Plan Commission

Minutes Village of East Troy Plan Commission 2015 Energy Drive April 11, 2022 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to order- President Seager called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Verification of open meeting notice – Clerk Alexander verified the meeting had been posted according to open meetings laws. 4. Roll call Present: President Seager, Trustee Renucci, Commissioners Edward Arendt, Chris Bottoni, Roger Hayes, Jacob Lederhaus, and John Merath Others: Zoning Administrator Schwecke, Administrator Suhm, Clerk Alexander 5. Citizen participation – None 6. Approve Plan Commission minutes of March 14, 2022 Motion by Trustee Renucci, second by Commissioner Hayes, to approve the March 14, 2022, minutes as presented. Motion carried. 7. Downtown design review (renovation) to modify the façade of the existing building located at 2920 Main Street (ROP 00074); Alexander Grant Alger, applicant (application 2022-07) A. Possible action by Plan Commission Motion by Commissioner Bottoni, second by Commissioner Arendt, to approve the revisions to the façade as proposed. Motion carried. 8. Downtown design review (renovation) to modify the façade of the existing building located at 2787 Main Street (ROP 00056); Stadsplein Properties, LLC (Kitty Stichmann), agent (application 2022-10) A. Possible action by Plan Commission Motion by Trustee Renucci, second by Commissioner Arendt, to approve the revisions to the façade as proposed. Motion carried. 9. Downtown design review (renovation) to modify the façade of the existing building located at 2874 Main Street (ROP 00054); Square Side Properties LLC (Dan Parman, agent) (application 2022-11) A. Possible action by Plan Commission Mr. Parman clarified the two east side windows towards the rear of the building that are no longer used would be painted white with black trim and that the signage is not part of this application and will need to be applied for separately. Motion by Commissioner Arendt, second by Commissioner Hayes, to approve the revisions to the façade as proposed. Motion carried. 10. Downtown design review (renovation) to modify the façade of the existing building located at 2097 Division Street (ROP 00072); East Troy LLC; Mike Roettgers, applicant (application 2022-12) A. Possible action by Plan Commission The applicant verified that the cedar shake-type siding would be eliminated and agreed that the signage shown in renderings would need to be verified to be compliant and the wall sign shown would need to be lowered to not extend above the parapet. Motion by Trustee Renucci, second by Commissioner Merath, to approve the revisions to the façade as proposed, provided the zoning administrator verifies the area of the proposed “ARC” signage complies with the sign requirements.  President Seager moved to amend the motion, second by Commissioner Hayes, to add that the approval is contingent upon review of the signage to ensure the signage complies with current ordinances and is not extended above the parapet. Amendment carried. Motion carried. 11. Downtown design review (renovation) to modify the façade of the existing building located at 2893 Main Street (ROP 00110); J&S On Main LLC (James R. Taylor Jr. & Stevie L. Taylor); (application 2022-13) A. Possible action by Plan Commission Motion by Trustee Renucci, second by Commissioner Arendt, to approve the revisions to the façade as proposed. Motion carried. 12. Site plan for two multi-tenant industrial buildings (total of 24 rentable units) located at 2460 Executive Drive (RA401900001); Level Up Investments (Tim Scheckel & Jared Randall); Katie MacDonald, agent (application 2022-08) A. Possible action by Plan Commission Zoning Administrator Schwecke reviewed the points of a stormwater easement on the side of the property, that the property is a sloped site with stepped floors and shows a sidewalk next to a ledge voicing concern if this feature is allowable by code and ADA and the lack of bollards at the garage doors. The applicant stated they would include a rail and/or ramp and bollards at the sides of garage doors. The applicant also explained that this project was for two buildings of business condos for small business ventures, each unit would be about 1,400 square feet with restroom facilities in each. This type of development is popular in other communities and fits well with the East Troy Business Park. The initial plan is to build one building to assess the demand. They agreed to follow-up with a condo plat, and plan to create a condo association, adjust the outdoor lighting plan to meet requirements and verified that the material used on the exterior of the building will not be concrete, but a pre-finished smooth pre-painted LP siding material and each building would be 15,650 square feet. Motion by Trustee Renucci, second by Commissioner Lederhaus, to Approve the site plan/plan of operation for the project consisting of the two 15,560- square-foot building as set forth in the submittal documents, provided: (1) The Village engineer approves the stormwater management plan. (2) The petitioner submits a revised outdoor lighting plan to comply with the maximum lighting level at the lot line to the zoning administrator and obtains approval of the same. (3) The petitioner obtains a zoning permit from the zoning administrator prior to any land-disturbing activity related to this project. Motion carried. 13. Certified survey map to merge two adjoining parcels on east side of Edwards Street (RCRA 00006, RCRA 00007); Home Path Financial Limited Partnership (Chris Hitch, agent) (application 2022-14) A. Possible recommendation by Plan Commission to Village Board Zoning Administrator Schwecke explained that there are two agenda items for this project and the first is the CSM to combine the two parcels and the second is consideration of the site plan. Motion by Commissioner Bottoni, second by Commissioner Arendt, to recommend to the Village Board the approval of the certified survey map based on the general and specific conditions listed in the staff report of which there are four General Conditions and six Specific Conditions listed. Motion carried.  14. Site plan review for a 4-unit apartment building on east side of Edwards Street (RCRA 00006, RCRA 00007); Home Path Property Management (Kami Brauer); Sean Maher, agent (2022-09) A. Possible action by Plan Commission The applicant explained that this project is for a four-plex apartment of 9,110 square feet, with 3 bedrooms and garages. They will follow up with a landscape plan and are looking for direction from the Plan Commission on the look of building and concept. Zoning Administrator Schwecke discussed that the lower units have a patio on the side of the building which would allow access the back of the building however the occupants from the upper units will need to walk around the building. The applicant indicated they may install a sidewalk around the building and intend to be pet friendly, but the back of the lot is not very usable due to the grade. They indicated that the lower units have side patios, and the upper units have balconies over the garages. Zoning Administrator Schwecke requested centering the approach to the garage doors on the units and more details on landscaping is needed. The applicant agreed to work to ensure full access to the garages. Motion by Trustee Renucci, second by Commissioner Arendt, to approve the site plan for the project provided: (1) The petitioner submits a detailed landscape plan to the zoning administrator and obtains approval of the same. (2) The petitioner submits a revised site plan showing the driveway approaches more aligned to the center of the garage face. (3) The petitioner merges the two existing parcels to form a single parcel. (4) The petitioner obtains a zoning permit for the proposed project, within 12 months of this date of approval. Motion carried. 15. Discussion related to potential revisions to the Village’s zoning code (chapter 510) by establishing a Central Business Transition (CBT) district and related matters Zoning Administrator Schwecke reviewed parking restrictions in the CBT and discussed the policy opportunities. Discussion included if the area could support a slight increase in parking to allow for any businesses, if the Commission could work with this on a case-by-case basis to address any parking issues, concerns with not having a standard to follow, concern to ask that a minimum of parking be provided by property owner, and the desire to not over-complicate this issue. Direction to Zoning Administrator Schwecke was to prepare a draft for review. 16. Discussion related to potential revisions to the Village’s zoning code (chapter 510) by establishing an overlay district for design standards for TID #4 (No packet materials) Item was tabled until the next meeting. 17. Recommendations for future agendas (no packet materials) • Revise application requirements for rezoning petitions • Revisions to residential driveway standards – Commissioner Bottoni requested this item prioritized. 18. Next meeting: May 9, 2022, at 6:30 pm, if needed 19. Adjourn Motion by President Seager, second by Commissioner Arendt, to adjourn. Motion carried at 7:14 pm. Respectfully submitted by Lorri Alexander, Clerk Note: Recordings of the meeting may be found on our YouTube Channel - Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPfzVwLzE2Pqt4-g450Klg