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June 6, 2005 PLANNING COMMISSION 6:30p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. with Paul Beere, Bob Willard, Chris Johnson and Brian Wanasek present.
Atty. John Hotvedt, Town Engineer John Tierney, Clerk Betty Novy and Sandi Swan, Secretary, were also present.
Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence in honor of Plan Commissioner, Jim Pluta who passed away since the last meeting.
Bob moved, 2nd by Brian to approve minutes of the May 2, 2005 meeting as printed. Motion carried.
Conceptual Development Plan: Land division creating two parcels Location: 502 N. River Rd. Owners: Dennis & Karen Ketterhagen (Parcel #014-03-19-14-024-000: 5 acres)
Paul asked Mr. Kettehagen if there were any changes to report on their proposed land division. Ketterhagen said there were no changes. They want to divide their 5 acres into two parcels with the intention of building a new house on the other parcel. Paul asked about the easement. Betty explained that they are not on a public road and their access is granted by an easement. Racine County said if the easement was granted prior to a certain date it is allowable.
Paul asked Ketterhagen how he will deal with the environmental corridor. Ketterhagen stated he will not be going near the environmental corridor with the house or the driveway. He stated that the corridor is in back of the lot.
Moved by Bob, 2nd by Brian to recommend approval of the Conceptual Development Plan of Dennis and Karen Ketterhagen. Motion carried.
Amendment to Restrictions on Certified Survey
Map#2358 (to allow home to be built closer to Rowntree Rd.) Location: Parcel 4,
Rowntree Rd; Owners: John & Jill Stafford
Attorney John Hotvedt drew up the amendment to the restrictions. Jill Stafford was to get notarized signatures from abutting neighbors to show that they are in agreement with the amendment. She still had a couple more sets of signatures to get. Bob felt that a signature should be required from Harold Meyer since he is the one that asked for the restrictions. He would feel more comfortable knowing Mr. Meyer was in agreement. Paul reported on a conversation with Mr. Meyer. He had no problem with the amendment.
Brian moved, 2nd by Chris to recommend to the Board the amendment to the restrictions contingent on Stafford getting the required signatures. Motion carried.
Gravel Pit Permit Renewal Applications: Racine County Public Works: Academy Rd; Illinois Mining Corp./Parkview Sand & Gravel: 31844 Washington Ave; Payne & Dolan Inc. (two sites): N. Browns Lake Rd & Washington Ave., Honey Creek
Moved by Brian, 2nd by Paul to recommend approval of the gravel pit renewal application for Racine County Public Works on Academy Rd. Motion carried.
Bob had a question on Parkview Sand & Gravel’s application. Their renewal permit says “No gravel washing shall be permitted at any time as part of the proposed operation.” The application they filled out for renewal lists washing equipment to produce washed gravel and the nature of the proposed operation is crushing and washing gravel to finished product.
There was no one present to represent Parkview Sand & Gravel. Paul felt their application should be tabled until next month’s meeting to clarify gravel washing operations.
Ray Postotnik was in attendance representing Payne and Dolan. Postotnik requested both permits be updated to reflect changes approved by the Town and Racine County at their last conditional use approval. Changes were referred to the Town Attorney.
Motion made by Brian, 2nd by Bob to table Payne and Dolan’s permit renewal until July meeting. Motion carried.
Application for Final Plat Approval: Rock Ridge Subdivision Location: 28601(Approx) Rowntree Rd.; SKSK Development (Parcel # 014-03-19-12-001-000: 28.71 acres & Parcel # 014-03-19-13-012-000: 52.09 acres
Steve Kempken and Steve Knurr were present.
Betty stated that the plat was reviewed by the Town Engineer. He found it acceptable and recommended it be approved. Betty stated that the only outstanding factors were the Developer’s Agreement and the maintenance of the drain tile issue.
Atty. John Hodvedt reported on working with the developer’s attorney on language for the covenants and restrictions referencing a 1950 agreement which defined responsibilities to maintain a drain tile. He said he feels comfortable with the new language. Atty. Hodvedt also stated that there is some language in the Developer’s Agreement that needs clarification.
Dick Rehberg, who is listed as one of the responsible parties in the 1950 agreement, addressed the Commission. Rehberg stated he spoke with Don & Della Rowntree who were part of the original agreement. Their parcel is not listed in the covenant and restrictions document. He would like Don & Della Rowntree referenced as one of the responsible parties in the document.
Atty. Hotvedt said that is private matter between the parties and should not be tied to the development. Atty. Hotvedt suggested they draft a separate agreement or revise the original drain tile agreement and make sure it is filed and recorded. Further discussion was held about the drain title issue. Brian agreed with Atty. Hotvedt that the 1950 agreement should be updated and recorded to define responsibilities of parties outside of the Rock Ridge Subdivision. Atty. Hotvedt stated drafting and recording a new agreement is a very simple process that the affected property owners should handle separately. However, it was agreed to reference the Rowntree’s property in Rock Ridge’s restrictive covenants in order to clarify responsibilities in the future.
Discussion was held about recommended changes to the restrictions and covenants from last month’s meeting and whether changes have been made. Atty. Hotvedt said he forwarded the changes to the developer’s attorney and there were no objections.
Bob stated he did not feel that the Commission should make a recommendation to approve final plat until they have reviewed the by-laws of the Homeowner’s Association and the Architectural Control Committee. Atty. Hotvedt said he had reviewed the by-laws. The Commission asked if he felt comfortable with the by-laws. Atty. Hotvedt stated they were of a standard format and he did not feel they would present any problems in the future.
Atty. Hotvedt reported there will be some changes to the developer’s agreement as to timing installation of paved surfaces. Language in the initial agreement specified a timetable associated with sewered developments. Since this development is not sewered, language will be revised to reflect the correct timetable.
Brian moved, 2nd by Chris to recommend approval of the final plat conditioned upon final revisions to the Developer’s Agreement and the Declaration of Protective Covenants. Motion carried.
Conceptual Land division to create twelve parcels Location: Riverview Pkwy (extension); Fox River Prairie Subdivision; Owner: James A. Kupfer Parcel#014-03-19-14-025-020: 14.82 acres Associated considerations: a.) Amend the Land Use Plan to classify the parcel as Low Density Residential b.) Amend the Sewer district boundaries to include the development
Betty explained that a design was submitted; however the main issue at first is not so much the design but the things that have to happen before they can consider extending the development.
Betty stated that the Land Use Plan would have to be amended to change the parcel from Rural Density to Low Density Residential. The other step would be to amend the sewer district boundaries to allow it to come in and be serviced by sewer.
Paul asked if the process of extending the sewer involves the Town of Rochester or Western Racine County Sewer district. Betty stated both entities are involved.
Betty stated she informed Mr. Kupfer of the $2400 annexation fee (per residence) imposed by the district plus the $500 Administrative Review Fee. She stated Mr. Kupfer would have to pay approximately $30,000 for annexation.
Discussion was held about the land use plan and how it dictates the land should be developed. Bob did not feel that there would be positive benefits to the Town to amend the Land Use Plan to provide for 12 lots.
Betty suggested this development be referred to the Land Use Plan Committee. She stated the committee can not act on it however they should be able to decide whether they would consider amending the plan.
Consensus was to refer the request to Land Use Plan Committee.
Conceptual Land Division to create two parcels: Location: Gen. Secretariat of Franciscan Missions- 940 N. Browns Lake Rd. Agent: Atty. Dennis R. Lynch (Parcel# 014-03-19-15-004-003: 16.48 acres)
Atty. Dennis Lynch addressed the Commission. He stated that the proposed CSM was created in 2002 and preliminarily considered by the plan commission at that time. Father Sereno’s fund raising operation is currently located on lot #1 of the CSM. Father Sereno would like to build a single family residence on proposed Lot#2 to be used as a convent. He stated this is a conceptual plan right now. Access will not be gained on Hwy W. Access will be gained through an easement that was gained in 1999.
Lynch reported on talking with Frank Risler of Racine County Planning where he received comments on the proposed CSM. The property is properly zoned. However, the use of a convent would be a conditional use. If they get approval of the CSM they would then to go to Racine County for a Conditional Use Permit.
Discussion was held about conditional use permits and whether or not the current conditional use for Franciscan Missions would be expanded, or if the conditional use permit for the convent would be separate. Lynch stated that there would be two conditional use permits, one for each lot. Paul asked how many sisters would be living in the convent. Lynch stated that there are 8 bedrooms and there would be one sister per room.
Recommendation from the Plan Commission was to proceed with next steps.
Bob moved, 2nd by Brian to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Sandra Swan, Planning Secretary |