The meeting was called to order by Trustee Nealy at 7:32 P.M.

Excused: Village President Wolfgram

Excused: Trustees: Schilz

Mr. Van Gompel detailed the location and zoning of the property. Mr. Norm Jones, contract project manager for IHOP Corporation, noted that the restaurant will have a seating capacity of 132, provides full service family dining, does not have drive-up facilities, and serves three meals a day. The IHOP would only use the front half of the property, leaving the remaining land undeveloped.

Thomas Pytlik (5069 West Joleno Lane) expressed opposition to the project, noting concerns regarding traffic, hours of operation, and parking located along Brown Deer Road.

Dan Moen (5315 West Brown Deer Road) said he was concerned about the traffic, and recommended that the Planning Commission request a traffic study for this project. He also noted concerns regarding the reputation of the IHOP restaurant chain in the Milwaukee area. He questioned if this location is an appropriate place for this type of project.

Toni Markiewicz (8237 North 44th Street) expressed concerns regarding hours of operation, police department impact, and use of the property as a restaurant.

Bill Sauer, owner of Merisco, Inc., a neighboring business to the proposed site, expressed opposition to the use of the property for a restaurant development. He expressed concerns regarding traffic on Brown Deer Road, the hours of operation, and impact on property values.

Harold Bourne (6415 West Carolanne Drive) said that the traffic impact may be reduced if the hotel guests dine at the IHOP as opposed to driving to other restaurants. He asked about the seating capacity and number of parking spaces. Mr. Jones noted that the seating capacity will total 132 seats and there will be 83 parking spaces. He said that many IHOP establishments do not operate 24-hours a day. He said that traffic will not be impacted significantly due to the small restaurant size. He noted that there is demand in the area for this type of restaurant.

Tom Bentley, owner of the Bentley Company and the property, discussed past property purchases and potential uses of the proposed property. He noted that muffler shops and mini-storage facilities have expressed interest in the property, however the restaurant use is one of the better uses proposed recently. He noted the difficulty for truck entrance to the site. Mr. Bentley presented a petition listing eight Brown Deer business owners in support of the proposal. He noted that the restaurant is a complimentary use to the Courtyard by Marriott.

Kathy Moen (5315 West Brown Deer Road) expressed concerns about the impact of the property on the neighboring residences.

Mr. Pytlik inquired about the use and zoning of the northern portion of the property.

Margaret Jaberg (9043 North Park Plaza Court) expressed concerns regarding truck traffic to the restaurant, and questioned the food service that will be provided at the Courtyard by Marriott and their opinion of the proposed restaurant. She questioned how this proposal may impact other restaurants in the area, and expressed concern about the hours of operation.

Ms. Markiewicz said that she is concerned for the Village quality of life and impact on other businesses.

Mr. Bentley noted that the Courtyard by Marriott had the option to deed restrict the property uses, however they chose not to.

Dale Eggert (5307 West Brown Deer Road) noted that truck traffic has been acceptable for access on and off of Brown Deer Road, and expressed concerns regarding 24 hour service.

Kathy Benes (5325 West Brown Deer Road) questioned the future of the site should IHOP go out of business and the impact on property values and crime.

Brian Blakely, representing MILSCO Manufacturing, noted that MILSCO employees have mixed feelings about the restaurant proposal. He said that the restaurant use would be welcome, however crime, vandalism and security is a concern.

Mr. Van Gompel discussed the permitted and conditionally permitted uses in the Manufacturing District. He reported that 7 AM to 11 PM hours of operation would be required in a development agreement. He discussed access to the site. He noted that letters of opposition were received from Olan Brevard (developer of the Courtyard by Marriott), Thomas and Joan Marker, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Benes. A letter was received by Mr. Bentley in favor of the proposal. Mr. Van Gompel noted that the Police Department is opposed to 24-hour operations.

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Mr. Van Gompel reported that four candidates for the Community Development Director participated in mini-assessment center, and one candidate will be returning for further consideration. Mr. Van Gompel noted that reconsidering of the zoning code uses should considered after the Community Development Director is on staff.

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Mr. McGuigan said that this use would not create a significant traffic problem, and was concerned because brick construction materials were not considered. He noted concerns regarding the hours of operation. He said that, considering the comments of the audience and criteria of the zoning code, this is not an appropriate use for the site.

It was moved by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Mr. Carl Krueger to recommend that the Village Board deny Resolution No. 00-, "In the Matter Regarding the Approval of an International House of Pancakes (IHOP) Restaurant Located at 5300 West Brown Deer Road in the M Manufacturing Zoning District". Mr. Carl Krueger said that a more optimal development may be presented in the future. Mr. Raffensperger asked if specific problems have been experienced at the Cousin Subs restaurant on Brown Deer Road. Mr. Van Gompel noted that the Village has received some calls regarding congregation and noise at that restaurant. Mr. Raffensperger said that this is not an appropriate use of the site. Mr. Schmitz noted opposition to the project, referring to the comments made by the neighboring property owners. He questioned the safety and hours of operation of the proposed restaurant. Ms. Bellehumeur noted concerns regarding the use of the land, signage and traffic. The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Van Gompel discussed the make-up of the Planning Commission and proposed alternative membership and appointment terms to the Planning Commission. Trustee Krueger asked about the ability of the chair to be a non-voting member of the Commission. Discussion continued regarding the tasks and voting capacity of the Commission chair and other members. Mr. Van Gompel recommended that no action be taken at this time and re-consider this item at a future meeting of the Planning Commission.

Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager