Plan Commission Meeting Minutes – September 8, 2016

A meeting of the City of Kaukauna Plan Commission was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2016, by Chairman Rosin.

Members Present: McGinnis, Oldenburg, Penterman, Rosin, Schoenike, Sundelius.

Also Present: Planning Director Jakel, Finance Director Van Rossum, Planning/Engineering Technician Holmes, Quasan Shaw representing Vierbicher and Associates, Media.

Absent and Excused: Feldt, VanderSanden.

1. Excuse the Absent. A motion to excuse the absent Commission members was made by McGinnis, seconded by Sundelius. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

1. Minutes. A motion to approve the minutes of the August 11 and August 25, 2016, meetings was made by Penterman, seconded by Oldenburg. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

1. Public Hearing to Receive Comments on Special Exception for Hydro Park Pavilion. Chairman Rosin declared the public hearing open at 4:02 p.m. and asked three times if anyone present wanted to speak in favor of or in opposition to the Special Exception use submitted by Kaukauna Utilities for the placement of a pavilion in Hydro Park within the front yard setback. No one appeared. The public hearing was closed at 4:03 p.m. A motion to recommend to the Council approval of the Special Exception use was made by McGinnis, seconded by Oldenburg. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

1. Resolution Adopting TID #9 and Project Plan. Quasan Shaw explained that the project includes the construction of a 12,000 square foot commercial facility at the corner of Highways 96 and 55. An upfront developer incentive of $100,000 will be followed by payments of $20,000 for five years. It will be a rehabilitation TIF and is anticipated to generate $1.2 million in new increment. Mr. Shaw explained that the first years will see a deficit in increment until it balances out. The project falls within the 12% limit for state statues at approximately 5%. Mr. Jakel asked about the inflationary rate. Mr. Shaw explained that it is 2.5% with new construction being appreciated at a higher rate. Mr. Jakel explained that the developer is looking to place footings by September 30^th and our next step would be finalizing the developer’s agreement. Mr. Sundelius asked if the City could recoup the deficit funds. Mr. Shaw explained that we would recoup them during the later years of the TIF when increment increases beyond the payment. Mr. Sundelius asked if the Joint Review Board had any concerns on the project. Mr. Jakel explained that they did not as the project is fairly simple and straight-forward. A motion to recommend to the Council the approval of the creation of the TIF #9 district and the associated project plan was made by Sundelius, seconded b McGinnis. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

1. CSM for Al Dix Concrete. Mr. Jakel explained that when the properties were originally purchased, several parcels were listed under different ownership. In order to allow expansion over the lot line, the properties need to be combined. Part of the right-of-way owned by Al Dix Concrete will be dedicated to the public. The CSM will eliminate lot lines and clarify the right-of-way. Mr. Holmes explained that the plan for the lateral has been abandoned in place and an easement was never recorded. Mr. Sundelius explained that the CSM did not include a legend for monuments which should be included. Mr. Jakel explained that he will have the legend and easements added to the CSM. Chairman Rosin asked about access off Gertrude Street. Mr. Jakel explained that there would be however access easements are not typically shown. A motion to recommend to the Council approval of the CSM was made by Sundelius, seconded by Penterman. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

There being no further business to be brought before the Commission, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:25 p.m. was made by Sundelius, seconded by Schoenike. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

Julianne Schroeder, Executive Secretary