Plan Commission Meeting Minutes – September 20, 2018
A meeting of the City of Kaukauna Plan Commission was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2018, by Chairman Penterman.
Members Present: Coenen, Feldt, McGinnis, Oldenberg, Penterman, Schoenike, Sundelius.
Also Present: Planning Director Jakel, Finance Director Van Rossum, Principal Planner Watson, Project Engineer Neumeier, Planning/Engineering Technician Holmes, Jack Price and Dan Becker representing the medical clinic, a representative of RE Lee.
Absent and Excused. A motion to excuse the absent Commission member was made by Coonen, seconded by McGinnis. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
Review Preliminary Plat for The Donory (former St. Al’s Site). Mr. Jakel explained that the plat shows interior lots as duplexes and exterior lots as single-family. Outlot 1 will be affiliated with the two-family lots for storm water management. All lots comply with code, setback and lot size requirements and are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. The TIF district requires a minimum density and is necessary to bring down the cost of demolition and infrastructure. Staff made the following recommendations on the plat – a 10′ utility easement adjoining every street, Outlot 1 combined with Lot 9, development ownership of Outlot 1 for maintenance and snow removal, a review of storm water management plans and proposed pond sizes to address concerns regarding flooding and standing water, and a moratorium on development until an engineering study is complete (due to potential increases in the size of the ponds). Mr. McGinnis asked about the origin of the development name. Mr. Sundelius explained that Google defines it as “a gift to the church”. A representative from RE Lee explained that the name also has a special meaning to the family. Mr. Sundelius suggested that language be included on the plat prohibiting the subdividing of two-family lots with only one set of laterals. Mr. Jakel explained that the two-family units are not designed to be zero lot line. A motion approving the preliminary plat with the contingencies noted above and authorizing the developer to proceed with the final plat was made by Schoenike, seconded by Oldenberg. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
Site Plan and CSM Review for Medical Facility in Commerce Crossing. Mr. Jakel explained that the site plan shows the building layout, street and landscape plan and parking – all in compliance with the protective covenants. Project architect Dan Becker explained that the 70,000 square foot facility will have four components – clinic, ambulatory surgery, urgent care and physical therapy. The emphasis is on the entrance to the building with functional space behind. The exterior will include regional materials and a brick façade along with an overhang for patient drop-offs. A landscape buffer is proposed for the rear entrance facing US 41. Chairman Penterman asked if there would be a sign visible from US 41. Mr. Becker explained that a signage package will be submitted in the future. Mr. Jakel asked if any solar features would be used. Mr. Becker explained that it wasn’t at this time. Mr. Schoenike asked about ownership of the property. Mr. Jakel explained that the City currently owns it but there is an accepted offer to purchase in place with plans to close in October. Approval of the site plan is a contingency of the offer. Mr. Schoenike asked if there was any protection in the offer for the City based on the number of false starts we’ve seen in the past. Mr. Jakel explained that there is a developer’s agreement in the works that includes a minimum taxable value. Mr. Becker explained that a landscape plan will be submitted by their contractor as they get farther into the process. Mr. Jakel asked if the building would be expandable. Mr. Becker explained that it would – to the east and the west. Mr. Schoenike asked if there would be further review of the developer’s agreement. Mr. Jakel explained that it will go before the Council on October 2nd.
Mr. Jakel explained that the three-lot CSM defines the 17.2884 acre area for the site plan and provides access to Arbor Way. The two-lot CSM defines the reconfiguration of the Calmes property and the surrounding 19 acres. Language to be integrated into the site plan includes – 10′ utility easement adjoining all streets, show the drainage easement along US 41, the extension of water main by Kaukauna Utilities along the lot line between Lots 1 and 2, the addition of a storm sewer easement along the Rooyaakers property, show the sanitary sewer easement along STH 55, show the re-routed location of the electrical service along STH 55, and show the renamed storm sewer and utility easements.
A motion to approve the site plan with the incorporation of a full landscape plan and pending a review by the Engineering Department was made by McGinnis, seconded by Coenen. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
A motion to recommend approval to the Council of two Certified Survey Maps associated with the site plan referenced above contingent on the inclusion of easements as noted was made by Coenen, seconded by Feldt. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business to be brought before the Commission, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:40 p.m. was made by Sundelius, seconded by Feldt. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
Julianne Schroeder