Minutes; Plan Commission: March 2009

City of Evansville Plan Commission
Regular Meeting
Monday, March 2, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall (Third Floor), 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

MINUTES

1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Chair Sandy Decker.

2. Roll Call. Members Present: Mason Braunschweig, Jim Brooks, Sandy Decker, John Gishnock, Bill Hammann, Diane Roberts, and Gil Skinner. Others Present: City Administrator, Dan Wietecha; City Planner, John Stockham; City Clerk, Judy Walton; and several members of the public.

3. Approval of agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to approve the agenda as printed. Motion approved unanimously.

4. Approval of minutes.
A. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to waive the reading of the minutes from the February 2, 2009 regular meeting and approve them as printed. Decker stated the language from Item 10 should be changed by striking grant for intensive survey of historic properties. and inserting for preparation of nominations to the State and National Register of Historic Places for two new historic districts; Leonard-Leota Park, St. John’s Lutheran Church and the Almeron Eager Memorial at the Cemetery. With the correction, the motion was approved unanimously.

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed. None

6. Action items.
A. Zoning Amendment related to commercial animal boarding. Stockham explained that this type of use is allowed with a conditional use permit in B-3 and B-5 but for an unknown reason it is not allowed as a conditional use in B-4. He suggested making a city initiated text amendment to the zoning code instead of a map rezoning. The Commission asked questions regarding the surrounding properties and if additional lighting will be needed. Decker opened the public hearing at 6:14 p.m. Catherine Lunde, 6909 County M, Evansville, WI, spoke in favor of the zoning amendment. Decker closed the public hearing at 6:15 p.m. Hammann stated this ordinance amendment was previously discussed as a needed change in B-4. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to recommend to Common Council passage of the zoning amendment Ordinance 2009-2. Motion approved unanimously.

B. Conditional Use Permit for Big Sweeties Pet Supply. Stockham reviewed his report, including review of criteria and findings. Xandra Kashkashian, applicant, requested that the hours be changed to 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Decker opened the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. No one spoke. Decker closed the public hearing at 6:21 p.m. Hammann stated that this would be a natural extension of the business. Braunschweig added that this use is common in other communities. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to approve the Conditional Use Permit for applicant Big Sweeties Pet Supply subject to the conditions as listed in the staff report and contingent on Common Council approval of zoning amendment Ordinance 2009-2. Hammann made a motion, seconded by Roberts to amend the motion by changing condition #3 under staff recommendations by deleting 7:00 AM and inserting 6:00 AM. Amendment approved unanimously. Main motion, as amended, approved unanimously.


C. Site Plan Review for Big Sweeties Pet Supply. Stockham reviewed the details of the site plan and his recommended conditions. Hammann suggested a higher buffer between the proposed enclosure and Highway 14. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to approve the Site Plan for Big Sweeties Pet Supply subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Hammann made a motion, seconded by Brooks to amend the motion by adding to #4 of the staff recommendations additional landscaping, to be approved by the City Planner, which will act as a buffer on the south side of the enclosure. Amendment approved 6-1 with Braunschweig opposing. Main motion, as amended, approved unanimously.

7. Preliminary development presentations.
A. Stockham gave the Conceptual Presentation for a Condominium Plat for 498 Water Street.
B. Janis Ringhand gave the Conceptual Presentation for Evansville Area Senior Center.

8. Discussion items.
A. Stockham reviewed his permitting procedures and flow-charts with the Commission.
B. Update on code revisions – Stockham stated the Unified Land Development Code Committee will be reconvening.

9. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission. None

10. Report of the Evansville-Union Implementation Committee. Hammann stated there was discussion regarding upstream Allen Creek and they are continuing their discussions on colors for the zoning maps.

11. Update on Common Council actions relating to Plan Commission recommendations. None

12. Update on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters. None

13. Update on Rock County Smart Growth Plan. None

14. Enforcement. None

15. Next regular meeting date. Monday, April 6, 2009

16. Motion to adjourn. Prior to adjournment, Decker assembled the Commission for a photo with Flat Stanley, a second grade student project, who has accompanied her to numerous events including the American Public Power Association Legislative Rally in Washington, D.C where Flat Stanley was autographed by Senator Herb Kohl. Hammann made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. Motion approved unanimously.

Prepared by Judy Walton, City Clerk

The minutes are not official until approved by the Plan Commission at their next regular meeting.