Minutes: Plan Commission: Pt IV; July 2, 2007

Future Transportation Map (application 2007-19). Hammann said the Public Works Committee had approved the changes at its April meeting. The Commission noted that the inset showing future by-pass routes needs to be included on the map. Hammann made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to approve Plan Commission Resolution 2007-4, Recommending to the Common Council the Adoption of a New Future Transportation Map for the City’s Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan. Motion approved unanimously.
Preliminary Development Presentations. Schwecke indicated there were no preliminary presentations.
Pending Legislative Proposals.
Unified Land Development Code. Schwecke indicated that a phasing schedule is in the packet according to comments from the Commission at its June 11 meeting.
Fences. Schwecke noted that the Common Council will have its first reading of the ordinance on July 10.
Accessible Housing. Schwecke noted that the Common Council will have its first reading of the ordinance on July 10.
Traditional Neighborhood Developments. Schwecke noted that the Common Council will have its first reading of the ordinance on July 10.
Residential Design Standards. Schwecke said this is temporarily on hold since it has been listed as a second phase of the unified land development code.
Residential Use Standards. Schwecke said this is temporarily on hold since it has been listed as a second phase of the unified land development code.
Rock County Smart Growth Plan. Decker indicated that Rock County has an advisory committee working on their Smart Growth Plan. They have finished with agriculture element and are currently finishing with the issues & opportunities and the transportation elements. The county expects to complete their plan in 2010. The Commission agreed it should stay informed of the county’s project as it progresses.
Flood Insurance/Community Rating System. Schwecke noted that the city could undertake some relatively simple steps to improve the city’s rating in the National Flood Insurance Program. The improved rating would have a lower the insurance premiums for local policy holders. It was agreed that Baker Manufacturing should be contacted as the single largest potential beneficiary.
Site Plan Amendments. Schwecke stated there had been no administrative review of site plan amendments.
Redevelopment Authority. Wietecha had nothing additional to report.
Historic Preservation Commission.
Standpipe. Decker said the Wisconsin Historic Preservation Review Board would consider recommending the standpipe for listing on the Wisconsin and National Registers of Historic Places.
Traditional Neighborhood Development Committee. Schwecke noted that the meeting had been rescheduled for Thursday, July 5, at 6:00.
City Planner’s Report.
Council Actions. The Council tabled action on the Propst Land Division (application 2007-4).
Code Enforcement. A letter has been sent to Tom and Jan Davis giving thirty days to comply with landscaping requirements.
Adjournment. On a motion by Braunschweig, seconded by Brooks, the meeting adjourned at 9:22 pm.