Plan Commission — Agenda packet

January 15, 2026 Real Land Surveying 1356 International Drive Eau Claire, WI 54701 (715) 514-4116 Preliminary Plat of Grand Meadows This subdivision plat of Grand Meadows is the initial phase of a multi-phase residential subdivision. The site has frontage on the west side of County Road P and the north side of 40th Avenue. It is adjacent to the west of the recently platted Woodward Acres. The total platted area is 51.79 acres. Grand Meadows contains two different zoning districts; lots 1-18 are zoned residential 3 and outlot 1 is zoned residential 2. The first phase comprises of 19 total lots; 18 multi-family residential lots and one outlot. Of the 18 multi-family residential lots, lots 1-8 & 11-18 are 4-plex units. While lots 9-10 are duplexes. The average lot size for the 4-plex lots is 0.60 acres and the average lot size for the duplex lots is 0.46 acres. A portion of Outlot 1 will be used for stormwater purposes and the ownership will retain with the developer. Additional right of way of 43rd Avenue will be dedicated from the eastern edge of The Meadows and extended +/- 1320 feet to the its intersection with County Road P. Lots 1-18 will all have direct access onto this new portion of 43rd Avenue. To reduce the number of driveways onto 43rd Avenue, all 4-plex lots will have shared access onto 43rd Avenue via shared easement. Jeremy Skaw, P.L.S. Field Supervisor 715.514.4116 Office 715.895.8211 Direct 715.225.4572 Mobile www.rlswi.com WTR STM WTR STM Lake Hallie Zoning Ordinance Chapter 70 June 21, 2021February 3, 2026 Page 43 of 61 (3). Repair of motor vehicles and small engines including the construction and operation of racing machines such as stock cars, snowmobiles and tractors. (4). Storage of motor vehicles and recreational vehicles in accessory structures that were existing at the time of adoption of the zoning code (1974). Sec. 70-116 Commercial Site Plan Review Process (a). Purpose. The purpose of the commercial site plan review requirements are as follows: (1). To maintain and improve the quality of the environment; (2). To encourage the aesthetic compatibility of the design and construction of new development with adjacent and nearby land uses; (2).(3). To encourage neighborhood participation within the Commercial Site Plan Review Process. (b). Jurisdiction. Site plans for all new commercial development shall be submitted, reviewed and approved by the Plan Commission prior to the issuance of a building and/or zoningthe applicable development permits for all new commercial developmentby the Department. (DJC: Should we define “new commercial development”?) No building or sanitary permit for a nonresidential Development permits for a commercial building or structure shall not be issued until unless all of the applicable provisions of this section ordinance have been met. (c). Plan Submittal Requirements. The submittal requirements for site plan applications shall include the following: (1). Written Narrative. A written description of the intended use describing in reasonable detail the following: a. Current and proposed land uses. b. Projected employees, number of daily customers, and hours of operation for the commercial land usesproposed development. c. Possible fFuture expansions and related implications. c.d. Proposed public improvements such as road dedications; Proposed connections to Village utilities such as water or sewer. (2). Site plan. A site plan which includes the following: a. A title block which indicates the name, address, and phone/fax number(s) and email address of the current property owner and/or agent(s) (developer, architect, engineer, and planner) for project. b. The date of the original plan and the latest date of revision to the plan. c. A north arrow and a graphic scale. Said scale shall not be smaller than 1 inch equals 100 feet. d. A legal description of the subject property. e. All property lines and existing and proposed right-of-way lines with bearings and dimensions clearly labeled. f. All existing and proposed easement lines and dimensions with a key provided and explained on the margins of the plan as to ownership and purpose. g. All required building setback lines. h. All existing and proposed buildings, structures, and paved areas, including building entrances, walks, drives, decks, patios, fences, utility poles, drainage facilities, and walls. i. The location and dimension (cross-section and entry throat) of all access points onto public streets. j. The location and dimension of all on-site parking (and off-site parking provisions if they are to be employed), including a summary of the number of parking stalls provided. k. The location and dimension of all loading and service areas on the subject property and labels indicating the dimension of such areas. l. The location of all outdoor storage areas and the design of all screening devices. Lake Hallie Page 44 of 61 June 21, 2021 Chapter 70 m. The location, type, height, size, and lighting of all signage on the subject property. n. The location, height, design/type, illumination power, and orientation of all exterior lighting on the subject property. (See Section 70-114) o. The location and type of any permanently protected green space areas. p. The location of existing and proposed stormwater management, conveyance and drainage facilities. (DJC: At what point do we want to look at SW management plans for developments smaller than one acre?) q. Total Lot area. r. Gross floor area. s. Impervious surface area. (3). Building Elevations. Drawings of each elevation of the proposed building(s) or proposed remodeling of an existing building(s) showing finished exterior treatment. Labels on the elevation drawings shall identify all exterior materials and colors. (4). Landscaping Plan. Drawings of the subject property, at the same scale as the site plan, showing the location of existing and proposed plant materials, fencing, and berms. (DJC: I believe we should have some criteria in this section. Do you want to take your independent visions of commercial development and come up with a basic set of guidelines? (5). Development Agreement. For some commercial developments, a developer’s agreement shall be required for public dedications or connection to the village utilities. (5).(6). Additional Information. The Plan Commission may request additional information if such information is needed to make a through and accurate review of the project. (d). Review and Approval Procedure. (1). If a commercial site plan approval is required and is not associated with a rezone or a conditional use request, Anan application for commercial site plan approval and the applicable fee shall be submitted to the appropriate Department no less than 10 15 working days prior to the Plan Commission meeting at which the application shall be considered. The application shall be accompanied by 10 copies of the site plan, written material, and otherinclude all information required in section 70-116(c) and other applicable sections of this ordinance and be submitted inone and electronic copy in a PDF with recognizable text. (2). Notification to property owners within 400’ of the proposed development shall be mailed a notice indicating the date, time and location of the meeting where the plan commission will review the proposed plans. (2).(3). The Department shall review the site plan and accompanying material for conformance to this section and ordinance. The Department shall prepare a report and recommendation to the Plan Commission for its consideration of the application. (3).(4). When acting upon an application, the Plan Commission shall consider the proposed site plan in relation to the staff report and the review criteria of section 70-116(c). The Plan Commission shall approve the site plan with or without conditions, deny it, or defer it for further study. (4).(5). Following approval of a site plan and prior to issuance of the applicable building and/or zoning development permits, the applicant shall be responsible for submittal to the dDepartment 2 copies of the final approved site plan, along with all necessary application information and applicable fees, which shall include all changes or other pertinent information required by the Plan Commission. (5).(6). An applicant who wishes to change an approved site plan must contact the Department. If the proposed changes are of a nature that the revised site plan will be substantially similar to the approved plan, the Department staff may approve the site plan change. If the proposed changes substantially alters the principal uses, parking and circulation, drainage, landscaping, or other site plan elements, then the changes shall be reviewed and decided upon in the same procedure as set forth herein in section 70-116. (6). Within ninety 90 days of the receipt of the application by the Department, the Plan Commission shall render a decision. If no decision is made by the Commission within said 90 day period, the site plan shall be considered Lake Hallie Zoning Ordinance Chapter 70 June 21, 2021February 3, 2026 Page 45 of 61 approved. The Plan Commission shall approve, deny, or approve subject to compliance with such modifications or conditions as it may deem necessary to carry out the purpose of these regulations and insureensure that the external design and site plan for all developments are in accordance with the provisions of this section. (e). Review Criteria. When acting upon an application, the Plan Commission shall rely upon generally accepted site planning and design principles and the following criteria: (1). The existing natural topographic and landscape features of a site shall be incorporated into a development plan. Such plan shall include all prudent and necessary steps required to protect the natural environment of the site and surrounding areas during and after construction. (2). Site coverage, paved areas, lawn areas, building scale, setbacks, and open spaces shall be in proportion with existing and planned structures and spaces in the surrounding area. (3). Buildings shall be sited in an orderly, non-random fashion. Excessively long, unbroken building facades shall be avoided. Building materials and design features shall be consistent with the general design theme of the development. (4). All areas not otherwise occupied by structures or paved areas shall be landscaped. Landscape plans for developments with ground floor areas in excess of 10,000 square feet shall be prepared by a professional landscape architect or an experienced landscaper(DJC: Definition of experienced?). (5). Access to the site shall be provided by driveways which are limited and located in a manner to minimize traffic congestion and difficult turning movements. (6). The interior circulation of the site shall be designed to provide for the convenient and safe flow of pedestrians and non-pedestrian traffic on the site and onto and from public streets or sidewalks. (7). Sites shall be lighted with fixtures, when required, which relate to the scale and design of the development and which have intensity high enough to maintain security and low enough to avoid being a nuisance. (8). Paved areas shall be only as large as necessary to serve parking, circulation, and open space needs. The appearance of paved areas shall be enhanced by landscaping. Monotonous, extended, or unbroken parking areas, driveways, and carport or garage structures shall be avoided. Parking structures and areas shall be separated from residential buildings by landscaped areas. (9). Outdoor activity areas, parking lots, storage yards, trash and recycling areas and other exterior features or uses shall be adequately landscaped or screened to minimize any potential nuisance features of the use of the site on existing or potential adjacent land uses. (DJC: Adequate is a catch-all word and left up to someone’s opinion? (10). Recyclable materials storage areas will be provided for any use which generates significant amounts of recyclable materials and such area will be appropriately screened. (f). Expiration Date. The proper permits for the project must be applied for and approved within 12 months of the Plan Commission’s final approval of the project. If this timeframe is not memet, the applicant will be required to resubmit new all applicable information and applications andthat shall be reviewed and decided upon in the same process as outlined in 70-116. (Revisions: Ordinance # 2013-014, 12-02-2013) Secs. 70-117 --70-125. Reserved. DIVISION 2. 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