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May 1, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION 6:30p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. with Paul Beere, Chris Johnson, Brian Wanasek, Maureen Eckert and Bob Willard present.
Sandi Swan, Secretary and John Tierney, Engineer was also present.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Wanasek moved, 2nd by Willard to approve minutes of the April 3, 2006 meeting. Motion carried.
Conceptual Land Division: Certified Survey Map proposal to create three parcels out of one Location: 529 N. Browns Lake Rd. Owner(s): Edward & Jeri Kernz; Applicant: Mark Kosobucki (Root Parcel #014-03-19-15-086-000; 3.5 acres)
Gary Foat addressed the Commission about the Certified Survey Map; he noted that he illustrated the existing well and septic on the CSM. Discussion was held about the wells. Foat stated the each property will be served by a private well.
Discussion was held about lot access. Foat explained he is still waiting for approval from Racine County; however they should not have any objections to Lot 1 and Lot 2 having a “shared driveway access” off of Highway W, which is the existing driveway for the property. Lot 3 will obtain access from Vergon Dr.
Willard questioned the drainage on Lot 3. Tierney stated that the drainage should be defined on the CSM. Foat suggested placing a building envelope on the south half of Lot 2 and one on the north half of Lot 3 to help with any drainage issues.
Roger Basterash (property owner of 30903 Vergon Dr. which abuts the property in discussion) stated that he is concerned the one lot being divided in to three parcels will make it too crowded. He stated many people in the subdivision are now building accessory structures on their properties and he feels that if accessory structures are built on each one of the proposed lots in addition to homes; that his home will be crowded out. He feels that it will make his lot aesthetically less appealing and creating two lots that are less than one acre will bring down the property value of his home.
Discussion was held about set back requirements. Tierney stated often times; accessory structures have shallower set back requirements than primary structures. They can actually be constructed closer to lot lines. Mike Weinkauf (present in the audience) stated the Racine County setback requirements are in place to prevent parcels from becoming over crowded.
Weinkauf questioned if the land division complies with the Land Use Plan and the density requirements. The recommended Land Use Plan for the Town and Village of Rochester classifies the property as Low Density Residential (19,000 sf- 1.49 ac per dwelling unit). The three lots also conform to the Racine County Ordinance with respect to minimum lot size requirements. The minimum lot size in the R-2 zoning district is 40,000 square feet, excluding public right-of-way. The minimum lot width in the R-2 district is 150 feet at the 50-foot street setback.
Wanasek stated although he understands Mr. Basterash’s concerns, there is really no basis to deny this request. It complies with the Land Use Plan for the Town it also meets County and Town requirements and the acreage of the three lots is comparable to what is around it.
Johnson moved, 2nd by Wanasek to approve the Certified Survey Map based on Racine County requirements and the recommendation and approval of the Town Engineer, John Tierney that the CSM defines building envelopes and drainage. Votes were recorded as follows:
Beere- Aye Wanasek – Aye Johnson – Aye Willard – Aye Eckert – Nay
Motion carried.
Pre Application Conference: Land Division proposal to create two parcels out of one Location: 2110 Springwood Lane Owner/ Applicant(s): Peter & Sieglinde Jentzsch (Root Parcel #014-03-19-05-014-001; 3.0 acres)
Mr. Jentzsch addressed the Commission. He explained that he and his wife have live in Rochester for 23 years. Their current home has three levels and his wife has become unable to handle steps, which makes it difficult for her to access the different levels of their home. He stated that it is their intention to divide their parcel in half and build a new ranch style residence on the vacant parcel.
According to Racine County Planning & Development’s comments the two lots would conform to Racine County ordinance with respect to minimum lot size requirements. The minimum lot size in an R-2 zoning district is 40,000 square feet, excluding public road right-of-way. The minimum lot width in the A-2 district is 150 feet at the 75-foot street setback. However, based on the drawing that Mr. Jentzsch submitted; it was unclear if the width requirement can be met.
After light discussion, it was suggested to Mr. Jentzsch that he have a survey done of the property to verify the proposed lot widths, dimensions and setbacks.
Request for variance for a land division to create a substandard lot south and east of a single-family residence located at 2435 Upland Drive Owners: Marc and Tammy Chart; Applicant: Nick & Jacqueline Ahlers Parcel #014-03-19-05-057-004
Mr. Ahlers was present. Mr. Ahlers explained that he is seeking to create and purchase a parcel of land that is currently owned by his brother-in-law, Mark Chart. Mr. Chart was also present for the meeting. The purpose for the lot division is to create a parcel upon which the Ahlers could install a driveway from Upland Dr. to their current property, a 13- acre piece presently included as part of the Ahlers’ homestead located on Washington Ave.
Mr. Ahlers stated that it is their intention in the future to divide off approximately 8 acres of their property and construct a new single family residence. The balance (5 acres) would remain attached to the Ahlers’ current homestead. In doing so, they would then have to have ingress and egress to the future residence.
The reason for the variance request is that the proposed land division will create a substandard lot that does not meet the 75’ front setback and 150’ lot width requirement. The Ahlers’ are approximately four feet short of meeting that requirement, according to a surveyor. Mr. Ahlers’ stated they will only be utilizing the parcel to install a driveway they have no intention of building a structure on the same. He stated that the parcel would become part of their current property under one tax parcel number.
Wanasek moved, 2nd by Johnson to grant the variance to allow a 146-foot width substandard lot contingent on the proposed parcel becoming part of the Ahlers’ current property under one tax number. Motion carried.
Request to revise Conceptual Plan: Stoneridge Subdivision Update on DNR infiltration basin requirements and ability to increase total parcel count to fourteen (from thirteen) Location: 2826 Maple Road Owner: Ed Stone; Engineer: David Olsen (Root Parcel #014-03-19-05-008-000; 160 acres
Dave Olsen addressed the Commission. Mr. Olsen stated they had received an approval from the Plan Commission for a conceptual layout that proposed thirteen lots. On the original proposal there were three large areas for storm water detention; one South of Lot 9, South of Lot 11 and one North of Lot 6. He stated, as part of the development the DNR now requires infiltration testing to be done to determine if water can be infiltrated into the ground water.
Midwest Engineering dug several test holes on the site and determined that the soils are sandy enough that infiltration will work efficiently for this development. As a result, they went to their storm water design engineer and he determined that the development does not need the large storm water areas. They will construct wider ditches that have infiltration in them; they will also have small infiltration basins to the North and South.
Mr. Olsen stated that because of the elimination of the large storm water detentions areas they now have more area to work with and was able to increase the parcels to fourteen and still comply with the 5 acre average density requirement.
Wanasek moved, 2nd by Johnson to approve the amendment to the conceptual plan for Stoneridge Subdivision to increase the lot number from 13 to 14 lots based on DNR infiltration requirements. Motion carried.
Willard moved, 2nd by Wanasek to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandi Swan Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
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