Plan & Architectural Review Meeting

Plan & Architectural Review Meeting Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person and Virtual Monday, July 08, 2024 - 6:00 PM Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. Plan and Architectural Review Commission Jul 8, 2024, 6:00 – 10:00 PM (America/Chicago) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/622536589 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 622-536-589 United States: +1 (872) 240-3311 Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number: (262) 473-0108. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Vice Chairperson Miller. ROLL CALL PRESENT Board Member Bruce Parker Vice Chairperson Tom Miller Board Member Michael Smith Board Member Marjorie Stoneman Board Member Brian Schanen Board Member Carol McCormick ABSENT Chairman, Councilmember Neil Hicks Board Member Lynn Binnie Plan & Architectural Review Meeting Minutes July 08, 2024 Page 2 STAFF MEMBERS Taylor Zeinert, Economic Director Allison Schwark, Planner Attorney Jonathan McDonell Llana Dostie, Neighborhood Services Administrative Assistant Aftin Hill, Municipal Code Enforcement APPROVAL OF AGENDA A board member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the commission to be implemented. the agenda shall be approved at reach meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. Motion made by Board Member Schanen, Seconded by Board Member McCormick. Voting Yea: Board Member Parker, Vice Chairperson Miller, Board Member Smith, Board Member Stoneman, Board Member Schanen, Board Member McCormick HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS No formal Plan Commission action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Commission discusses that particular item. None. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any board members requests that an item be removed for individual consideration. 1. Approval of June 10, 2024 Minutes. Motion made by Vice Chairperson Miller, Seconded by Board Member McCormick. Voting Yea: Board Member Parker, Vice Chairperson Miller, Board Member Smith, Board Member Stoneman, Board Member Schanen, Board Member McCormick PUBLIC HEARING FOR REVIEW AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL 2. MATTER REMOVED FROM AGENDA BY APPLICANT AFTER PUBLIC NOTICE WENT OUT. Discussion and possible approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a New Wireless Telecommunication Facility and 195 foot Free Standing Tower to be located at 1002 S Janesville Street Tax Parcel # /WUP 00341 for LCC Telecom Services. Plan & Architectural Review Meeting Minutes July 08, 2024 Page 3 3. Consideration to Approve and Recommend to Common Council a change to the City of Whitewater Municipal Code Chapter 19, Specifically Section 19.48.020 Institutional District Permitted Uses, adding Libraries, Municipal Buildings, Public and Semi Public Uses. Planner explained that instead of using a Conditional Use Permit in a residential zoning the standard is to use the Institutional Zoning. Institutional uses are typically churches, schools, libraries, municipal buildings, community centers and university. Smith asked about non governmental. The current institutional use zoning is only for the university. Schanen asked where it would go. Planner Schwark stated that it would be letter D adding the additional uses. Smith stated he has issues with public and private school, churches, parks. Smith is questioning whether this is a positive thing for these entities. Planner Schwark it allows for permanent use for these entities. Schanen asked if entities would have to come in front of the PARC to allow for the change. Planner Schwark confirmed that this would be the case. Smith would have wanted to see examples from other communities. Planner Schwark stated that the only difference has to do with our strict requirement of1 acre lot size. Elkhorn has a minimum of 9,000 square feet. Smith motion moved to make the minimum lot coverage to be 1/3 of an acre and second from Schanen. Voting Yea: Board Member Smith, Board Member Stoneman Voting Nay: Board Member Parker, Vice Chairperson Miller, Board Member Schanen, Board Member McCormick Parker asked that Planner Schwark come back with numbers from other communities she works with for minimum lot sizes. Schanen motioned to table 3, 5 and 6 till August meeting. Second by McCormick . Ayes: Board Member Smith, Boardmember Stoneman, Board Member Schanen, Board Member McCormick, Board Member Parker and Vice Chairperson Miller. 4. Consideration to Approve and Recommend to Common Council a change to the City of Whitewater Municipal Code Chapter 19, Specifically section 19.55.070 Structural, Design and Aesthetic Standards, Removing letter F requiring Enclosed Buildings for Wireless Telecommunications Support Facilities. McCormick asked if there were issues with safety. Planner Schwark stated everything is sealed and weather resistant. Motion made by Board Member Schanen, Seconded by Board Member Parker. Voting Yea: Board Member Parker, Vice Chairperson Miller, Board Member Smith, Board Member Stoneman, Board Member Schanen, Board Member McCormick. Plan & Architectural Review Meeting Minutes July 08, 2024 Page 4 5. Public Hearing for Consideration of a Change in the District Zoning Map to Rezone for the Irvin L. Young Library properties from R-2 ( One and Two Family Residence District ) to I (Institutional District) for Tax Parcel #'s /OT 00196 and /OT 00197. Item Tabled Schanen motioned to table 3, 5 and 6 till August meeting. Second by McCormick . 6. Public Hearing for Consideration of a Change in the District Zoning Map to Rezone for the Municipal Building properties from B-2 (Central Business District ) to I (Institutional District) for Tax Parcel #'s /OT 00152, /OT 00153, /OT 00154, /OT 00155, /OT 00158, /OT 00159 and /OT 00160. Item Tabled Schanen motioned to table 3, 5 and 6 till August meeting. Second by McCormick . 7. Public Hearing for Consideration of a Change in the District Zoning Map to Rezone from B- 1 (Community Business) to R-2 (One and Two Family Residence) Zoning District, Under Chapter 19.18 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Whitewater for the following Tax Parcel Number /HAS 00048D vacant land located at the corner of S Taft Street and E Clay Street. Board Member McCormick happy with this change since she lives in the neighborhood and has been looking at this empty lot for years. Motion made by Board Member Schanen, Seconded by Board Member Parker. Voting Yea: Board Member Parker, Vice Chairperson Miller, Board Member Smith, Board Member Stoneman, Board Member Schanen, Board Member McCormick 8. Discussion and possible approval of a Conditional Use Permit for an 12-Foot High Electronic Monument Sign for St Patrick's Church 1235 W Main Street, Tax Parcel #'s /WUP 00219 and /WUP 00220. Steve from Michael Signs appeared for Commission questions. Parker asked about the vision triangle. Steve stated that the plan took into consideration all of the setback requirements. Planner Schwark confirmed that this should not effect the vision triangle. Motion by parker to approve as long as vision triangle is met with Planners recommendations. Barb Galeg administrator. The sign will be parellal from Elizabeth. Pine trees have all been removed. Motion made by Board Member Parker, Seconded by Board Member Schanen. Voting Yea: Board Member Parker, Vice Chairperson Miller, Board Member Stoneman, Board Member Schanen, Board Member McCormick Voting Abstaining: Board Member Smith Plan & Architectural Review Meeting Minutes July 08, 2024 Page 5 9. Discussion and possible approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed Second Wall sign to be located at 1002 S Janesville St., Tax Parcel #/WUP 00341 for Samuel & Dana Hatchett d/b/a Pro Landscape Supply. Shaun from Innovative Sign was present to answer any questions. Motion with Planner's recommendations. Motion made by Board Member Parker, Seconded by Board Member McCormick. Voting Yea: Board Member Parker, Vice Chairperson Miller, Board Member Smith, Board Member Stoneman, Board Member Schanen, Board Member McCormick FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Look into Buffer Zone requirements for Public Hearings. Currently 300 feet. NEXT MEETING DATE AUGUST 12, 2024 ADJOURNMENT Adjourned at 6:56 p.m. Motion made by Board Member Parker, Seconded by Board Member Schanen. Voting Yea: Board Member Parker, Vice Chairperson Miller, Board Member Smith, Board Member Stoneman, Board Member Schanen, Board Member McCormick Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Those wishing to weigh in on any of the above-mentioned agenda items but unable to attend the meeting are asked to send their comments to: c/o Neighborhood Services Director 312 W. Whitewater Street Whitewater, WI 53190 or ldostie@whitewater-wi.gov A quorum of the Common Council might be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action will be taken at this meeting by the Common Council.