Architectural Commission & Historic Preservation Commission

City of Oconomowoc Architectural Commission Meeting Minutes December 13, 2017 Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm. Members Present: Anne Krogstad, Paul Schultz, Kurt Schrang, Kent Johnson and Jeremy Flint Staff Present: Kristi Weber, Jason Gallo, Ald. Shaw, Sarah Kitsembel, Bob Duffy, Glenn Leidel and Chris Dehnert 2. Approve the November 8, 2017 Minutes: Motion by Schrang to approve the November 8, 2017 minutes; second by Krogstad. Motion carried 5-0. 3. 25 S. Main Street Building - Consider/approve façade building plans: Weber explained the applicant is requesting approval of an update to the façade of the former Theatre on Main building and has applied for a façade grant from the City. He will be replacing the windows and doors on the 1st floor, windows on the second floor and plans to keep the rest of the building as is. There is no plan included for lighting but he may add it later. Staff noted it must be gooseneck lighting to comply with the Downtown Design Ordinance. There is also no plan included for signage. If it remains a multi-tenant building, it would require a master sign plan. Staff recommends approval. David Biersack, property owner, explained there will be clear glass garage doors on the 1st floor, new front entry doors, and aluminum clad clear glass windows on the second floor. There will be brick around the entry which will come from other areas on the building. Members liked the changes and suggested changing out the bottom edge of the proposed garage doors due to concerns that the proposed aluminum will not stand up. Motion by Schultz to approve the façade building plans for the 25 S. Main Street building as presented; second by Schrang. Motion carried 5-0. 4. 128 Silver Lake Plaza Building - Consider/approve façade building plans: Weber explained the same applicant is requesting approval of an update to the façade of a building in the Silver Lake Plaza and has applied for a façade grant from the City. He will be replacing the windows and doors on the 1st floor with new garage and entry doors. There is no plan for lighting and if he decides to add it, they must be gooseneck lighting to comply with the Downtown Design Ordinance. There is also no plan included for signage which he will come back with at a later date. Staff recommends approval. David Biersack, property owner, explained the garage doors will roll up; they have already repainted and tuck pointed the building; and they are considering a rusty corrugated metal awning. The members liked the updates but pointed out the drawings in the packet don’t match the existing windows on the second floor. Biersack confirmed the second floor has recently been repainted and will be staying as is. Motion by Flint to approve the façade building plans for the 128 Silver Lake Plaza except approval is for alterations of the lower units only as the submittal doesn’t display the accurate design of the application; second by Schultz. Motion carried 5-0. 5. Beverly Designs – Consider/approve façade building plans at 149 E. Wisconsin Avenue: Weber explained this is for approval of an update to the façade of a building in the downtown. The building is part of a condo and each owner wants to have their own identity yet be cohesive with the other. The applicant wants to replace the front door and storefront windows, add a new tile surround and new second story windows. Weber noted there is a metal architectural feature located between the first and second floors which is rusting and should be addressed. Staff recommends approval upon clarification of materials. Beverly Bartel, building owner, said she would like to replace the existing storefront with black glass 24” x 24” tile with black or charcoal gray grout to match. The storefront windows will have a chrome metal frame, and she is considering a front door that looks like chrome to give the façade some contrast. She is trying to give the building an art deco look. She noted the other condo owner is considering painting the architectural feature which is actually a water table. Members had concerns with using tiles on buildings as there can be issues and said they have to be perfectly installed to avoid issues; suggested replacing the water table if there is rust on it; and should keep extra tiles on hand in case there are issues. Schultz noted the tile will actually be set back from the roofline which should help. Motion by Krogstad to approve the facade plans for Beverly Designs at 149 E. Wisconsin Avenue as presented; second by Flint. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Schultz abstained). 6. Lakerz Pub & Eatery – Consider/approve façade building plans at 118 E. Wisconsin Avenue: Weber explained this is for approval of an update to the façade of a building in the downtown. This is coming forward due to a non-compliance issue with the Fire Department and Building Inspection. The applicant plans to remove the existing door, add a new wood door with sidelights near the curve in the wall and add wood siding over the entry to match existing. The new entry will allow for a second egress from the second floor through the newly created vestibule which will bring the property into compliance. Weber noted the building inspector is concerned with how the door will be installed due to the brick and ledge, and there is also a question on S:\Committees - Commissions\Architectural\Minutes\2017\ACmin 12-13-17.doc Architectural Commission Meeting 2 December 13, 2017 which way the door should swing. Staff recommends approval conditioned on adding more architectural character to the entry, the door should swing to the west and more information is needed on the installation of the door by the wall. Western Lakes Asst. Fire Chief Glenn Leidel explained this change will allow for egress from the second floor which was previously impossible due to space limitations. The Fire Department is now mainly concerned with the door swing. Lynn Reed, owner, explained the existing door and interior door to the second floor will both be removed which is what the Building Inspector wants. She said the contractor plans to cut into the round curve so that the new door will be attached securely. Reed added there are 2 other entrances to the second floor and the egress to the second floor in the vestibule is intended as an emergency exit only. Members questioned having the second floor exit into the vestibule but agreed it shouldn’t be an issue. They also questioned lighting, and Reed said it will be included under the awning. Staff suggested the members could condition their approval on input from the Building Inspector as the applicant has to get a permit for the work which will prompt an inspection. Motion by Krogstad to approve the building plans for Lakerz Pub & Eatery at 118 E. Wisconsin Avenue as presented; second by Schrang. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Schultz abstained). 7. Venture Space – Consider/approve building plans at 1207 – 1229 W. Capitol Drive: Weber explained the applicant is requesting approval of building plans for 11 commercial condos with each building being approximately 1550 sf. The buildings will have gabled roofs, shake and regular smart siding and dimensional shingles. There is no signage included but if the applicant determines signage is necessary, he should see planning staff. Weber suggested including a unique gable vent to add character. Staff recommends approval conditioned on clarification of building groupings; location, types and colors of doors; and upon providing a list of building materials and colors. Michael Frede of Venture Space LLC explained people prefer windows in a building, thus there will be less buildings in a group. There will be no phases to this development, and buildings will be built as they are sold. The intent is that the buildings be sold as non-residential condominiums for use by hobbyists, private contractors, or for storage of larger items by private individuals. Gallo noted this item will come before the Plan Commission this evening and each user will require a Certificate of Occupancy. Western Lakes Asst. Fire Chief Glenn Leidel said these units cannot be used for residential housing. Materials include light brown split-face brick, light beige LP smart lap wood siding, gold cedar shake siding in the gable ends, “Brownwood” color dimensional shingles, aluminum clad windows with metal awnings, and light beige doors. Frede noted the man doors shown on the side of the buildings are never put in though they are on the plans; there will be lights at the main entrance; and they may have different colors on other buildings in the development. Members comments included they should show door swing and suggested internal door changes; don’t like the roof color; and a gable vent is not necessary. Frede suggested changing the roof color to “Weathered Wood” which the members agreed. Motion by Schultz to approve the building plans for Venture space at 1207 – 1229 W. Capitol Drive subject to using “Weathered Wood” for the roof color and supplying materials specs to Planning staff; second by Schrang. Motion carried 5-0. Flint left at 6:08 pm. 8. Taco Bell– Consider/approve building plans at 1750 Summit Avenue: Weber explained the proposed building is not part of the Corporate Center Park but will be located by Waterstone Bank. Staff worked with the applicant on site layout, and the proposed building will face Summit Avenue with a significant grade change in front of it. Weber provided pictures of adjacent buildings which have raised roofs and cream and tan colors. Staff suggested a building color change but the applicant prefers what they have submitted. Their materials include corrugated metal, hardiplank siding, a wood looking tower, gray brick and artwork on the side walls. The rooftop units are visible and there is no screening proposed. Lastly there is no signage for approval. Staff is recommending postponement this evening. Mario Valentini and Alfred Teleron of MRV Architects explained this design represents a standard building with their new corporate prototype. They tried to make changes to the materials to have the building fit better into the surrounding area. Materials include cast cement board in panel form; pre-finished wall panel brick; vertical corrugated siding and overhangs. They suggested two different color choices for the materials: gray as shown in their submittal or “Golden Buff”. The murals will be in a flat panel shadowbox, can be different or the same, and painted on vinyl. They can work out the screening issue by modifying the parapet height or changing the roof trusses. Gallo and Dehnert left at 6:27 pm to attend the Plan Commission meeting. Member comments included: would like the tower element color to pop; okay with gray tones and tan/rust tower element; and this location has a different feel than Pabst Farms. Valentini said materials are in a gray tone. He didn’t like the material they originally proposed to staff which was the Nichiha fiber cement panels. He questioned if the members were okay with two different designs for the murals with a border around them to help make them stand out. Members said they don’t want to have any problems with the murals and questioned the type of material. Valentini said the murals will be a vinyl application. Motion by Schrang to approve the building plans for Taco Bell at 1750 Summit Avenue subject to: 1) applicant providing a material spec sheet with the Nichiha fiber cement panels in gray tones for approval by staff; 2) artwork murals are to be two different designs with a significant edge frame; and 3) applicant to provide solution to screen RTU’s from both Summit Center Drive & WIS 67/Summit Avenue street elevations with site lines provided to staff for administrative approval; second by Schultz. Motion carried 4-0. S:\Committees - Commissions\Architectural\Minutes\2017\ACmin 12-13-17.doc Architectural Commission Meeting 3 December 13, 2017 9. Lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc – Discuss Building Plans at 1254 W. Wisconsin Avenue: Weber explained the applicant is requesting feedback on their plans to add 7 townhomes on the east side of their campus adjacent to their recent addition. Eric Harrmann of AG Architecture and Ed Sommers of LHO explained the adjacent site has become available for purchase and they are looking to expand the campus. Each townhome would have the garage and driveway in front with the entry off to the side and living room at the rear of the building. Currently the buildings within the Shorehaven campus are cream with cream accents, and they are proposing that these buildings be gray and brown-gray with a cream color in the cultured stone on each building. Other items include a James Hardie siding product, “Cobblestone” colored trim on the garages and windows, an awning roof on each garage, dimensional shingles and decorative elements. Members agreed these buildings shouldn’t match the existing color palette; the lighter color looks “lakey”; preferred “Driftwood” colored shingles; prefer the dull finish on the siding rather than shiny; and it’s a nice development with a good variety of colors. No action was taken. 10. Reports and comments from the City Planner: None. 11. Reports and comments from the Architectural Commissioners: None. 12. Adjourn: Motion by Schrang to adjourn at 7:04 pm; second by Schultz. Motion carried 4-0. Chris Dehnert, Deputy City Clerk S:\Committees - Commissions\Architectural\Minutes\2017\ACmin 12-13-17.doc  City of Oconomowoc Architectural Commission Meeting Minutes January 10, 2018 Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. Members Present: Paul Schultz, Kurt Schrang, Kent Johnson and Jeremy Flint Members Excused: Anne Krogstad Staff Present: Jason Gallo, Kristi Weber, Ald. Shaw, Ald. Kowieski and Chris Dehnert 3. Casey’s General Store – Consider/approve building plans at the NE corner of E. Wisconsin Avenue and N. Lapham Street: Weber explained this is for the approval of building plans for a new gas station to be located on Wisconsin Avenue between Lapham Street and Sheldon Road. The property is located in the 2nd phase of the Downtown Design Overlay District which is still in process. This project will also be moving forward to Plan Commission this evening. Proposed building materials include: brick and stone with steel sheeting on the rear elevation; flat security light fixtures on all building elevations; additional outdoor storage on the east side of the property; brick dumpster enclosure with a wood gate; and gas canopy which appears to be flat with one small gable for signage and steel columns. Weber questioned what the red material consists of on the front elevation of the building; suggested changing the gray steel sheeting to another color such as brown on the rear elevation; suggested adding landscaping along the storage area to the east; changing the light fixtures to goosenecks on the side and front elevations; questioned what color the gate will be on the dumpster enclosure; asked for verification of the gas canopy design and whether the fascia will be lit; and suggested wrapping the columns of the gas canopy in brick and adding a faux window on the west elevation only. Gallo explained the west elevation of the store will have a visual presence from both Wisconsin Avenue and Lapham. Lastly Weber noted the applicant supplied a rooftop plan which shows the mechanicals will be screened on all sides. She requested that any additional venting on the roof be minimized and colored to match. Weber recommended approval of the building plans with the considerations as listed. Ryan Swanson of Arc Design had no material samples available this evening but offered to provide them to staff for approval. The red material on the front of the building consists of a metal cladding or siding, which will not be illuminated, only the letters and logo will be. Swanson agreed to look at a different color for the metal siding on the rear elevation; said there will also be a retaining wall and fence along the north elevation which will limit the amount of siding that is visible; a window on the west elevation is acceptable; and roof venting will be minimized, screened and colored to match. The gas canopy will not be lit and contain one small logo facing Wisconsin Avenue. Staff liked the other style with a raised peak with the logo on three sides. Swanson will consider gooseneck lighting but would like to see what it will look like with the fixtures and sconces planned for the front elevation. Members questioned the retaining wall and fence detail. Swanson explained the fence will be cedar, 6’ tall, either flat or shadowbox, and the finished side will face the neighbors. The fence will sit on top of a retaining wall, and the grade difference will be made up with the wall. Members said details on both the fence and retaining wall must be provided, and had concern over water runoff due to elevation issues. Gallo noted site plan issues are a function of the Plan Commission though the Architectural Commission needs to know how the wall and fence will sit on the property due to the grade issues. Without objection, Chairman Johnson permitted Alderman Kowieski to speak. He suggested adding a mural of Oconomowoc on the west elevation which would tie into Casey’s hometown branding. Members said the building looks too generic; liked either a faux window or mural on the west elevation; suggested a faux window with a red or metal canopy on either side of the entrance; add brackets on the front elevation; preferred the gas columns wrapped with brick; and suggested Swanson should “play” with the roofline on the east and south elevations to help reduce the view of the rooftop units. Staff also said advertising signage may help break up the front façade, and members suggested placing signage above the proposed canopies and under the light by the front entrance. Members were concerned over the amount of bollards in front of another Casey’s store shown during staff’s presentation and suggested they be decorative. Swanson said the bollards are used on every store and have a brown cover. Lastly members requested Swanson provide a sample board of colors and materials and that the Plan Commission look at fuel truck access / turning radius’ into the site. Gallo said staff has been provided a plan with this type of information. Motion by Schultz to postpone action on the building plans for Casey’s General Store at the NE corner of E. Wisconsin Avenue and N. Lapham to next month’s meeting; second by Schrang. Motion carried 4-0. Members requested that any ice machine or firewood storage areas be included on the updated plans, which Swanson agreed. He will also include fence materials, elevations and where it will be installed. 4. Casey’s General Store – Consider/approve signage plans at the NE corner of E. Wisconsin Avenue and N. Lapham Street: Weber explained this is for approval of the applicant’s request for signage for the gas station just discussed. There will be a ground sign, two main business signs and three canopy signs. The proposed ground sign is 8’ tall, brick and includes the S:\Committees - Commissions\Architectural\Minutes\2018\1-10-18.doc Architectural Commission Meeting 2 January 10, 2018 company name, logo and gasoline pricing. Weber said part of the sign is in a vision corner, and staff is working with the applicant for the best location. In addition, the lot has topography issues and drops off where the sign will be located. Staff questioned if the height of the monument sign is sufficient at 8’ and if not, would request a special exception on behalf of the applicant to increase the height so the top of the sign is 8’ taller than the delta of E. Wisconsin Avenue. Weber said the application shows the sign to be one-sided and requested that it be two-sided and landscaped. There are two main wall signs which exceed the amount allowed per code by 11.635’. Staff recommends reducing the square footage to the amount allowed. Members said a larger sign may be warranted once the façade changes. Weber said there were two additional advertising areas on the front façade previously shown on the building application which staff feels may help break up the front façade. Members requested the applicant come back with how the signs would look scaled to code requirements. Motion by Flint to postpone action on the signage plans for Casey’s General Store at the NE corner of E. Wisconsin Avenue and N. Lapham to next month’s meeting; second by Schultz. Motion carried 4-0. 5. Reports and comments from the City Planner: None. 6. Reports and comments from the Architectural Commissioners: None. 7. Adjourn: Motion by Schrang to adjourn at 6:00 pm; second by Schultz. Motion carried 4-0. Chris Dehnert, Deputy City Clerk S:\Committees - Commissions\Architectural\Minutes\2018\1-10-18.doc  Department of City Planning Kristi Weber | 262.569.2173 oconomowoc-wi.gov/planning Architectural Commission Background February 14th 2018 : 5:00 pm at City Hall in Conference Room #3 Item #3 – Aldi; Special Exception for Signage Aldi has recently received administrative approval (§17.805(3)(a)(1)) for a 2,200 SF addition at 1521 Unity Drive. With this project, Aldi is also requesting approval from the Architectural Commission to update their existing wall signs, request a special exception to increase the height of their existing ground sign, and request a special exception for their temporary signage plan during construction. Per Section 17.602(5) of the City’s Municipal Code, an applicant can request a special exception for exceed size, number and location to the Architectural Commission. Wall Signs (§17.607(1)) Aldi received an initial special exception for three wall signs on February 7th 2007. Per the request by the Architectural Commission at that time to maximize the establishments identity based on the location. The applicant is proposing to replace the existing (3) three wall signs with smaller signs in the same location. Staff could not confirm but the new signs appear to be smaller. Staff supports the proposed wall signs. Ground Sign (§17.606(4) and §17.607(4)) Aldi is proposing to increase the height of the existing ground sign from 8’ to 14.12’. Pinnacle Engineering has verified the existing grade elevation and the perpendicular grade of WIS 67. • Height: Following the process established by the Architectural Commission for properties adjacent to the recently raised WIS 67 (maximum height of 8’ above grade of WIS 67 at curb), the Aldi ground sign can be 14.12’ in height. Staff supports the special exception for the ground sign. • Landscaping: The application shows landscaping at the base of the ground sign, but the type of plants were not identified. Applicant to provide a detailed landscaping plan for ground sign. Temporary Signs (§17.603(1)(m)(1-3)) The applicant is requesting a temporary sign package which includes (3) three double-sided banners, (2) two double sided construction signs and six (6) single-sided banners. • Number of Signs: Per code, the applicant is allowed two (2) signs per frontage on any parcel. Based on the site layout, the north frontage appears to have (3) three signs visible. Staff is okay with the proposed sign locations. • Size: Per Code, temporary/construction/development signs shall not exceed 32 SF. Three (3) of the proposed banners are 120 SF. The Architectural Commissioners to determine if the proposed size is warranted. • Duration: Temporary signs shall be removed following the completion of the  Architectural Commission Meeting Background February 14, 2018 – Page 2 construction project or upon the permanent sign for the development. The applicant requests the signs to be installed on 5/7/18 and removed no later than 10/31/18. The removal date is approximately one (1) month after the ‘Grand Opening’. Architectural Commissioners to determine if duration is warranted. Recommendation: Approve the special exception for signage for Aldi located at 1521 Unity Drive, with the following considerations: • Landscaping: Applicant to provide a detailed landscaping plan for the ground sign. • Temporary Signs: o Size: Commissioners to determine if the proposed size is warranted. o Duration: Commissioners to determine if duration is warranted.  WISCONSIN PLANNING DEPARTMENT 2018 © KWeber: City Staff Common Council David Nold Derek Zwart Jeff Schmidt Mayor 1st District 1st District Annual Report City Planning Department Staff 2nd District Jason Gallo, AICP : City Planner / Zoning Administrator Lou Kowieski Kristi Weber, CNUa : Planner / Community Development Specialist Tom Strey 2nd District Matt Rosek 3rd District Michael Miller 3rd District Letter From the Planning Department Charlie Shaw 4th District This report focuses primarily on the notable developments occurring throughout Kevin Ellis 4th District the City in 2017. This past year the City has made tremendous strides in promoting economic development, while preserving the characteristics that define the City of Plan Commission Oconomowoc. Elected Officials, Plan Commissioners, Architectural Commissioners, Mayor David Nold Chairperson and Staff all work together to ensure that the City maintains balanced growth within John Gross residential, commercial, industrial and institutional type uses. Steven Ritt Robert Lex The 2017 year remained historically steady for City Development. When comparing Dean Federick the number of yearly land use applications, one can see the number was almost the Stan Sugden City Engineer exact same as those reviewed and approved in 2016. It is clear year after year, people Derek Zwart Alderman want to develop and bring new business into the City. With very few storefront vacancies, it is assumed that businesses are finding success in the City and staying Architectural Commission put. Kent Johnson Chairperson Jeremy Flint We hope the information found in this report will be informative to our citizens as we Anne Krogstad continue to plan for Oconomowoc’s future. The Planning Department looks forward Kurt Schrang to the many great applications and initiatives ahead in 2018. Paul Schultz Board of Zoning Appeals Getting Involved Kyle Driscoll A big thank you goes out to the Elected Officials and all volunteers who serve on the Ken Brotheridge various Boards and Commissions within the City. For citizens interested in serving on John Zapfel a Board or Commission, the City has application forms available on the City Website Bonnie Goodson 1st Alt. under the resident help center. The City is always looking for people to make a Bob Morgan 2nd Alt. difference and serve on one of the nine volunteer committees. Vacant Vacant  development summary Planning Staff has witnessed consistent interest in City development. In 2017, the number of applications remained relatively the same as 2016, which is a reflection of the steady economy. Planning Staff anticipates the City will build on this momentum and forecasts similar activity in 2018. Approvals 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Subdivision Plats 2 1 1 0 0 0 7 4 3 6 Certified Survey Maps 17 11 10 15 9 11 7 10 6 12 Site Plan, Commercial 13 9 19 19 8 3 6 11 6 5 Site Plan, Industrial 1 2 1 1 2 0 0 3 8 3 Site Plan, Institutional 5 3 3 6 1 0 1 1 3 3 Sign Applications 28 34 27 31 21 31 33 33 * 37 * 27 * Architectural Applications 26 13 14 23 11 13 20 15 18 17 Certificate of Zoning 18 18 20 26 19 0 0 0 ** 0 ** 0 ** Occupancy Compliance 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 43 26 25 Conditional Use Permits 7 6 12 12 5 4 5 1 4 3 Zoning Text Amendments 9 6 3 5 3 4 2 1 2 3 Rezonings 5 4 6 2 4 3 4 5 6 6 Temporary Use Permits 31 42 38 28 41 45 43 32 26 31 Zoning Board of Appeals 5 2 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 Totals 167 151 158 170 124 116 167 159 145 142 NOTES: * Based on a 2012, Zoning Ordinance Amendment, not all signs require review by the Architectural Commission. In 2017, (11) signs were approved by the Architectural Commission and (16) by Planning Staff. ** Based on a 2012 Ordinance Amendment, Certificates of Zoning are no longer required and the type of uses requiring a Conditional Use Permit have been reduced. Planning now reviews zoning for businesses requesting Occupancy Compliance. Total Applications: 2008 to 2017 180 160 167 170 167 158 159 140 151 145 142 120 124 116 100 80 60 40 20 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2 | CITY OF OCONOMOWOC | 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT  spotlight projects The main accomplishment for the Planning Department in 2017 was the guiding a multitude of development throughout the City. The projects this year where very complex and required more of Planning Staff’s time than in past years. Approvals of these developments are a success due to the cooperation of the Common Council, Plan Commission and Architectural Commission working together to achieve a common goal for the community. Planning Staff decided to showcase a few ‘spotlight projects’ for 2017 that were approved: Eagles Landing Parc on Lac LaBelle The Legion, A Restaurant, and 21 Condominiums 17 Condominiums @ 200 & 204 W. Wisconsin Avenue @ 126, 128, & 130 W. Wisconsin Avenue Proposed Renderings Proposed Renderings Mann Block Building Building Facade Renovation @ 102 N. Main Street Proposed Renderings : South Elevation Existing Condition as of 11.08.17 Proposed Renderings : North Elevation CITY OF OCONOMOWOC | 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT | 3  spotlight projects St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church & School 1650 Brown Street Proposed Rendering : Brown Street / HWY P Meadow View Elementary School @ 1500 Whalen Drive Proposed Rendering : Front Entrance Proposed Rendering : Bird’s Eye View Fowler Lake Village Restaurant(s), Retail Space, Live/Work Units & Condominiums @ St. Paul Street & E. Pleasant Street Proposed Rendering 4 | CITY OF OCONOMOWOC | 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT  spotlight projects Mill’s Fleet Farm Retail Store, Convenience Store / Car Wash / Gas Station @ Pabst Farms Proposed Rendering : Front Entrance Commerce Self Storage Self Storage Units @ 1201Commerce Street Completed : Opened in October 2017 Firestone Car Repair & Tire Shop @ 1688 Old School House Road Completed : Opened in December 2017 CITY OF OCONOMOWOC | 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT | 5  development activity CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS (CUP) The Plan Commission and Common Council reviews all conditional use permits. These permits are generally for new construction or uses that require some conditions to be placed on the operations. The permits are issued after the City conducts a public hearing, Plan Commission recommendation, and Common Council approval. The following permits approved by the City in 2017: »» Commerce Self Storage Storage Facility 1201 Commerce Street »» Ladders Recovery Community Treatment Facility 1331 W. Capitol Drive »» Fowler Lake Terrace Condos Residential Duplex 515 E. Grove Street SITE PLAN APPROVALS The Plan Commission reviews all site plans and the following approvals were granted in 2017: »» Firestone Auto Care New Retail Store 1688 Old Schoolhouse Road »» Eagle’s Landing Condos Mixed Use Development 126-130 W. Wisconsin Avenue »» Mill’s Fleet Farm New Retail Store I-94 & Summit Avenue »» Village Crossings Condos Site Plan Amendment Champions Court, Pabst Farms »» St. Matthew’s Church School & Day Care Center 1650 Brown Street »» Fowler Lake Village Mixed Use Development St. Paul Street & Pleasant Street »» Ocon. Memorial Hospital Building Addition Plans 791 E. Summit Avenue »» Meadow View School New Elementary School Whalen Drive »» Venture Space Condos Storage & Industrial Use 1207-1229 W. Capitol Drive REZONINGS The City reviews all amendments to the official zoning map called a rezoning. The change in the district classification requires compliance with the City’s Master Plan. The process includes a public hearing, Plan Commission recommendation, and Common Council final approval. The following rezonings were approved in 2017: »» Weston Meadows II IP to SR district Capitol Drive »» Prairie Creek Ridge III UR to SR district North of Prairie Creek Ridge »» School & Park UR to IP district Whalen Drive »» Miller Rezoning GC to TR district 412 E. Jefferson Street »» Hills of Erin I to GC district 1331 W. Capitol Drive »» Pabst Farms Land Comp. SR to BP & Multi-Family Old School House Road & Valley ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS From time to time, the zoning ordinance requires amendments. This maybe initiated per an applicant or staff. The following were granted in 2017: »» Residential Accessory Bldgs Change size allowance Residential Districts »» Isthmus Zoning Districts Flexibility for Accessory Bldgs Isthmus Zoning Districts »» E. Wisconsin Avenue Corridor Creation of Overlay District E. Wisconsin Avenue Area 6 | CITY OF OCONOMOWOC | 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT  development activity BUILDING APPROVALS : ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION The Architectural Commission approves building architectural materials, colors, and designs prior to any construction or re-construction of any buildings other than one and two-family dwellings. Below are projects approved by the Architectural Commission in 2017: »» Firestone 1688 Old School House Road Building Plans »» Mills Fleet Farm Retail Store Pabst Farms Town Centre Building Plans »» Mills Fleet Farm Gas Station Pabst Farms Town Centre Building Plans »» St. Matthew’s Church & School 1650 Brown Street Building Plans »» Fowler Lake Village Pleasant St. & St. Paul Avenue Building Plans »» Oconomowoc Memorial 791 Summit Avenue Building Plans »» Parc on Lac La Belle 200 & 204 W. Wisconsin Avenue Building Plans »» Roots Coffeebar & Cafe 124 E. Wisconsin Avenue Facade Plans »» OHS East Campus 915 E. Summit Avenue Building Plans »» Meadow View Elem. School Brown St. & Whalen Drive Building Plans »» Mann Block Building 102 N. Main Street Facade Plans »» 25 S. Main Street Building 25 S. Main Street Facade Plans »» 128 Silver Lake Plaza Building 128 Silver Lake Plaza Facade Plans »» Beverly Designs 149 E. Wisconsin Avenue Facade Plans »» Lakerz Pub & Eatery 118 E. Wisconsin Avenue Facade Plans »» Venture Space 1207-1229 W. Capitol Drive Building Plans »» Taco Bell 1750 Summit Avenue Building Plans PROJECT APPROVALS : ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION »» Design Overlay District E. Wisconsin Avenue Area Ordinance & Checklist SIGN APPROVALS : ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION In 2012, the City’s Sign Ordinance was changed to allow the City Planner to approve most signs. Prior to that Code change, the Architectural Commission approved all signs. The following businesses had signs approved by the Architectural Commission in 2017: »» 1230 Corporate Center Drive Master Sign Plan 1230 Corporate Center Drive »» Firestone Special Exception Master Sign Plan 1688 Old Schoolhouse Road »» Good Shepard Church Master Sign Plan 800 Lake Drive »» Downtown Parking Master Sign Plan/Campus Lot Downtown Oconomowoc »» Brennan’s Marketplace Lot #2 Master Sign Plan 1676 Old Schoolhouse Road »» Scentsory Boutique Special Exception 152 E. Wisconsin Avenue »» Kwik Trip Digital Sign 1301 Oconomowoc Parkway »» Kwik Trip Digital Sign 1292 Oconomowoc Parkway »» Crafty Cow Special Exception 153 E. Wisconsin Avenue »» Waukesha State Bank Special Exception 1227 Corporate Center Drive »» Associated Bank Special Exception 1456 E. Summit Avenue CITY OF OCONOMOWOC | 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT | 7  development activity CERTIFIED SURVEY MAPS (CSM) The Plan Commission and Common Council reviews all land divisions in the City. The following CSM’s were approved in 2017: »» Commerce Self Storage 1201 Commerce Street Divide one lot into two »» Eagles Landing Condos 116-128 W. Wisconsin Ave. Combine three lots into one »» High Street CSM 821 High Street Divide one lot into three »» Mill’s Fleet Farm Pabst Farms Area Divide one lot into three »» NE Area CSM I Northeast Part of the City Reconfigure four lots »» NE Area CSM II Northeast Part of the City Create four lots »» Parc at Lac LaBelle 136-204 W. Wisconsin Ave Combine three lots into one »» Fowler Lake Village St. Paul & Pleasant Streets Combines properties into one »» NE Area of City Northeast Part of the City Amendment of Map »» Steinmann CSM 1278 Allen Road Divide one lot into two »» Pabst Farms CSM I Pabst Farms Blvd. Create one outlot »» Pabst Farms CSM II Oconomowoc Parkway Create one outlot EXTRATERRITORIAL CERTIFIED SURVEY MAPS (ET CSM) The City reviews all land divisions located outside of the City within the City’s extraterritorial review boundaries. The following extraterritorial CSM’s were approved in 2017: »» Norwegian Road CSM Town of Oconomowoc Divide one lot into two »» Juneau Avenue CSM Town of Oconomowoc Reconfigure two existing lots »» Road I CSM Town of Oconomowoc Combine two lots into one »» Hawthorne Drive CSM Town of Oconomowoc Combine four lots into one »» Wisconsin Avenue CSM Town of Oconomowoc Divide one lot into two PUBLIC HEARINGS Prior to acting on certain applications, the Plan Commission conducts public hearings to hear input on the specific request from the general public. In 2017: »» Weston Meadows II Subdivision Comp Plan Amendment & Rezoning Capitol Drive »» Commerce Self Storage Conditional Use Permit 1201 Commerce Street »» NE Area Rezoning Rezoning for School, Park & Subdivision Both sides of Whalen Drive »» Creation of TID #5 TID Project Plan W. Wisconsin Avenue »» Creation of TID#6 TID Project Plan E. Wisconsin Avenue »» Residential Accessory Bldgs Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Residential Districts »» Isthmus Accessory Bldgs Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Isthmus Zoning Districts »» Jennifer Miller Rezoning Rezoning of single, existing parcel 412 E. Jefferson Street »» Hills of Erin Comp Plan Amendment & Rezoning 1331 W. Capitol Drive »» Ladders Recovery Community Conditional Use Permit 1331 W. Capitol Drive »» Amendment of TID #6 TID Project Plan Amendment #1 E. Wisconsin Avenue »» Pabst Farms Land Company Comp Plan Amendment & Rezoning Valley Rd. & Old Schoolhouse Rd. »» E. Wisconsin Avenue Corridor Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment E. Wisconsin Avenue »» Fowler Lake Terrace Condos Conditional Use Permit 515 E. Grove Street 8 | CITY OF OCONOMOWOC | 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT  development activity SUBDIVISION ACTIVITY Continuing the recent trend, there was an upswing in residential growth in 2017. The Planning Department wants to maintain a balanced housing stock within the City. The following activity took place in 2017: »» Hickorywood Farms III Preliminary Plat – 55 lots Mamerow Lane »» Prairie Creek Ridge Add. #3 Preliminary Plat – 45 lots North of Prairie Creek Ridge »» Eagles Landing Condo Plat – 23 units 126-130 W. Wisconsin Avenue »» Silver Lake Trails, Phase I Final Plat – 37 lots 1330 S. Silver Lake Street »» Fowler Lake Village Condo Plat – 47 units St. Paul & Pleasant Streets »» Prairie Creek Ridge Add. #2 Final Plat – 46 lots Lake Drive & Prairie Creek Boulevard COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS The City’s Comprehensive Plan on occasion require amendments. The following were granted in 2017: »» Weston Meadows II Industrial to Residential Capitol Drive »» Hills of Erin Industrial to Commercial Capitol Drive »» Pabst Farms Residential to Business Park Old Schoolhouse Road & Valley ADMINISTRATIVE SITE PLAN PROJECTS »» BMO Harris Bank Awning for ATM Pabst Farms »» AT&T Antenna Antenna Replacement Sheldon Road »» Retreat at Prairie Creek Club House Expansion Prairie Creek Boulevard »» Van Horn Ford Parking Lot Expansion Summit Avenue »» 888 Professional Bldg Lighting Plan Amendment 888 Thackeray Trail »» AT&T Antenna Antenna Replacement Cannon Gate Road »» Ladders Recovery Community Elevator Amendment Capitol Drive ADMINISTRATIVE SIGN APPROVALS »» The Zone 965 Cannon Gate Road Wall »» Lakeland Family Dental 1300 Summit Avenue, Suite #101 Wall »» Hacienda Vieja 685 E. Valley Road Wall »» Froedtert Health Center 1230 Corporate Center Drive Wall »» Silgan Container 1325 Wall Street Ground »» Ace Hardware Summit Avenue Wall »» AT & T 1380 Pabst Farms Circle Wall »» MOD Pizza 1676 Old Schoolhouse Road Wall »» Lake Area Free Clinic 856 Armour Road Wall »» Cool Joyce Studio 124 E. Wisconsin Avenue Wall »» AJ’s Pub 125 N. Main Street Projecting »» Winnesota Transportation 940 Blue Ribbon Circle Wall »» Children’s Play Gallery 126 E. Wisconsin Avenue Wall »» Aurora Health Center 1284 Summit Avenue Ground »» Market Square NE Corner of HWY 67 & HWY B Ground »» Oconomowoc Wastewater 900 S. Worthington Street Ground CITY OF OCONOMOWOC | 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT | 9  development activity RESOLUTIONS From time-to-time the Plan Commission reviews and approves resolutions on various topics. The following resolutions were approved in 2017: »» TID District #5 Creation of Project Plan W. Wisconsin Avenue »» TID District #6 Creation of Project Plan E. Wisconsin Avenue »» Former YMCA Property Sale of Public Property 1101 S. Silver Lake Street »» TID District #6 Amendment of Project Plan Underground Parking Costs TEMPORARY USE PERMITS A temporary use permit is issued for a short-term activity that is to be conducted within the City. Typical temporary uses under the Planning Department Review include contractor’s offices, seasonal outdoor sales or grand opening events. The following permits were issued by the Planning Staff in 2017: »» Ingersoll Farms Fruit & Vegetable Sales Whitman Park Shopping Center »» Harley Davidson Various Annual Events 1280 Blue Ribbon Circle »» K-Mart Outdoor Seasonal Plants & Product Sales K-Mart Parking Lot »» Godstock 2017 First Congregational United Church Concord Road »» Stampers Greenhouse Outdoor Plant and Flower Sales Whitman Park Shopping Center »» Rhodee Floral & Greenhouse Outdoor Plant and Flower Sales Pabst Farms Marketplace »» Just Smokin’ Barbecue Mobile Food Truck Advanced Auto Parts »» Piggly Wiggly Customer Appreciation Event 1300 Brown Street »» Tree-Ripe Citrus Fruit Sales Radtke Appliance & Olympia »» Gypsy Fruit Sales Fruit Sales Steins Gardens »» Leisure Fest 2017 Hops & Leisure 1225 Robruck Drive »» Classic Car Show Grace Bible Church 1240 S. Silver Lake Street »» Country Craft Fair First Congregational Church 815 S. Concord Road »» Dark Carnival Haunted House 212 E. Wisconsin Avenue »» Outside Park Vendor Festival of the Arts 621 Oakwood Avenue »» Outside Park Vendor Festival of the Arts 421 Oakwood Avenue »» Outside Park Vendor Festival of the Arts 523 Oakwood Avenue »» Outside Park Vendor Festival of the Arts 511 Oakwood Avenue »» Outside Park Vendor Festival of the Arts 415 Oakwood Avenue »» Outside Park Vendor Festival of the Arts 435 Oakwood Avenue »» Outside Park Vendor Festival of the Arts 542 Oakwood Avenue »» Outside Park Vendor Festival of the Arts 547 Oakwood Avenue »» Outside Park Vendor Festival of the Arts 519 Oakwood Avenue »» Outside Park Vendor Festival of the Arts 429 Oakwood Avenue »» Outside Park Vendor Festival of the Arts 543 Oakwood Avenue »» Outside Park Vendor Festival of the Arts 405 Oakwood Avenue »» Outside Park Vendor Festival of the Arts 410 Oakwood Avenue »» Outside Park Vendor Festival of the Arts 445 Oakwood Avenue »» Outside Park Vendor Festival of the Arts 604 Juneau Avenue »» Outside Park Vendor Festival of the Arts 602 Cherry Street »» Bill’s Trees Sale of Christmas Trees Whitman Park Shopping Center 10 | CITY OF OCONOMOWOC | 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT  development activity OCCUPANCY COMPLIANCE The Planning Staff reviewed occupancies of businesses locating in existing buildings to determine the proposed use complied with the Zoning. The following applications were reviewed in 2017: »» The Zone 965 Cannon Gate Road Multi-Sport Facility 01-05-17 »» There is No Place Like Home 132 S. Main Street Retail 01-10-17 »» Tree Ripe Citrus 440 S. Lapham Street Office / Storage 01/18/17 »» Confections for Any Occasion 126 N. Main Street Retail Candy Sales 01/23/17 »» Engravers Corner 124A E. Wisconsin Avenue Engraving work 01/24/17 »» Hooves & Paws 1085 Summit Avenue Retail Pet Supply Store 03-06-17 »» ARC Document Solutions 425 S. Lapham Street, Suite A Copy Shop 04-12-17 »» Feider Family Office Space 123 E. Wis. Avenue, 2nd floor Future Office Space 04-19-17 »» D&H Industries 1880 Executive Drive Industrial / Warehousing 04-24-17 »» Scentsory Bath & Body Boutique 152 E. Wisconsin Avenue Retail Bath Products 06-06-17 »» General & Vascular Surgeons 888 Thackeray Tr., Un. 102 Surgery Consultants 06-08-17 »» MOD Superfast Pizza 1676 Old Schoolhouse Rd, 103 Restaurant 06-09-17 »» Tavern on Cannon Gate 965 Cannon Gate Drive Tavern 06-21-17 »» Lake Life Photography 137 S. Cross Street Photo Studio 07-07-17 »» Sobie’s Restaurant 123 E. Wisconsin Avenue Restaurant 08-09-17 »» Cool Joyce Studio 124 E. Wisconsin Avenue Retail Art Sales 08-28-17 »» Luke Wein Photography 183 E. Wisconsin Avenue Furniture & Photo Studio 09-07-17 »» M.K. Studios LLC 1341 W. Wisconsin Avenue Music Lessons / Office 09-13-17 »» Northland Frames & Gifts 1833 Executive Drive, Suite 105B Laser Engraving & cutting 09-21-17 »» Weight Watchers 1061A Summit Avenue Small Meeting Space 09-25-17 »» Oconomowoc Furniture Direct 419 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1 Retail Furniture Sales 10-05-17 »» OASD East Campus 915 E. Summit Avenue School Classrooms & Office 10-16-17 »» Rogers Behavioral Health 1230 Corp. Ctr Dr, Suite 200/300 General Office 11-14-17 »» Winnesota Region. Transport. 940 Blue Ribbon Cir. N, Unit B Transportation/Warehousing 11-21-17 »» Smartlinks, Inc. 1416 Summit Avenue Retail Phone & Data sales 12-20-17 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The City has a Zoning Board of Appeals that reviews all variance requests. A variance is intended to provide minimal relief from strict conformance with the zoning regulations. »» Fotusky Variance Driveway Width Variance Niagara Road CITY OF OCONOMOWOC | 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT | 11  planning initiatives ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION PACKETS AVAILABLE DIGITALLY »» Following the success of the Plan Commission Agenda Packets being available digitally (as result of the tools learned from the LEAN education in 2015) Planning Staff took the initiative to make the Architectural Commission packets available digitally. The entire agenda packet is placed on the City’s website for the general public to view. This improves efficiency and transparency of getting information out the interested parties. www.oconomowoc-wi.gov UPDATE ZONING MAP »» The City Zoning Map is a critical tool that requires yearly maintenance to incorporate all prior zoning amendment and development updates. Each year Planning Department staff ensures the zoning map is changed to reflect all zoning classifications, subdivision lots, new roadways and approved annexations. The map is then placed on the City website to be accessible to the public. DOWNTOWN PARKING / TAX INCREMENTAL FINANCE HOUSING STUDY UPDATE MASTER SIGN PLAN DISTRICTS »» In 2017 Planning Staff »» Planning Staff continues to »» To enhance the Downtown area, updated the prior housing study assist other departments. The the City amended, enlarged and report to include all housing Parks, Recreation and Forestry recreated two Tax Incremental Districts developments since 2014. The requested assistance in providing (TIDs). Upon the recommendation of information was presented to a cohesive master sign plan the Plan Commission and approval Plan Commission and Common for the Campus Parking Lot by the Common Council, the City will Council. This report provides in partnership with First Bank assist developers by providing funding sound data for the City Officials to Financial Centre. for infrastructure improvements. base decisions. Main Ground Sign : Campus Lot Eagles Landing Under Construction 01.18.18 An Oconomowoc Multi-Family Home 12 | CITY OF OCONOMOWOC | 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT  planning initiatives EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE : DOWNTOWN DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT UPDATE »» In 2017, Planning Staff continued the standards that were created for the Downtown Design Ordinance, eastward along Wisconsin Avenue from the Roundabout to the City limits. The Design Overlay ordinance retains the existing zoning for the properties, but creates a more detailed framework in which redevelopment must conform. The newly adopted ordinance regulates building heights, setbacks, parking, aesthetics and other items. The goal is to create and ensure an attractive, vibrant and sustainable gateway into the Downtown on a project by project basis. EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE : PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING (PIM) »» For the newly adopted East Wisconsin Avenue Design Ordinance, the Planning Staff held a series of public meetings. Planning feels any ordinance amendment should be completely transparent and understood by the citizens and decision makers prior to adoption. City Planner/Zoning Administrator Jason Gallo Presenting Assistant Planner Kristi Weber Presenting CITY OF OCONOMOWOC | 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT | 13  2018 development goals SPECIFIC PROJECTS Official Map Create and adopt by Common Council a City Housing Project Continue to update Plan Commission Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update 2050 Official Map. and Common Council on housing In 2018, determine process, do an ratios. Complete yearly Waukesha RFP, interview and hire consultants. County Fair Housing Report. Get feedback from committee-of-the- ON-GOING PROJECTS whole for process. Olympia Golf Course Fee Booklet Amend the fee and process booklet to Assist future owners of this property with Southwood Attachment reflect newly adopted and changed the review and approval for improvements Oversee the attachment of the fees. to this site. Southwoods subdivision. This community comes into the City in year 2020. Pabst Farms Assist with the review and approval for any development in the Town Centre area. Police Station Assist the Police Department with the remodel and approval process for the Education / Certifications building. Continue with education by attending conferences and maintaining all Department certifications. Annexation Process Create a policy for the process to annex land into the City. Community Representation Have the Planning Department staff serve on various community boards such as Silver Subdivision Code Re-Write Streak. Provide informative community Rewrite the City’s Subdivision speeches regarding the role of the Planning Ordinance, including special attention Department and City Development. to the Parkland Dedication process. DPW sees the importance of this goal and will be providing assistance. The Zoning Map & Ordinance subdivision standards do not match Keep the zoning map and zoning ordinance the City specifications. text amendments updated after adoption by the City. Sign Ordinance Amendment Change the sign ordinance to be in Greenbelt Initiative compliance with changes in Federal If needed, assist Parks, Recreation and Law regarding content neutral. Forestry with the advancement of the greenbelt planning with mapping and grants to kick off the green trail system by Wetland Model Ordinance Rosenow Creek. Review City’s codes and regulations for wetlands and review the model ordinance to see if City is consistent. Application Procedures Create application forms/handouts to reflect Zoning Ordinance (i.e. accessory buildings). Planning Webpage Work with Community Development Department to improve the City Planning webpage; convert text to graphic driven buttons. 14 | CITY OF OCONOMOWOC | 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT