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Commuinity Development Authority - MINUTES - 5/2/2005 CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 6/13/05 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CDA) Audio recording of meeting MINUTES is also available. Monday, May 2, 2005 Chairman Frank Waltz called the meeting of the Community Development Authority to order at 7:00 P.M. Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. PRESENT: Commissioners Rob Glazier, David Lidbury, Suzi Link, Gail Miles, Frank Waltz, Ald. Nancy Salentine, Ald. Schroeder and Executive Director Jeff Muenkel. GUESTS: Michael Michalski, Muskego Sun Reporter APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 13, 2005 Ald. Salentine moved to accept the minutes for the April 13, 2005 meeting of the CDA. Commissioner Glazier seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried with Commissioner Miles abstaining. ELECTION OF CHAIR, VICE-CHAIR AND SECRETARY Ald. Salentine moved to renominate the same chairman, vice-chairman and secretary if it is amenable to the three incumbent members. Ald. Schroeder seconded. No other nominations proffered. Upon a voice vote, the nomination carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Update on City-owned Janesville Road Property and RFP (Request for Proposal) Executive Director Muenkel advised the CDA members that in discussion with the Common Council, there is no money available to risk for the possible purchase of the parcels surrounding the City owned parcel along Janesville Road. If the CDA had some base money, they could possibly ask for additional money from the city in the future. He has had discussion with developers and he believed that there is still the possibility of developing the area. With the surrounding property owners having shown an interest in selling their properties, he incorporated language in the RFP stating that they will allow the city to include them as additional redevelopment opportunities. CDA members were provided with a copy of the RFP to make comments. These comments haven’t really changed the make up of the RFP. Commissioner Miles had provided edits to the document. CDA Attorney Baxter wanted to make sure that it was understood that the approximate 1.8 acres is the developable portion and is stated in the document and also shown on the map. Attorney Baxter also commented on the storm water pond and that the connections will support the storm water runoff from the site and possibly the ones connecting to it. He wanted it CDA Minutes May 2, 2005 - page 2 reiterated that this was according to the Engineering Department and to make it evident, that this is allowed. Ald. Schroeder asked if the existing pond would support up to the four properties? Executive Director Muenkel stated that the new pond in connection with the series of pond will support and has enough capacity. Commissioners discussed whether they would buy capacity from the city or be allowed to have the capacity for the development. Ald. Schroeder said that if they don’t have to buy capacity and they don’t have to do a storm water pond, this should be mentioned in the RFP. Executive Director Muenkel will further check into the storm water and the capacity with the Engineering Department. Chairman Waltz asked if there was an existing general broadcast of RFPs that goes out so the community of developers have an opportunity to see it? Executive Director Muenkel said he was looking into that right now in talking to developers for the best routes. Commissioner Link suggested publication in periodicals that are relevant to this type of development and also mail to parties that would be interested including local contractors in Muskego. She further stated that the periodicals sometimes do put the information on their web site. Ald. Schroeder mentioned contacting New Berlin as they have done some recent RFPs. Commissioner Glazier said the web site on economic development would be good as well as the suggested network that was going to be formed with greater Waukesha County. Executive Director Muenkel requested additional comments be submitted to him within the next week so he can finalize the RFP before the next meeting. Approval of a Building, Site, and Operation Plan for a Retail Convenience Center for a property located in the NE ¼ of Section 10 (Tax Key Nos. 2198.990.001 and 2198.985.062). Commissioners were in receipt of a letter from Mr. Matt Stamborski, the developer of the property. Mr. Mike Michalski, his partner, was present to answer any questions the CDA members had on the retail convenience center. Taking into account, the suggestions that the CDA members had made at their last meeting on the design of the mall and the character of the buildings, the developers provided a revised site plan and a new rendering of the façade of the building. Ald. Salentine expressed that she was very pleased with the new rendering and the architecture depicted. There was no comparison with the previous rendering. Executive Director Muenkel shared that the developers brought up that there is deed restriction as far as height. Commissioner Link said she understood why Pick N Save had the height restriction in place when they first developed their complex and the surrounding area. She asked if there was any discussion with them about altering or removing their restriction? Mr. Michalski said there was discussion and it would have to go through Roundy’s and right now, they have no incentive to do anything as it is in their lease to the effect that people have to be able to see their building from the street. They need to have something that is economically feasible or it will not happen. Chairman Waltz asked if the recent rendering complies with Roundy’s requirement for visibility? Mr. Michalski stated that it did. They have a 22-foot height restriction. Commissioner Lidbury said the new rendering had much more character than the previous one. The plan is the same, but what a dramatic difference. He was happy with the new one. Ald. Schroeder stated that in comparing the two, the first one he thought of a strip mall because of the typical roof over the sidewalk and pillars holding it up and the second one, not having that, makes it more like individual stores. If this is a beginning example, it is a good start. Commissioner Glazier said they were hoping that something could be done to put the parking behind the building, but he didn’t think they would hold up the project for that aspect. He was pleased with the cosmetic changes to the building. Because the character of the mall has changed, he didn’t think the parking was any longer that much of an issue. Commissioner Link asked if it would help if the CDA would write a letter to Roundy’s regarding a change in the height CDA Minutes May 2, 2005 - page 3 asking for an exception? She commented the new rendering was light years better than the first one; it was wonderful. Mr. Michalski stated he wouldn’t ask for help because if they lifted the restriction, he economically could not go any higher with the building. Executive Director Muenkel pointed out that directly behind the development is an area that Pick N Save could expand out in the future and to let someone go higher could block vision to any new development. This new rendering does have the variable rooflines and the kind of architecture the CDA members wanted to see and he recommended going ahead with it. He said that the city forester would have input in the landscaping of the area. Chairman Waltz noted there are 74 parking spaces with the plan and the city only requires 55; he felt this gives an opportunity to put in more green space. He asked if the Plan Commission had the authority to designate the green space? Executive Director Muenkel said they do over landscape plans. Also, the city forester will have input in the landscaping of the area. Ald. Salentine would like the one gorgeous tree in the area spared if at all possible. Mr. Michalski will look to see if that is a possibility. Commissioner Lidbury asked what the back of the building would look like? Mr. Michalski responded the back is going to be a decorative block, incorporating some pilasters, etc. for interest. They will take the block farther up the wall for screening so you wouldn’t see the roof as you’re coming up over the hill on Parkland. Commissioner Link moved that the CDA advise the Plan Commission that they endorse the proposal with the caveat that they would be willing to exchange some parking to save the particular tree if feasible and some additional greenspace. Ald. Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS--None PUBLIC INPUT—None MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW: Chairman Waltz shared with the CDA members a copy of the April 27, 2005 article published in the Freeman by Dennis Shook. His concern was the implication that the county may have taken a different stance on the road between Parkland and Lannon on Janesville and that would change financial circumstances regarding the former Parkland Mall property. Executive Director Muenkel stated he was not aware of any changes from the county in the information provided regarding the TIF or the implications from improving Janesville Road due to development in this area. Mayor Damaske will be meeting with county about the widening of Janesville Road in the near future. Executive Director Muenkel stated that any development proposed on the site would be site and use specific in figuring the required improvements that will be needed on Janesville Road. The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, June 6. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Commissioner Link moved for adjournment, seconded by Commissioner Lidbury. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Stella Dunahee, CPS Recording Secretary