Plan Commission

Minutes Village of East Troy Plan Commission & Architectural Review Board 2015 Energy Drive May 14, 2018 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to order - President Seager called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Verification of open meeting notice - Administrator Suhm verified the meeting had been posted according to open meetings laws. 4. Roll call Present: President Seager, Trustee Forty Renucci, Commissioners Edward Arendt, Roger Hayes, Mary Nugent, Erin Seaverson, Benny Stichmann Excused: Others: Zoning Administrator Tim Schwecke, Building Inspector Scott Johnson and Administrator Suhm, Youth in Government Representative – Matt Kisting, Nick Schwall 5. Approve Plan Commission minutes of April 9, 2018 Motion by Trustee Renucci, second by Commissioner Arendt, to approve the minutes as presented. Advisory Vote – Motion carried; Plan Commission - Motion carried. 6. Citizen participation – none 7. Conditional use for a gas station/convenience store located off of CTH ES (PA287200001); Kwik Trip, Inc. (Jeff Osgood, agent); (application 2018-08) A. Public hearing President Seager stated the applicant has asked that the Village delay consideration of their applications until the next plan commission meeting on June 11 at 6:30. The public hearing was opened and no further comments were received. Motion by President Seager, second by Commissioner Arendt, to adjourn the public hearing to the June 11 Plan Commission meeting at 6:30. Advisory Vote – Motion carried; Plan Commission - Motion carried. B. Possible recommendation by the Plan Commission to the Village Board Note: The applicant is requesting the public hearing be adjourned to the next Plan Commission meeting on June 11, 2018 at 6:30 pm. No action taken. 8. Site plan/plan of operation for a gas station/convenience store located off of CTH ES (PA287200001); Kwik Trip, Inc., applicant (Jeff Osgood, agent); (application 2018-09) A. Possible action by the Plan Commission Note: The applicant is requesting this matter be tabled to the next Plan Commission meeting on June 11, 2018 at 6:30 pm. Motion by Trustee Renucci, second by Commissioner Stichmann, to table consideration of the site plan until the June 11 Plan Commission meeting at 6:30. Advisory Vote – Motion carried; Plan Commission - Motion carried. 9. Site plan/plan of operation for a new industrial building located off of Corporate Circle and Executive Drive (RA330700001); Frank Knoll, applicant (Knoll Precision); (application 2018-19) A. Possible action by the Plan Commission  Eric Newman, MSI General, presented the information for the proposed new building for Knoll Precision. Zoning Administrator Schwecke reviewed his staff report dated May 10, 2018. Applicant will return with final plans for lighting and for signage. The timeframe of the project is to start about June 1 as they have just received state approvals and will begin working with the Village Building Inspector for building permits. Motion by Commissioner Arendt, second by Commissioner Stichmann, to approve the site plan/plan of operation as proposed subject to the stated conditions of meeting with the Village Engineer for the stormwater management plan and grading plan to be reviewed and approved, signage is subject to the review of the Plan Commission, the parking lot location is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors for the business park, the project is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors regarding compliance with the protective covenants for the business park and the outdoor lighting is reviewed and approved by the zoning administrator (i.e. verification that all wallpack fixtures are full cutoff and the parking lot is properly lit). Advisory Vote – Motion carried; Plan Commission – Motion carried. 10. Conditional use for a restaurant with outdoor seating located at 2511 Main Street (RA270200001); Leon Davis, applicant; (application 2018-17) A. Public hearing Leon Davis stated that he is seeking approval to move his operations to the site of the former Burger King. Marcia Moden, Moden Structures LLC, acting as Agent, explained to the Commission that the project will replace the existing roof, retain the basic footprint while adding outdoor seating under the extended roof line on the sides of the building. The smokers will be enclosed at the rear of the building. Zoning Administrator Schwecke reviewed his staff report dated May 10, 2018. Mr. Davis discussed the type of smokers to be used and that they are very efficient and not polluting. The barriers across the rear of the lot were discussed to discourage use of the second drive onto Energy Drive as this is not part of the parcel to be owned by Mr. Davis. Mr. Davis agreed to installing barriers that would be compatible with the structure to delineate the parcels. With no further comments, President Seager closed the public hearing. B. Possible recommendation by the Plan Commission to the Village Board Motion by Commissioner Arendt, second by Commissioner Nugent, recommended to the Village Board approval of the conditional use subject to the terms in the draft conditional use order dated May 10, 2018. Advisory Vote – Motion carried; Plan Commission – Motion carried. 11. Site plan/plan of operation for a restaurant with outdoor seating located at 2511 Main Street (RA270200001); Leon Davis, applicant); (application 2018-18) A. Possible action by the Plan Commission Motion by Trustee Renucci, second by Commissioner Arendt, to approve the site plan/plan of operation for the restaurant and outdoor service area at 2511 Main Street consisting of the existing building and other site improvements provided the Village Board approves the conditional use for the proposed use. Mr. Davis addressed questions that were not answered on the application, stating he plans to employ 11-12 people initially, but would like 20 in the future, anticipated hours are 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Beginning in January he anticipates being open six to  seven days per week. The applicant will need to come back to the Plan Commission for signage approvals or to amend his conditional use should he choose to serve alcohol in the future. Advisory Vote – Motion carried; Plan Commission – Motion carried. (Items 14 and 15 were taken out of order at this time.) 12. Conditional use for a restaurant and bar, with outdoor seating and ancillary brewery located at 2905 Main Street (ROP 00093); TEBS, LLC (Ted Zess, agent), applicant; (application 2018-20) A. Public hearing Ted Zess presented the plans for the project, including a history of the building and two façade options (one option is dependent upon receiving a state grant that has been applied for). Zoning Administrator Schwecke reviewed his staff report dated May 10, 2018. The site plan does not include the trees/streetscape and the question on the disposition of the street as either Walworth County Hwy ES or Division Street remains. The applicant will come back to the Plan Commission to address these issues and for approval of signage. Zoning Administrator Schwecke noted if they plan to serve alcohol in the grassy area on depicted on the site plan that will need to be fenced in as well. It was discussed the trees are within right-of-way so the Village Board and/or County would need to review this portion of the plans. With no further comments, President Seager closed the public hearing. B. Possible recommendation by the Plan Commission to the Village Board Motion by Commissioner Arendt, second by Commissioner Stichmann, to recommend the Village Board approve the conditional use subject to the terms in the draft conditional use order dated May 10, 2018. Advisory Vote – Motion carried; Plan Commission – Motion carried. 13. Site plan/plan of operation for a restaurant and bar, with outdoor seating and ancillary brewery located at 2905 Main Street (ROP 00093); TEBS, LLC (Ted Zess, agent), applicant; (application 2018-21) A. Possible action by the Plan Commission Motion by President Seager, second by Commissioner Stichmann, to approve the site plan/plan of operations for the restaurant and outdoor service area at 2905 Main Street consisting of the exiting building and other site improvements provided the Village Board approves the conditional use for the proposed use. Advisory Vote – Motion carried; Plan Commission – Motion carried. 14. Amendment of the Village's stormwater management regulations (Chapter 483 of the Municipal Code); (application 2018-22) A. Public hearing Zoning Administrator Schwecke reviewed his staff report dated April 17, 2018and confirmed that the proposed language is compliant with the FAA design criteria. With no further comments, President Seager closed the public hearing. B. Possible recommendation by the Plan Commission to the Village Board Motion by Commissioner Stichmann, second by Commissioner Seaverson, to recommend the Village Board adopt the ordinance, as drafted, to amend the stormwater management  regulations. Advisory Vote – Motion carried; Plan Commission – Motion carried. 15. Amendment of site plan/plan of operation for a restaurant and outdoor patio area located at 2645 Main Street (Ale House); Trio Properties, LLC; Vlaznim (Victor) Islami, agent; (application 2018-24) A. Possible action by the Plan Commission The applicant was not present to address questions the Zoning Administrator had. Motion by President Seager, second by Commissioner Arendt, to table this item until the June 11 meeting and request the applicant to attend. Advisory Vote – Motion carried; Plan Commission – Motion carried. 16. Recommendations for future agendas (no packet materials) Pending Items 1. Possible amendment of the zoning code regarding conditional uses (2017 Act 67) 2. Possible amendment of the zoning code regarding pavement requirements to access detached buildings 3. Possible amendment of the zoning code regarding metal shipping containers (for storage) No discussion or comments 17. Recognition of and conclusion of 2017-2018 Youth in Government Administrator Suhm recognized and thanked Nick Schwall and Matt Kisting for their involvement in the Youth in Government program and presented them with certificates of participation. Both participants expressed their thoughts on being part of the program and thanked the Commission for the opportunity to work with them. 18. Adjourn Motion by President Seager, second by Trustee Renucci, to adjourn at 8:08 p.m. Advisory Vote – Motion carried; Plan Commission – Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Lorri Alexander Deputy Clerk