Monday, March 31, 2008

 

Pursuant to adjournment, the City Plan Commission met in the Common Council Chambers of City Hall, 5909 North Milwaukee River Parkway.

 

Mayor Tepper called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Roll Call:  Present: Mayor Jerome Tepper, Commissioners Paul Conway, Joseph Colacino, and Jacek Flejsierowicz.  Absent:  Commissioners Larry Appel and Dennis Noble.

 

Other Officials Present: Richard E. Maslowski, City Administrator, Todd M. Stuebe, Director of Community Development, and Kenneth J. Veriga, Planning and Zoning Administrator.  

 

In accordance with the Open Meeting Law, the Glendale Herald, the City's official newspaper, was advised on Thursday, March 27, 2008, of the date of this meeting, the agenda was posted on the official bulletin board in City Hall, copies of the agenda were made available to the general public in the Municipal Building and the Police Department, and those persons who have requested were sent copies of the agenda.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

The members of the Plan Commission, City staff and all those present pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

           

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES.

 

Motion was made by Comm. Colacino, seconded by Comm. Conway, to approve the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.  Roll Call:  Ayes:  Mayor Tepper, Commissioners Conway and Colacino.  Noes:  None.  Abstain:  Commissioners Flejsierowicz.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION.

 

I.                    7:00 PM Conditional Use Hearing, Global Publishers, L.L.C., 5055 North Lydell Avenue.  Review and approve publishing company use and plan of operation.

 

Mr. Stuebe stated that the Staff Report was distributed to the Plan Commissioners and Applicant and is incorporated herein as follows:

 

Applicant, Asset Acquisitions, Incorporated, seeks conditional use approval for Global Publishers, L.L.C., to occupy a tenant space located in the subject building.  The building and property is owned by Asset Acquisitions, Incorporated.  The site is zoned B-1, Sub-Area A1, Office District and, under the requirements of Section 13.1.34, the proposed use and plan of operation are subject to review and approval by the Plan Commission.

 

The former Oster facility totals about 258,500 square feet, of which about 205,000 square feet is office space.  Manpower occupied about 125,000 square feet of the office space.  Global Publishers will occupy about 8,500 square feet.  Other tenants at the site include Wells Fargo (Emjay) and the Whitefish Bay Department of Public Works.  Applicant anticipates a maximum of 40 employees working at the site.  The site has a total of about 700 parking stalls, including handicapped accessible spaces and, accordingly, ample parking spaces are available.  Proposed office hours are weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

No signs are proposed at this time.

 

Mr. Stuebe stated that Staff recommends approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Global Publishers to occupy 5055 North Lydell Avenue, subject to the following conditions:  1) Subject to annual conditional use review; 2) Signs are subject to a permit through Community Development Department staff under the Glendale Sign Code; 3) All landscaping and lighting features being maintained and replaced and/or replenished whenever necessary pursuant to tenant/owner lease responsibilities; 4) Dumpster location to be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Administrator; 5) Subject to obtaining a Code Compliance Inspection Certificate of Compliance 6) All City of Glendale building and fire codes being carried out to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector and North Shore Fire Department; 7) Written certification by owner of compliance with State of Wisconsin Department of Commerce requirements for physically disabled parking prior to issuance of Occupancy Permit.

Mayor Tepper asked the Applicant to introduce himself.

Frank Giuffre, representing Mallory Properties, introduced himself and stated they were the landlords of the building.

Mayor Tepper asked if Mr. Giuffre had anything to say.

Mr. Giuffre replied in the negative.

Mayor Tepper asked if there was motion relative to this request.

Comm. Colacino asked what type of publishing do you specialize in.

Mr. Giuffre stated that they publish an internet phonebook for overseas manufacturing and things like that stated that it is webpage and not an actual book.

Motion by Comm. Colacino, seconded by Comm. Conway, to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Global Publishers to occupy 5055 North Lydell Avenue, subject to the seven recommendations by City Staff.  Roll Call:  Ayes:  Mayor Tepper, Commissioners Conway, Colacino, and Flejsierowicz.  Noes:  None.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

II.                 7:00 PM Conditional Use Hearing, Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation, 6300 North Port Washington Road.  Review and approve mortgage loan business use and plan of operation.

 

                        The Staff Report was distributed to the Plan Commissioners and Applicant and is incorporated herein as follows:

 

Applicant, Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation, seeks conditional use approval to occupy a 1,243 square foot tenant space on the first level of the subject building.  The building and property is owned by Jay Barrett, Jr. Revocable Trust.  The site is zoned B-1, Sub-Area F2 Commercial Office District and, under the requirements of Section 13.1.34, the proposed use and plan of operation are subject to review and approval by the Plan Commission.

 

General Site Condition and Organization. 

The Barrett Office Park is comprised of four two-story buildings with landscaping and parking along the west side of the buildings (freeway side), with additional parking in a less formal setting to the east of the buildings.  There is a sufficient amount of parking stalls available to serve the subject enterprise.

 

Hours of Operation and Number of Employees.  The business operates Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  There is a maximum of one (1) employee working at the site at any given time.

 

No signs are proposed at this time.

 

                        Mr. Maslowski stated that the Applicant could not appear tonight due to some other conflicts and Mr. Stuebe will read the report and that it is pretty straight forward and it is recommended that the Plan Commission proceed.

Mr. Stuebe stated that Staff recommends approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation to occupy 6300 North Port Washington Road, subject to the following conditions:  1) Subject to annual conditional use review; 2) Signs are subject to a permit through Community Development Department staff under the Glendale Sign Code; 3) All landscaping and lighting features being maintained and replaced and/or replenished whenever necessary pursuant to tenant/owner lease responsibilities; 4) Dumpster location to be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Administrator; 5) Subject to obtaining a Code Compliance Inspection Certificate of Compliance 6) All City of Glendale building and fire codes being carried out to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector and North Shore Fire Department; 7) Written certification by owner of compliance with State of Wisconsin Department of Commerce requirements for physically disabled parking prior to issuance of Occupancy Permit.

                        Mayor Tepper asked if there was a motion relative to this application.

                        Motion by Comm. Colacino, seconded by Comm. Conway, to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation to occupy 6300 North Port Washington Road for a mortgage underwriting office, subject to the seven recommendations by City Staff.  Roll Call:  Ayes:  Mayor Tepper, Commissioners Conway, Colacino, and Flejsierowicz.  Noes:  None.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

III.               7:00 PM Conditional Use Hearing, Northern Black Belt Limited, L.L.C., 6004 North Port Washington Road.  Review and approve martial arts training studio use and plan of operation.

 

                        The Staff Report was distributed to the Plan Commissioners and Applicant and is incorporated herein as follows:

 

Applicant, Northern Black Belt Limited, L.L.C. (James Reissmann), seeks conditional use approval to occupy about 1,580 square feet of tenant space in the basement level of the Pier One Center building.  The building and property is owned by Seemann Family L.L.C.  The site is zoned B-1, Sub-Area F1 Commercial Retail/Office District and, under the requirements of Section 13.1.34, the proposed use and plan of operation are subject to review and approval by the Plan Commission.

 

General Site Condition and Organization. 

The Pier One Center is a 16,500 square-foot one-story building with an additional area of about 5,200 square feet in the basement of the building.  Existing tenants on the first level include Pier One and a Coldwell Banker real estate office.  There is a sufficient amount of parking stalls available to serve the subject enterprise.

 

Hours of Operation and Number of Employees.  The business operates Monday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   There is one (1) employee working at the site at any given time.

 

No sign permit information has been submitted for review.

 

Mr. Stuebe stated that Staff recommends approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Northern Black Belt Limited, L.L.C. to occupy 6004 North Port Washington Road, subject to the following conditions:  1) Subject to annual conditional use review; 2) Signs are subject to a permit through Community Development Department staff under the Glendale Sign Code; 3) All landscaping and lighting features being maintained and replaced and/or replenished whenever necessary pursuant to tenant/owner lease responsibilities; 4) Dumpster location to be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Administrator; 5) Subject to obtaining a Code Compliance Inspection Certificate of Compliance 6) All City of Glendale building and fire codes being carried out to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector and North Shore Fire Department; 7) Written certification by owner of compliance with State of Wisconsin Department of Commerce requirements for physically disabled parking prior to issuance of Occupancy Permit.

Mayor Tepper asked the Applicant to introduce herself.

Lyle Greivell stated she represents the Seemann Family.

Mayor Tepper asked Ms. Greivell if she had anything she wished to add.

Ms. Greivell replied in the negative.

Motion by Comm. Colacino, seconded by Comm. Conway, to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Northern Black Belt Limited, L.L.C., to occupy the designated lower level space at 6004 North Port Washington Road, subject to the seven recommendations by City Staff.  Roll Call:  Ayes:  Mayor Tepper, Commissioners Conway, Colacino, and Flejsierowicz.  Noes:  None.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

IV.              Certified Survey Map, Maglio Family, L.L.C., 4287 North Port Washington Road.  Review and recommend Common Council approval of CSM.

 

                        The Staff Report was distributed to the Plan Commissioners and Applicant and is incorporated herein as follows:

 

Applicant, Maglio Family, L.L.C., seeks Plan Commission recommendation to the Common Council to approve a Certified Survey Map to facilitate the consolidation of parcels owned and acquired by Maglio Family, L.L.C.

 

The required action by the Plan Commission is a recommendation to the Common Council to approve the Certified Survey Map subject to payment of the $75.00 administrative fee, making any required technical corrections, and payment of City Engineer CSM technical review fees, if any.

 

Mayor Tepper asked the Applicant to introduce himself.

Sam Maglio, owner, introduced himself.

Mayor Tepper asked if there was anything you wish to add.

Mr. Maglio replied in the negative.

Mayor Tepper asked if there was a motion relative to this application.

Motion by Comm. Colacino, seconded by Comm. Conway, to recommend that the Common Council approve the Certified Survey Map subject to the three conditions.  Roll Call:  Ayes:  Mayor Tepper, Commissioners Conway, Colacino, and Flejsierowicz.  Noes:  None.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ADJOURNMENT.

                        Motion by Comm. Colacino, seconded by Comm. Conway, to adjourn the Plan Commission until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2008.  Roll Call:  Ayes: Mayor Tepper, Commissioners Conway, Colacino, and Flejsierowicz.  Noes:  None.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Todd M. Stuebe, Director of Community Development

Kenneth J. Veriga, Planning & Zoning Administrator

 

Recorded:  April 2, 2008