Review of Heritage and Gateway Overlay Ordinance.

Randy Leiker stated the Planning Commission already had input into this.  We had one written up based on a collaboration of other ordinances.  Mark Strobel wrote a different ordinance.  The Board would like the Planning Commission to look at this combined ordinance and take out and come up with an ordinance that is acceptable.

Randy Leiker does not want to have every highway included in this.  We need some highways with fewer restrictions.  The intent of overlays is the roads that visitors would use when traveling through town.  With it on every road, we could stifle construction.  Randy proposes Highway 15 and 96 and new section of CB when it is constructed to the north.   On CB it would only be on one side on the east having this ordinance for an overlay.  The west side of CTH CB is what it is.  Jim Ecker would like to include Highway 76 south.   That is not presently included in the Heritage part.  Tom Becher stated he does not see GV needing this ordinance.  Jim Ecker would like to review this a bit more and look at it at the next meeting.   

Dave Tebo stated we would make a change to allow agricultural buildings.  We currently have island regulations.  Mark’s is changing that somewhat.  The sign part currently exists.  Mark’s proposal is more detailed.   One item of Mark’s proposal does not allow a truck, or a semi to be used for advertising purposes.  This should be unless it is for a temporary use but with a permit. 

Clem Reimer is not sure about his lots that he has for sale on Municipal Drive.  This ordinance could be good and bad.  Randy Leiker stated it could add some expense for the buildings.  It does add to the cost a bit.  Clem is just not sure about the restrictions.  Randy stated it is only for the frontage property.  Clem understands but he is just unsure.  Mike Siewert stated it protects other buyers also because it keeps development upscale.  Clem was asked to look at the ordinance and let us know his comments.   

Dave Tebo stated the landscaping in Mark’s proposal is a bit extreme especially for future additions.  How do we measure that?  Our current landscaping is good.   

Shirley Solem made a motion to table the ordinance.  Jim Ecker seconded the motion and it was carried.

1^st concept review of a three lot CSM on Manley Road and potential Conservation Subdivision.

Dave Tebo stated the owner of the property came in with Larry Miller from Omnni and asked how this land might be developed.  Dave Tebo told them the Town is in the process of adopting a new Conservation Subdivision Ordinance and they should follow the new regulations.  Larry Miller stated this is a 22 acre parcel.  It does meet the requirements in terms of open space and also how they plan to use some of the utilities.  Larry stated that Old Quarry Lane is a continuation of Old Quarry Lane from the Crestview Subdivision.  They used the proposed formula for the un-adopted Conservation Ordinance.  There will be greenspace along the north and south.  There is detention at the entrance of Old Quarry along Manley and a set aside buffer for walking space.  They want to do three CSM lots to begin with simply to get the project going and get some working capital.  They would then continue on with rest of the development.  The plan is to use joint septic systems with two or possibly three homes per septic with easements across the lots depending on the soils.  There will be one well per three homes.   That is the initial plan.  The density factor is 1.8.  That gives them 14 lots with shared wells.  They are doing a little better than the ordinance requires.  This is just a preliminary sketch.  They have extended Old Quarry Lane through to west property line.  It is not determined where it goes from there.

Jim Ecker stated from the proposed ordinance the 2nd step talks about unbuildable land.  Larry Miller stated the Town is asking for an additional 7’ on Manley Road.  That is considered road dedication in the road formula.  The formula asks for existing road and that was taken out. 

Randy Leiker questioned how difficult was it to work through the formula?  Larry Miller stated it took two shots and three drafts.  And then in between the 1^st and 2^nd the ordinance it was tweaked.  They then went to the most recent version and changed some things.   Initially the plat was 13 lots and they now have 12.   The developer wants larger lots.  It went ok.  Easements have to be drawn up with restrictive covenants.  Soils have not been tested yet.  Some alternate systems may be needed.  They won’t know until the soil testing is done.  The developer does not want to spend a lot of money until they know they can go ahead.

Jim Ecker stated the ordinance as proposed would require an average of four homes per well. This plan shows three homes per well.  Larry Miller stated that was proposed because of the 1^st three CSM lots and then the next three and the next three.  Larry will re-look at that.  Mike Siewert stated he just did a development where the well went out front in setback.  A shed is in back just out of the setback and water line runs along backsides of the homes. The valve can then be turned off.  It is a sort of water system.  You can go up to ten homes per well per the state.

After that it becomes a municipal system.  The wells are 8” and have to follow same rules as an individual well

Jim Ecker questioned right-of-way where the ordinance calls for trail set aside.  Larry Miller stated that on Manley Road, the trail would be within the 100’ of greenspace.  Jim Ecker wants to see space set aside for trails for future connection.  There should be room there for it.  The extra 7’ is there because Manley is a collector road.  Dave Tebo stated we have an opportunity in the ordinance for a variance for small parcels or parcels with extreme wetlands or water.   We should use it wisely and consistently but the flexibility is there for it.

Jim Cotter feels it looks pretty workable.  Dave Tebo stated the ordinance says we should have walked around the property with them but that is not possible with the snow.  The next step is to go to the citizens and then come back to Planning Commission.

Randy Leiker stated they want an informal recommendation.  Jim Ecker stated they should try to reduce the number of wells.  Larry Miller was thanked for trying to work with the proposed ordinance.   No one had any objections to the project.

Possible doggie day care in Greenville Crossing – discussion only.

Dave Tebo was approached a few weeks ago.  The site is next to our well.  Dave thought Keller was in favor of a doggie daycare.  Our Ordinance does not have doggie day care in it.  The Planning Commission would have to approve this as a special use to be put into the ordinance first.  Dave Tebo got a call from Bomier who is selling the land for Keller and they said Keller does not really want it in there.  Keller is not really behind this.  It is not the best place.  It could affect what goes in there in the future.  Randy stated there are other possible locations in Town. 

Town Administrator.                                   

Upcoming Meetings

Tues – Comprehensive Planning meeting – East Central will present where they stand right now.  This starts at 6 with a presentation at 6:30.

Feb 4 -  Proposed Conservation Subdivision Ordinance -  8 p.m. 

Feb 20^th - Jim Resik -  presentation on sustainability at 5:30 p.m. 

Ken Zilisch made a motion to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting.  Jim Cotter seconded the motion and it was carried and adjourned at 6:45 p.m.