Plan Commission Meeting Minutes – April 27, 2017

A meeting of the City of Kaukauna Plan Commission was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017, by Chairman Rosin.

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

Also Present: Planning Director Jakel, Project Engineer Neumeier.

Absent and Excused: Feldt, Schoenike, VanderSanden.

1. Excuse the Absent. A motion to excuse the absent Commission members was made by Penterman seconded by McGinnis. All members voted Aye. Motion carried. 
2. Minutes. A motion to approve the minutes of the April 6, 2017, meeting was made by McGinnis seconded by Penterman. All members voted aye. Motion carried. 
3. Review and Recommendation of One-Lot CSM for the Property Addressed as 165 Garfield Street. Mr. Jakel explained that Dennis Reimer would like to combine his two lots into one. Because his garage is close to the lot line, combining the lots would allow him to expand the garage and be in conformance with the Code. A motion for Common Council approval of the CSM for property at 165 Garfield St. was made by Sundelius, seconded by McGinnis. All members voted aye. Motion carried. 
4. Review and Discussion on Landscape Schematic for Grand Kakalin. Mr. Jakel wanted to provide the Commission with information regarding the landscape schematic because there were so many questions pertaining to it. The landscape project at Grand Kakalin is part of a grant wherein a minimum of $500,000 had to be committed to infrastructure improvements and street and road improvements. The City promised improvements to a peninsula that was donated by Expera for the Kakalin project. Mr. Jakel explained the plans to the group. This project must be put out for bid and will be done so in three components for cost savings purposes and the flexibility to complete portions in stages, if necessary. Mr. Jakel commented that City staff has many projects going on presently, so he will have SEH put bid documents together in our format. After DNR review for impacts on the sea wall, the City will then put the project out for bid. Mr. Neumeier inquired if any of the work would be tied in with the canal wall, or is that a future project cost. Mr. Jakel replied that he has some elements to coordinate yet with KU with where their lines cross the river, and SEH is doing canal design. On the opposite side, the City still does not have a secured lease on the property yet. Mr. Jakel is working with Attorney Davidson to secure the lease. Once a lease is secured, the plans need to be submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office which will take more time. There are two small areas that encroach onto Randy Stadtmeller’s property, but Randy has written off that he will allow City to use the property, as he supports the project. Mr. Sundelius inquired if the turf would be restored on both sides of the asphalt after the trail is constructed. Mr. Jakel replied that he will get a new estimate. Mr. Sundelius suggested getting the estimate from a local contractor. 
5. Request to Move Existing Garage Structure. Mr. McGinnis explained that his parish is requesting permission to move a garage structure from St. Mary’s Place to St. Mary’s Cemetery (the name St. Catherine Cemetery was misstated on the April 27 Agenda). A concrete slab has been prepared for the structure. Building Inspector Jon Oldenburg stated that the shed is in excellent shape, and that it is a movable, viable structure. Mr. McGinnis has spoken with Police Chief Manion regarding moving the garage and whether a police escort was required. Mr. Jakel replied that what typically is done in a situation like this is to have the item moved at night with roads marked no parking on both sides. He further stated that the Police Department is accommodating in situations like this. A motion to allow the moving of an existing garage structure from St. Catherine Drexel (St. Mary’s Place) to St. Mary’s Cemetery site along with approving the application permit for moving was made by Penterman, seconded by McGinnis. 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 was made by McGinnis, seconded by Sundelius. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

Karen Koch, Executive Secretary