PLAN COMMISSION

June 16, 2005

                                                                                                           

Members present:  Breault, Koch, Gilbert and Caruso

 

Others present:  Vivian Kamrath, Mark Johnson, Kraig Klund, Eric Rolland, Louie Filkens, Dianne and Larry Yoachim, Tom Hubbard, Randy Hanson, Denny Darnold and others.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Breault at 7:35 a.m. 

 

Moved by Caruso, seconded by Koch to approve the meeting minutes of 5/24/05.

Motion carried.  Breault noted that this is the meeting re-scheduled from June 9th.  Breault thanked the people in attendance and the plan commission members for their cooperation.

 

Certified survey map, four lot residential subdivision, north of Lyle Baer Drive, (extraterritorial subdivision review area – Town of Hudson) – Vivian Kamrath.

Darnold reviewed the location and proposed CSM and noted that city staff had reviewed this proposed four lot minor subdivision and has no specific concerns or issues.  Darnold stated that one residence exists on the parcel proposed for subdivision; thus, there would be a net of three new residences.

 

Moved by Caruso, seconded by Gilbert to approve and recommend approval to the Common Council of the proposed four lot certified survey map (CSM) as proposed by Vivian Kamrath and located in the Town of Hudson.  Motion carried.

 

Final development plans, A-1 Archery addition, 1830 Webster Street – A-1 Archery / OKEF Properties.  Darnold commented that they have not received the revised final development plans which address the city engineer’s comments, but that only minor issues remain to be addressed. Darnold also advised the commission that the plans conform with the requirements of the landscape ordinance.  Darnold noted that the city attorney and he have been working on an agreement which will restrict the property owners from selling the westerly 100 feet of the adjacent lot that is owned by OKEF Properties.  The developer will use the sanitary sewer and water services from the adjacent lot to the west to serve the building addition.  Darnold commented that the agreement should be ready soon for consideration by the Common Council and should be a condition of approval of the final development plans.

 

Moved by Caruso, seconded by Breault to recommend approval of the final development plans for the A-1 Archery addition, 1830 Webster Street, with the following conditions:

            a)  Plans are revised per the city engineer’s recommendations.

            b)  Provision of a letter of credit for $3,590 to assure restoration of street, curb and gutter and boulevard area and costs of associated city inspections.

            c)  Execution of an agreement restricting the sale and development of Lot 2, CSM, Vol. 3, Pg. 726, City of Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin.

Motion carried.

 

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Final development plans, Cutter’s Alley office facility, 76 Coulee Road – Eric Rolland.  Darnold commented that they have received the revised final development plans addressing the city engineer’s recommendations, but the revised plans have not been reviewed by staff.  Darnold noted that the city engineer recommends a letter of credit be obtained by the city to restore street, curb and gutter and boulevard areas.

 

Darnold stated that due to concerns raised by Pat Hopkins, property owner of the parcel to the south the staff reviewed with Mr. Rolland and the project engineer the drainage along the south property line.  Darnold noted that the building was moved ten additional feet to the north, and the drainage from the roof will be directed to the north through the roof drainage system reducing the amount of drainage to the south of the building.  Gilbert raised the issue of storm drainage on the parcel, particularly during frozen ground conditions and that this would need to be evaluated next spring, and the developer should assure the city that if a problem does exist in the future that it will be addressed.

 

Moved by Breault, seconded by Caruso to recommend approval of the final development plans for the Cutter’s Alley office development at 76 Coulee Road with the following conditions:

            a)  Revision of final development plans per the city engineer’s recommendations.

            b)  Provision of a letter of credit for $4,850 to assure restoration of street, curb and gutter and boulevard area and payment of associated city inspections.

            c)  Storm drainage to be reviewed and cooperation of developer required to address storm drainage issues that may result from early frozen ground/thaw conditions.

Motion carried.

 

Final development plans, 12,000 sq. ft. facility, KidsPlaza 2 day care and food service, 3250 Heiser Street, St. Croix Business ParkKidsPlaza, LLC / Dianne and Larry Joachim.  Darnold explained that the city engineer’s comments included provision of curb in the off-street parking areas.  Darnold noted the city requires curb on the front or street side areas of the parking lots.  Breault asked the owners if providing the curb would be a concern.  Larry Yoachim answered no, but that the storm drainage, proposed to flow to the north of the parking lot, must be addressed.

 

Moved by Caruso, seconded by Gilbert to recommend approval of the final development plans for the 12,000 sq. ft. day care and food service facility, 3250 Heiser Street with the plans to be revised per the city engineer’s comments and a letter of credit for $5,568 be provided to assure restoration of curb and gutter, street and boulevard area and costs of associated city inspections.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Final development plans for 12,050 sq. ft. facility, Hudson School of Gymnastics and Tae Kwondo, 2760 Enloe Street (west part of Lot 15, St. Croix Business Park) – An Seoak.  Darnold reviewed the site location and noted that the developer has submitted revised plans, but that the city staff has not had an opportunity to review the revised plans.  Tom Hubbard, representing the owner and Cedar Falls Building Systems explained that the façade will be a pre-cast raked concrete panel and that a band will be painted on the building for accent.  Hubbard noted that the overhead garage door will be relocated to the southeast corner of the building.  Darnold asked what the purpose of the overhead door will be because it does not have a paved surface to the access.  Hubbard stated that only a few times a year the mats may need to be removed from the facility.

 

Moved by Caruso, seconded by Breault to recommend approval of the final development plans for Hudson School of Gymnastics and Tae Kwondo, 2760 Enloe Street with the following conditions:

            a)  Plans to be revised per the city engineer’s recommendations.

            b)  Provision of a letter of credit for $2,560 to assure restoration of street, curb and gutter and boulevard area and payment of associated city inspections.

            c)  City staff to review location of overhead door proposed at southeast corner of the building.

Motion carried.

 

Final development plans for 65,000 sq. ft. industrial facility, 2710 Harvey Street, lot 4, St. Croix Business Park – Bond Pro / Scott Wang.  Darnold noted that the revised plans have been submitted, but that the city staff has not had an opportunity to review the plans.  Darnold noted that the city engineer recommends a surety amount of $3,875 to address restoration of street, curb and gutter and boulevard area. 

 

Caruso asked how high the proposed nitrogen storage tanks will be.  Hubbard replied that they will be approximately 20 feet in height and will be placed on the north side of the building.  Breault asked if the developer may still locate the tanks inside the building. 

Hubbard stated that is still being considered by Bond Pro.

 

Moved by Breault, seconded by Koch to recommend approval of the final development plans for the 65,000 sq. ft. industrial facility at 2710 Harvey Street as proposed by Bond Pro / Scott Wang with the following conditions:

            a)  Plans are revised per the city engineer’s recommendations.

            b)  Provision of a letter of credit for $3,875 to assure the restoration of street, curb and gutter and boulevard area and payment of the associated city inspections.

            c)  Provide revised landscape plans to screen proposed nitrogen storage tank.

Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

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Other items for discussion only or placement on future agendas.   Darnold noted that he has begun the request for qualifications for the city comprehensive plan and has not had time to finish the tree preservation ordinance.  Darnold noted that he has recently received an invitation by Xcel Energy to participate in an advisory committee to review the placement of a landfill operation for the Allen S. King generation plant.  Darnold stated that he attended the landfill advisory committee meeting on 6-15-05.  The committee has been working on this issue since mid-April, 2005 and that the city of Hudson and St. Croix County were asked to participate because the Minnesota communities asked that a site or sites in Wisconsin be considered.  Darnold stated that he would add this item to the plan commission agenda for next Thursday.  Darnold also mentioned that the issue regarding metal facades, originally scheduled for discussion at the 6-16-05 meeting, was removed and will be placed on the 6-23-05 agenda.  Tom Hubbard, Cedar Falls Building Systems asked if the city was looking to regulate the amount of metal on the front facades only.  Breault noted that there has been no decision and that the Plan Commission wants to discuss and consider this issue.

 

Moved by Breault, seconded by Caruso to adjourn.  Motion carried.  8:10 a.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Dennis Darnold, Secretary