BROWN DEER PLANNING COMMISSION

AUGUST 11, 2003 MEETING MINUTES

HELD AT THE BROWN DEER VILLAGE HALL

4800 WEST GREEN BROOK DRIVE

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

I. ROLL CALL

Present: Village President Margaret Jaberg; Trustee Tim Schilz; Commissioners Susan Bellehumeur, John Raffensperger, Gunnar Prawitz, Jim McGuigan

Excused: Trustee Yvonne Nealy; Commissioners Frances Ashley-Jordan, Alan Nees

Also Present: Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager; Andy Pederson, Assistant Village Manager/Community Services Director; Jesse Thyes, Planning/Zoning Specialist

II. PERSONS DESIRING TO BE HEARD

None.

III. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: July 14, 2003 - Regular Meeting

It was moved by Mr. Raffensperger and seconded by Trustee Schilz to approve the regular meeting minutes of July 14, 2003. The motion carried unanimously, with Susan Bellehumeur abstaining.

IV. REPORT OF STAFF/COMMISSION MEMBERS

Mr. Pederson reported that Staff is in the process of finalizing and distributing the request for proposals for the Village Code recodification.

Mr. Van Gompel reported that there may be possible buyers for Kohl’s Food Stores which are slated to close in mid-August. Mr. Van Gompel reported that Village staff would be meeting with Mark Vacarro about the possibilities of redeveloping the Bradley Commerce Center as well as funding options for the proposal. Mr. Van Gompel stated that a letter has been sent to Festival Foods regarding the temporary banner that was placed in violation of the Village Code to identify the store by its new name. A discussion ensued about the Village’s sign maintenance regulations. Concerns were also expressed with the type of and number of signs located within the right-of-way along Bradley Road.

V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None.

VI. NEW BUSINESS

A) Recommend Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Children’s Day Care Center, at 7820 N. Teutonia Avenue, requested by Chantell Lockett

Mr. Thyes reviewed the proposal and stated that staff had concerns about the need for additional parking spaces to accommodate the day care center employees. Mr. Thyes also reported that the size of the play area would have to be revised due to the fact that the proposed play area would encroach onto the vacant parcel to the north. Mr. Thyes indicated that the vacant parcel to the north of the site is also owned by Mr. Norman Miller; however the vacant parcel is in the process of being foreclosed upon by Milwaukee County. Vince Milewski, architect for the applicant, presented a revised site plan addressing the concerns regarding the play area. Mr. Milewski also proposed “double stacked” parking spaces on the south end of the building for employee parking to address parking concerns. Commission members expressed concerns with regard to the “double stacked” parking concept, parking of the day care vehicle, site access and egress, and location.

The Commission discussed the need for additional information regarding the operational aspects of the proposed business as well as the need for a letter from the land owner, Mr. Norman Miller, stating that he is in favor of this proposal. Operational aspects discussed included: storage and parking of the day care vehicle, school bus drop off area, dumpster location, fence height requirements, snow removal, emergency vehicle access, hours of operation, and number of children. The Commission requested that the applicant collect the additional information and present it at the September Planning Commission meeting for consideration.

It was moved by Ms. Bellehumeur and seconded by Mr. Prawitz to layover the matter until the September 8, 2003, meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

B) Recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Convenience Store, Public Garage, and a Car Wash at 4685 West Bradley Road, requested by Walter Koceja.

Mr. Thyes stated that Mr. Koceja would like the proposal tabled as he is exploring other development options. Mr. Thyes stated that he was informed by Mr. Koceja that he had purchased the Bal’s Automotive property at 4730 West Bradley Road. No action was needed by the Commission.

C) Review and recommend the Ordinance to amend the official Village Map to reflect the Discontinuance of the portion of Cloverleaf Lane that lies west of North 67^th Street.

Mr. Thyes reviewed the ordinance for the Commission. Mr. Van Gompel stated that this was an administrative procedure necessary to complete the discontinuance process.

It was moved by Mr. Raffensperger and seconded by Ms. Bellehumeur to recommend the Ordinance to amend the official Village Map to reflect the Discontinuance of the portion of Cloverleaf Lane that lies west of North 67^th Street. The motion carried unanimously.

D) Present the list of Conditional Use Permits that need to be brought back to the Planning Commission for the “1 year” review and determine a procedure to conduct said reviews.

Mr. Thyes reviewed the list of items for the Commission. The Commission discussed the creation of a letter to be sent to the land owner and business owner stating that their Conditional Use Permit will be reviewed and provide the applicant with an opportunity to appear at the review meeting.

It was moved by Mr. Raffensperger and seconded by Ms. Bellehumeur to carry out the review of past Conditional Use Permits in accordance with the proposed schedule. The motion carried unanimously.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by Mr. Raffensperger and seconded by Ms. Bellehumeur to adjourn at 8:28 P.M. The motion carried unanimously.

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Andrew K. Pederson,

Assistant Village Manager/Community Services Director