Plan Council Minutes 2009 06-11-09 APPROWED
Plan Council
June 11, 2009
Attendees:
Joe Wywrot, City Engineer Stephanie Boettcher, Sr. Planner
Jackie Dearborn, Civil Engineer Travis Miller, Dir. Of Comm. Development
Anna Kurtzman, Zoning Coordinator
Guests:
John Tomasik, Kendall Land Dev. George Bortor, Kendall Land Dev.
Tom Godlewski, EJ Plumbing, Inc. Tim Green, Renewable Resource
Dave Busco, GE Pete Huinker, SEC
Wosciech Zielinski, Renewable Resource
The meeting was called to order at 9:15 am by Joe Wywrot.
The April 9, 2009 minutes were approved after corrections.
PC 2009-10 Kendall Land Development
Property is currently R-2 12,000+ lots, want to rezone the southern portion. Research
by developer indicates interest in duplex units, utilizing the current streets, and the
network will not change. Rodak Street south will be the southern portion that will be
rezoned. Travis Miller explained that PUD zoning can be flexible, but will require some
additional narratives, to give the City higher standards, architecturally and
environmentally, than the standard building code requirements.
Ecomagination and Masco are joining forces to build eco-developments. They work
with land developers or builder partners to bring in products and construction ideas to
make it easier on the environment. The "dashboard" monitors water and electric uses in
the home, giving users a device to save money on usages. Solar panels generate their
own power. These would be regulated through the building department. Life expectancy
can be 20-30 years, depending on the grade purchased. The two companies do not
specialize in lighting within the homes.
Residents in this subdivision can choose to have these options in their homes.
Minimum expectations are likely, including a specific type of glass for windows, doors
and insulation, geo-thermal heating and cooling units. The intent is to have renewable
materials in the building (soy based insulation)providing long term energy savings. A
closed cell insulation has a higher R-value. The open cell is more energy efficient than
fiber glass.
A geothermal loop system is constructed underground with no condensation units on the
outside of the buildings. One loop is horizontal (9 ft below) and the other is vertical
(450 ft deep). The vertical loop has no impact on ground water. There is no permitting
involved because these are closed loops. The loop field is made from polyethylene
tubing with a 20 year warranty. Water runs through the coils, with a small amount of
natural anti-freeze. Wells are encased in concrete.
The US government gives homeowners a 30 %tax break for those purchasing the
geothermal system.
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Travis Miller explained that PUD zoning can be somewhat flexible,but will require
additional narratives for all 121 units in the subdivision. These PUD requirements are,
architecturally and environmentally, higher than the standard City building code designs.
Other items listed will include rain gardens in the duplex areas, brick fronts on 50% of
the units, and geo-thermal systems on all units.
When applying for a PUD the petitioner is suppose to submit a list of deviations from
the City's zoning code. Anna Kurtzman's review was based on the R-21) requirements.
The first time duplex units are listed as a permitted use. She expressed a concern with
non-conforming lot lines down the center of a duplex property in the future.
Stephanie Boettcher suggested that the wooded lots might be conveyed to a
conservation foundation easement, to be held by a trust, insuring this area remains
woodland. Lots 84 and 86 potentially could be connected by a green way. This would
protect the trees in the area. Because yearly expenses are needed to maintain the area, if
a foundation is not set up, an alternative idea might be a home owners' association.
Joe Wywrot suggested redefining the preliminary engineering Sheet 4 to show trees to be
removed by grading—29, 28, 27 Tree inventory was done in 2006 prior to construction.
Travis Miller requested the list of the current inventory.
A trail is proposed along the west side in the Com Ed easement (lot 88). Side walks
are along Van Emmon Street (lot 4-5 connection). Preliminary engineering has been
completed by the city for the trail system. The city is asking the petitioner for final
engineering and construction costs for the trails adjacent to their property. Also the city
is requesting an internal link to this trail network. The trail is proposed at the south end
of lot 88 to the northwest of lot 84.
Ms. Boettcher was very much in favor of seeding the lots, as opposed to putting sod on
the lots. She included other incentives for eco-imagination communities and put together
some information on design guidelines for the city, particularly principles 4-9. She
suggested use of bio-swales for storm water release, and use of rain gardens.
Joe Wywrot said the plans show a duplex lot with 4 car spaces—previously there was a
single unit with a 3 car side load garage. The two garage spaces in front of each duplex
unit should each be 18' each. Pervious pavers and driveway options may be proposed to
each home owner. Each dwelling unit will have its own water service and sanitary
service.
This info is needed by the developer: 1) show lot configuration for condominium units
and trail alignment ; 2) list of deficiencies for R-3 zoning, and single family R-2
deviations; 3) Pete H. will check on the update on the tree survey; 4) minimum green
standards,both internal and external; 5) external minimum appearance code standards;
6) revise preliminary plat to change lots.
This will be at the July 8 plan commission meeting. The park board meeting will be
on June 25. The contribution for land cash may increase because of the increase in the
number of lots.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:25 am
Minutes submitted by Annette Williams
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