MINUTES OF THE

OAK CREEK PLAN COMMISSION MEETING

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2004

Acting Mayor Kopplin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  The following Commissioners were present at roll call: Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Marhal, Commissioner Siira, Acting Mayor Kopplin, Commissioner Correll and Commissioner Peterson.  Also present were Director of Community Development Douglas Seymour and Assistant Fire Chief George Krudop.

Commissioners Foeckler and Dickmann were excused.

Commissioner Siira motioned to approve the minutes of the January13, 2004 meeting.  Commissioner Marhal seconds.  Roll call, all voted aye.  Motion carries.

Report on Significant Common Council Actions

Mr. Seymour updated the Commissioners on the actions that were taken at the January 20, 2003 Common Council meetings.  No questions or comments from the Commissioners.

Rezone - Ebenezer Child Care Centers
8201 S. Howell Avenue
Tax Key No.: part of 813-9009

Mr. Seymour explained to the Commission that Ebenezer Child Care was requesting a change in the zoning for a portion of 8201 S. Howell Avenue from M-1, Manufacturing to B-3, Office and Professional Business with a conditional use permit to allow for a day care center with an outdoor activity area.

Commissioner Kopplin questioned what the rest of the site would be used for and if an there was enough market share for another child care center.  Mr. Seymour explained to the west would be manufacturing and there will be plans presented at a later date for the other parcel that would be a complimentary business without hazards towards children.

Commissioner Siira questioned what determined the size of the lot for rezoning.  Mr. Dana Albert, Inland Companies, explained that the lot was sized based on the building size and conforming to the green space requirements. 

Commissioner Siira questioned how access would be gained to the site.  Mr. Seymour stated access would be gained from Forest Hill Avenue.

Commissioner Siira motioned that the Commission recommend to the Common Council that a portion of the property at 8201 be rezoned from M-1 Manufacturing, to B-3, Office and Professional Business and be granted a conditional use permit for a day care center with an outdoor activity area after a public hearing.

Commissioner Marhal seconds.  Roll call, all voted aye.  Motion carries.

Temporary Use Request - Oak Shore Development, LLC
4340 E. Oakwood Road
Tax Key No.: 917-9998

Mr. Seymour explained to the Commission that Oak Shore Development, LLC was requesting approval of a temporary use for a concrete batch plant for a period of five years for the property at 4340 E. Oakwood Road. 

After much discussion Acting Mayor Kopplin motioned that the item be held until further information could be gathered.

For a complete transcript on this item contact the Planning Department.

Official Map Amendment
Southeast 1/4 of Section 28

Mr. Seymour explained to the Commission the Micjensar Development LLC was requesting to amend the official map for the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28.  This is the preliminary step in the possible development of a subdivision with the Rs-2, Single Family Residential zoning district tentatively called Shepard’s Orchard.  In order to proceed with such a subdivision, it would be necessary to amend the official map for this quarter section. 

After much discussion and public comment Acting Mayor Kopplin motioned that the item be held.

For a full transcript of this item, contact the Planning Department.

Commissioner Correll motioned to adjourn.  Commissioner Peterson seconds.  Roll call, all voted aye.  The meeting adjourned at 10:23p.m.