The meeting was called to order by Village President Jaberg at 7:30 P.M.

Present: Village President Margaret Jaberg, Trustees Yvonne Nealy, Tim Schilz Commissioners Debra Falk, Carl Krueger, John Raffensperger, and Jerry Schmitz

Also Present: Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager and Mary Kay Buratto, Community Development Director, Trustee Bob Moranski, Trustee Jeff Baker

Excused: Commissioners Susan Bellehumeur and Jim McGuigan

Mr. Jim Marks, owner of the River Lane Inn at 4313 West River Lane, spoke in favor of the parking lot but expressed a concern with stormwater management and how the site would address stormwater runoff. Ms. Buratto explained that the site complies with the recently adopted stormwater management ordinance and that the site would be served by an underground stormwater piping system. The system is designed to limit runoff, which would be retained on site when needed.

None.

This item was moved for consideration after New Business.

Ms. Buratto reviewed her October 2, 2001 memorandum and noted the changes to the landscaping plan. Commissioner Raffensperger questioned the ownership of the parcel. Mr. Jim Podewils of Continental Bank responded that the property was owned by Continental Bank. The commissioners also questioned the parking on the existing site and the expanded use which necessitate the additional parking. The Commissioners also discussed the need for a marked street crossing. Concerns were raised about pedestrians traveling along the street right of way. Mr. Podewils noted that primarily employees would use this site, and that parking adjacent to the building would be utilized by customers. The Commissioners also discussed how the site would address the issues of stormwater runoff. It was noted that the site would be served by the underground storm sewer system.

Trustee Schilz suggested that a public hearing be held to solicit comments on the proposed change in the land use of the property. The Commissioners discussed lighting for the parking lot and inquired if it would be consistent with the lighting in the parking area adjacent to the building. Mr. Podewils responded that it would be consistent with the existing lighting. The issue of crossing River Lane was discussed. The concern expressed regarding pedestrian crossing will be forwarded to the Police Department for their review.

Ms. Buratto reviewed her October 3, 2001 report and provided some explanation to the request. The Commissioners discussed changes to the purpose of the Planning Commission. Village President Jaberg questioned the authority to review subdivisions. Ms Buratto responded that the authority to review subdivisions is included under the Subdivision Code. Trustee Schilz questioned if the Commission should be referred as the Plan Commission or Planning Commission. The Plan Commission is the term included in the State Statute. The Commission discussed the inclusion of "may recommend to the Village President and the Board of Trustees, programs for public improvements and the financing thereof." The Commission felt comfortable since it included "may".

The Commissioners discussed the definition and use of the terms "health, safety, and welfare". Ms Buratto also commented that the changes will be reviewed by the Village Attorney.

Village President Jaberg noted that Subsection (b) of the ordinance should include a description of the Plan Commission’s role on the Conditional Use Permit process. In addition, the proposed ordinance should include language regarding Planned Developments. The Commissioners also discussed the role of the Plan Commission and which items will be referred to the Commission for review.

Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager