BROWN DEER PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD AT THE BROWN DEER VILLAGE HALL
The meeting was called to
order by Village President Jaberg at
I. ROLL CALL
Present: Village
President Margaret Jaberg, Trustee Tim Schilz, Trustee Yvonne Nealy, Alan Nees,
John Raffensperger, Gunnar Prawitz, Jim McGuigan
Excused: Susan
Bellehumeur, Frances Ashley-Jordan,
Also Present: Russell
Van Gompel, Village Manager; Andy Pederson,
II. PERSONS DESIRING TO
BE HEARD
None.
III. CONSIDERATION OF
MINUTES:
It was moved by Mr. Raffensperger and seconded by Trustee
Nealy to approve the regular meeting minutes of May 12, 2003. The motion carried unanimously, with Jim
McGuigan and Gunnar Prawitz abstaining.
IV.
REPORT OF STAFF/COMMISSION
MEMBERS
Mr. Pederson stated that
staff was working to formulate goals and an organizational structure for the
newly created
Mr. Van Gompel reported that
Mr. Walter Koceja has expressed a desire to revise the recently approved
Conditional Use Permits regarding his property on
Mr. McGuigan inquired
whether the Village Code could be placed on the Village web site in a PDF
format. Mr. Van Gompel and Mr. Pederson
explained to the Commission that the Village Code is currently in the process of
being reconciled and recodified with the intent of being placed on the web site
once completed. Mr. Pederson indicated
that this is a high priority and staff is currently working on this project and
that staff would be meeting with representatives on Thursday to discuss a
process for recodification.
The Commission discussed the
possibility of establishing an ordinance requiring properties to be demolished
after they have been vacant for a period of one year. Mr. Van Gompel stated that staff would
examine the issue but raised concern about the constitutionality of such an
ordinance.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A)
Recommend Approval of a
Conditional Use Permit for Single Family Residence within the B4-Commercial
Zoning District, adjacent to 4494 West Bradley Road, requested by Chris Smerz
Mr. Thyes reviewed the
proposal and discussed the possibility that a storage shed currently on the
property. Mr. Thyes stated that he
visited the site and did not see a shed, but in the event it did exist, it
would need to be removed. The Commission
discussed the proposed square footage of the home and Mr. Thyes reviewed the
square footage of the surrounding properties homes. The Commission discussed the proposed
conditions. Mr. Pederson stated that the
proposed home meets all setback requirements, and that the Village would
require an as-built survey due to the fact the home meets the minimum set back
requirement on the west side of the property.
It was moved by Mr. McGuigan and seconded by Trustee Nealy
to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Single Family Residence
within the B4-Commercial Zoning District, adjacent to 4494 West Bradley Road,
requested by Chris Smerz . The motion carried unanimously.
B)
Review and recommend an
amendment to the Conditional Use Permit to allow the relocation of Curves for
Women Exercise Salon to a larger tenant space within the
Mr. Thyes reviewed the
proposal and stated that staff had not received any complaints regarding the Curves
for Women business at its previous location within the
The Commission determined
that the proposal was a not major change, and in doing so, recommended that
there was not a need to schedule an additional public hearing on the proposed
change.
It was moved by Mr. Prawitz and seconded by Mr.
Raffensperger to recommend an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit to allow
the relocation of Curves for Women Exercise Salon to a larger tenant space
within the Bradley Village Shopping Center, 4311 West Bradley Road with the
following conditions: the Building Board or the Building Inspector approve all
interior modifications and the business meet all requirements regarding
entrances and exits; and a letter of support from the Landlord regarding this
proposal shall be submitted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C) Review
and recommend the Discontinuance of the portion of
Mr. Thyes and Mr. Neitzel reviewed the proposal and previous processes which resulted in the current review of the Discontinuance. Mr. Thyes indicated that the process was being started over due to the expiration of the original deadlines. Mr. Thyes reviewed letters of support received from the affected homeowners and outlined their concerns, including: the possibility of increased assessments with the additional property; the desire to ensure the costs for the Discontinuance do not exceed the proposed $1,500; and that landscaping and seeding be completed in a thorough and satisfactory manner.
Mr. Van Gompel stated that staff examined the possibility of creating an additional lot from the portion of property within the Discontinuance but that it would not be considered a viable option within any zoning district.
Trustee Schilz inquired whether the residents were aware of potential impacts related to assessments. The Commission and property owners discussed potential assessment impacts. Trustee Schilz requested that the Village Assessor be contacted in the attempt to provide an estimate of additional taxes provided the circumstances.
The Commission and property owners discussed the maintenance of the property with regard to the responsibility of the Village ensuring the proposed drainage facilities operate functionally and the responsibility of the property owners to provide for the day-to-day maintenance of the property. Mr. Neitzel stated that the drainage facilities were to be constructed to hold a 25 year rain event.
Mr. Van Gompel indicated that this was the first step in the Discontinuance process that may also include the Finance and Public Works Committee and ultimately the Village Board.
It was moved by Mr. Raffensperger and seconded by Mr. McGuigan
recommend the Discontinuance of the portion of
VII. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Mr. Raffensperger and seconded by President
Jaberg to adjourn at
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Russell Van Gompel, Village
Manager