SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BROWN DEER PLANNING COMMISSION

AUGUST 7, 2000 MEETING MINUTES

HELD AT THE BROWN DEER VILLAGE HALL

4800 WEST GREEN BROOK DRIVE

The meeting was called to order by President Wolfgram at 6:30 P.M.

JOINT MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND VILLAGE BOARD

I. ROLL CALL

PLANNING COMMISSION

Present: Village President Wolfgram, Trustee Krueger, Trustee Nealy, Susan Bellehumeur, Carl Krueger, Jim McGuigan

Excused: John Raffensperger, Jerry Schmitz

Also Present: Village Trustees Kundinger, Moranski, Schilz, Schneider; Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager; William Dineen, Village Attorney; Todd Schmidt, Assistant Village Manager

II. PERSONS DESIRING TO BE HEARD

None.

III. REPORT OF STAFF/COMMISSION MEMBERS

None.

IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None.

V. NEW BUSINESS

A) Conditional Use Permit for Brisben Companies

Mr. Van Gompel discussed the current proposal from Brisben, noting that it includes 160 units, which has been reduced from the initial proposal of 256 units. He noted that staff has met with Brisben representatives regarding the latest proposal, and provided comments and suggestions to Brisben. The Village received a response and revised site plan from Brisben addressing the issues identified by Village staff. A public hearing may be scheduled for August 28, 2000, per the review and recommendation of the Planning Commission.

Mr. Lary Suer, architect with Cole + Russell Architechts, Inc., presented the revised proposed site plans. He said that the design of the buildings are modeled as a large mansion theme that presents a single family motif. He discussed the elevations, exteriors, and interior features of the facilities. He noted that the layout takes into consideration the adjacent single family use by extending the setback above the Village requirements.

Mr. Van Gompel noted that the architectural style is similar to the Deer Run Apartments in Brown Deer. The eastern side of the property has a minimum requirement of 50 feet, but was increased to 70 feet to take into account the single family properties.

Mr. Carl Krueger asked about the location of the detention pond with respect to the pool and tot lot. He expressed concern regarding the close proximity of the tot lot to the detention pond. Mr. Suer noted that proper landscaping or fencing could limit access to the pond from the tot lot area. President Wolfgram asked about the style of detention facilities. Mr. Suer said that the pond areas, as proposed, will stay dry during normal weather, and be held temporarily during heavy rainfall times. Mr. Van Gompel noted that the runoff that occurs after development can be no greater than the runoff prior to development.

Trustee Krueger asked if the project site layout is similar in respect to other Brisben projects. Mr. Suer noted that the building design is a new prototype for Brisben Companies. Mr. Van Gompel reported that 440 parking stalls are required for the site, and 476 stalls are proposed, taking into account visitor parking.

Mr. McGuigan questioned the household trash storage capabilities and location on the site. Mr. Suer said that the compactor facility will be sufficient to handle the trash generated by the residents. He noted that this may not be the most convenient facility for the residents, however it will be easier to manage and shield than separate dumpsters.

Ms. Bellehumeur questioned the traffic flow and accessibility at the mail kiosk, and expressed concern about the compactor use for waste removal. Mr. Suer noted that the drive-in lane for the mail kiosk can accommodate three vehicles. Ms. Bellehumeur asked if an on-site manager will reside at the property. Mr. Suer noted that he is not aware if an on-site manager will be at the property.

Mr. McGuigan asked for the locations of other facilities that have waste compactors. Mr. Van Gompel asked about mandatory recycling programs and recycling facilities on the site. Mr. Tepper noted that representatives from the management firm will be present at the public hearing to address these items further.

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Mr. Carl Krueger to recommend that the Village Board schedule a public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit request by Brisben Companies on August 28, 2000. The motion carried unanimously.

VI. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by Ms. Bellehumeur and seconded by Trustee Krueger to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously at 7:07 P.M.

 

 

 

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Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager

 

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