Plan Commission Meeting Minutes – October 26, 2017

Posted on Oct 31, 2017 by admin_post

A meeting of the City of Kaukauna Plan Commission was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2017, by Chairman Rosin.

Members Present: Feldt, McGinnis, Oldenburg, Penterman, Rosin, Schoenike, Sundelius, VanderSanden.

Also Present: Planning Director Jakel, City Attorney Davidson, Project Engineer Neumeier, Media, Applicants, Interested Citizens.

Minutes. A motion to approve the minutes of the October 5, 2017, meeting was made by McGinnis, seconded by Penterman. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

Wildenberg North Phase 2 Final Plat. Mr. Jakel explained an existing cable line is still located on the property and if the Council decides to accept the plat prior to the relocation, it would need to be acknowledged on the plat and no building permits would be issued until the line is moved. Mr. Sehloff explained that the work to relocate the cable line is under contract but no date has been determined yet. Mr. Jakel explained that storm water will drain through the back of Lot 45 however that shouldn’t have an impact on building permits. Mr. Neumeier explained that the easement along Lot 44 needs to be expanded – the 50′ stream setback should be 75′ based on the zoning district. Mr. Jakel explained that due to the large area of wetland on Lot 44 and the required 5′ setback, the lot can likely accommodate only a small home. The plat design creates only three corner lots in an effort to reduce frontage and special assessment costs. Mr. Sundelius asked if the cable easement should be shown on the plat if the line is not relocated prior to the Council meeting. Mr. Jakel suggested language on the plat acknowledging the cable line on Lots 45 – 57 and prohibiting the issuing of building permits until the line is relocated. Mr. Feldt questioned the width of the easement – 10′ versus 20′. Mr. Sehloff explained that it was originally added as 10′ but will be corrected to 20′. Mr. Sundelius expressed his concern regarding the likely in-filling of the wetland on Lot 44 and who will enforce the restrictions. Mr. Jakel explained that there are no statutes on wetland enforcement by municipalities. Attorney Davidson explained that the WDNR would pursue property owners – not the municipality relative to wetland enforcement. Mr. Neumeier suggested an agreement or a temporary easement holding the developer responsible for monitoring and maintaining the wetlands. Mr. Sehloff explained that a conservation easement is an option. Mr. Penterman asked if Lot 44 included a pond or a wetland. Mr. Sehloff explained that it is a wet pond that has already been constructed. A motion to recommend approval of the final plat to Wildenberg North Phase 2 contingent on the conditions noted above was made by Penterman, seconded by Sundelius. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

Official Names for the Newly Constructed Downtown Plazas. Chairman Rosin explained that the plaza names should be similar and relevant to the deep roots and history of our community. He suggested Vaudette Plaza for the plaza located at Second Street and Crooks Avenue – the Vaudette was a theater located in the current St. Vincent De Paul building and before that in the former Masonic Temple building on Second Street. Chairman Rosin suggested Eagle Plaza for the plaza located at the north end of Main Avenue to acknowledge the donation of the eagle sculpture to the City by the Brogan family and as a nod to the Riverview Middle School Eagles. A motion to recommend to the Council the naming of the plaza at Second Street and Crooks Avenue as Vaudette Plaza was made by McGinnis, seconded by Schoenike. All members voted aye. Motion carried. A motion to recommend to the Council the naming of the plaza at the north end of Main Avenue as Eagle Plaza was made by Penterman, seconded by Oldenburg. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

There being no further business to be brought before the Commission, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:25 was made by Penterman, seconded by Sundelius. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

Julianne Schroeder, Executive Secretary