APPROVED
PLAN COMMISSION
June 5, 2008
Members Present: Ray Knapp, Jan Cuccia, Chris Mueller, David Wolf, Bob Rolle, Mark Mitchell, Paul Mahler
Staff Present: Rob Jones, Cedar Corp., Josh Miller, Cedar Corp.
Recording Secretary: Sharon Weide
Others present: Charlie Macdonell, Shawn Coffey, Kim Coffey
Call to Order
Ray Knapp called the meeting of the Town of
AGENDA:
1. Approve Minutes;
Minutes of the May 1 Plan Commission were reviewed.
Mark Mitchell
moved to approve the minutes of the May 1 Plan Commission. Bob Rolle seconded.
Jan Cuccia questions the wording of the 6th
paragraph on page 5 relating to what the Plan Commission told Mr. Vince at the
end of his concept review. After
discussion, the Plan Commission decided to amend that paragraph by adding the
following words “but would need a building
permit if total construction costs exceed $3000.” Amended minutes passed, all in favor.
2. Acknowledgement of applications for action as regulated by SDO;
There were none.
3. Decision on issuing exception to design standards under SDO sec 135-12
- Shawn & Kim Coffey, 510 Orchard Dr.;
Rob Jones explained that the applicant is requesting
an exception to design standards to reduce the side building line setback to
allow for the construction of a garage for additional storage. He reminded the Plan Commission that this
request was considered during the May Plan commission as it applied under
136-6.g.9 of the Subdivision Ordinance (SDO).
This section would apply if the applicant had obtained an affidavit from
his neighbor that would increase the side setback on his lot to maintain a 100
foot building separation. He went on to
say that if the applicant did not have consensus from the neighbor the Plan
Commission could consider granting an exception under 135-12 of the SDO. He then reviewed the items to consider in
granting such an exception. Ray Knapp
then said that the Town’s Attorney had written an opinion that agreed with
Rob’s assessment.
Bob Rolle questioned why the two applications the
Coffeys submitted differed in the number of feet they were requesting a
reduction by. Ray Knapp read paragraph
from the May minutes that said that the Plan Commission members felt they may
be able to support a decrease in the side setback to 25 feet.
Shawn Coffey said that he is requesting a reduction
in the side setback from 50 feet to 25 feet in order to build a detached garage
for storage. His contractor has said
that if the Coffey’s raise the grade by four feet the garage will work in this
area of the lot.
Paul Mahler asked if Mr. Coffey had gone back to his
neighbor and asked if he would consider increasing the side setback on his lot
from 50 to 75 feet. Mr. Coffey said
no. Ray Knapp asked if Mr. Coffey would
read the letter from his neighbor for the Plan Commission again. This letter states that the neighbor does not
have a problem with a reduction in the side setback on Mr. Coffey’s lot, as
long as his lot is not encumbered in any way.
Bob Rolle asked what screening existed between the
two properties. Shawn said that there is
a line of trees plus a small nursery. He
stated that the garage will not be visible from the street.
Mark Mitchell
moved to recommend the Town Board approve a reduction in the side setback from
50 feet to 25 feet at
Paul Mahler stated he would like to see a
requirement for tree planting or vegetation maintenance. Mr. Coffey said that there is a row of 10 to
15 cedar trees, that the area is surround by pine, and that he plans on
continuing to plant additional trees each year.
After additional discussion the motion was withdrawn.
Mark Mitchell
moved to recommend approval of the 25 foot set back to build a garage at 510
Orchard Dr because the adjacent landowner has no objection, there are
topographical issues with the lot, the homeowner agrees to maintain the
existing vegetative buffer between the garage and the lot line, it will not
harm adjacent property values, and it is allowed for in the homeowners
association bylaws. David Wolf seconded.
Jan Cuccia asked if the bylaws allow this type of
building. Bob Rolle asked if there is a
homeowners association. Mr. Coffey said
no.
Bob Rolle
amended the motion to remove the statement about the homeowners association
bylaws. Jan Cuccia seconded. Amendment passed.
Paul Mahler asked if the Plan Commission need to
make a statement on the size of the garage.
Ray Knapp said he felt that would be related to the building code. Shawn Coffey said the garage would be 28’ X
48’. Rob Jones said that the exception
to design standards would apply only to the site the garage would be built on,
not the entire lot length.
Amended motion
passed, all in favor.
4. Review and revise sections of draft
Comprehensive Plan;
Josh Miller reviewed the changes made to Chapter 6,
Land Use, with the Plan Commission as a result of the commissions last working
session. During the discussion of future
land use characteristics they agreed that chart 6-2 would be broken down
between agriculture and residential percentages. They also agree to revise the definition of
“Residential-Agriculture” for future land use classifications only, by saying
they are “areas suitable for future residential development or agricultural
practices. The Plan Commission went on
to discuss residential land use, residential-agriculture land use, agricultural
land use, commercial land use, institutional land use, and parks/ natural areas
land use. They finished this section by
discussion the goals, objectives and policies.
The commission then turned their attention to the
Transportation Chapter, also previously discussed. Josh and Rob explained that they are still
working on the most current edit of this chapter and asked for clarification of
which transportation map the Plan Commission would like in the chapter. The commission decided to use the WisDOT map. Plan Commission members then reviewed the
goals, objectives and policies section of this chapter. It was determined that the number of policies
would be greatly reduced in order to add clarity to the section.
At this time Ray Knapp took the opportunity to
recognize Chris Mueller who will be leaving the Plan Commission after this
month’s meeting. Chris said that he
appreciated the opportunity to be on the Plan Commission and stated that it had
been very educational.
Josh then handed out a revised draft of Chapter 1,
Issues and Opportunities for the Plan Commission to review prior to the next
working session. Josh also handed out
Jan Cuccia’s rewrite of “Historical Overview”.
5. Building Permits/Utility Permits;
Rob Jones reviewed the following utility permits:
Permit # Applicant Address Project Fee
U08-003 Xcel
Energy 1201 Livingstone
Rd, Installation of an underground $50.00
Rd.
2100 feet south of CTH N
Jan Cuccia
moved to recommend approval to the Town Board of utility permits numbers
U08-003 and U08-004 for Xcel Energy and
Building permits were reviewed.
6. Committee Reports & correspondence;
Bob Rolle reported that the Riverway Ordinance
Committee met with the DNR. He
distributed a draft letter to Mr. Prosise (Bureau of Legal Services with the
WiDNR) asking for a legal opinion regarding the application, administration and
enforcement of the Town’s lower
7. Adjourn;
Jan Cuccia
moved to adjourn at 9:40 PM. David Wolf
seconded. Motion passed, all in favor.