Planning Commission

AGENDA VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE PLAN COMMISSION MEETING PLACE: Little Chute Village Hall – Village Board Room DATE: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 TIME: 4:00 p.m. A. Call to order B. Roll Call C. Public Appearance for Items Not on the Agenda - Until further notice, the Village of Little Chute will be providing the following means for residents to interact, engage, and participate in Village Board proceedings. The proceedings of all Village of Little Chute public meetings are recorded and available for review. - Virtually attend the July 1st Plan Commission meeting at 4 PM by following the link here: - Web registration: https://www.gotomeet.me/JamesFenlon/july-1st-plan-commission-meeting - Call-in Information: 1 (646) 749-3122 with Access Code: 832-822-701 - Note: The web-based registration is recommended as the best way to engage in this meeting as the call- in feature only provides audio access and there is not the ability to engage in the discussion. - We strongly urge you to register in advance of the meeting and testing your connection to avoid any connection issues. If you have questions, please email the Village Administrator at james@littlechutewi.org or 920-423-3850 - Immediately following the agenda is more information on virtual public meetings. 1. Approval of Minutes from the Plan Commission Meeting of June 8, 2020 2. Public Hearing—Variance of the Zoning Code Request for 176 Grant Street 3. Public Hearing—Variance of the Zoning Code Request for 409 West Main Street 4. Action—Variance of the Zoning Code Request for 176 Grant Street 5. Action—Variance of the Zoning Code Request for 409 West Main Street 6. Unfinished Business 7. Items for Future Agenda 8. Adjournment Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting or hearing should be made with as much advance notice as possible to the Clerk's Office at 108 West Main Street, (920) 423-3852 June 25, 2020  Information for the Little Chute Plan Commission Meeting – July 1st, 2020 – 4:00 PM The Village of Little Chute is taking precautions related COVID-19 as it relates to Village Board meetings. On March 16th, 2020, the Wisconsin Attorney General released guidance for local communities related to Open Meetings and the use of technology while still complying with Wisconsin’s Open Meeting laws. You can find Wisconsin Department of Justice guidance here: DOJ Guidance on Open Meetings. Until further notice, the Village of Little Chute will be providing the following means for residents to interact, engage, and participate in Village Board proceedings. The proceedings of all Village of Little Chute public meetings are recorded and available for review. 1. Virtually attend the July 1st Plan Commission meeting at 4 PM by following the link here: https://www.gotomeet.me/JamesFenlon/july-1st-plan-commission-meeting 2. Call-in Information: United States: +1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 832-822-701 3. If you are experiencing connectivity issues or have questions on the options above, please contact James Fenlon at james@littlechutewi.org 4. The Board Room at Village Hall will be open, but board members and staff have the option to attend virtually. We urge residents to participate in our meetings by utilizing the virtual options above. 5. If you have questions or comments regarding the agenda or potential items on the agenda, we urge you to contact Board or staff members regarding your concerns. You can find Board Member contact information here: http://www.littlechutewi.org/59/Meet-the-Village-Board 6. If you have questions or comments regarding the agenda, you can also contact the Village Administrator, James Fenlon, at james@littlechutewi.org or 920-423-3850. 7. If you have questions or comments regarding the agenda and want to contact a Village of Little Chute Department Head, you can find a complete staff directory here: http://www.littlechutewi.org/directory.aspx  MINUTES OF THE PLAN COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 8, 2020 Call to Order The Plan Commission meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Vanden Berg Roll Call PRESENT: President Vanden Berg Bill Van Berkel Larry Van Lankvelt (arrived 6:07) Todd Verboomen Richard Schevers EXCUSED: Kent Taylor STAFF PRESENT: Administrator Fenlon, Community Development Director Kittel, Attorney Tyler Claringbole Public Appearance for Items Not on the Agenda None Approve Minutes from the Plan Commission Meeting of May 11, 2020 Moved by Commissioner Schevers, seconded by Commissioner Verboomen to Approve the Minutes from the Plan Commission Meeting of May 11, 2020 All Ayes– Motion Carried Public Hearing—Conditional Use Request for 208 West Main Street Moved by Commissioner Verboomen, seconded by Commissioner Van Berkel to enter Public Hearing Roll Call Vote Todd Verboomen Aye Bill Van Berkel Aye Richard Schevers Aye President Vanden Berg Aye Director Kittel went over the Conditional Use Request for 208 W. Main Street. Mr. Nate Hoffmann, 701 Monroe Street, asked where the lights will be facing, Director Kittel replied that lights will face down at the parking lot and should not affect neighbors. Mr. Hoffmann also asked if he will be able to see when backing out of his driveway and was assured by Director Kittel that fencing will not affect or inhibit neighbors. Mr. Bill Peerenboom, 726 Monroe Street, asked about the ingress/egress off of Madison Street, Director Kittle advised this is the drawing being proposed and any changes can be addressed. A question was asked regarding the Main and Monroe intersection; Administrator Fenlon advised that improvements will be looked at and include requirements from the Department of Transportation. Director Kittel is expecting the final site plan to be received in the next two weeks. Commissioner Van Lankvelt asked if there is enough room for the ingress/egress off of Monroe and Director Kittel advised that yes, there is enough room. Commissioner Verboomen asked if Madison Street is part of Highway N or under the Village control; Administrator Fenlon advised that it is county controlled, also was asked if the Little Chute Fire Department has looked at or been involved in looking at the site plan, Director Kittel advised that it will be part of the site plan review process and the final plan will come back to the Plan Commission. Commissioner Van Berkel stated he was concerned with the back of the hotel being right up by the sidewalk; Director Kittel advised that a requirement for landscaping could be requested. Jerry Lewis, 615 Madison Street, asked why anyone is worrying about the windmill and felt it isn’t worth the time to discuss the wind factor. Moved by Commissioner Van Lankvelt, seconded by Commissioner Van Berkel to exit Public Hearing Roll Call Vote Todd Verboomen Aye Richard Schevers Aye Larry Van Lankvelt Aye Bill Van Berkel Aye President Vanden Berg Aye All Ayes– Motion Carried Recommendation—Conditional Use Request for 208 West Main Street Commissioner Verboomen stated that the recommendation should include the Capital Improvement costs and also all the recommendations made; Director Kittel stated that a written overview of all the conditions, including fencing, the buffer between the sidewalk and hotel, lighting, set back easement and all other ordinance requirements and that the site plan would be reviewed by Fox Valley Metro and Little Chute Fire Department. Moved by Commissioner Van Lankvelt, seconded by Commissioner Van Berkel to recommend to the board to grant the Conditional Use Request for 208 West Main Street with the above conditions presented by Director Kittel. Roll Call Vote Richard Schevers Aye Larry Van Lankvelt Aye Bill Van Berkel Aye President Vanden Berg Aye Todd Verboomen Aye All Ayes– Motion Carried Unfinished Business None Items for Future Agenda None Adjournment Moved by Commissioner Verboomen, seconded by Commissioner Schevers to Adjourn the Plan Commission Meeting at 6:47 p.m. All Ayes– Motion Carried VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE By: Michael Vanden Berg, Village President Attest: Laurie Decker, Village Clerk  VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VARIANCE REQUEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on July 1, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. by the Plan Commission, for consideration of the granting of Variance under authority provided in Section 44 Village Code of Ordinance. The request is for property located at: Address: 176 Grant St Parcel #260112400 Legal Description: 2012 AMENDMENT TO THE 1917 F ASSESSORS PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE LOT 10 #1292046 & #1509468 Current Owner: Adam Kilgas & Dana Elrick Applicant: Adam Kilgas Applicant is requesting a variance for setbacks on a detached garage to move existing garage to a new location. Per Sec 44-46 and Sec. 44-391 the set back is 25 feet from the road. The request is to have the garage between 20 to 18 feet off the road due to topography and the unique nature of this lot. Notice is further given that the said meeting is open to the public and that the applicants and any other persons interested may appear and be heard for or against the granting of variance by this Commission. If you have any questions please contact the Zoning Administrator at (920) 423-3870 DATE OF HEARING: July 1, 2020 TIME OF HEARING: 4:00pm PLACE OF HEARING: Village Hall Board Room 108 West Main Street Little Chute, WI 54140 Publish: June 17, 2020 Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made upon request and if feasible. NICHOLAS C PINGEL SARA A PINGEL 813 BLUFF AV LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140 JEFFREY KEEN 819 BLUFF AV LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140 DVR LLC W5840 MANITOWOC RD APPLETON, WI 54915 ROBERT/KATHRYN BERKEN LV TRT 182 GRANT ST LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140 CHRISTINE A MCMAHON W5366 FARO SPRINGS RD HILBERT, WI 54129 DANA ELRICK ADAM KILGAS ET AL 176 GRANT ST LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140  VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VARIANCE REQUEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on July 1, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. by the Plan Commission, for consideration of the granting of Variance under authority provided in Section 44 Village Code of Ordinance. The request is for property located at: Address: 409 W Main St Parcel # 260054800 Legal Description: 2009 AMENDMENT TO THE 1917 ASSESSOR'S PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE LOT 21 Current Owner: Daniel & Christina Heindl Applicant: Daniel & Christina Heindl Applicant is requesting a variance for side yard setbacks to place an addition on the back of their existing house. Due to an amendment to the Assessors plat the house currently sits about 4.4 feet off the property line and the addition would be 4.4ft off the lot line. Per Sec. 44-46 the current set back is 7 feet for any lot platted after 1950 and 5ft for lots platted prior to 1950 for existing single-family detached dwellings. This lot was platted originally in 1917 and amended in 2009. Notice is further given that the said meeting is open to the public and that the applicants and any other persons interested may appear and be heard for or against the granting of variance by this Commission. If you have any questions please contact the Zoning Administrator at (920) 423-3870 DATE OF HEARING: July 1, 2020 TIME OF HEARING: 4:00 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING: Village Hall Board Room 108 West Main Street Little Chute, WI 54140 Publish: June 17, 2020 Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made upon request and if feasible. JOSEPH FARAH MICHAEL OURADA, MARY OURADA 325 W MAIN ST LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140 MOLLY A HOULIHAN 329 W MAIN ST LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140 THOMAS L SPRISTER PHYLLIS M SPRISTER 403 W MAIN ST LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140 JAMES K MARTIN PATRICIA A MARTIN 326 W LINCOLN AV LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140 THEODORE A VANTHIEL LINDA S VANTHIEL 400 W. LINCOLN AVE. LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140 ALLISON L JANSEN ANTHONY J EVERS 404 W LINCOLN AV LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140 JAMES R NIELING SARA L NIELING 408 W LINCOLN AV LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140 WILLIAM & IDA HAMMEN (LE) JACKLYN A NELSON ET AL 412 W LINCOLN AV LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140 KELLY JANSSEN 417 W. MAIN STREET LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140 RONALD E JIRIKOWIC EUNICE R JIRIKOWIC 425 W MAIN ST LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140 FRANCIS J LAMERS JODI L LAMERS 326 W MAIN ST LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140 DAVID P VANDEHEY MARY VANDEHEY 402 W MAIN ST LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140 BENJAMIN LENZ 86 E FOX POINT DR APPLETON, WI 54911 ANTHONY DENIL 424 W MAIN ST LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140 DANIEL J HEINDL 409 W MAIN ST LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140