Plan Commission Meetings and Agendas

PLAN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
November 11, 2021 – 7:00 pm

1.  Call to Order and Roll Call                                

President Knutson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.

Plan Commission members present: Comm. Jim Grabowski, Comm. Cheryl Mantz, Trustee Craig Roberts, and President Jeff Knutson.
Comm. Ryan Lange, Comm. Brian Belt, Comm. Theresa Hoff were excused.
Also present: Village Planner Mary Censky, Village Attorney Matt Gralinski, Village Administrator Scott Gosse, and Village Clerk, Cassie Smith.

2.  Public Hearings.

a.  Conditional Use Grant request to replace the existing detached garage at 485 Park Avenue with an attached garage addition to the principal residence that will result in a 2.1-foot offset from the east/north lot line and a 15-foot setback from the front lot line where a 10-foot offset and 35-foot setback would otherwise be required by Code. The property owner is John and Toni Culhane.  The applicant is Bryan Ward of Renovations Group, Inc.  The property is zoned R-5(LO) Single-Family Residential District with Lakefront Overlay.
Brian Ward @530 Hartbrook Dr, Hartland - Mr. Ward stated his current garage is not compliant with the current Village code and he is looking to put up a new garage improving the front setback while maintaining the current side offset as it is now. 
Chris Tollefsen @ 491 Park Ave - Mr. Tollefesen stated he went through this same process in the past and suggested that maybe there needs to be a look into the setback code.
Mike Schieble @ 481 Park Ave - Mr. Schieble stated he agrees with Mr. Tollefsen and the garage needs improvement.  He is in full approval of this request.

b. Conditional Use Grant request to operate an indoor shooting range, offer firearms training/education and conduct firearms-related accessory retail sales in the existing B-5 Light Industrial zoned building/site located at 1228 Hickory Street.  The applicant is Megan Eaton d/b/a Fletcher Arms Lake Country.  The property owner is FR Goff Real Estate LLC.
None.

c. Conditional Use Grant Amendment request to increase, from 26 to 29, the permitted number of parking stalls in their recently approved metered, at grade, private parking lot located at 104 and 120 W. Wisconsin Avenue.  The applicant is Interstate Parking Company in c/o Erica Vaillancourt.  The Property owner is North Shore Bank, FSB.  The property is zoned B-2 Downtown Business District.
None.

3. Citizen Comments – 

Jeff Knutson - 759 Glacier Rd - Mr. Knutson thanked everyone for the cards and for reaching out during his hospital stay.  He also thanked the Commission for stepping up during his absence. 

4. Approval of the Minutes:

a. Regular Plan Commission Meeting – October 14, 2021

Comm. Grabowski motioned, seconded by Trustee Roberts to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2021 Regular Plan Commission meeting as Presented.
Motion carried 3-0-1, with President Knutson abstaining.

5.         Old Business

a.  Review, discussion and possible action/recommendation to the Village Board regarding the Village of Pewaukee Comprehensive Plan update in progress. There may also be discussion regarding its relationship(s)/connectivity to the recently completed Village of Pewaukee Strategic Plan Update.  There may also be an action to recommend a date for a public hearing to be held for public review and comment as to the proposed redraft.
Planner Censky stated that she is looking for the Commission to read through the Comprehensive Plan and bring up anything that they feel needs to be addressed for additions, deletions, or modifications.  Censky responded to Grabowski that the majority of changes were in the Land Use Chapter.  Censky stated that some graphs are outdated and due to the County not updating their data as of yet these will remain until that process has been completed.  Discussions regarding a list of items from Trustee Roberts and Comm. Mantz were discussed regarding various pages in the document.  The consensus of the Commission was to allow Planner Censky to update the document and present it at the December meeting with a plan to hold a public hearing in January.

6.         New Business.

a. Review, discussion and possible action on the Conditional Use Grant request to replace the existing detached garage at 485 Park Avenue with an attached garage addition to the principal residence that will result in a 2.1 foot offset from the east/north lot line and a 15 foot setback from the front lot line where a 10 foot offset and 35 foot setback would otherwise be required by Code. The property owner is John and Toni Culhane.  The applicant is Bryan Ward of Renovations Group, Inc.  The property is zoned R-5(LO) Single-Family Residential District with Lakefront Overlay.
Planner Censky stated that this is a legal non-conforming lot where the newly proposed garage would not meet the offsets required by the current zoning code.  Open space requirements have been met.  The applicant responded to President Knutson stating this would be a new garage, not a total renovation.
Comm. Grabowski motioned, seconded by Comm. Mantz to Approve the Conditional Use Grant request to replace the existing detached garage at 485 Park Avenue with an attached garage addition to the principal residence that will result in a 2.1 foot offset from the east/north lot line and a 15 foot setback from the front lot line where a 10 foot offset and 35 foot setback would otherwise be required by Code with the Following Recommendations:
1. Applicant to comply with any extra-ordinary building design/materials requirements as may be required by the Building Inspections Department in their review for Building Permit, owing to the limited separation between this proposed new addition and the neighboring residence to the east.
2. Applicant to provide, for Village Staff review and approval prior to building permit issuance, survey evidence of the actual building separation between the proposed addition and the existing residence to the east.
3. Applicant to provide, for Village Staff review and approval prior to building permit issuance, survey evidence that with the addition in place, and considering the removal of the old garage, this site is either compliant with the 30% minimum open space requirement and maximum 30% building footprint area (or no more nonconforming than existing conditions) on the lot.
4. Village Engineer review and approval of a grading/drainage plan for the site as will ensure that the proposed addition will not adversely impact surrounding properties in terms of stormwater flow/management given the narrow distance to the lot line.
5. Issuance of a building permit prior to starting of any work toward constructing the proposed garage addition.
6. Recording of the Conditional Use Grant prior to issuance of a building permit for the new house with attached garage.
Motion carried 4-0.

b. Review, discussion, and possible action on the Conditional Use Grant request to operate an indoor shooting range, offer firearms training/education, and conduct firearms-related accessory retail sales in the existing B-5 Light Industrial zoned building/site located at 1228 Hickory Street.  The applicant is Megan Eaton d/b/a Fletcher Arms Lake Country.  The property owner is FR Goff Real Estate LLC.
Planner Censky stated that this proposal is a change of ownership to the existing indoor shooting range.  The existing shooting range is proposed to be open to the public and offers educational training.  Operating hours would be Monday 12pm-8pm, Tuesday - Friday 10am-8pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm.  Applicant Ms. Eaton confirmed that no alcohol would be served but sales for firearms and supplies would be included.  
Trustee Roberts motioned, seconded by Comm. Grabowski to Approve the Conditional Use Grant request to operate an indoor shooting range, offer firearms training/education, and conduct firearms-related accessory retail sales in the existing B-5 Light Industrial zoned building/site located at 1228 Hickory Street as Presented.
Motion carried 4-0.

c. Review, discussion and possible action on the Conditional Use Grant Amendment request to increase, from 26 to 29, the permitted number of parking stalls in their recently approved metered, at grade, private parking lot located at 104 and 120 W. Wisconsin Avenue.  The applicant is Interstate Parking Company in c/o Erica Vaillancourt.  The Property owner is North Shore Bank, FSB.  The property is zoned B-2 Downtown Business District.
Planner Censky stated that this private paid parking lot was approved with 26 private stalls and once the applicant had the parking lot re-paved and re-striped three additional stalls were striped.  Discussion regarding where the additional stalls are located and if they are compliant. 
Comm. Grabowski motioned, seconded by Comm. Mantz to Approve the Conditional Use Grant Amendment request to increase, from 26 to 29, the permitted number of parking stalls in their recently approved metered, at grade, private parking lot located at 104 and 120 W. Wisconsin Avenue with the following recommendations:
1. Applicant to provide, for Planning Commission consideration and possible approval prior to action on this request, the dimensions (l x w) of the proposed 29 stalls and the drive-aisle widths within the site;
2. All the terms and Conditional Use Grant as originally approved shall remain in full force and effect except as specifically modified by this amendment.
Motion carried 4-0.

d. Site Plan amendment approval to install zero offset, 8-foot tall, decorative security fencing along a portion of the backyard lot line at the Beachscape condominium development located at 145 W. Wisconsin Avenue.  The applicant/property owner is Beachscape Pewaukee LLC in c/o Member Joe Grasch.  The 1.16-acre site is zoned B-2 Downtown Business District with a Conditional Use Grant.  
Planner Censky stated that this request is to construct an 8' decorative security fence to eliminate pedestrians from passing through their private residential property.  The applicant would need to garner approval from the adjoining neighbors.  
Trustee Roberts motioned, seconded by Comm. Grabowski to Approve the installation of a zero offset, 8-foot tall, decorative security fencing along a portion of the backyard lot line at the Beachscape condominium development located at 145 W. Wisconsin Avenue with the following recommendations:
1. Applicant to provide Village Staff, for the permanent file record attendant to this site, a copy of the signed/written consent of the adjoining property owner to the north as to the zero-foot offset of this fence along their common lot line.
2. The above referenced written consent document must be reviewed and approved as to form and content by the Village Attorney prior to acceptance by the Village Staff and a permit to install the fence may not be issued until the consent has been made a part of the permanent record as to this property.
Motion carried 4-0.

e. Review, discussion and possible recommendation to the Village Board of the exterior architectural intentions for the homes to be built in the Glen at Pewaukee Lake subdivision development located at/near 449 W. Wisconsin Avenue.  John Wahlen of Cornerstone Development (d/b/a The Glen at Pewaukee Lake) in c/o Alan Peters of True Vine Development.  The ~14-acre site is zoned R-5 Single-Family Residential District with Residential Infill-Redevelopment (RIR) Overlay District.
Planner Censky stated that this property is within the infill overlay district which is subject to review of the exterior house plan details with a possible recommendation to the Village Board for their approval.  The applicant stated that most houses are 2 bedrooms with some models having 3 bedrooms and the color pallet is mostly greys, teaupes, and blues.  They have started the infrastructure and are looking to start selling the properties in the summer. 
Trustee Roberts motioned, seconded by Comm. Grabowski to approve the recommendation to the Village Board of the exterior architectural intentions for the homes to be built in the Glen at Pewaukee Lake subdivision development located at/near 449 W. Wisconsin Avenue as presented with the following recommendation:
1. The applicant is aware that the requirements for … minimum home size (i.e. 1,100 minimum total sq.ft. with minimum 900 sq.ft. on the first floor), minimum open space ratio (25%), and maximum building coverage ratio (35%) remain applicable to all lots.
Motion carried 4-0. 

f.  Review, discussion and possible recommendation to the Village Board on the Village Staff initiated request to rezone the property located at 234 Oakton Avenue from existing IPS Institutional & Public Service District to B-2 Downtown Business District.
Planner Censky stated that items 6f and 6g are a result of a zoning map error.  It seems that the properties 234 Oakton and 235 Hickory were flipped around.  The zoning for 234 Oakton should be labeled as B-2 Downtown Business District and 235 Hickory should be IPS Institutional & Public Service. 
Comm. Mantz motioned, seconded by Comm. Grabowski to approve the recommendation to the Village Board on the Village Staff initiated request to rezone the property located at 234 Oakton Avenue from existing IPS Institutional & Public Service District to B-2 Downtown Business District as presented.
Motion carried 4-0. 

g.  Review, discussion and possible recommendation to the Village Board on the Village Staff initiated request to rezone the property located at 235 Hickory Street from existing B-2 Downtown Business District to IPS Institutional & Public Service District.
Trustee Roberts motioned, seconded by Comm. Grabowski to approve the recommendation to the Village Board on the Village Staff initiated request to rezone the property located at 235 Hickory Street from existing B-2 Downtown Business District to IPS Institutional & Public Service District as presented.
Motion carried 4-0. 

7. Citizen Comments - None.

8.  Adjournment
Trustee Roberts motioned, seconded by Comm. Mantz to adjourn the November 11, 2021, Regular Plan Commission meeting at approximately 8:05 p.m.
Motion carried by roll call vote 4-0.

Sincerely, 

Casandra Smith
Village Clerk