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 Yvonne Nealy; Commissioners Susan
Bellehumeur, John Raffensperger, Gunnar Prawitz, Jim McGuigan, Alan Nees
Excused: Trustee Tim
Schilz, Commissioner Frances Ashley-Jordan
Also Present:
II. PERSONS DESIRING TO BE HEARD
Kathleen Schilz,
III. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES:
It was moved
by Commissioner Bellehumeur and seconded by Commissioner Raffensperger to
approve the regular meeting minutes of September 8, 2003. The motion carried unanimously.
IV.
REPORT OF STAFF/COMMISSION MEMBERS
Mr. Pederson discussed the
Mr. Thyes reported on the progress of JM Remodeling’s work
on bringing their building into compliance in order to complete the review of
their Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Thyes
stated that the property owner has been working with Bob Premo, the Village’s
building inspector to remedy the situation.
Mr. Thyes and Mr. Premo spoke with Wally Koceja of Badger Fuels, and Mr.
Koceja presented a preliminary idea for a quick lube facility and gas station
at
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A)
Review the request to withdraw the Conditional Use
Permit application for a Children’s
Mr. Thyes stated that the applicant (Chantell Lockett)
has decided to withdraw her Conditional Use Permit application and that no
action was needed from the Planning Commission.
B)
Review and recommend the Planned Development Agreement
entered into with Tony and Julie Reno (Kurt Schulz Deli) for Outdoor Restaurant
Seating at
Mr. Thyes stated that the red and white umbrellas have
been taken down and the owners intend on replacing them with neutral colored
umbrellas next spring.
It was moved
by Commissioner Bellehumeur and seconded by Commissioner McGuigan to recommend
the Development Agreement to the Village Board for final review and approval. The
motion carried unanimously.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A)
Recommend Approval of a proposed development plan for
a Retail Fabric Shop within the Original Village Planned Development zoning
district at 8669 N. Deerwood Drive, requested by Michael and Linda Benson.
Mr. Thyes summarized the proposal as well as the
existing violation of the American Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines
(ADAAG) to the Planning Commission. Mr.
Thyes stated that the exterior stairwell along the south side of the building
does not comply with the ADAAG and has been in violation since 1997. Mr. Thyes stated that Village staff would
like the building brought into compliance prior to any business being
established on the site. Mr. Thyes also
stated that a building permit has been issued for the construction that would
bring the stairway into compliance.
The applicants, Michael and Linda Benson, addressed
the Planning Commission to explain the need for approval so that they may order
items for the business which would allow them to open by January, 2004. Mr. and Mrs. Benson also stated that their
offer to purchase the property is contingent upon the building being brought
into compliance. Commissioner McGuigan
stated that he differed with Staff’s recommendation to lay the matter over
until the building is brought into compliance since the Benson’s offer to
purchase already included a compliance requirement. Commissioner McGuigan also stated that this
is a great proposal for the
It was moved
by Commissioner McGuigan and seconded by Commissioner Bellehumeur to recommend
concept approval of the development plan for a proposed Retail Fabric Store at
B) Review and recommend the Conditional
Use Permit issued to the YMCA of Metro
Mr. Thyes stated that the gazebo was constructed in
accordance with the permit and that the site has been kept free of litter and
debris.
It was moved by Commissioner Nees
and seconded by Commissioner Raffensperger to recommend the Conditional
Use Permit for
a Wood Gazebo for nature study at
C) Review and recommend an amendment to the
Conditional Use Permit to allow extension of the hours of operation for
Hospitality Child Care, Inc. within the
Mr. Thyes stated that the day care center is in compliance with the
conditions of the existing Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Thyes also stated that the owner of the
Day Care Center contacted his office requesting an extension of the hours of
operation to
The business owners, Kenyatta and Sylvia Johnson, addressed the
Planning Commission and stated that security would not be an issue since the
doors would be locked and windows could be covered. Additionally there would be a male staff
member to provide security assistance.
Sylvia Johnson also stated that they have received many requests from
parents. President Jaberg reiterated
that the proposed
Commissioner Raffensperger stated that there are potential safety
concerns in everything. Commissioner
Raffensperger raised a concern regarding the window covering not allowing a
police officer to see inside the establishment.
The owners stated that they would be open to any acceptable window
covering option. Commissioner Bellehumeur
raised concerns regarding the approval of later business hours at this site not
being compatible if the business were relocated to a different site. Mr. Pederson stated that issue would be
addressed through the relocation process, if necessary. The Planning Commission directed Staff to
contact the Police Department to provide opinions about window coverings,
transport of children to their homes, and the
It was moved
by Commissioner McGuigan and seconded by Commissioner Bellehumeur to
recommend the amended Conditional Use Permit with the change to the hours of
operation for Hospitality Child Care Incorporated at
VII. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved
by Commissioner Raffensperger and seconded by Commissioner Bellehumeur to
adjourn at
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