Plan Commission

Minutes Village of East Troy Plan Commission 2015 Energy Drive 7/10/2023 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to order- President Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 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 Johnson, Trustee Renucci, Commissioners Edward Arendt, Chris Bottoni, Jacob Lederhaus and John Merath Excused: Commissioner Roger Hayes Others: Zoning Administrator Schwecke, Administrator Suhm 5. Citizen participation None 6. Approve Plan Commission minutes of May 8. 2023 Motion by Trustee Renucci, second by Commissioner Merath, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried. 7. Amend site plan/building plan for Union Street Planned Development District located at 2931 Union Street (ROP 00075); Steve Lambrechts, applicant A. Discussion and possible action Steve Lambrechts presented the two additional parking spaces proposed. He reported Director of Public Works Equitz did not have any concerns with the curb cuts. Mr. Lambrechts presented the façade improvements explaining they were going to use stone where the façade is gray on the drawings. However, the representative recommended a different product that is steel siding similar in color to what is there and that would be applied to the brick. It is a similar cost and fire rating. The installation is easier because they do not have to remove the brick as they would to install the stone. Regarding the parking spots, Mr. Lambrechts confirmed the depth from the building to sidewalk is 28 feet, so he is not worried about the parking encroaching on the sidewalk. Zoning Administrator Schwecke confirmed the amount of paving in the front yard is not a concern as it relates to the zoning code because this is a planned unit development. The CDA will review the amendment to the materials for the façade grant that was awarded on this project at their meeting in July. Motion by Commissioner Bottoni, second by Commissioner Lederhaus, to approve the site plan amendment for the onsite parking and exterior building materials as set forth in the submittal documents subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. The work commences within 6 months of this date and continues in good  faith to completion. 2. The Director of Public Works and Utilities issues any approvals as may be needed to install the driveway opening onto Union Street. 3. The building inspector issues any approval as may be needed for the façade improvements. Motion carried. 8. Discussion related to accessory buildings on residential lots President Johnson explained one resident has made a complaint regarding the portable structures. The memo was provided for discussion purposes and to provide direction to staff. While the question is with regard to the building materials being similar to or compatible with the main structure, it was noted the examples in the pictures were nonconforming for a number of reasons including the setbacks from side yards and residence. Discussion included when temporary turns to permanent, the carport example with an aluminum roof versus canopy style or party tent type of structures, whether any structure with a roof is considered a building, how other communities address this, not allowing them in front yards, and if they are prohibited whether equipment currently within the shelter be left outside. Discussed an ordinance would to be carefully worded to differentiate between carports, party tents, and temporary sheds. The definition of a shed should also be clarified. They should only be allowed in the rear yard. Temporary structures should be required to be anchored. After further discussion Zoning Administrator Schwecke was asked to come back with examples from other municipalities so the Commission can determine whether the temporary structures should be prohibited, or the code be amended to provide better distinction. Any public viewing the meeting remotely was invited to share opinions for future consideration. 9. Discussion related to food trucks on private property Zoning Administrator Schwecke presented his memo. Discussed allowing food trucks in the public right-of-way only with the issuance of a special event permit. The proposal to not allow onsite seating was discussed with some favoring allowing seating. There was also discussion regarding considerations for parking allowances when an original site plan is approved that may not have contemplated the additional needs of a food truck. Zoning Administrator Schwecke was asked to find examples of how other municipalities are addressing food trucks. 10. Recommendations for future agendas • Revise application requirements for rezoning petitions – on the list but not a high priority • Potential regulations/information related to front-yard setbacks on side-loaded homes o Trustee Renucci requested discussing the width of driveway and setting the home back further if there is going to be a side-loaded garage  • Trustee Renucci suggested revisiting the cottage housing ordinance minimum size referring to an recent article regarding homes for veterans that are 400-600 sf. • Accessory buildings and food trucks are to come back 11. Next meeting: August 14, 2023, at 6:30 pm, if needed 12. Adjourn Motion by President Johnson, second by Trustee Renucci, to adjourn at 7:19 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by Eileen Suhm Administrator Note: Recordings of the meeting may be found on our YouTube Channel - Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPfzVwLzE2Pqt4-g450Klg