Plan Commission Meeting Minutes – April 7, 2016

A meeting of the City of Kaukauna Plan Commission was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2016, by Chairman Rosin.

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

Also Present: Planning Director Jakel, Finance Director Van Rossum, Project Engineer Neumeier, Planning/Engineering Technician Holmes, Applicants, Interested Citizens, Media.

Absent and Excused: Penterman.

1. Absent and Excused. A motion to excuse the absent Commission member was made by VanderSanden, seconded by Sundelius. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

1. Minutes. A motion to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2016, meeting was made by McGinnis, seconded by Sundelius. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

1. Annexation of Lot 1 of CSM 7070 submitted by Gene Biese. Mr. Jakel explained that the entire parcel that was previously discussed by the Commission has been combined and is included in the petition. There has been no objection from the Town and we are waiting on a response from the State.

1. Annexation of 8.42 Acres on Peters Road submitted by Greg Lauer. Mr. Jakel explained that the petition has been submitted to the State but no ruling has been received yet. The annexation is consistent with the comprehensive plan, has a contiguous boundary, can be served by City services, and the road system connects making it a natural extension. A motion to recommend to the Council approval of the annexation petition was made by McGinnis, seconded by VanderSanden. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
   

1. Four Lot CSM. Mr. Jakel explained that state law requires that projects with over four lots to have a full plat review. The CSM includes road dedications and setbacks. A motion to recommend approval of the CSM to the Council was made by McGinnis, seconded by Oldenburg. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
   

1. One Lot CSM. Mr. Jakel explained that the CSM creates Outlot 1 for a storm water drainage facility and includes a 12-foot sewer easement. There is no opportunity for landscaping to buffer the adjoining lots from the road. Mr. Jakel suggested adjusting the trail easement from 10-feet to 8-feet to accommodate landscaping on the adjoining properties. Adjoining property owner Brad Warner expressed his concern regarding trail access and his appreciation of the buffer request. Mr. Warner asked if the pond will be bio-filtered. Mr. Neumeier explained that he has not seen anything new since the original review of the plans several months ago. Mr. Warner asked about maintenance responsibility for the pond. Surveyor Gary Zahringer explained that the adjoining owners could be responsible for maintenance or the pond could be dedication to the City. He added that the project was still in the design phase and screening or landscaping could be accommodated. Mr. Sundelius explained that the language referencing dedication to the public should be changed to dedicated for street purposes. Mr. Feldt asked about required easements. Mr. Zahringer explained that he would submit the CSM to Kaukauna Utilities for review. Mr. Jakel explained that sidewalk would be placed on one side only on Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4. Mr. Sundelius explained that the matter would be addressed at the paving public hearing. Mr. Jakel suggested language on the face of the CSM that all lots facing a public street will be required to have sidewalk. Mr. Neumeier explained that language regarding the storm sewer easement requirement and backyard drainage easement should be included on the CSM. A motion to recommend approval to the Council of the CSM contingent on the placement and review of easements by Kaukauna Utilities and language regarding City storm water management was made by Sundelius, seconded by Feldt. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
   

1. CSM Combining Lots 11 and 12 in the NEW Prosperity Center. Mr. Jakel explained that the south half of Lot 11 was purchased by Kaukauna Cold Storage and the Industrial Park Commission has accepted an offer to purchase the remaining portion of Lot 11 and Lot 12 by Holland Cold Storage. All easements and shore land setbacks are marked. A motion to recommend to the Council approval of the CSM was made by Schoenike, seconded by Feldt. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
   

1. 10-Acre Residential Development adjoining Highway 96 – Mission Village. Mr. Jakel explained that the cottage style development will have 12-unit buildings, one with a community room, marketing office, and fitness center. The units will have two and three bedrooms. Kevin McDonald of Commonwealth explained that they have done 30 similar projects and all are still owned and operated by the developer. Mr. McGinnis asked if all the units would be built at once. Mr. McDonald explained that they would over a 10 to 12 month period. The project has tentative WDNR approval and the 10-acre site is part of a larger parcel. The remainder could be developed differently. Mr. Schoenike asked about access. Mr. Jakel explained that the project has been reviewed by the Fire Department for emergency turnarounds and eventually sidewalks would be placed along Highway 96. Mr. McGinnis asked about plans to reconstruction Highway 96. Mr. Sundelius explained that the project is scheduled for 2020 up to Claribel Street. A motion to direct staff and the developer to proceed with the annexation was made by McGinnis, seconded by VanderSanden. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
   

There being no further business to be brought before the Commission, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:35 p.m. was made by Feldt, seconded by Sundelius. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

Julianne Schroeder, Executive Secretary