June 7, 2010
PLAN
7:00 p.m.
Mike Weinkauf called the
meeting to order at
Jonathan Schattner, Zoning
Administrator, and
Pledge of Allegiance.
Johnson moved, 2nd by Joseph
to approve the minutes of the
Pubic Hearings:
None.
Action Items:
Request to amend parking restriction in “The
Settlement of
Tom Iverson, President of “The Settlement of
Novy reported the restriction, which does not allow parking on any of the
streets in the development, was originally imposed to address concerns about
emergency service access. A written recommendation was submitted by the
Fire Chief. The Fire Chief
recommended that, if parking is allowed, that it be restricted to one side of
the street only, that parking be restricted on both sides of the street in the
presence of curves in the roadway, and that at least a 50-foot no parking buffer
be created around the dry hydrant system installed in the detention pond closest
to County Highway J.
Tom Iverson addressed the Commission.
He clarified the request of the association is to allow daytime parking
only, no overnight parking. Iverson
presented an exhibit that displayed where parking is allowed now and in what
areas the association would like to see the parking restriction removed.
Presently, only three off-street parking areas provide twelve guest
parking spaces for 52 condominium units.
Iverson indicated the requested parking areas comply with the Fire
Chief’s recommendation.
Iverson indicated the association will pay to install parking signage if the
restriction is lifted. There were
additional questions about the Village’s ability to enforce parking restrictions
in the development. Novy believed
this right was conveyed in the access easement.
However, she will verify the issue with the Village Attorney.
Tamblyn questioned whether any empty lots in the development could be converted
to parking areas. He noted the
layout of Phase 2 could potentially open up additional parking.
There was question about what phases could be included in the request.
This question, again, would have to be clarified by the attorney.
Novy reported the
development agreement, access and storm-water easement, re-zoning ordinance, and
declaration of condominium will all have to be amended in order to lift the
parking restriction. Numerous legal
costs will be incurred. Iverson
indicated the association will reimburse the Village those costs.
Johnson moved, 2nd by Rowntree to recommend amendments to all
relevant legal documentation for “The Settlement of Rochester” condominium
development to allow parking on one side of the street consistent with the
exhibit presented at the meeting and contingent on 67% vote of the condominium
association. Motion carried.
Request for extension:
Site Plan Approval/ Pond Permit for
Owners:
James and Diane Hoppe
Parcel #176031901003020
Schattner reported the
Hoppes’ are two- thirds done with the pond. Some
health issues delayed the project.
There have been no complaints from the Department of Natural Resources or from
neighbors. He recommended approval
contingent on the following items:
1)
The pond project shall be
completed by
2)
All non-cropped lands shall
be permanently seeded in grass by
3)
Complying with the original
conditions approved by the Rochester
Schattner was directed to
verify the location of farm tiles identified on the original permit application.
Johnson moved, 2nd
by Eckert to recommend approval of the extension incorporating the
recommendations of the Zoning Administrator.
Motion carried.
Conceptual Plan (Pre-Application Conference) to
revise lot lines on north side of Stoneridge Subdivision to create nine lots
from six; Owner:
Edward Stone
Parcel #s 176031905008060; 176031905008050;
176031905008040; 176031905008030; 176031905008020; 176031905008010
Schattner explained the
request is to increase six lots on the north side of
Ed Stone addressed the
Committee. He provided an exhibit of
the conceptual changes he would like to make to the subdivision plat.
In addition to changing the lot sizes, he will also most likely
re-designate the bridal path to a recreational trail.
He indicated his horse subdivision concept is not going over as well as
he wished.
Laura Halbach, Realtor,
addressed the Committee. She
explained buyers are not gravitating towards five-acre lots because of
maintenance. Providing several
three-acre lots will give the development diversity and hopefully be the impetus
to get some lots sold.
Weinkauf indicated it is not
good for Stone or the village if the lots are not sold.
Schattner reported Stone
would have to re-plat the subdivision in order to accomplish the proposed
changes. It was noted that several
mound systems located on the original subdivision plat cross conceptual lot
lines. Additional soil tests would
have to be performed to show the ability of the new lots to support septic
systems. The requested increase in
lots meets minimum zoning and minimum density requirements specified in zoning
code and land use plan designations for the parcel.
Eckert moved, 2nd
by Johnson to recommend approval of the conceptual plan for Stoneridge
Subdivision to increase lots on the north side of
Resolution 2010-1 to Extend the Second
Implementation Plan for Millgate Centre
Novy reported this is follow
up to the approval given at the May meeting.
The Village Attorney indicated the extension must be granted in the form
of a resolution. Joseph moved,
2nd by Tamblyn to adopt Resolution 2010-1.
Motion carried.
Re-schedule July meeting (due to July 4th
holiday).
Consensus of the committee
was to reschedule the July 5th meeting to Wednesday, July 7th.
Joseph moved, 2nd
by Tamblyn to adjourn at
Respectfully submitted,
Planning Secretary