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Plan Commission Meeting Minutes – November 7, 2019

Posted on Nov 26, 2019 by

PLAN COMMISSION

 

A meeting of the City of Kaukauna Plan Commission was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2019, by Chairman Penterman.

 

Members Present:  Coenen, Feldt, Moore, Penterman, Schoenike, Sundelius, Thiele.

 

Also Present:  Planning Director Jakel, Applicants.

 

Absent and Excused:  Oldenburg.

 

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

 

  1. Minutes. A motion to approve the minutes of the October 3, 2019, meeting was made by Moore, seconded by Sundelius.  All members voted aye.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Set Public Hearing for Special Exception – 119 Doty Street. Jakel explained that the property was previously converted to a two-family unit within a commercial zoning district.  Continuation of the two family use will require a Special Exception.  The current owner, Jason Hurst, recently acquired the building and plans to make improvements to bring it into compliance. Mr. Hurst explained that he also owns the adjacent bowling alley and would like to improve access to the rear of that building via the residential property by adjusting the lot lines.  Mr. Hurst explained that he is aware of existing easements and that he intends to get the property surveyed. Mr. Schoenike asked about tenants in the residential building.  Mr. Hurst explained that there are currently no tenants however he would like to rent out the units in the future. Mr. Moore asked about preventing this type of scenario in the future.  Mr. Jakel explained that currently the only way to find out about residential renovation work completed without permits is when a sale of the property occurs or when Kaukauna Utilities changes meters.  A motion to set a public hearing before the Plan Commission for Thursday, December 5th at 4:00 p.m. to consider the special exception application was made by Coenen, seconded by Feldt.  All members voted aye.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Certified Survey Map for D&D Fox Valley, Inc. Jakel explained that wetland mitigation was required by the WDNR as previously discussed.  The layout complies with RSF – Residential Single Family zoning requirements.  Mr. Sundelius explained that the existing drainage and maintenance easement needs to be continued across Lot 1 and an elevation plan needs to be approved by the Engineering Department.  Mr. Sundelius explained that Lot 3 includes an existing house which would need to drain towards the stream with a 10’ drainage easement along the back of Lots 1 and 2. Mr. Sundelius explained that there is a drainage district in the area and access for maintenance and restrictions on plantings, etc. need to be addressed. Mr. Sundelius explained that the CSM recommendation does not approve the elevation change or filling as shown on Lot 1 – which is the preferred design.  Mr. Feldt explained that a 10’ utility easement should continue along Lots 1 through 3 off Haen Drive and Elderberry Lane.  A motion to recommend to the Council approval of the CSM contingent on the 10’ utility easement, the 10’ drainage easement on Lot 1 and 2, the additional of language addressing access to the drainage easement and a drainage plan approved by the Engineering Department was made by Sundelius, seconded by Feldt.  All members voted aye. Motion carried.

 

  1. Wetland Delineation Report for Commerce Crossing. Mr. Jakel explained the delineation report addressed the proposed relocation of the creek to split lots to the north. Existing wetlands continue to show up and fall within the setback of the creek.  Two isolated wetlands are problematic and need to be mitigated before development.  Jakel explained that there is no real issue with the lot as it could accommodate a small commercial development similar to what is existing in the surrounding area.

 

There being no further business to be brought before the Commission, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:27 p.m. was made by Schoenike, seconded by Sundelius.  All members voted aye.  Motion carried.

 

Julianne Schroeder
Community Development Coordinator