Plan Commission Meeting Minutes – December 6, 2018

A meeting of the City of Kaukauna Plan Commission was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2018, by Chairman Penterman.

Members Present: Coenen, Feldt, McGinnis, Moore, Oldenberg, Penterman, Schoenike, Sundelius.

Also Present: Planning Director Jakel, Assistant Fire Chief Grindheim, Principal Planner Watson, Alderperson Thiele, Applicants.

1. Minutes. A motion to approve the minutes of the October 25, 2018, meeting was made by McGinnis, seconded by Moore. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
   

2. Update on TID #10 (former St. Al’s site) Project Plan Resubmission. Ms. Watson explained that with WDOR denied the project plan based on the acreage and land use – staff viewed the proposed duplexes as commercial while the WDOR classified them as residential. Staff is in the process of resubmitting the plan in 2019. Ms. Watson explained that the nature of the plan has not changed but the boundaries will. Mr. McGinnis asked for clarification on the new boundaries. Ms. Watson explained that there will be some additional commercial properties included in the plan but no additional residential. Ms. Watson explained that any work the developer may undertake on the site in 2018 would potentially be at his own expense as it may not qualify for reimbursement under the TIF. Ms. Watson explained that the proposed time line would have the revised plan ready for submittal by the first week of March.
   

3. Two Lot CSM at Hyland, George, Tobacnoir and Division for Gary and Lisa Natrop. Mr. Jakel explained that the Prime Steer Supper Club is currently located 10-feet from the house on one parcel. To accommodate financing, the applicant’s bank is requested that the house be located on one parcel and the commercial building be on its own lot and rezoned accordingly. The existing garage on the parcel would exceed the maximum size for residential lots and the business would have a non-conforming side yard setback. Mr. Jakel explained that the proposed layout was being presented prior to preparation of a CSM to avoid additional expenditures. Chuck White representing the applicants explained that the proposal would split the lot and change the residential zoning from commercial as that limits the applicant’s financing options. Mr. Jakel explained that the new residential lot would require a variance due to the large garage. Mr. Sundelius explained that an easement would be required to accommodate the commercial coolers located within the 10-foot setback. Mr. Jakel explained that would be between two property owners and not the City. Mr. Sundelius explained that a CSM was previously approved to accommodate the placement of the large garage – now the applicants are looking for a variance and the benefit of residential zoning. Mr. Jakel explained that the previous CSM had more to do with a multi-family parking area at that time and the applicant just took advantage of the commercial zoning to place a larger garage. Mr. Sundelius asked if the Commission was open to creating non-conforming lots. Mr. Moore asked if that had been done before. Mr. Jakel explained that it was a more common scenario in annexation situations. Mr. White asked if the property was non-conforming now. Mr. Jakel explained that as a commercial lot – it is. Mr. Feldt asked if the non-conforming issue would be addressed through rezoning. Mr. Jakel explained that it would not as the garage is too large. A motion to not approve the proposed CSM was made by Sundelius, seconded by Feldt. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
   
4. Two Lot CSM at Oakridge and East 17^th for Clint Dusenbery. Mr. Jakel explained that both proposed lots conform to single-family zoning requirements. Currently there are four lots, one is non-conforming and will be eliminated by the CSM. All parcels are under single ownership and the CSM will eliminate lot lines to allow for expansion and create one additional buildable lot. Mr. Moore asked about plans for sidewalks. Mr. Sundelius explained that sidewalks are in place and would extend to the driveway if a new lot was created – similar to other dead-end roads in the City. Mr. Moore asked if a home was placed on the new lot, would sidewalks be required all around. Mr. Sundelius explained that yes – that would be the Engineering Department’s recommendation. Mr. Moore asked if the house was non-conforming. Mr. Jakel explained that it encroaches on the lot line but that will be corrected with the CSM. Mr. Sundelius explained that the storm sewer easement on Lot 2 should be shown on the CSM. A motion to recommend approval of the CSM contingent on the storm sewer easement on Lot being included was made by Schoenike, seconded by McGinnis. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
   
5. Extraterritorial Plat for Creek Side Estates in the Town of Vandenbroek. Mr. Jakel explained that the development is located within two-miles of the City and that there are no plans to extend sewer and water service to that location in the next 20+ years. The road layout meets Outagamie County requirements and staff has no objections to the plat. A motion to approve the plat was presented was made by McGinnis, seconded by Oldenberg. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
   

There being no further business to be brought before the Commission, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:30 p.m. was made by McGinnis, seconded by Moore. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

Julianne Schroeder

Community Development Coordinator