Plan Council Minutes 1996 06-26-96 PLANNING COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1996 AT 9 : 30 am
CITY CONFERENCE ROOM, 111 W. FOX ST. , YORKVILLE
Present were Sue Swithin, Joe Wywrot, Tim Fairfield, J. T. Johnson,
Jim Nanninga, Emo Furofi, Jeff Palmquist, Ralph Pfister, Bill
Dettmer, Tony Graff, Valerie Burd, Paul Burd and Darren Sloniger.
DEVELOPMENT GROUP-MILL & HYDRAULIC
Jim Nanninga stated this is a special meeting called for the
Development Group for the preliminary and he will come to the next
meeting with the final .
Darren Sloniger for the Development Group stated this is two
projects - the first in on the old Robb Container factory property
(which will be demolished) for a 72 unit facility ( 3 story with
elevator) for the elderly. There will be 1 .5 parking spaces per
unit. This is adjacent to old button factory which will have 15
newly constructed townhomes and 4 loft townhomes, constructed in
phases which will be for sale. That property is adjacent to
railroad tracks and river. The 72 units will use the tax credits,
but state is out of credits for year. He scored third so will go
back in January. Jeff Palmquist asked for documentation stating
that 1-1/2 parking spaces for unit was sufficient. There is
nothing in ordinance specifically for senior parking. Darren
Sloniger stated that historically 80% of these units are occupied
by widows. Storm water detention is not addressed and lighting,
trees, medians, etc. will be addressed in P.U.D. Any deviations
from zoning ordinance should be identified for next presentation.
Bill Dettmer will prepare zoning analysis. Land Cash for senior
units could be waived in P.U.D. , but townhouses would have Land
Cash. The City would want separate water system for sprinkler and
for domestic, and water meters should be addressed in the P.U.D.
A sidewalk on Van Emmon is required. Should have 8" water main,
and 6" sanitary sewer. On 72 unit building, some pedestrian
connection to park should be in front. Tim Fairfield stated that
fire lane of 18 ft. should be around entire building. Portable
barriers and closing of some streets in that area to vehicular
traffic and the drop off (as there is no graceful way to exit) was
discussed. The preliminary plan will need to be redone to address
these areas . There will be no retaining walls. Darren Sloniger
will remove railroad spur if the railroad agrees . Western
Engineering will have detention information before next meeting.
Jeff Palmquist recommended 9-10 feet parking spaces at the 72 unit
facility. Landscaping will be done in open area. There are 3 lots
and all units would be fee simple with some type of association.
Tentative prices for exterior units are $130,000, interior $115,000
and lofts $110,000 . A 10 foot piece will be cut off smoke stack.
More parking is needed at smaller facility. Interior lighting
should be part of the P.U.D. It was suggested that lights match
those at the Riverfront Park. On 72 unit, lower level is masonry
and top is frame and height is 35 feet. Loft units would also have
individual water & sewer service. On townhomes there will be one
car garages with driveways behind units with 4-5 additional spaces .
There must be access for fire and police. Decks on the second
story overlook the river. No contact has been made with the
railroad in regard to people walking across the tracks. Jeff
Palmquist recommended that plans for the Planning Commission be
larger and show how all pieces fit together. Side yard
requirements were discussed. Jeff Palmquist stated that from a
Planning Council design standpoint that relief in setback is not a
big issue if it doesn't jeopardize access and parking requirements.
If shorter front yard setbacks are allowed, Mill St. should be
closed down. If 10 foot spacing is done and fire rating provided,
interpretation from BOCCA may still be required. The closing of
Mill St. should be on the Public Safety Committee meeting agenda
and would also need to be agreed upon with other governmental
agencies . Will need new drawings for roof lines, but building is
not designed yet. This will be on agenda for the special Planning
Council meeting on July 9 in place of regularly scheduled meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 AM
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