, they
will be back to seek a special exception. The Design Review Board
recommends approval of the building and site plan as presented.
Commissioners did have concerns with the drive thru. The applicant
stated he would explore options in changing the drive thru. MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve the
building and site plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR A DRIVE-THRU COFFEE KIOSK
AT THE CORNER OF NORTH WISCONSIN STREET AND EAST WHITEFISH ROAD:
City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Plan Commissioners.
City Brew Coffee, a national entity located in Montana is proposing to
place a kiosk on the site of the former D & G Club, which was destroyed
by fire several years ago. The site has remained vacant and most of the
lot is graveled and has been used to park vehicles. This kiosk will be
owned and operated by a local party who is also placing other similar
kiosk in neighboring communities. The current zoning is B-2 with a
Highway Overlay. The overlay permits auto related businesses. The kiosk
is a temporary structure and may be moved when the land lease is
terminated. While there is power, the unit is self-contained. A restroom
agreement has been provided by the land owners. The Design Review Board
recommends approval of the building and site plan subject to replacing
the pavement in the front area with grass and shrubs; adding additional
grassy area to the rear; adding a bypass lane for southbound vehicles.
Commissioner Kelley did not like this building on the property.
Commissioners did have concerns with a metal building. They would like
to see the applicant work with staff and have the building made out of
other materials and have a good visual appearance with landscaping. They
would like the building to blend in with the area. The Commissioners
would like to have one of the bypass lanes removed from the northwest
side. The Commissioners referred this item back to staff and the Design
Review Board.
DECLARE THE SMITH BROTHERS FISH SHANTY ROOF-TOP SIGN
A HISTORIC SIGN: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the
Commissioners. Mr. Sean Robbins of Lighthouse Development was present to
answer any questions the Commissioners might have. Lighthouse
Development is the new owner and redeveloper of the former Smith
Brothers Restaurant. They plan to rename the project "Smith Brothers
Marketplace." A sign company has inspected the sign and found that it is
in need of major repair. Apparently no maintenance has been done to the
sign for several years. To properly accomplish this, the sign must be
physically removed and taken back to the sign company to be repaired.
Once completed, the new owners would like to have the words "Fish
Shanty" removed and be replaced with "Marketplace." The Design Review
Board has recommended that Plan Commission grant historic significance
to the sign and then allow it to be repaired, modified, and be replaced
back on the roof of the building. Commissioners discussed the sign being
designated as a historical sign and having the name changed. Some
Commissioners had concerns if the name is changed would the sign still
be historical. Mr. Robbins stated that after the repairs are made the
sign would be good for 25 to 50 years. Commissioner continued to debate
the wording on the sign. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND
SECONDED BY MAYOR HUEBNER to approve the Smith Brothers sign as a
historical sign. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECOND BY
MAYOR HUEBNER to amend the original motion and add the wording
"Marketplace" to the sign. Motion defeated on the amendment; 3 Ayes
(Vanden Noven, Mayor Huebner, and Kelley) 3 Nays (Sova, Haacke, and
Davel); MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY VANDEN NOVEN to
amend the original motion to reconsider changing the sign wording to
"Marketplace." Motion defeated on the amendment; 3 Ayes (Vanden
Noven, Mayor Huebner, Haacke) 3 Nays (Kelley, Davel, and Sova).
Voting on the original motion: Motion carried unanimously.
DESIGNATE A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY FOR LAKE
POINTE CONDOMINIUMS: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the
Commissioners that the applicant originally proposed this development
five years as a planned development. At that time, the zoning ordinance
did not allow such infill projects. The applicant also requested to
purchase a portion of the hillside owned by the City in order to add
more open space to the project. A development plan that was later
unanimously approved by the Plan Commission consisted of 3 side-by-side
condominiums and one 4-unit building (two levels of living area and one
level of covered parking). Because the development is located in the CCM
district, a conditional use grant was required to permit the 4-unit
building. Both the Plan Commission and Common Council unanimously
approved the CUG. A condominium plat was also unanimously approved by
both bodies. The 3 side-by-side units have been constructed and are
occupied. The floor area ratio (FAR) for the site has been attained and
the 4-unit cannot be built. It seems that when the Plan Commission
approved the original building and site plan, the FAR included the
City-owned land which was not sold and included in the development. The
Planned Development Overlay, which can be done now because the ordinance
was revised, is the appropriate procedure to follow. MOTION
COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to recommend to
the Common Council the approval the Planned Development Overlay for Lake
Pointe Condominiums as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR LAKE POINTE CONDOMINIUMS:
City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. The
applicant reviewed the two-story 3-unit structure that he has proposed.
This structure uses less land area, is less massive on the site, and it
protects some of the existing trees which would have been removed with
the previous approved building. This project has underground parking.
The applicant also reviewed the parking and landscaping with the
Commissioners. The Design Review Board was impressed with the new
building design and its placement on the site. The building’s
architectural character and quality is consistent with the other
structures on the site. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve the building and site plan for
Lake Pointe Condominiums as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
CONDITIONAL USE GRANT TO ALLOW OUTDOOR ROOFTOP DINING
AT WINDROSE LOCATED AT 312 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET: City Planner
Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that the
applicant is proposing an outdoor dining area on the roof of their
one-story building, the part that houses the bar and kitchen. The
outdoor dining requires a conditional use grant. The idea of outdoor
rooftop dining has been discussed before and most options are positive.
It would be a great new venue for the downtown. To date Windrose has
operated as first class operation receiving excellent reviews from the
Journal-Sentinel food critic. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to recommend to the Common Council to
approve the conditional use grant as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
MINOR BUILDING FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS TO ACCOMMODATE
OUTDOOR ROOFTOP DINING A WINDROSE LOCATED AT 312 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET:
City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed the minor building façade
improvements with the Commissioners. The applicant reviewed the 2
options for the brackets proposed to secure the railing along the
parapet wall. It was suggested that the brackets be more similar to
those on the adjacent two-story building. The applicant also discussed
the number of people allowed on the rooftop, the type of railing to be
used and the types of materials. The Design Review Board recommended
approval. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
SOVA to approve the façade improvements with option #2 as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
BUILDING AND SITE PLAN IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ASSISTED
LIVING FACILITY LOCATED AT 117 VAN BUREN STREET: City Planner
Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that there
appears to be a great community need for this type of facility. The
architect is proposing changes that will enable the facility to reopen
under new management. To keep renovation costs low, now exterior
building modifications are proposed except for adding stairways on the
east and west elevations. No changes to the site are proposed. Under the
approved conditional use grant, the Plan Commission may make
modifications to either the façade or the site. Parking is provided in
front in the area that was once a driveway and is so identified in the
CUG. There are several existing planted areas for landscaping on the
site. There is a concern regarding the location of the east stairs. The
stairs encroach 4 feet into the required 6 foot side yard offset. St.
Mary’s owns both this property and the adjacent church and the lot line
is drawn because the assisting living facility is not tax exempt. The
church was agreed to move the lot line. The applicant reviewed the
materials and colors for the stairs. He also explained that the entire
building will have sprinklers. The applicant would like to place a patio
in the front of the building. The building would house only 18
residents. The Design Review Board recommended approval of the building
and site plan as submitted. The applicant plans to call the facility
Anita’s Garden. Commissioners discussed the landscaping, gardens, and
green space. The applicant agreed to more landscaping in the front of
the building. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
HAACKE to approve the building and site plan improvements as presented
subject to the planting being completed by 18 months after occupancy.
Motion carried unanimously.
REZONING OF LANDS SURROUNDED BY SOUTH MONTGOMERY
STREET, SOUTH MILWAUKEE STREET, AND WEST CHESTNUT STREET FROM CCM,
CENTRAL CITY MIXED TO I-1, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL: City Planner Tetzlaff
reviewed this item with the Commissioners. The applicant proposes to
expand his business. To permit any expansion to this business, a
rezoning will be required. This area has been used as industrial for the
past 60 years. There are no recorded objections to it use. The owner in
the future could sell the property to another party whose industrial use
could negatively impact the neighborhood. As an alternative to I-1
zoning, the property may be rezoned B-3, General Business. Printing and
publishing houses and related activities are a permitted use. The list
of other permitted uses would be less intrusive than other permitted
industrial uses. The owner was not aware of this alterative at the time
of his application. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY MAYOR
HUEBNER to recommend to the Common Council to approve the rezoning from
CCM, Central City Mixed to B-3, General Business. Motion carried
unanimously.
ANNEXATION AND ZONING OF A 1 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND
ALONG SOUTH SPRING STREET CURRENTLY IN THE TOWN OF PORT WASHINGTON:
City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. This is
a 1 acre parcel located immediate south of EVS Automotive along South
Spring Street. Sewer and water is available to this parcel. Our joint
land use plan with the Town of Port Washington indicates that general
commercial is the appropriate lands use. The party interested in
acquiring this parcel falls within the category of general merchandising
and who wholesale establishment, which is a permitted use in the B-3,
General Business District. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL AND SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to recommend to the Common Council to approve the
annexation and zoning of B-3, General Business District of this property
as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
EXTRA-TERRIORITAL LAND DIVISION ON TOWHEE TRAIL IN
THE TOWN OF PORT WASHINGTON: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this
item with the Commissioners. The applicant would like to split this
parcel of land on Towhee Trail. This plan is consistent with both the
Town’s and the City’s land use plans. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to approve the extra-territorial land
division in the Town of Port Washington as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
ZONING TEXT REVISION FOR SIGNS PERTAINING TO MAXIMUM
SIGNAGE PERMITTED ON A SITE OR PARCEL AND CLARIFICATION OF THE SIGN
HEIGHT DEFINITION: City Planner Tetzlaff stated that the last
month’s meeting the Commission discussed and approved the signs for EVS
Automotive. We discussed the shortcomings of our new sign code. We
discussed the impact of including monument signs in the total maximum
coverage and the need to redefine how we determine the height of a sign.
Issue #1: Total Square Footage Permitted: The total sign area
permitted for each business or industrial building or site shall be
determined by multiplying the length of lineal building front foot by a
factor of 1.5 square feet, up to maximum of 200 square feet. This
maximum excludes monument signs whose provisions are covered under C (4)
under this Section. The provisions of Section 20.29.100 shall regular
signs proposed for multi-tenant buildings or centers. Relationship
Between Sign Number and Total Sign Area: The aggregate total sign area
for all signs, excluding monument signs, permitted for a business or
industrial building or site shall not exceed the square footage
limitation under Subsection 20.29.090A. and, in addition, shall be
subject to the following restrictions: Item #2: The height of a sign
shall be the distance between the existing natural grade at the base of
the sign or, in the case of a negative grade, a point one foot above the
curb line and the highest point on the sign of supporting structure.
No changes are recommended regarding the maximum total square footage
permitted or in the height of a monument sign. Commissioners had
concerns about changing the Sign Ordinance. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER
AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to recommend to the Common
Council to approve the revised zoning text as presented. Motion
carried unanimously.
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: City Planner
Tetzlaff reviewed the statements that were taken from the Open House
held in December. These will be used to draft goals and objectives. The
Citizens Advisory Committee also drafted a Vision Statement that reads:
We are sailing into the future while preserving our heritage. A city
where people come first; where their creativity, diversity, and
innovation are encouraged; a growing community where people can live,
work, and play in an eco-friendly environment. City Planner Tetzlaff
also mentioned that there will be a county-wide open house on Saturday,
May 6th in Grafton. Commissioners are encouraged to attend.
PUBLIC COMMENT/APPEARANCES: John Sigwart of 230
West Theis wanted to know whether the overlay in Greystone was passed.
He was told that it had failed. He also had questions about the coffee
kiosk. John also discussed the new barrier free playground up in
Manitowoc. He would like to have one of the service clubs to build one
here in Port Washington.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS: There were none.
ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MARCH 16, 2006
Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened
meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:32 p.m. Members present
were: Commissioner Kelley, Sova, Davel, and Alderman Haacke. Also
present were: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City Administrator Mark
Grams, City Engineer Vanden Noven, and City Building Inspector Dennis
Wiese. Absent and excused: Commissioners Dean.
Approval of Minutes OF FEBRUARY 20, 2006. MOTION by
ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Appearances & Comments: Commissioner
Kelley stated that he only had two days to review the Plan Commission
packet because it was deliver on Tuesday.
new subdivision monument sign for hidden hills,
sweetwater boulevard: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff informed the
Commissioners that Bielinski is proposing to erect a monument entrance
sign in Hidden Hills. The sign would be placed in the outlot within the
Sweetwater Boulevard right-of-way. The sign will be located in an outlot
owned and maintained by the Homeowner's Association. Previous plans
indicated that the outlot will be attractively landscaped. It is an
attractive sign constructed of fieldstone. The placement of the sign and
its proximity to the curb line will be reviewed by the City Engineer.
MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLY
to approve the monument sign as presented subject to it being no closer
than 18 inches from the back of the curb line. Motion carried
unanimously.
revised parking area for 16-unit condominium located
at 1401 garay lane: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioner
that the previous owner of 1401 Garay Lane submitted and received site
plan approval to construct additional off-street parking in front of the
new condo building. There is an existing off-street parking next to this
site that is used by the adjacent 24-unit apartment complex. Ken Miller
sold the project to the applicant, Pebblebrook Homes. Upon acquisition
and a new survey of the property, Pebblebrook Homes learned that they
had acquired a large portion of the existing parking lot. Pebblebrook
now has 3 off-street parking options. (1) Construct the new lot as
previously approved; (2) Use a portion of the existing lot, reconfigure
it, and physically divide the lots with new landscaping; or (3) Work
with the adjacent owner and keep the parking area as is. Pebblebrook
really does not need the additional parking. There is enough underground
parking available. The apartment owner needs some additional parking and
currently has no access to it since Pebblebrook owns the driveway apron.
One option available to the apartment building owner is to create a new
driveway access to his portion of the parking area as well as physically
divide the lot from the other (each need to be 3 feet from the lot
line). MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KELLEY to approve the revised site plan as presented with
two curb cuts access to the parking lot and a 3 foot landscape buffer
from the lot line and to be in compliance with the Parking Ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
building AND site plan for knight barry title company
office at 117 west grand avenue: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the
Commissioners that this item is back before the commission with a new
building and site plan. The new plan was submitted and reviewed by the
Design Review Board. The plan has brick veneer half-way up the façade
capped with a stone sill; horizontal hardiplank siding above the sill;
raised panels under the windows and small transom above the windows; and
finally a wide hardiplank fascia that replaces the mansard-look (Option
1). The Design Review Board recommended that the brick be raised on the
corners of the building and lowered near the windows to a height of the
raised panels (Option 2). The architect has since come back with a third
design, which changes all of the front windows to a 3-pane design. There
are now three design options. The Design Review Board discussed at
length the rear of the building. It was stated that the existing stone
would be patched and painted along with the exiting panels. There was
concern expressed that too many materials are conflicting with one
another as well as the cost to make the rear look like the other
facades. It was agreed that the existing stone and siding be removed to
appoint approximately mid-way and be replaced with hardiplank. The site
would be landscaped; a monument sign constructed near the parking
entrance; the west driveway apron would be removed; and some additional
planting would be added to screen the adjacent building. MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve
the revised building and site plan with the 3rd Option and subject to
the removal of the west driveway apron and replacement of the sidewalk
and curb; partial removal and replacement of rear façade materials with
hardiplank siding; and repainting of the remaining rear and west
facades. Motion carried unanimously.
BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR NEW CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
LOCATED IN MISTY RIDGE SUBDIVISION ON STH 32: City Planner Tetzlaff
informed the Commissioners that Plan Commission gave concept approval to
General Capital Group's plan to construct upscale condominiums in Misty
Ridge. After incorporating suggestions and input from both the Design
Review Board and Plan Commission, General Capital is now seeking final
building and site plan approval. General Capital has incorporated moving
the units west to accommodate the require 50 foot setback; reallocating
some of the units between the 3 outlots yet keeping the same total
density; modifying some of the turning radii and driveway locations;
realigning some of the private streets to allow for more buffering and
landscaping; and altering the units and building styles to provide more
diversity. If approved the engineering plans will be finalized and
approved by the City Engineer; and later, a condominium plat will be
prepared and will need approval from both the Plan Commission and Common
Council. Also the Hickory Court name will be changed, as there already
is a Hickory Court in Port Washington. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL
AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the building and site plan as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
BUILDING AND SITE PLAN FOR NEW CONVENIENCE CENTER AND
CAR WASH AT 1800 NORTH WISCONSIN STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff
informed the Commissioners that the former Burger King property has a
contingent offer to purchase the property subject to required City
approvals. The prospective new owner, Zabest Commercial Group is
proposing to construct a new convenience/gas store and care wash on the
site. The property is zoned B-2 with a Highway Service District Overlay.
This overlay permits by right, "gasoline service and convenience retail
stations." The plan as submitted is a high-end looking facility that
compliments the entry into the City. The 3,800 sq. ft. building has a
maritime theme that includes a lighthouse-like tower. The building will
be clad in higher end materials and the site is extensively landscaped.
The existing driveways will be used land with adding a northbound right
in only lane approved by the City Engineer and the Wisconsin Department
of Transportation. The Design Review Board made minor suggestions to the
plan including the removal of two parking stalls near Wisconsin Street,
making a provision for a future Wisconsin Street sidewalk and changing
the radius of the new driveway entrance. Commissioners suggested that
fake windows with shutters should be placed on the car wash area of the
building. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA
GINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the building and site plan as presented
and to include the fake windows with shutters on the car wash area.
Motion carried unanimously.
RETAIL BUILDING ADDITION FOR EWIG BROTHERS FISH
LOCATED AT 121 SOUTH WISCONSIN STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff
informed the Commissioners that Ewig Brothers are proposing to move the
retail operation from their existing building to a new 2,500 sq. ft.
building addition. The new addition will have a nautical look and the
site will include some future outdoor seating area and additional
landscaping. The existing building will be repainted and the retaining
wall along Sauk Creek will be repaired. The new addition will replace
existing on-site parking, however, because the property is zoned B-4,
Central Business District, parking is not required. The new plan does
accommodate for an on-site handicapped-parking stall. The dumpsters will
be relocated out-of-view to the west side of the existing building and
be hidden by screening or landscaping. MOTION CITY ENGINEER VANDEN
NOVEN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to tentatively approve the
proposed land use plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
CONCEPT PLAN APPROVED FOR THE SMITH BROTHERS
MARKETPLACE LOCATED AT 100 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET: City Planner
Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that Lighthouse Development Company,
the new owner of Smith Brothers, is submitting a concept plan for the
renovation of the building and conversion to a multi-use project to be
called the Smith Brothers Marketplace. Their plan shows a raised
boardwalk beginning on the corner of North Franklin and East Grand
Avenue and extending around the building affording increased access to
future tenants. A new sidewalk, grass parkway, and landscaping planters
are also shown in their drawings. Parking would be relocated the south
side of East Grand Avenue. A new dumpster location is also proposed on
City property behind Schooners. This joint dumpster area would service
the Smith Brothers project and Schooners. At this time, only the concept
plan approval is being requested. If approved, the new owners will then
request Common Council approval of a licensing agreement to occupy City
right-of-way or property for the new boardwalk, sidewalk, and
landscaping planters. If the Common Council approves this, they would
then proceed with more definitive building and site plans for their
project. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE
to approve the concept plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
FAÇADE REMODELING, NEW BUILDING ADDITION, AND SIGNAGE
FOR EVS AUTOMATIVE DEALERSHIP LOCATED AT 1180 SOUTH SPRING STREET:
City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that EVS recently
acquired the Chevrolet automotive dealership from the Boucher family and
relocated their Jeep Chrysler dealership to the South Spring Street
location. They are now submitting plans to add the "Jeep Chrysler"
corporate look to the facility. Plans submitted include new façade
enhancements, new building signage, new entrance and a new monument
sign. Commissioners discussed the materials used to improve the façade.
The new signage added to the front elevation looks appropriate and is
not extraordinary in size. However, due to the changes in our sign code,
the total on the buildings exceeds 200 sq. ft. which is the maximum
allowed for the entire site. No allowance is made for a monument sign.
EVS originally submitted plans for a 35-foot pylon sign. Those signs are
no longer permitted in our sign code. Staff has worked with the
design/contractor on possible alternates. Commissioners discussed the
sign issue at great length. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to approve the proposed building and site
improvements subject to the applicant re-certifying that the landscaping
meets our point requirements and recommend that the Zoning Board of
Appeals grant a special exception to allow EVS to exceed the 200 sq. ft.
maximum and to allow a monument sign higher than 12 feet and in excess
of 125 sq. ft. in size. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW PUBLIC RESTROOMS FOR ROTARY PARK AND THE MARINA
LOCATED AT THE END OF SOUTH GRAND AVENUE: City Planner Tetzlaff
reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that the Common
Council has agreed that new restrooms need to be constructed along the
lakefront. The City's architect, Haag Muller has evaluated different
locations and has proposed two alternatives. The Common Council has
decided to place the restrooms next to the Lift Station at the end of
East Grand Avenue. Mike Muller reviewed the site plan with the
Commissioners. He also reviewed the building materials. Commissioners
suggested that ironwork be placed between the two buildings. City Staff
will construct this building. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE AND
SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the proposed site plan
for the new public restrooms as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY FOR PORTION OF GREYSTONE
TO PERMIT SETBACK REDUCTIONS: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the
Commissioners that when Greystone was approved, it contained 22 lots
that could be developed either for side-by-side units or for
single-family homes. All but three of those lots are corner lots. The
Plan Commission strongly encouraged that all side-by-side units have one
front-loaded garage and one side-loaded garage. At this point in time,
twelve homes are either under construction or permits have been applied
for and four are adjacent to lots that could accommodate a side-by side
structure. All are or will be built with a 25-foot setback. The
applicant is requesting a planned development overlay be placed over the
area zoned RS-5 and that only those lots that are developed with a
side-by-side be allowed at 20 foot setback. The plans reviewed indicated
for the most part, that only the garages would protrude into the
additional setback area. The applicant is also suggesting that a deed
restriction be placed on the side-by-sides requiring that they be
condominiums however we received a legal opinion that the City cannot
make such requirements, but the developer does have that option. The
Design Review Board recommended that a planned development overly be
approved for the area zoned RS-5 and be applied to only those lots
developed for side-by-side units. The overlay would permit 20-foot
setbacks. The Commissioners discussed this item and did not seem to be
in favor of it. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN.
ZONING TEXT REVISION FOR PARKING AND LOADING
REQUIREMENTS (REFERRED BACK BY COMMON COUNCIL): City Planner
Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commission. He stated that after
the first reading of the new parking and loading ordinance, the Common
Council referred it back to the Plan Commission. The reason is that as
written with a 10,000-pound maximum, it would not permit commercial
vehicles such as a semi-truck driver to bring home his tractor or would
not permit a driver to bring home a school bus. Some Council members
felt that this was too restrictive and the City should allow this. The
Council is asking that the Plan Commission reconsider. The Commissioners
reviewed this item and added and deleted several changes to the
ordinance. The Commissioners suggested prohibiting vehicles that have a
gross weight of 15,000 pounds or more. Any vehicle in Class I, II, and
III or up to 14,999 pounds would be acceptable. MOTION BY
MAYOR HUBNER AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to approve the
new changes to the parking and loading ordinance and approved
prohibiting any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 15,000 pounds or
more or a Class III vehicle. Staff will work with the City Attorney on
the wording. Motion carried unanimously.
ZONING TEXT REVISION FOR SIGN REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING
TO MAXIMUM SIGNAGE PERMITTED ON SITE AND CLARIFICATION IN THE DEFINITION
OF SIGN HEIGHT: City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners
that due to the circumstances surrounding the proposed signs at the EVS
dealership, staff strongly believes that we need to tweak our sign
provisions as they apply to the maximum square footage allowed per
property or site; and we need to re-interpret or redefine sign height.
Staff does not have a specific number in mind regarding the maximum
allowance. It appears calculating the amount of sign allowed should
pertain only to wall, projecting or window signs. The monument sign
should have its own separate provisions. The sign height of a 12-foot
limit should be tied to street grade. It should not matter whether the
sign sits in a hole below street grade or on a hill above the street.
What is important is that the sign height should be consistent with what
is seen by the human eye. Staff is asking the Commissioners to think
about this issue and come back to the next meeting with more ideas.
NO ACTION TAKEN
PUBLIC COMMENT/APPEARANCES: There were none.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS: There were none.
ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2006
Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened
meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:32 p.m. Members present
were: Commissioner Kelley and Alderman Haacke. Also present were: City
Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City Administrator Mark Grams, City Engineer
Vanden Noven, and City Building Inspector Dennis Wiese. Absent and
excused: Commissioners Dean, Davel and Sova.
Approval of Minutes OF JANUARY 19, 2006. MOTION by
COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to
approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Appearances & Comments: There was none.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ALLOW A DETACHED GARAGE TO BE
BUILT CLOSER TO THE LOT LINE AT 426 HILLCREST COURT: City Planner Randy
Tetzlaff reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that the
applicant desires to replace their existing non-conforming garage with a
new structure. The detached garage is non-conforming because it is
closer than 6 feet to both the side and rear lot lines. The new garage
would be constructed in the same location, but would be slightly larger.
The lots in this neighborhood are narrow. None of the garages are
attached and all are non-conforming for the same reasons. Many have been
replaced in recent years without Plan Commission review and approval. To
require the 6-foot offsets would make it impossible to access the
garage. The Design Review Board agreed that replacing the garage would
not negatively impact the adjoining neighbors. Improving the garage
would enhance the property. Mr. and Mrs. Travis were present to answer
any questions. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEERING VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the special exception to allow a detached
garage to be built closer to the lot line at 426 Hillcrest Court.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING RADIO COMMUNICATION SHED
WITH A NEW PRE-ENGINEERED STRUCTURE AT THE OZAUKEE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER
LOCATED AT 1202 SOUTH SPRING STREET: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed the
site plan with the Commissioners. He stated that Ozaukee County is
requesting approval to replace their existing radio communication shed
with a new larger pre-engineered structure. This location of the
communication tower is on the northwest corner of the jail facility and
the new shed structure will be less visible than the existing shed. It
will be a pre-engineered unit that may be clad in a masonry-like
material. The Design Review Board preferred the aggregate exterior
because the members felt that brick materials may clash with the Justice
Center brick. Because of the remote location near the loading docks, no
landscaping is warranted. County Highway Commission Robert Dreblow
reviewed his site plan with the Commissioners. MOTION BY CITY ENGINEER
VANDEN NOVEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to approve the site
plan to replace the existing radio communication shed with a new
pre-engineered structure. Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS, SITE AND BUSINESS, SITE, AND OPERATIONAL
PLAN FOR KNIGHT BARRY TITLE COMPANY LOCATED AT 117 WEST GRAND AVENUE:
City Planner Tetzlaff stated the Knight Barry Title (Port Abstract)
Company has acquired the adjacent Tri-Par property and is proposing to
relocate their offices there. The current building is for sale. The plan
is to add a small addition to the front, remove the mansard from the
front and side elevations, and reface the building with hardiplank and
cedar siding. The east side of the site will have parking and the west
side will be grass. Some additional landscaping is proposed along the
parking entrance. A future building addition may occur where the grassy
area is proposed. The Design Review Board discussed the placement of a
monument sign. Representatives from United Construction reviewed their
site plan with the Commissioners. The applicant prefers a location on
the east side; a better location may be in the middle of the site. The
east location may be blocked from view in the future if the adjacent
building is removed and a new structure is built. In addition, that
location requires some modification of the parking area. The plan would
close the west driveway. The applicant agreed to remove the apron and
replace the curb and sidewalk; doing so will allow for an additional 3
on-street parking stalls to be added. A concern was expressed regarding
the appearance of the east wall of the adjacent building (Port
Abstract). It is painted concrete block with random colored block
jutting from the surface. Landscape screening was suggested. The Plan
Commissioners had concerns with the building materials. They would like
to see other materials and different colors. Members discussed various
options. This item was tabled until next month.
CONCEPT PLAN FOR NEW CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT IN THE
MISTY RIDGE SUBDIVISION: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed this item with
the Plan Commissioners. He stated that the approval of the Misty Ridge
development contained 68 condominium units placed in 3 outlots along the
north side of the subdivision. It was agreed upon that the outlots would
be sold by Harmony Homes to another developer, who would be responsible
for obtaining building and site plan approval from the Plan Commission.
A prospective buyer by the name of General Capital Group has come
forward with plans to build upscale one and two-family condos. If the
concept plan were approved, General Capital would then proceed with
final plans. Prior to the sale of any units, a condominium plat will be
required. The Design Review Board members were impressed with the use of
the 3 outlots including the grading and landscaping, and the proposed
building elevations. Mr. Sigurd Strautmanis of General Capital reviewed
his concept plan with the Commissioners. He informed the Commissioners
that Outlot 1 would be Spruce Court, Outlot 2 would be Birch Grove and
Outlot 3 would be Hickory Place. Mr. Strautmanis explained the floor
plans of each condominium unit and the building materials. He also
discussed the street widths and landscaping. There were concerns
regarding the 50-ft setback on STH 32. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve the concept plan as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
REZONE LAND ALONG EAST SEVEN HILLS ROAD (CTH LL) FROM
BP (BUSINESS PARK) TO B-2 (LOCAL SERVICE CENTER DISTRICT) TO ACCOMMODATE
NEW OFFICE DEVELOPMENT: City Planner Tetzlaff stated that the applicants
have submitted a concept plan for this land that included 3 office
buildings. The Plan Commission last month agreed that rezoning the
parcel to B-2 would allow for the buildings to be moved closer to the
street and allow for side or rear parking. In addition to allowing
shallower setbacks and offsets, changing the zoning to B-2, Local
Service Center Business from BP, Business Park also allows for the
potential of more retail uses. The BP district would not allow a
freestanding building to be just a retail use, other than a restaurant.
Office uses would be the same under either. Roger Strohm and Peter
Didier were present to answer any question that the Commissioners might
have. Some Commissioners had concern regarding parking. Mr. Didier
stated that they have an agreement with the Hotel for additional
parking. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN
NOVEN to recommend approval to the Common Council to approve the
rezoning of land along East Seven Hills Road from BP, Business Park to
B-2, Local Service Center District as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN FOR THE KNELLSVILLE AREA: City
Planner Tetzlaff stated that last month the Commissioners discussed the
possible land uses for the City's portion of Knellsville. We also
discussed the Town's proposed plans for their respective area. In
addition, our office sent out copies of the draft Knellsville Plan,
which includes land, uses and development standards. We received several
good suggestions and comments. The attached land use map incorporates
the suggestions made by the Commissioners last month. The land use
boundaries coincide well with the Town's proposed plan. On the north
side, it has approximately 133 acres for Business Park and Light
Industrial; 78 acres for Office and Business Park; and 30 acres of
Commercial. On the south side, it has approximately 38 acres of Office
and Business Park. Road and street locations were also discussed. It was
also suggested that a committee be established that would include Town
and City officials to future discuss this plan. Mayor Huebner and City
Engineer Vanden Noven stated that this was a good start. MOTION ALDERMAN
HAACKE AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to tentatively approve
the proposed land use plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
ZONING TEXT REVISION (PARKING AND LOADING
REQUIREMENTS): City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed the final revision of the
Parking and Loading Requirements. The Commissioners reviewed this zoning
text and made a few final changes. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY AND
SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to recommend approval to the
Common Council to approve the zoning text revision for the Parking and
Loading Requirements with the proposed changes. MOTION BY COMMISSION
KELLEY AND SECONDED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN to amend the motion to
include 20 ft. street driveway approaches. Motion carried unanimously
for the amended Motion. Motion carried unanimously for the
original Motion.
PUBLIC COMMENT/APPEARANCES: There were none.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS: There were none.
ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY CITY ENGINEER VANDEN NOVEN AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
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JANUARY 19, 2006
Roll Call: Mayor Huebner called a duly convened
meeting of the Plan Commission to order at 6:31 p.m. Members present
were: Commissioners Sova, Kelley, Davel, and Alderman Haacke. Also
present were: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. Absent and excused: City
Administrator Mark Grams, Commissioner Dean, City Engineer Vanden Noven,
and City Building Inspector Dennis Wiese.
Approval of Minutes OF DECEMBER 15, 2005. MOTION by
ALDERMAN HAACKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLEY to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Appearances & Comments: There was none.
revised conceptual site plan for new office
development along east seven hills road: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff
reviewed this item with the Commissioners. He stated that the Plan
Commission recently gave concept approval for an office development
project for the site just west of the County Inn and Suites. Two issues
have developed during the planning process: 1) there is a shared drive
way/access easement between this lot and the hotel; and 2) the owner's
consultants strongly believe that BP, Business Park zoning is not the
most appropriate zoning for this property in light of the Plan
Commission's desire to locate structures closer to the street, be more
pedestrian accessible, and to locate parking either behind or on the
side of the buildings. Roger Strohm from Miller Engineering was present
to discuss the zoning, driveway access, parking and parking area.
Commissioners had concerns regarding the shared driveway access,
landscaping and zoning setbacks. Peter Didier stated that the owner of
the neighboring property had agreed to the shared driveway access.
Commissioners liked the development of the site but again had concerns
with parking on East Seven Hills Road and wanted to see more green
space. MOTION BY MAYOR HUEBNER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL to
approve the revised concept plan and recommended B-2 zoning for this
development. Motion carried unanimously.
DISCONTINUANCE OF A PORTION OF THE 300 BLOCK OF
JOHNSON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY: City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed the site
plan with the Commissioners. He stated that a certified survey map was
approved for 314 Johnson Street and that during discussions with a
prospective buyer, it was suggested by staff that in order to access the
lot from Johnson Street, a small portion of Johnson Street must be
vacated or discontinue. The City Administrator has already had the City
Attorney initiate this process by introducing a resolution at the
January 3, 2006 Common Council meeting. MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER SOVA AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE to recommend approval
to the Common Council that a portion of the 300 block of Johnson Street
right-of-way be discontinued. Motion carried unanimously.
FUTURE LAND USE PLANNING FOR THE KNELLSVILLE AREA:
City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed the future land use plan with the
Commissioners. He stated that at last month’s Plan Commission meeting,
he asked the Commissioners to start thinking of the future development
of the Knellsville area. Commissioners discussed the various areas with
the City Planner. They would like to see retail next to the freeway,
possibly a mixed limited retail. On the west side of the freeway, they
would like to see business and commercial and on the east side of the
freeway, an upscale business park. Commissioners discussed whether or
not a TIF District would be needed. Commissioners would not like to see
big box retail businesses. City Planner Tetzlaff stated that the City
would need to get together with the Town to sit down and have a joint
planning session.
ZONING TEXT REVISION (PARKING AND LOADING
REQUIREMENTS): City Planner Tetzlaff informed the Commissioners that
the City Building Inspector had been working on this section of the
zoning code. However, he was frustrated with some of the comments made
at the October meeting, some, which he felt contradicted previous
comments and requests made. At the direction of the City Administrator,
he eliminated some of the language regarding driveways, recreational
vehicles, and simplified others. In our collective opinion, the text
language, except for some minor tweaking, is now ready to be forwarded
to the Common Council. The Commissioners reviewed this new language.
Staff would like to thank Commissioner Kelly for all his help. A clean
copy will be made available for review and action next month.
PUBLIC COMMENT/APPEARANCES: John Sigwart of Theis
Street questioned the Hidden Hills Subdivision extension into Woods at
White Pine Subdivision.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS: There were none.
ADJOURNMENT: MOVED BY COMMISSIONER DAVEL AND SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER SOVA to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Motion
carried unanimously.
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