Plan Commission Meeting Minutes – July 13, 2017

A meeting of the City of Kaukauna Plan Commission was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2017, by Chairman Rosin.

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

Also Present: Planning/Engineering Tech Holmes, Planning Intern Harp, City Attorney Davidson, Media, Applicant.

Absent and Excused: Penterman, VanderSanden.

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

2. Minutes. A motion to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2017, meeting was made by McGinnis, seconded by Oldenburg. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

3.  CSM for City of Kaukauna MSB Complex. Mr. Holmes explained that the CSM was previously approved and the minor changes suggested had been incorporated. The CSM will clean up parcels of the former MSB site, the new Fire Department, and the Street Department and accommodate the rezoning of the entire parcel to CBD – Commercial Business District. A motion to recommend approval of the CSM to the Council was made by Sundelius, seconded by Schoenike. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

4. CSM for Thomas Kromm. Mr. Holmes explained that the applicant’s intent was to purchase approximately 1,300 square feet from Lot 2 to accommodate the construction of a detached garage in the rear of the property. Even with the sale, Lot 2 will still have approximately 16,000 square feet and will remain as a conforming lot with room for additional structures. Mr. Sundelius explained that the math on the two lots doesn’t quite add up. The surveyor explained that an error on the parcel map didn’t account for the realignment of Tranquil Way and that Outagamie County may adjust the lot lines. Mr. Sundelius asked why the new lot line was skewed and not straight. The surveyor explained that the applicant wanted more room in the rear of the yard. A motion to recommend approval of the CSM to the Council was made by Schoenike, seconded by Feldt. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

5. Rezoning 705 Dodge Street from RTF to CCD. Mr. Holmes explained that a home previously on the property had been damaged by fire and demolished. The owners of the adjoining property, Bench Warmer’s Bar and Grill, purchased the property with the intent of using it as a parking area for their customers and tenants. They are anticipating 10 to 11 parking stalls and will install curbing and a fence to screen neighboring properties. Mr. Holmes explained that it is a good use of the property as it is unlikely to ever be built upon. Chairman Rosin asked if there would be adequate room to access 709 Dodge for maintenance. Mr. Holmes explained that there would be 3 to 4 feet of space and that the property is grandfathered in and will be required to be brought to code if it is removed. Mr. McGinnis asked about setbacks for the fence. Mr. Oldenburg explained that there are none. A motion to recommend to the Council to approval of the request to rezone 705 Dodge Street from RTF – Residential Two Family to CCD – Commercial Core District was made by McGinnis, seconded by Sundelius. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
   

There being no further business to be brought before the Commission, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:15 was made by McGinnis, seconded by Feldt. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

Julianne Schroeder, Executive Secretary